Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The action plan set out a range of issues but did not address the question of a digital safety commissioner. This commissioner would be a watchdog and would work with social media platforms to ensure they lived up to their expectations under the plan. Will the Minister proceed with the appointment of a digital safety commissioner as recommended by the Oireachtas committee?

Is the legislation the Minister is bringing forward identified as priority legislation? When does he expect to introduce it? The gap has been there for several years and there was proposed legislation earlier this year to deal with it.

Cyberbullies know no bounds. They are able to pursue people right from the school yard into the bedroom. It is concerning both for those who are bullied but also for their families and parents. Urgent action needs to be taken on this. While we recognise different plans are laid out, we need to see them followed through with direct action.

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