Dan Boyle (Green Party)

Yesterday Report Stage of the Broadcasting Bill lasted for two hours in this House and ended without a division. The Broadcasting Bill was initiated in this House and was subject to many amendments, many of which came from the Opposition and were accepted. Amendments were made in both Houses. It proved an excellent example of how the Oireachtas should work. Any Bill that comes to these Houses should be taken on that basis. A Bill is a draft of legislation subject to amendment and the Government listens as all Members of both Houses respond.