Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

No. Senator Norris also mentioned the role of the RPA, tax changes in the film industry and the problem of alarms going off throughout the night and not being turned off.

Senator Ó Murchú raised the issue of local radio licences. He referred to an interesting matter, the fact that the listenership was delineated in a disparaging way when it was run under the present regime, which is due to be ousted in September.

Senator Cummins commented on the Freedom of Information Act and the tax changes in the film industry while Senator Hanafin raised the issue of superpubs. It is extremely difficult for bar staff to monitor those who drink in these pubs simply because of their size. The Senator also agreed with Senator Ó Murchú's comments.

Senator Tuffy raised the issue of job losses and said she had not noticed assistance from the Tánaiste in all cases. However, the Tánaiste is up front when job losses occur when many others would seek to hide. The Senator also made a valid point about CE schemes.