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Independent news publications could be “one libel action away from doom” if the defamation laws in Ireland are not reformed, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Dave O’Connell, editor of The Connaught Tribune and a member of Local Ireland, which represents 33 publishers, was addressing the Joint Committee on Media.. “The current legislation on defamation is not fit for purpose,” Mr. O’Connell said. “It’s the legal fees that are killing us.” “One half-decent action without any malicious intent could close us down,” he warned, adding that the publication could be “one libel action away from doom”. Following a review of the...

In an era where trust in traditional media is questioned, the rise of unconventional sources like CatTurd signifies a significant shift. Five years ago, such a notion might have seemed improbable, yet it reflects the growing reliance on independent voices over mainstream outlets like CNN, MSNBC, and ABC. Embracing this reality, where independent media becomes the cornerstone of information, is pivotal.

According to The New York Times (8 July 2003): "the federal commission investigating the Sept. 11 terror attacks said today that its work was being hampered by the failure of executive branch agencies, especially the Pentagon and the Justice Department, to respond quickly to requests for documents and testimony." Several alternative media have joined the bandwagon. George W. Bush is accused of obstructing the investigation...Former Jersey governor Thomas Kean, the commission's chairman is presented as an honest and uncompromising individual, who is courageously confronting the US government: "Without greater cooperation, Kean said, ''we cannot do the job we are supposed...

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