Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Mr. McCarthy is most welcome. I find this appointment interesting. Would anyone be qualified to be a censor? This is the 50th anniversary of Brendan Behan's death. Several of his publications were banned in Ireland at the time. Mr. McCarthy will probably review Laura, published by the current Minister for Justice and Equality and whether Mr. McCarthy bans it is at his discretion. How does Mr. McCarthy see himself fitting into the role?
Let us consider the historical context. Many publications published in previous decades are now looked at as works of literary merit. I am not suggesting that the book of the Minister for Justice and Equality has literary merit but I have not read it and therefore I will not pass any comment.