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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...

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

Ivor Callely: I thank the Minister, my good friend and colleague, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for his explanation, which I support. I can understand equally the position of Senator Norris regarding the new Seanad and its Members. In light of the Minister's comments, we should move forward in that spirit. The law on defamation exists to protect a person's right to their reputation against a false allegation....

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

Ivor Callely: I understand we are allowed some liberty in light of what the Minister has said.

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

Ivor Callely: I am dealing with that. In general I favour giving guidelines to a jury on the level of damages. Information does not fetter discretion. If this is perceived as a more active approach by the judge, it is in the interest of justice. While the Legislature could legislate, in the absence of more guidelines, it would help juries and the administration of justice. Guidelines would assist in...

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

Ivor Callely: I understand it was sought that we should have some liberty in the discussion of the Bill.

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

Ivor Callely: I am making a point under section 1.

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

Ivor Callely: The Minister indicated he would accommodate some flexibility.

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

Ivor Callely: Juries should be able to compare the value of what courts usually award to people.

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

Ivor Callely: I thank Senator Walsh for his helpful intervention.