Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The reality is if we do not get this right here, there will be a push at EU level to have an EU-wide regulatory regime, so it is in the interests of the technology industry in Ireland to ensure there is a robust, transparent and well-resourced system in place in this country. That sector should proactively work with the Minister in that regard. I put it to the Minister again that if the HSE in Ireland got a commitment from all the tech companies after the outbreak of Covid-19 that they would proactively take down disinformation and the same HSE cannot get those companies to follow through, what hope does an individual have?

In light of the debate that we had yesterday, Dr. Ian Richardson has published research demonstrating significantly higher levels of abusive messages focused on female councillors and Senators compared to male counterparts. This is being generated by party supporters. What will this Parliament do to ensure that practice is addressed?

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