Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
588. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Justice the status of the Programme for Government pledge to clarify and strengthen contempt-of-court sanctions for violations on social media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27679/22]
View answerTo deliver a safe, fair and inclusive Ireland, we must have a system that has all the necessary tools to ensure protection for all.
The Programme for Government contains a broad range of policies and proposals that represent a coherent approach to enhancing and sustaining a more just and safe society. This includes a commitment to clarify and strengthen contempt of court sanctions for violations on social media.
My Justice Plan 2022 also commits to developing proposals to deal with contempt of court sanctions for violations on social media. This is dependent on the publication of the Law Reform Commission's final report on the issue of contempt, which is awaited by my Department before any consideration of legislative change in this area can occur.
