Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed)

1:30 pm

Photo of Lisa ChambersLisa Chambers (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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It is a point of clarification for parents who may be watching the proceedings and wondering if they are now criminally liable or potentially open to criminal charges. One knowingly has to be in possession of child pornography. If one does not know that it is on the phone, one cannot be prosecuted. That is an important point for parents who are watching the proceedings. It is something that has to be addressed.