Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I support amendment No. 26. I wish to declare an interest in that I have a small investment in Channel 6 and I know how frustrated those in charge of the station are regarding the fact that it was assigned channel 223 on the electronic programming guide on Monday last. If we are governed by the marketplace and by what customers want, I presume those responsible for making a decision in this regard will come to the conclusion that Irish audiences will want Irish stations to be placed near the top of the EPG in order that they will not be required to travel as far as channel 223. I support Senator O'Meara's amendment because it would be of value that customers should be able to readily access that which they seek.