James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I do not think I have ever defended or prosecuted a case under the 1861 Act but I recall studying it. It is certainly on the curriculum at King's Inns, so it is still alive.

The joint committee will have a private session at 10 a.m. tomorrow but the select committee will stand adjourned until we meet to consider Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022. I note the comments of Deputy Ó Ríordáin and understand the Ceann Comhairle is going to consider that matter.