Dominic Hannigan (Labour)

I thank the Minister for his comments on amendment No. 26. I concur with Senator Walsh's views on amendment No. 25. Given the modern forms of communication available, the legislation should require that a reasonable attempt be made to obtain and publish a response "in advance" of publication. Many publications do not go to press daily and hold stories for days or weeks. It is not too much to ask that they seek to obtain in advance a comment from the person about whom an article is written. I support the amendment.