The Irish Independent reports that the Privacy Bill 2006 is on hold, for the time being.

Justice Minister Brian Lenihan said on RTE’s The Week In Politics

“In relation to the Privacy Bill, I would be prepared to give media organisations some time to show that the Press Council can work and demonstrate its effectiveness,”

Minister Lenihan is referring to the recent establishment of the office of the Press Ombudsman, under the self regulatory framewokd of the Press Council. The Press Ombudsman, John Horgan, has indicated that he will be open for business from the start of the new year 2008.

Listen to the D’Mediators podcast for an interview with John Horgan and a panel discussion with press representatives about the new self regulatory structures for the Irish press industry.

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The Irish Examiner has picked up on the recent Ofcom ruling on BBC’s Blue Peter for the rigging of a phone in competition.

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new code of practice promised
Defamation Bill (2006) hoped for
no mention of the Privacy Bill (2006)

After an extensive period of dialogue and consultation, the members of the inaugural Press Council of Ireland were announced today.
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