Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. Suiter and Dr. Reidy for coming before the committee. I have a number of questions related specifically to the Bill and what changes should or should not be made and what recommendations the witnesses have. Potential disinformation from online campaigning is a challenging area because one person's disinformation is another person's strongly held opinion. It is more about trying to limit external influence and have transparency about people trying to influence voting in referendums. Is the Bill flexible enough to deal with the potential changes that will continue to happen with regard to online influencing and campaigning? Do changes need to be made? With regard to the EU Digital Services Act, what do the witnesses think is the best way for us to ensure there is alignment with it?

My next two questions are on potentially extending postal voting. What changes in the Bill would the witnesses recommend? With regard to early voting and allowing for it, what changes might be made to the Bill to facilitate this?