Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

It will be protected by parliamentary privilege and it can be published anywhere the Senator wishes. I wish him every success in his work this year. As a Joycean scholar, I have heard him speaking at many engagements. He brings Joyce alive and makes the occasion special. He has contributed a great deal to getting the message across about Joyce throughout Ireland and the world. He has spoken in New York and elsewhere.

This is good legislation and it is important that the works of other artists should also be exhibited and protected. The legislation covers all exhibition centres and all work that is exhibited. It is also important that the artist should control copyright. Even though he or she may sell a painting or work, if it is reproduced in future publications, their rights will be protected. The Bill is timely and appropriate. It relates primarily to the James Joyce exhibition but it will benefit many others and protects the State's right. I support it and wish the Minister of State well as it passes through the House.