Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
401. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress to date of the analysis of the independent Copyright Review Committee's report, Modernising Copyright; his plans to legislate in this regard; and if the principle of fair use will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34224/14]
View answerThe Report of the Copyright Review Committee Modernising Copyright was published on 29 October 2013. The Report contains in excess of 60 recommendations covering a diverse range of copyright issues which are being reviewed and evaluated in my Department. A number of the recommendations touch also on areas of responsibility outside of my Department's remit and these Departments have also been consulted.
My Department has sought legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General on a number of recommendations that have the potential to raise significant legal issues and which therefore need to be carefully considered in advance of shaping any proposals for legislative reform.
The intention is to complete the Department’s analysis of the Report’s recommendations, including that on fair use, with a view to bringing forward proposals for legislative reform in 2014.
