It was appropriate that we just transpose the defamation aspect of the SLAPP directive into the Defamation (Amendment) Bill. When it comes to defamation, particularly serious defamation, we are not getting rid of the High Court's jurisdiction to deal with defamation, but the Circuit Court, as the Minister said, is entitled to deal with defamation where the claim for damages is limited. This has to do with the defamation legislation.
No, I am actually talking about this Bill - defamation. Let us remember that this is a defamation Bill. It is appropriate that we just transpose into the defamation Bill those aspects of the SLAPP directive that relate to defamation.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Garret Ahearn and Paul Daly; Níl, Senators Nicole Ryan and Conor Murphy.
| Question | Result | Tá–Níl |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment put: | Carried | 33–17 |
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