Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-21
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Jim O'Callaghan (FF), Dublin Bay South

I am conscious that Senator Gallagher agreed to the recommittal of section 11 but it was on the basis that Senator McDowell had indicated he just wanted to raise questions and to get a response from me on them. I intend to do that but I hope it will not extend things too much. To be frank, I hope we can finish this today. That was the basis upon which I agreed to go along with it, or Senator Gallagher-----

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Sitting date: 2026-01-21