Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-11
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Robbie Gallagher (FF), Labour Panel

I am conscious of time. I found this afternoon's session very informative on a number of fronts. On a lighter note, I learned from the right honourable and learned Senator McDowell that in the event of the Minister deciding to change careers, there may be a future for him on the cricket fields. I am sure that provides the Minister with a great deal of reassurance.
On a more serious note, the debate has been very informative. I have enjoyed it. We are fortunate that we have a number of learned individuals with very strong legal backgrounds involved in this debate. I thank all of those who have made contributions so far. As the debate proceeds, I am conscious that Joe and Josephine Bloggs may, perhaps, be sitting at the kitchen table listening to it.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-11