Broadcasting charge and Taoiseach
The Leader said he disagreed with the proposed broadcasting charge and would invite the Minister to the House. He then congratulated the Taoiseach on his White House speech, prompting light banter.
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Senators Mullen and Conway raised the issue of the broadcasting charge. For the first time ever, I am in agreement with Senator Mullen on an issue.
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I have a dim recollection that we have been in agreement once.
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I hope the broadcasting charge is not introduced in its present form. I am happy to invite the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to the House to discuss the matter.
I join with Senator Feighan in congratulating the Taoiseach on his performance in the White House again. The Taoiseach's speech has been viewed online by over 30 million people. He has even surpassed Senator Ó Ríordáin's viewer ratings on YouTube.