Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht

General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Fiona Jennings:

Yes, we did. It relates to how the audiovisual media services directive is being interpreted regarding the protection of minors. I would have no problem in providing the Deputy with the full legal opinion. The directive makes provision for the protection of children and young people online. We feel this has not been reflected in the online safety and media regulation Bill and it ought to be there. It specifically comes under article 28(b)3.1. It follows what we have been saying, which is that where those impacted have reported or flagged the content, they are able to access an individual complaints mechanism. I would be happy to provide the Deputy with the full legal opinion.

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