Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 March 2003

Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

2:30 pm

Photo of Terry LeydenTerry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Perhaps other Senators receive it. I used to find it interesting to read. If I want to find out who is the designated information officer of the Midland Health Board, I would telephone the board.

Is the Opposition living in the real world in opposing the Bill and the removal of this section? The amendment is progressive and the removal of the provision is recommended by the commissioner. The Opposition adopts his recommendations when it suits and ignores them when it does not. Senator Henry, for example, did not even mention the commissioner's recommendation on this section, but instead quoted one on another section to support her arguments. It is about time this farce came to an end as it is obvious every effort is being made to prolong the debate and denigrate the Bill by raising objections to relevant and practical points. To think that Iris Oifigiúil, a document which no longer appears to be circulated in the House—

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