Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I am aware of that. RTE will have the first multiplex. However, the BCI will roll out the other multiplexes which we discussed at some length. The BCI should be required to ensure the British channels available free-to-air to a substantial part of the country will continue to remain free-to-air to them and, on a more equitable basis, be free-to-air to everyone in the country. I did not hear a good reason not to do so.

Previously, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources discussed copyright issues. If they must be explored, let us explore them. I did not hear a solid reason in the Minister of State's reply to reject my amendment.