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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate it is very early stages and the work of Coimisiún na Meán should be acknowledged. I can certainly say it has been very effective in a short period of time, which would have been challenging. From initial experiences, have you found all the platforms to be co-operative and engaging?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: When the witness says generally-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: If the question was put another way, who would the witness regard as best in class?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate that it is a process and that no matter how many times I ask, Mr. Godfrey is not going to name them, but does the coimisiún have concerns about any of the current platforms and whether they will be compliant?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: It was referenced in the Garda presentation and again, anyone on the panel may wish to respond to it, the use of artificial intelligence and large language models for spreading misinformation and disinformation poses an even more significant challenge. Could the witnesses discuss some of the concerns or fears they might have regarding AI, particularly the spread and creation of...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I have one final question on the National Cyber Security Centre. Obviously, the Garda works with the centre closely, which has highlighted a strong correlation between cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, particularly coming from outside of the State and it instances in particular Russia and China. What is the witness's experience within the Garda of working with the National Cyber...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Mr. Godfrey wishes to comment.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: With great respect to my Seanad colleague, we are straying into another issue.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: It is, and we all agree that there should be properly funded public service broadcasting and journalism. The source of that is obviously going to be an issue.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I have a question on the issue raised regarding something that is identified as criminal activity and as regards extraterritoriality because some of the platforms we are dealing with are not based in the State. It may be for either the Garda or the coimisiún to respond as to how they are dealing with some of those challenges where activity that is deemed criminal is being hosted by a...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: As people in the commission will be aware, our concern is about particular platforms that I will not name but which operate outside the State. Does Mr. Godfrey want to address that issue?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: State Response to Online Disinformation and Media and Digital Literacy: Discussion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank all of our witnesses not just for their contributions today but for their work in this area, which is very important. As they will appreciate, these are very live issues in all of our lives and not just here in the Oireachtas. It is critical to note that there is a wider public debate around some of these issues. It is not all about regulation or legislation. It is also about...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Erosion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter which is on the question of coastal erosion. The Minister of State, like I, comes from a coastal area. We are very familiar with the importance of our coasts and indeed our beautiful beaches. I know the Acting Chair will also be very familiar with this in his home patch. We...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Erosion (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State and I welcome the establishment of the interdepartmental working group but it is critical that this is followed through with action. I want to see a situation whereby we see beaches like those at Courtown Harbour replenished. Obviously, there are many homes and other critical pieces of infrastructure around our coast that are at real risk. Establishing that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I have just come from a presentation by the National College of Ireland, NCI, which the Leader may be aware does tremendous work in Dublin's inner city and at national level through a wide range of programmes, particularly in promoting access to higher education. Since its move to the north east inner city, the NCI has done tremendous work around building an educational community in that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (25 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Go raibh maith agat a Chathaoirligh Gníomhach agus fáiltím roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank him for taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Martin. Since the Government introduced the basic income for artists scheme in 2022, 2,000 artists have been able to avail of the sum of €325 per week. All the reviews, including one the Minister...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (25 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I was at part of that conference on the status of the artist and the Minister does articulate her views and her commitment to this very well. I totally appreciate and think it is right that our decisions on the extension of the scheme are going to be evidence-based. My worry is that we will move into 2025 pretty quickly. Not all Departments move particularly...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I too welcome the students. I also join in the expressions of congratulations to Deputies Michael McGrath and Jack Chambers. I also add my voice of sympathy to that voice of a generation, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who so many of us were familiar with from the radio as he travelled around the country commentating on GAA and other sporting events. I want to raise the question...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I am rather surprised at Senator Gavan. I assume he will also be calling on his leader and others within Sinn Féin to refuse to attend the $1,000 plate dinners they have been having in the United States and that there will be no Sinn Féin representatives attending any US function. The hypocrisy of Sinn Féin on some of these issues really is outstanding. In a more positive...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourist Accommodation (18 Jun 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank him for taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin. When the Minister of State and I served on the Oireachtas tourism committee, of which he was a very active member prior to his elevation, he will have been quite familiar with the issue I wish to raise, namely our ongoing wait for the short-term letting...