Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the law as it stands is sufficient to penalise journalists or persons, who engage in absolute untruths; if not, his plans to introduce legislation to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31227/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Comprehensive provisions in the area of law referred to by the Deputy are already contained in the Defamation Act 2009. I have no proposals for change in this area.