Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

We must have the courage of our convictions. If we are to establish a press council, we must provide for it to act independently. There is a provision in section 43(5) which states:

If the Minister is of the opinion that a body for the time being standing recognised by order under this section no longer complies with the provisions of Schedule 2, he or she may revoke that order.

I would have thought this provision is adequate to address the concerns of Senator Walsh. I do not believe the amendment is appropriate.