Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-21
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Michael McDowell (IND), National University of Ireland

I fully accept the ruling of the Chair on that but I do say it is strange that the report of a parole board in this State carries privilege but one in Northern Ireland or the island of Britain does not carry such protections.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-21