I am aware that there were difficulties between RTE and the Department of Health in relation to the campaign mentioned by the Deputy. I understand, however, that these difficulties were resolved to the satisfaction of the Department of Health.
Section 31 (2) of the Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960, provides that I may direct the Authority to allocate broadcasting time for any announcements by or on behalf of any Minister of State in connection with the functions of that Minister of State and the Authority shall comply with the direction. I am satisfied that this provision is adequate for the purpose of public information broadcasts and I have no plans at present to change it.