Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)

The Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, will reply to any communication that we have received from the European Commission on this matter. When he has decided on the appropriate response, I am sure he will be able to come to the Dáil and answer questions in relation to it. I see him in the Dáil and Seanad virtually every day.

I did not hear any sniggering when the issue was raised earlier. Anybody who sits beside me over here is well aware of the importance of this issue, and getting the balance right between freedom of expression and being conscious of the consequences of hate speech. I know that balance will be maintained in any engagement we have with the Commission on this topic.

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