Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In January of last year, my party published the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017, which was debated in Private Members' time. The Bill was broadly welcomed and it contains some good initiatives. During the past 18 months or longer, we know of many cases which have been exemplified in the media whereby harassment is continuing at a level that is quite frightening. This is having certain impacts on young people and very negative impacts on a range of others. It is giving rise to mental health issues. The Department of Justice and Equality committed to coming back quickly on this matter but it has not done so. It committed to coming forward with amendments. Will the Taoiseach indicate the position in this regard? We have been waiting for too long for these amendments to be tabled.

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