Election posters and poster ban
Senator O'Reilly's amendment to take No. 22 before No. 1 was put and accepted. Senator McDowell then argued that election posters matter for political visibility, while Senator O'Reilly replied that the Bill does not ban everything, and the House finally agreed to the amendment.
Senator Pauline O'Reilly proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 22 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator Garvey. The Deputy Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed?
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It is not agreed. I want to make a point - and I will not divide the House on it - that election posters are hugely important and create a consciousness.
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I encourage the Senator to read the Bill, because he will learn that it does not ban everything.
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I believe that if we do not have election posters, RTÉ and the radio stations will ration out the time among the existing parties. As the Deputy Leader said, it is okay for the existing incumbents but is bad news for anyone entering politics.
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The Senator has a famous track record for putting up posters.
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Having said that, I will reluctantly agree.
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Despite that intervention, is the amendment to the Order of Business agreed? Agreed.