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Covid-19 Task Force: Statements (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy for those words of wisdom.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Can the Minister of State clarify that?

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 22 and 23 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 21. Amendments Nos. 21 to 23, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputy for those words of wisdom.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 17 and 19 arise out of committee proceedings. They are related and may be discussed together.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Murphy. I cannot return to Deputy Howlin after this so we need to deal with this.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I only wish to be helpful in this process but I understand the Bill could be reprinted tonight and the necessary amendment made in order for it to be ready tomorrow. I am in the hands of both the Minister of State and the Deputy.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes, that is the case. The Minister of State indicated he was prepared to accept part of it.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister of State should probably be careful of what he wishes for.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Why can we not do it then?

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister of State intends to review this legislation in the near future.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If the issue arises as a problem, it can be addressed at the time of the review.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Does Deputy Howlin accepts that situation?

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Howlin for his help.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will come back to the Minister on that point.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 13 and 14, in the names of Deputies Bríd Smith, Boyd Barrett, Barry, Gino Kenny and Paul Murphy, arise out of committee proceedings and are related.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This is going to be interesting. The Deputy can most certainly amend his amendment provided that the intent and nature of the amendment to the amendment is absolutely clear. It might be a good idea, if he is so doing, to read the amendment to the amendment into the record of the House. While he is thinking about that, I will call on Deputy Paul Murphy, who wishes to contribute.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: No doubt we all get involved in frivolous activities from time to time.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Amendments Nos. 8 to 12, inclusive, are related and amendments Nos. 9 and 10 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 8. Therefore, amendments Nos. 8 to 12, inclusive, may be discussed together.

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Crowe for his contribution and particularly for his kind words. I call Deputy Bríd Smith.