Dr. Geoffrey Shannon:

My view is that it would be a mistake to identify one model. I commend the Australian and UK models. The paper I reference in my opening statement which was issued last week is very interesting and outlines some of the approaches we should follow. I also reference the Law Reform Commission's report. The data for other models given in that report are very interesting too. We need to create a home-grown model, recognising the particular issues facing Irish children. There is often a tendency to adopt models slavishly from other jurisdictions without looking at the context. The context is important in any model we might develop. Regardless of the office that has responsibility for this matter, it is important that these issues be dealt with without delay. If we are to establish an office of the digital safety commissioner, it is important that we establish time limits. In the context where material is posted online, that office must be required to deal with issues within a specific period of time because this is time sensitive. If material is posted online, it is of the utmost importance that there be an adjudication of whether it should be removed within a short timespan.