Long-awaited defamation legislation could be passed by summer

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan is 'committed' to the new legislation. Picture: Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie

The long-awaited change to Ireland's defamation laws could be passed before the summer recess.

The bill had been advanced in the previous Dáil, but lapsed upon the general election, with the media industry keen to see it passed quickly.