Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I support Senator Hayes's view. All too often apologies have been published in some obscure section of a newspaper which related initially to a front-page article that was the subject of the libel. It is important that an apology would be given the prominence given to the original article published. The timing of the apology, which the amendment proposes should be given in a timely fashion, is an important aspect. It should be made as soon as possible following publication of the article. An amendment, such as that proposed by Senator Hayes, should be incorporated in the Bill. It would be an important addition to it and it should be made. Any just person would consider that an apology should be made and should be given as much prominence as the original article.