Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 27 June 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed)

10:00 am

Photo of Frances BlackFrances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have one more question. We all know that social media abuse is endemic at the moment. Women, LGBT people, migrants and ethnic minorities are always singled out for the worst treatment, particularly those who may be involved in politics. It can get very bad. How do we encourage diversity in public life, including in discussions about constitutional change in this environment? What are the witnesses thoughts on the ways we can encourage more people to become more engaged? It is very difficult and we see it all the time. I am wondering what the witnesses thoughts are in this regard.

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