The operation of freedom of information has imposed a considerable administrative burden and there may be a justification for some charge. In the case of the unemployed, pensioners, the unwaged and students – particularly students of journalism – a reduced rate should be considered. It is a pity that the legislation has been used for relatively trivial purposes and I refer to a number of ongoing debates in this regard. If one wants to travel by air in luxury and comfort, one flies first class on a commercial plane and not by Government jet. Some ministerial offices, and a number in Leinster House, are as spartan and austere as could be imagined. Most of them do not even have sofas.