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 thank the Senator for his amendment, which we also discussed on Committee Stage.
I want to provide a statutory mechanism for people to apply in the Circuit Court. I think the Circuit Court is cheaper and it is an appropriate mechanism for the purpose of granting an identification order.
I have to say to the Senator that nothing that I do in this statute is going to interfere with the jurisdiction of the High Court. The existing powers of the High Court will not be affected by this section in the Bill. For that reason, I am not accepting the amendment.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-21