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DEFAMATION BILL 2006
Libel law in Ireland is governed by the Defamation Act, 1961 and Common Law.
The Defamation Bill 2006 (“the Defamation Billâ€) was published by the Irish Government in July 2006 some 15 years after the Law Reform Commission recommended reform in this area.
The Defamation Bill was drafted by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform whose current Minister Michael McDowell, when in opposition (1995), proposed a private members libel reform Bill.
The main proposals contained in the Defamation Bill are as follows:
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• The torts of libel and slander are henceforth to be known as the tort of defamation.
• Proceedings in all defamation actions must issue within a revised limitation period of one year from the date the cause of action accrues or such longer period “not exceeding two years†as the court in its discretion may allow. The current limitation period for libel is six years. • An offer of apology by a defendant in connection with an allegedly defamatory statement shall no longer be seen as an admission of liability. |
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04.Dec.2006 |
Cleraun Media Forum | Session 1 Safeguarding personal integrity, moderated by Dearbhail McDonald. Venue: Cleraun University Centre, 90 Foster Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin. Time 20.00 - 21.00 |
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31.Oct.2006 |
BCI Code of Programme Standards Response deadline date The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland has today (Tuesday 5th September) launched the draft BCI Code of Programme Standards. The launch marks the third and final phase of consultation on the Code and the Commission hopes to hear the views of members of the public, broadcasters and various interest groups prior to finalising the Code at the end of this year. |
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10/11.Nov.2006 |
Craol Feile Annual conference of the Community Radio Forum of Ireland, being hosted by Inishowen Community Radio, Co. Donegal. |
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8/9.Nov.2006 |
BCI National Broadcasting Conference “Who Are You? Exploring Identity & Relationships in Irish Broadcast Mediaâ€, Details were announced today of the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland National Broadcasting Conference. The event will be held on Wednesday evening, November 8th, and all day Thursday, November 9th, in the Conrad Hotel, Dublin. |
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21.Oct.2006 |
Cleraun Media Conference 11th Cleraun Media Conference. Theme: Professional Integrity |
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14.Oct.2006 |
Drama and the news; keep your distance! Association for Drama Education in Ireland presents a workshop on Media Literacy. |
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12.Oct.2006 |
Media Rich … Information Poor A conference to explore ways to achieve a more purposeful Media |
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28.Sept.2006 |
Is the Irish Media Hideously White? A panel discussion as part of the Building Unity Throught Diversity Campaign |
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19/21.June.2006 |
Guth Gafa Documentary Film Festival |
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16.Jun.2006 |
Irish Media Research Network Conference Irish Media in Global and Local Contexts |
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09.Feb.2006 |
Broadcasting, Society and the Law Lecture Series “Society and Broadcasting, Rethinking Roles.” Michael McDowell on Public Service Broadcasting Journalism. |
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7/8.Oct.2005 |
There’s No ‘F’ in Ethics: Media Under the Microscope Social Study Conference 2005 in association with Media Train. |
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17.June.2005 |
Power, Trust and Ethics DCU and DIT Media Research Conference |
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