Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Bill before us this evening does not vary from the general scheme as published. Section 1 is an avoidance of doubt provision, sections 2 and 3 remove reference to "blasphemous" in section 7 of the Censorship of Films Act 1923, section 4 is as is. It repeals sections 36 and 37 of the 2009 Act. Section 5 is a standard citation and commencement provision.

I am not sure of the extent to which Deputies wish to enter into debate. We had a lengthy Second Stage debate and Committee Stage. There were no Report Stage amendments. If Deputies have any queries I would be happy to take them, if not I would be pleased if the House would endorse the Bill.

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