Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed)

Photo of Imelda MunsterImelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I understand what the Minister is saying and I understand that things are happening on an EU-wide level. However, I believe children need protection now and that the commission is more than capable of regulating on this. Last night I spoke about advertising targeted at children. Self-regulation is little or no regulation because they are the overseer and the judge and jury. It results in inconsistent standards across the board where nobody is held accountable. It is nothing solid. For that reason, I will press the amendment.

Will the Minister amend the Bill in respect of app stores to ensure children are not allowed to install apps that are only suitable for adults, such as dating apps? Does the Minister intend to look at that on Report Stage?

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