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- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: What does the Deputy mean by disrespect for the 1916 Proclamation? Anybody who has readââ
- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: I will move on with the legislation. I apologise for the heckling from Deputy Durkan.
- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: I am dealing with section 24 which is about fair and reasonable publication on a matter of public importance. Deputy Durkan should realise that when people consider that a particular treaty undermines the Constitution, erodes our sovereignty and diminishes our influenceââ
- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: ââhe should read the 1916 Proclamation. I can quote the articles any time in a broader forum and I have done it in many debates so far.
- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: May I return to the debate?
- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: I raised that issue in the context of section 24.
- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: That is the level of debate Deputy D'Arcy has to deal with. It is not acceptable. I accept that the truth often hurts.
- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Section 26 provides a new remedy for defamation to be known as a declaratory order. It is intended to provide an expeditious avenue of redress where damages are not being sought. This is a sensible and important provision. Section 35 creates a new offence of publication of gravely harmful statements. Perhaps that is relevant to Deputy Durkan's poster about the monkeys.
- Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: I am being heckled by Deputy Durkan and it is very difficult. I have to deal with Deputy Durkan every day of my life. His leader heckled me this morning. As I said before I was rudely interrupted, section 35 creates a new offence of publication of gravely harmful statements. This applies where a person publishes a false statement causing grave injury to the reputation of the person and...
- Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (14 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that a maximum interest can be charged by all official money lenders and to make unofficial lending a crime punishable by a prison sentence. [18896/08]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied). [19029/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if persons (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be assisted. [19069/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of a project (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [19030/08]
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (20 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be assisted. [19414/08]
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on a case (details supplied). [19358/08]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will review the application for a motorised transport grant for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo. [19478/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [19973/08]
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a club (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be supported. [19819/08]
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will support the case of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [19972/08]
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (20 May 2008)
Finian McGrath: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding a case (details supplied). [19258/08]