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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: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (27 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 29. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the development of proposals to provide for domestic violence leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28676/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (27 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 48. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the effectiveness of supports provided to early years childcare during the pandemic; the planned continued supports for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28677/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 412. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the decision to refuse additional special education teaching supports in mainstream classes on the grounds of exceptional circumstances for a school (details supplied) in view of the increased number of students who are in need of additional supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29501/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (1 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 413. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the approved extension for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29506/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (2 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 61. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures his Department is taking on the issue of insurance reform. [30236/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Cybersecurity Policy (3 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 35. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to upgrade the IT systems of his Department and of bodies under his remit with a view to maximising the protection against cyber-criminals. [29877/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 98. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have availed of the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30036/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (3 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 152. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is bringing forward any new legislation on gambling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29980/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 327. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in the Cavan-Monaghan division at the end of April 2021; the way this compares to the end of April 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29979/21]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (26 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome members and our guests. I have some housekeeping to do, so I hope everyone will bear with me. We will then get into the formal introductions. There is one item of committee business to address before I call our witnesses to present. Can I take it the draft minutes of our public and private meetings on 19 and 20 May are agreed and no matters arise from them?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: This meeting has been convened in the context of the committee's pre-legislative scrutiny of the online safety and media regulation Bill. In our first session, we will meet representatives from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, IHREC. The witnesses will be joining us remotely. Unfortunately, that is how matters must be at the moment, but it is still good. I welcome Ms...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Gibney for her detailed presentation. Two members have indicated, Deputy Munster and Senator Byrne. I remind members we are not using a rota for speaking slots this session and they must instead indicate. Members should be mindful this is a shorter session. I will ask them to be as concise in their 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) (26 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I fully agree and do not think that any member would disagree. I thank the Deputy for her line of questioning and the witnesses for responding.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank our guests. I have a question for them myself. The theme of harmful content and hate speech has been something that has reoccurred on numerous occasions with many of our presenters to date. With regard to the objectives and functions and the membership of the new media commission, are the representatives satisfied sufficient oversight, checks and balances exist within the general...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Dr. Michael. That concludes our session today. I thank Ms Gibney and Dr. Michael for being with us. Their statements have been most insightful and helpful. I also thank my colleges for their 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) (26 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: We are now into our second session. Colleagues and our guests are very welcome. We are joined by representatives of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and Digital Rights Ireland to discuss the general scheme of the online safety and media regulation Bill. I welcome the following witnesses who will be joining us virtually via Microsoft Teams: Mr. Liam Herrick, executive director of the...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Herrick for that comprehensive opening statement. I ask Dr. McIntyre to address the committee on behalf of Digital Rights Ireland.