I want the Taoiseach to be able to answer the question fully, and state the position accurately, and not have two versions - one from the Minister of State (Mr Eamon O Cuiv) last night, and the other from the Minister (Ms de Valera) on her way to Hollywood.
- Mr Michael D. Higgins (Labour) on Ms de Valera's plans to privatise RTE's transmission network
The Broadcasting Bill is before a committee of the House.
- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern
Which Broadcasting Bill is before the House? The one that is selling off a public asset and making the national broadcaster a tenant that will have to pay for it? It is a disgrace but, of course, it could be expected from the firm that gave us the Irish Press debacle.
- Mr Higgins
