I move that leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to enable an authority to be established for the purpose of providing a national television and sound broadcasting service, to amend and extend the Wireless Telegraphy Acts, 1926 and 1956, and to provide for matters connected with the matters aforesaid.
Broadcasting Authority Bill, 1959—First Stage.
We are glad to see this First Reading on the Order Paper, Sir.
Question put and agreed too.
Next Stage?
It is hoped to have the Bill by the 13th January, in which event the Second Stage could be taken on the 20th. In any event, the Bill will be in the hands of Senators for at least a week before the Second Stage meeting of the Seanad.
It will be taken at the next meeting of the Seanad?
Yes.
Second Stage ordered for next sitting day.