Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I support the call for a debate on the libel laws. Much has been said both inside and outside the House, and especially by the media, about the freedom of people in both Houses to say what they feel they can say — in other words, they are referring to the privilege enjoyed by elected Members of the Oireachtas. It would appear, however, that total privilege pertains to certain sections of the press and that whoever is hurt in the interim is of little consequence to the people concerned.

On a number of occasions, I have called for a debate on bullying in schools and I realise that such debates have taken place. I would welcome another such debate since much new material has come to light in recent months.

It has been brought to my attention by a number of motorists — I have observed it myself — that while we all welcome people taking exercise, the wearing of reflective armbands by people out jogging is not sufficient because if they are wearing a top it may fall down over the armbands and they are not seen by motorists. It would be desirable if it were mandatory to wear a reflective vest.