Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

The section we are discussing relates not to the declaratory order but to the correction order, when one seeks an apology in the course of a substantive defamation action. That is why there is no reference to a declaratory order at that stage. In other words, it is a stand-alone provision governing the correction that takes place in a substantive defamation action where there is also a claim for damages.

With regard to the jurisdiction of the courts, I take it that it will have to apply to both the Circuit Court and the High Court. If there is any defect in that regard, I will revisit the matter on Report Stage.