Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I did address it in sense. I was concerned that the acceptance of such an amendment would, rather than clarify the existing law, introduce a further change. I gave the example of Senator Norris's recent comments on my legislative endeavours and said that I did not believe it should be essential for him to prove in an action by me that he was reasonable. I would view his opinions on the matter as highly unreasonable, but I think unreasonable opinions deserve to be published occasionally. I am not prepared to accept Senator Regan's amendment.