Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

There is significant discussion at international level today about the call by President Sarkozy to increase the role of the State in the regulation of the Internet. The Taoiseach knows the significant role the digital sector plays in Ireland in job creation and the economy and we both agree it has significant potential to create jobs in the future, so this is a major strategic issue. Given the commitment in the programme for Government on the technology industry, and President Sarkozy's comments, when will the Government bring forward legislation to protect the independence of the Internet from an Irish perspective or will he follow the line taken by President Sarkozy in this regard?

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