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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: There is some time remaining to Deputy Munster if she would like to continue.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. McCarthy. I understand Mr. Coveney wants to come back on one question.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy Mythen for his questions and there may be more time at the end if he wants to come back in again. I thank the witnesses for their presentations and it is good to have them here today, having had the tech giants in yesterday. I made the point that I feel the social media platforms are not just platforms, and they really have moved into the publishing space. Mr. Coveney...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I would love to let Mr. Coveney go on for half an hour because I am so interested in this part myself, but I must give the other witnesses an opportunity to come in. I invite Mr. Esslemont to give his views.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Who would Senator Byrne like to comment first?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will ask the witnesses to indicate if they wish to respond on this round, as they may not all want to. Mr. Esslemont had his hand up first.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I totally agree with Mr. McCarthy.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will bring in Mr. Coveney.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will have to draw that to a close.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Who would like to respond?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Esslemont for that. Mr. McCarthy indicated.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I call Mr. Coveney.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will move on to Deputy Johnny Mythen who has a question for our guests.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Esslemont. Does Mr. McCarthy have any last comments on this?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. McCarthy. I call Mr. Carpenter.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses. Does Deputy Mythen have any further questions?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank all of the witnesses for their engagement and presentations and for the robust discussions that we have had with our various members. These will, of course, assist the committee as it continues its pre-legislative scrutiny on online safety and media regulation. That concludes our business for today. The committee stands adjourned until Wednesday, 26 May at 11.30 a.m. for a...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I congratulate the Minister of State. I do not want to underestimate the work she has done and what she has achieved in delivering this. As Fianna Fáil's Opposition spokesperson for older people, she often spoke about the unfairness of this and how it was debilitating in terms of allowing people to go forward for the fair deal scheme. Not only has she spoken about it and, as Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (19 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [26700/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gender Balance (19 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 189. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reflect the growing female participation in agriculture from 4% to 9% within the composition of boards working in the sector including the co-operative movement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27055/21]