Seán Ryan
Ceist:56 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for reform of the libel laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6079/02]
Written Answers. - Libel Law.
The general scheme of a Defamation Bill was approved by Government on 18 December 2001 and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to the Government has been asked to arrange for formal drafting of a Bill based on that scheme.