The communications minister has criticised some social commentators for having double standards when it comes to public debate.
Pat Rabbitte's told the Dáil he's considering watering down broadcasting laws so that broadcasters are only barred from causing UNDUE offence to viewers.
And he's criticised people who contribute to public debate, but then threaten a court case when they are themselves attacked:
Meanwhile several TDs spoke openly about their experiences of homophobia in Ireland.
Labour's John Lyons and Fine Gael's Jerry Buttimer were among those who spoke:
