Jim O'Keeffe
Ceist:157 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to libel law reform and the establishment of a press council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12820/03]
Vol. 566 No. 3
157 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to libel law reform and the establishment of a press council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12820/03]
As the Deputy will be aware, the scheme of a defamation Bill was agreed by Government in December 2001 and was sent to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting.