Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)

Like many Deputies, I have received thousands of e-mails on this proposed amendment to the copyright Act. Will the Minister of State give an assurance that foreign direct investment will not be frightened away as a result of this statutory instrument? That has been the most striking of the concerns raised with me. Further to Deputy Donnelly's comments, www.boards.ie described the implications of this law as akin to Bank of Ireland taking proceedings against National Toll Roads because the bank robber used the M50 as a getaway route. I understand why people are concerned and perhaps the Minister of State can address that issue. What notification will be given to people who are suspected of being in breach of the law?

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