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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.

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 read——

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 influence——

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

Finian McGrath: ——he 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...

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...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (13 May 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the issues raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied). [18164/08]