Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

My concern remains. This is about the treatment of current affairs. I object somewhat to the framing of current affairs in such a narrow way. That is a concern, even culturally, in that current affairs is framed as the fight of the moment. I accept the Minister's caveats in respect of the Broadcasting Act, but I am concerned that we are missing the opportunity to strengthen and improve things slightly in respect of the Broadcasting Act by the wholesale transfer of many of its provisions. I would be happier if there were a further clarification. I accept that the Minister's expected interpretation will align with my amendment, but I always prefer to have that in legislation.