Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-21
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Garret Ahearn (CC), Administrative Panel

Thank you, Senator. Before I call Senator Craughwell, I remind Senators that we are on amendments Nos. 9 to 11 inclusive, with amendment No. 10 consequential to amendment No. 9. There was a bit of confusion before I took the Chair. For clarity and the information of Members, please note that the House, by agreeing to motions to recommit, allows Committee Stage-style of discussion on section 11. That means Members may speak more than once on section 11 and the amendments do not need to be seconded. Essentially, from amendment No. 9, which we are on at the moment, up until amendment No. 14, it is Committee Stage and there is no need for a seconder, and Members can speak numerous times as opposed to just once.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-21