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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: Would it have added more pressure to the platforms?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: Even the Garda gets the run around when it comes to taking information down.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses very much for the work they do. While Ms McGinley did not get to finish her statement, we have noted that the last piece was the ask. All of that is documented and it will be included.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy Ring. That concludes our public session. Go raibh míle maith agat gach duine. I ask my colleagues to remain in place. We have some private business to attend to. I ask our guests to leave the room. I propose we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters and correspondence. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: Thank you. I now call Mr. Ciarán O'Connor on behalf of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: Very good. I thank Dr. Murphy. I will now call my colleagues, who may have questions, thoughts or observations. We will begin with Deputy Ring as I know he is under pressure with other meetings.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Middle East (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department maintains constant contact with families of Irish troops in Lebanon, given the rising tensions in the areas present evolving situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40311/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Middle East (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the safety and well-being of Defence Forces personnel in Lebanon given the ongoing situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40310/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase allocations for the upgrading and maintenance of rural roads. [29472/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allocate funding to complete the design work on the Ardee to Castleblayney N2 road scheme. [29473/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 161. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision on claim by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41871/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 162. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision on claim for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41872/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (15 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures his Department is taking to tackle textile waste. [41392/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (15 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 83. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the National Broadband plan rollout will be complete in Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41391/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Policy (15 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 197. To ask the Minister for Finance if an issue affecting first time buyers (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41277/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 309. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41393/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (15 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 331. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a school (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41642/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (15 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 339. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the sports capital grant will be payable to club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41291/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 390. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41124/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Oct 2024)

Niamh Smyth: 396. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a case regarding cross border child benefit (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41248/24]