John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

I share the concerns expressed by other Members, in particular about the unintended consequences of the phrase, "except in such circumstances or geographical conditions as the Commission considers to be exceptional". This means the commission could change the intention of the law which states the universal service provider must provide a service five days a week. I know this is not the intended consequence, but we could allow in law the commission to make this decision. This should be a matter for law only, which cannot be changed. I ask the Minister to review this decision.