Blasphemy Law

On the radio this morning there was a discussion about a proposed new blasphemy law which I could barely follow.

Where to begin? In the beginning?

Well, it looks like there is currently no crime of blasphemy in Irish common law but it is, however, prohibited by the constitution. So here exists an anomaly. Taking the Lord's name in vain is illegal but also un-prosecutable.

This apparently needs fixing, presumably, due to the massive problem with blasphemy in this country. So how to fix it? There are two ways:

1/ Change the constitution

Are you having a laugh?

2/ Create a new law

That sounds easier. Shall we say, what ... €100,000 fine? Should boost the coffers in this time of crisis...

So option 2/ it is. Just to repeat this. The 'crime' of blasphemy will be punishable to the tune of €100,000. Nice round number. 

But what is blasphemy? 

This is kind of where I got really lost. It's actually part of the defamation laws. So, unless G*d or M*hammed (peace be 'pon him!) Themselves take offence to your blasphemy and sue your ass, I'm not quite sure who, in the name of Sweet Baby Jebus, will be suing who.

What a gargantuan waste of time!