Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I agree with the many requests made by Senators to the Leader, including in particular the issue raised by Senator O'Toole regarding the 30% increase in the broadcasting regulatory imposition on local radio stations. As the Leader will be aware, I have a small interest in Radio Kerry. It is a serious imposition that will affect a lot of jobs. Some of the stations will be made marginal and in danger of going out of business. That would be bad for the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. I strongly agree with Senator O'Toole that the order should be annulled.

Does the Leader accept that no individual is above policy and, if so, will that be a guiding principle behind in the delayed reshuffle or perhaps a reason for its postponement? Will it depend on a twit, a tweet or a twitter?