Andre Yoskowitz
22 Jan 2012 20:34
The Irish Music Rights Association (IRMA) has launched a formal action against Ireland over unauthorized music downloads.
What seems to be the issue at hand is the Irish government promised last year to allow copyright holders to "compel" ISPs to block access to sites known to engage in music piracy. Since then, however, not much has happened and IRMA believes they are "dragging their feet" on the issues.
IRMA represents over 100 labels.
Says IRMA chairman and EMI Ireland chief executive, Willie Kavanagh of the supposed instrument the government will offer IRMA and others in the fight against piracy: "We have not yet received it, leading me to believe it?s unlikely to satisfy the music industry's requirement for injunctive relief."
The government will publish details on their expected plan next month.