James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before the next member comes in, Mr. Malone makes a very interesting point about there being a right to freedom of expression but no guaranteed right to freedom of amplification. That is a really interesting point. Another point I will add to that is if my freedom of expression is being impaired by another person asserting a very hostile direct narrative, usually online, then that does not actually respect the freedom of expression of the first speaker.

These things are relative and I do not believe it is absolute in the sense that you can say anything, anywhere to any person, particularly not in the manner and tone in which it is directed. That itself is interfering with freedom of expression. Sometimes certain actors push too far and beyond the limits of what is envisaged. That is worth noting.