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Written Answers — Internet Safety Proposals: Internet Safety Proposals (13 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will respond to the concerns raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied). [18200/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will include a proposal (details supplied) in the Intoxicating Liquor/Public Order Bill 2008. [18076/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons (details supplied) will be assisted in their application for Irish citizenship. [18688/08]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (13 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 514: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will advise on a case (details supplied). [18075/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (13 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 526: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [18185/08]

Independent Members. (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: It does not cover Burma.

Independent Members. (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: I have put it on the record.

Independent Members. (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: There are approximately 1,000 copies of that.

Independent Members. (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: It is an agreement.

Independent Members. (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: On a point of order——

Independent Members. (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: I ask Deputy Ó Caoláin to remove the term "former Independent Deputy".

Independent Members. (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: I am an Independent Deputy who made an agreement with the Government and I stick by that agreement. Many of the people attacking me today are the same people who telephoned me within 24 hours of my election dying to do a deal. Deputy Gilmore was one of the first out of the traps and Deputy Bruton was second. They should not con their people. The bottom line is I am delivering for Dublin...

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of the Defamation Bill 2006. This Bill has modern, updated provisions. This is my first opportunity to congratulate the Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen, on his election. It is a great honour for him, his family and the people of County Offaly. I wish him well in the future. I also congratulate the new members of the...

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: ——of people in the HSE doing a very good job. I am making the point that this idea of defamation of a corporate body is unacceptable. I regularly talk to HSE staff members and their morale is low because of much of the negative criticism voiced by Members of this House. I agree we should work to resolve the issues but we should not label people or corporate bodies.

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: The same applies to businesses or factories. Business is often hammered, especially shopkeepers and other service providers or trade unions which are trying to do their best. That is unacceptable. Section 14 restates the existing law relating to the defence of justification which is now renamed the defence of truth. This is an important provision because the truth is being distorted in...

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: ——on the "No" side on a regular basis and making mad, crazy allegations in regard to the debate.

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: I will not name them.

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: Let us have a proper, measured debate. Let us look at the details of the treaty and examine them. Let us not dismiss people who have genuine concerns in a negative way, which is happening at present. The problem is that this is provoking a reaction among the public that is not doing politicians any good. I mention this in regard to section 24.

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: People have genuine concerns about it. They are entitled to ask questions and they are entitled to be treated with respect.

Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: The use of phrases such as "acts of lunacy", "head bangers" and so on is not acceptable in any debate.