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Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: However, it is equally covered here. While I will not read what section 1 states, it gives the standard provision as Senator Walsh said. May I continue a Leas-Chathaoirligh?

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Am I right in reading that section 1 deals with the Act?

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I am not too sure if I am being defamed myself, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, because you do not know what I am about to say. I understand that section 1 deals with the commencement of the operation of the Act and I am dealing with issues regarding the operation of the Act.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Am I permitted to deal with aspects of the commencement of the Defamation Bill as an Act and the provisions and purposes contained in the Act?

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I am about to conclude my contribution as there is not much left of what I want to say. As I was saying before I was interrupted, an order of damages is an artificial form by which a court gives a remedy to an injured person. Juries no longer decide on the value of compensation in personal injuries actions. In the event of a person——

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I will raise it when I come to the relevant section. I ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach to let me know when we come to the relevant section.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach when that part arises.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I support Senator Jim Walsh and I will not repeat what has been said. What is the specific timeframe referred to?

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Why does section 8 begin with the words, "A person has one cause"? There may be multiple causes in the statement.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Minister for his response but people may be caught. Regarding the multiple publication issue, section 8 states: "A person has one cause of action only in respect of a multiple publication." I am somewhat confused. Perhaps the Minister or his officials will clarify this matter by way of a letter. I do not need clarity now.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Was the balance in the 1961 Act more towards reputation than freedom of expression? Have we shifted the goalposts in this Bill in recognising the importance of the free press first and then for action to be taken later? Rather than addressing this specific section, is the whole Bill changing the emphasis in the 1961 Act?

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Regarding the one cause of action, which I raised on section 8, this section allows for a court to grant leave for a person to bring more than one case. Does an individual have to go through the same procedure again when bringing a second case? If I might, because I have another meeting to attend at 5.30 p.m. in which I have a motion——

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I unfortunately have to attend the other meeting.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I note in a further section——

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I support the calls on both sides for a debate on substance abuse and I look forward to participating in it. In different capacities in the past, I have clashed with the National Roads Authority on its policy and strategy. I am happy that I won on two issues — central medians and petrol stations. However, the NRA has decided not to proceed with rest areas on motorways, an issue on which I...

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I support Senator Walsh because his amendment is worthy of favourable consideration. With regard to sections 24 and 25, particularly in light of recent media coverage, it is my view that whether one is a catwalk model or politician, any citizen of the Republic——

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I wish to speak on the amendment. I support the amendment but I want clarification from the Minister as to what is deemed to be the private life of the individual and deemed to be of importance to the interest of the public and legitimately published. This is a major issue and it would be great to have clear guidelines in this regard. We have all witnessed the intrusion into the private...

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I support Senator Walsh's amendment. While I appreciate the Minister's point with regard to parliamentary draftsmen and his undertaking to report to the House again on Report Stage, I am inclined to support the view that the House should be more prescriptive in this regard and should not leave a decision on the matter to the interpretation of a court. I emphasise my earlier point on the...

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the Minister's comments and understand his point of view. I look forward to the proposals he will make on Report Stage. We should not lose sight of what Senator Hannigan said. In fairness to the Irish media, the majority of outlets are not bad. On occasions, however, members of the media have stories building up for weeks and choose to contact the public figure concerned at...

Seanad: Defamation Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: In a similar vein, a matter can be presented by way of fact and can therefore be deemed to be fair and reasonable. However, while subsection (4)(d) refers to the "extent of publication", I am not sure this covers the manner in which a publication is presented, which is also an issue that causes difficulties and complications. The manner in which an article is presented can give a reflection...