Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important that the scene be set for the committee's upcoming work. Some 99% of online media content is positive and has been embraced by communities, including our own. We are probably discussing 1% of the 1% remainder. It is difficult to grapple with it.

In his presentation, the Minister identified the gap in legislation. I am interested in this matter. Various companies, for example, Facebook and Twitter, will appear before the committee. The Government will need to make a delicate intervention in a serious area. It is interesting to note the Minister's part in addressing the gap in legislation as regards electronic bullying and telephones. What work has been done so far and when does he expect the gap to be closed? While I do not expect that the legislation on social media will ever be copperfastened, the Minister might give us that assurance.