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Olivia O'Kane joins Newstalk to unpack the Irish Defamation (Amendment) Bill

17 February 2026
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Ireland has passed its most significant defamation reform in over 15 years. Olivia O'Kane speaks to Newstalk about the landmark Defamation (Amendment) Bill, which abolishes jury trials, introduces a "serious harm" test for corporate claimants, and brings in new anti-SLAPP protections-aligning Irish law more closely with England & Wales and Northern Ireland.

Listen from 19:25 to hear Olivia's discussion.

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