Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The three journalists have been named. I am sure they would not object to being named here, because it is an awful intrusion into the private lives of these much-respected journalists who are doing an excellent job. Journalists have a role in our democracy to expose wrongdoing. They should not be harassed by GSOC. It is outrageous. The Government should adopt the Bill prepared by Fianna Fáil and bring it to the Seanad before the general election to ensure total restrictions on the right of these individuals to tap the telephones of respected journalists and deprive them of their civic rights. I think it is an outrageous thing and a reflection on this Government if it does not take action as quickly as possible.