Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ms Twomey's opening statement mentioned self-regulation. I can understand the benefit of the industry playing a role; there is concern that if industry leads the regulation, it also sets the agenda rather than those who are impacted by the potential harms that we want to prevent. How does she ensure that any self regulation is not unduly influenced by the motivations of private corporations over public good?

My next question is for Ms Walsh. At present there are BAI regulations on the advertising of junk food, such as the watershed provision. Do these need to be included in the digital advertising arena? Does she recommend any changes? What additional standards would she like to see copperfastened into the Bill itself?

We have talked a lot about children. Can Dr. Campbell speak about the adolescent brain and how it might be susceptible to advertisements? Is there data on this which the Bill should be aware of?

Mr. McGeoghegan's opening statement asked that flashing videos which are designed to induce seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy be included under harmful content in this Bill. Is there a more technical definition to further clarify what should be included, such as brightness or the speed of flashing light?

Many videos now contain a warning that they contain flashing imagery. How is this currently regulated, and does it work?