Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

I compliment Senator Mullen on a recent television performance in which he made a robust defence of the rights of the individual, particularly when it comes to character and integrity. We must accept that it is not acceptable to replace fact with fiction even if it is seen to be a good story. A broadcaster has enormous power and influence, which must be used responsibly. I am convinced that Senator Mullen would not have found himself in the position of having to defend the rights of the individual if he had not been a Member of this House and if he had not also expressed certain sentiments on this. For that reason he brought kudos to this House and to all public representatives, and I salute him for having done so.

Is mian liom cur leis an méid a dúirt an Seanadóir Mary White maidir le athfhoilsiú an nuachtán Foinse. Is cuimhin liom go raibh díospóireacht sa Teach seo níos luaithe i mbliana nuair a bhí deireadh ag teacht leis an nuachtán. Dúirt Seanadóirí ar gach taobh go raibh díomá orthu go raibh sé sin ag tarlú. The important thing about the relaunching of Foinse is that it will be distributed each Wednesday with the Irish Independent. The importance of that is that it will reach so many people. Foinse is very important in so far as it brings the Irish language into the centre stage. It will also help us all to keep up to date with changing terminology, and up to date with current affairs trí Gaeilge. I compliment everybody, including the Minister the publishers, the Irish Independent and all who are participating in this. It is a good day for the Irish language.