David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The legislation goes back to 1923 and much has changed since then. Given the wide availability of material on the Internet, does this make classification redundant? We have received presentations over the years regarding what is available online and children of any age can access virtually anything at the touch of a button. Obviously, neither the film board or the appeal board can classify, censor or otherwise regulate this material.