Rónán Mullen (Independent)

I am. It would be a debate about waste. When doctors in University College Hospital, Galway have said that according to Australian research in equivalent situations, the standard level of overcrowding in accident and emergency department could result in between ten to 20 unnecessary deaths per year, is it not time for us to ask whether there is a huge and unnecessary waste of public moneys on matters like public relations and spin doctors? What we need to do at a time of challenge is to readjust to see how we can prioritise the needs of the most vulnerable people. Planning for the future in education by providing information and communications technology is vital for the future of the economy.

I am glad the Broadcasting Bill is before the House today. It is important legislation but it is also important to draw Members' attention to the fact that section 125 proposes a free-to-air television service in respect of the proceedings of the House.