Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I hear what the Minister has to say. If the Minister had been here during the Order of Business, he would have heard many Senators raise with the Leader of the House the accountability of the BCI. Much unhappiness was expressed at the granting and withdrawal of radio licences. People want to see accountability, a clear-cut explanation as to why radio licences were granted or not granted. The same applies in this context. We want to make things more transparent and in some respects save the commission unnecessary work afterwards. The proposal would remove any cloud of suspicion or veil of secrecy by providing for a more transparent, clear-cut system which people would understand.