Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Paul MurphyPaul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

I have one question about Ms Dara Quigley. I pay tribute to her family for continuing to fight her corner for her because of the injustices she suffered, as well as to the ICCL for the campaign it will launch seeking justice for her. Is it because of the law that no one is being held responsible for the abuse she suffered before her death? It was responsible for her death. I am convinced by the various presentations made, by which I have been informed and educated, that legal changes are needed. Is it the case that there is no law applying under which somebody could be held responsible? I refer to the garda who shared the video, etc. and whether they could currently be held responsible. Is it simply a legislative problem or are there other problems which mean that people are not being held accountable?

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