Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Feb 1992

Vol. 416 No. 2

Written Answers. - Video Import Regulations.

Charles Flanagan

Question:

91 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice when he intends introducing regulations under the Video Recordings Act, 1989 requiring all new video films being imported to this jurisdiction to be submitted to the Official Censor for investigation and consequent classification; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Flynn)

I propose to make an order and regulations in the coming months to enable the Film Censor to examine all new videos intended for supply. However, because of the volume of work which will be involved it will be necessary to first appoint a number of assistant censors to assist the Censor. This cannot be done under existing legislation and I propose, therefore, to introduce a short Bill for this purpose in the very near future.