Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I want to come back to a previous point the Senator raised in her last contribution on the online content. The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will see the establishment of a media commission as well. Again, I speak of what will be complementary processes to provide for a more robust and safer online platform. Our legislative measure regarding the regulation of online political advertising is just one component of a broader suite of measures that are happening at European and State levels.

I will reiterate the point that is critical. Without making a political comment on it, it is critical that all parties engage in this process. It is unfortunate if some political parties did not reply to a request to attend. I would say that for anybody engaging with our Oireachtas committees. They are vital committees that do massively significant pieces of work. From that point of view it is unfortunate if some parties choose not to engage in this important process.