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‹ Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - Defamation Law. Proposed press council
Summary
Asked whether the Government had considered a press council, the Minister said the Law Reform Commission’s forthcoming discussion paper would allow further consideration and submissions.
The same report suggested the establishment of a press council which could be either on a voluntary or a statutory basis. Have the Government considered the establishment of a press council?
Comment on this
That is a separate question, but no doubt the findings of the commission will provide an opportunity for further discussion on the matter. However, it is likely that the commission will publish a discussion paper early in the new year which will give an opportunity to everybody, including the Deputies, to make known the points which are relevant at the time.