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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We all welcome the announcement today that the Government is to launch a €15 million campaign to alert the country to the dangers of climate change and suggest what can be done about it. The campaign is based on a five-year strategy and will make the public aware of how it can meet the goals agreed under the Kyoto Protocol. According to this agreement, we must reduce our emissions level...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: I second the call by Senator Norris for a debate on rendition. It is important that we have such a debate next week, if possible. I also want to raise the issue of the impact of lifestyles on health, and ask for a debate on this matter. The release of more studies yesterday by the Department of Education and Science make for depressing reading. Once again, they refer to the lack of...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We had one three weeks ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We asked other questions as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: We are ready anytime the Leader is.

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

Dominic Hannigan: Amendment No. 25 is similar to that of Senator Walsh, and either would be acceptable. The basis is to ensure it is done in advance. The Labour Party would be happy to support Senator Walsh's amendment. The purpose of amendment No. 26 is to make clear that a brief response by the plaintiff at the end of the article is not sufficient. It should be a detailed response and this opportunity...

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

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister for his comments on amendment No. 26. I concur with Senator Walsh's views on amendment No. 25. Given the modern forms of communication available, the legislation should require that a reasonable attempt be made to obtain and publish a response "in advance" of publication. Many publications do not go to press daily and hold stories for days or weeks. It is not too much...

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

Dominic Hannigan: Amendment No. 29 is in line with previous amendments to strengthen the case to allow for the defendant to put in place a response in a timely manner.

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

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 32: In page 21, subsection (6), line 19, to delete "applicant" and substitute "plaintiff". The amendment seeks to ensure consistency of language throughout the document.

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

Dominic Hannigan: I will withdraw the amendment and consider the Minister's response.

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

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 37: In page 22, subsection (2), line 27, to delete "shall give directions" and substitute "may advise".

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

Dominic Hannigan: I will withdraw the amendment on the understanding that Senator Norris may wish to resubmit it at a later Stage.

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

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 39: In page 23, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following subsection: "(5) In the case of a successful defamation action, the Editor and Proprietor of the newspaper which published the defamatory statement shall be liable for damages.".

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

Dominic Hannigan: I will withdraw the amendment but Senator Norris may wish to resubmit it for Report Stage.

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

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 40: In page 23, subsection (6)(a), line 29, before "give" to insert "with the leave of the court,". We are concerned that a time limit or some form of constraint is not included in this section. In such circumstances, people will be able to trawl through information relating to the reputations of particular individuals. For example, there is nothing to stop a person...

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

Dominic Hannigan: We are of the view that the words contained in the amendment would allow a reasonable balance to be struck. I appreciate the Minister's commitment to consider the matter and return to it on Report Stage.

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

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 41: In page 23, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following subsection: "(7) In a defamation action the Press Council may make a recommendation regarding the reasonable parameters of damages and limitation thereto to be awarded in any case where the newspaper apologises in advance of the hearing. The court must take such a recommendation into consideration in...

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

Dominic Hannigan: We will withdraw the amendment and may retable it at a later Stage.

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

Dominic Hannigan: I move amendment No. 43: In page 25, subsection (1), line 24, after "knowingly" to insert "or recklessly".

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

Dominic Hannigan: In light of the Minister's statement, we will withdraw the amendment and await sight of his revisions.