Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed)

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

One of the hallmarks to which Ms Mhainín referred is where the individual is sued as well as the organisation. That would definitely have a more chilling effect, so I imagine it would be a SLAPP.

I note Dr. Foley had indicated but, in the interests of time and in fairness to every speaker, I will move on to the next round of questions.

Perhaps Dr. Foley will have an opportunity to respond to Senator Ruane's question. If not, I will let him back in at some stage. I will try to get everybody in as we go along.

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