Cabinet to consider plan to repeal Ireland's Censorship of Publications Act

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee is proposing the repeal as there are existing provisions in place to deal with the circulation, possession, and publication of illegal materials. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

New proposals to repeal archaic censorship laws are due to come before Cabinet today.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will seek Cabinet approval to draft legislation that would allow for the Censorship of Publications Act to be repealed.