Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I have to say I consider myself reasonably alert to these issues. I rarely agree with much of what is written. None of us, especially those of us in government, agrees with it all. As Senator Crown said, in most cases I would defend the right of the serious content and criticism to be written. I do not accept what Senator Norris has said. I am open to being persuaded. I am open to coming back to the House to clarify the matter. I have to say in all truthfulness that I do not accept at this stage that we have sunk in this country to the standards we have seen in the neighbouring island.