RDJ Partner Darryl Broderick offers a sharp analysis of the newly passed Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 in this Business Post article, noting that while reforms such as the abolition of juries, new broadcast and retail defences, and limited planned anti‑SLAPP protections mark meaningful progress, they are unlikely to curb Ireland's high damages or the soaring cost of defending defamation claims. With no universal serious harm test and litigation expenses remaining substantial, the reforms may improve clarity but fall short of meaningfully easing the overall burden on defendants.
PRESS RELEASE
10 March 2026
Defamation Reforms Won’t Curb High Awards Or Soaring Litigation Costs
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RDJ Partner Darryl Broderick offers a sharp analysis of the newly passed Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 in this Business Post article, noting that while reforms such as the abolition of juries...