Rónán Mullen (Independent)

I am not satisfied that there was a clear distinction in what was being proposed among the different parties in the House. We have seen such behaviour with regard to the Ryan report as well because we only hear the voices of objection when it is too late. Senator Quinn spoke this morning about groceries and retailing; unless the entire community becomes more discerning, it will be too late to complain later.

Does the Deputy Leader agree there is a bare-faced cheek in the reaction of Independent News & Media to the award in the Monica Leech? For it to say that this award, which comes on foot of its egregious behaviour, is another example of the pressing need for a fundamental review of our defamation laws is like------