Brendan Ryan (Labour)

On competitiveness, there was a daft proposal from chambers of commerce that not enough people were paying tax. They stated that the 40% who were not paying income tax were somehow outside the political process and should be required to pay tax again. On whatever else there may be disagreement, there is consensus in this House that that is among the daftest proposals that has ever been made. It should be opposed by all parties.

Senator Norris raised the issue yesterday. I do not understand why Trócaire is prohibited from advertising when all the advocates of psychobabble, astrology, tarot cards and psychic lies are entitled to the full freedom of the airwaves to advertise their services. It makes no sense or logic. If we are to have legislation prohibiting activities it ought to have logical reason.