Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

There will be no reduction or no amnesty in that regard.

Senators Mary Moran and Jim D'Arcy welcomed the roll out of high-speed broadband to all schools by 2014 and referred to the need for digital boards. I agree totally with Senator D'Arcy that there is a need for oversight and inspection of the scheme when it is up and running. That is of paramount importance.

Senator Zappone referred to the personal insolvency Bill. I understand public hearings on the heads of that Bill will commence next week at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. We have a number of members on that committee and I am sure they will take part and offer their opinions on the heads of the Bill. Like Senator Zappone, I note Deputy Stephen Donnelly's Bill last week. He is to be complimented on it, as is any Member of either House who introduces a Private Members' Bill. I would encourage more of them to do so.

Senator Rónán Mullen called for a debate on the Internet but we will have a debate on media standards, to which he referred also, on 22 February. Senator Colm Burke called for a debate on the future role of VECs.

Senators Cullinane, Ó Domhnaill, Harte and others referred to the Water Services (Amendment) Bill. The registration fee for those who register before 30 June 2012 is now €5 and from July 2012 to March 2013, it will be €50. I am sure everybody welcomes the reduction.