Defamation Law in Ireland-What You Should Know
Everyone is entitled to their good name and reputation. Our constitution, Bunreacht na hEireann, recognises this in article 40.3.2. And our statute books recognises this right, too. For defamation is now a statutory tort-that is a civil wrong. It is defined in section 6, Defamation Act, 2009 as 2) The tort of defamation consists of … Read more