Press Council.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2006

Tuesday, 24 October 2006

Ceisteanna (203)

Joe Walsh

Ceist:

274 Mr. Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to establish a press council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34397/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The Defamation Bill 2006, published on 4 July contains provisions for the recognition of an independent press council.