Dr. Dermot Coates:

It is the intent and goal behind the Act and various State mechanisms to protect employees in those cases. I entirely accept the point that the changing role of social media has been transformative in this space. That underlying goal and intent of the legislation should remain in place in order that protection is extended. If in this case or in general there are questions over whether it continues to function against that backdrop, the Department and Minister will take that on board and review.