Discussion on the 70th anniversary of the death of James Joyce on how his works might be used when copyright constraints are removed.
James Joyce died on 13 January 1941. Until now, the ability to perform, broadcast and reproduce the writings of James Joyce has been restricted under copyright law.
Katherine McSharry of the National Library of Ireland explains that the Joyce estate was very vigilant in looking after the rights that it has. This has meant that there have been restrictions on how text from James Joyce works has been used, on the ability to quote extensively from his work, and on some levels of performance. When James Joyce's works come out of copyright at the end of the year, there will be scope for more creativity.
New exhibitions, performances and indeed editions of Joyce's books are expected when the restrictions are lifted.
Dr Fritz Senn of the Zurich James Joyce Foundation believes that many publishers will be waiting in the wings to republish the writers work.
Joyce's work goes out of copyright from January the 1st next.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 13 January 2011. The reporter is Sinéad Crowley.
