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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will allow Mr. Matthew Collins to come in briefly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is an argument that if we had this reserve of oil and gas, why has it not been discovered in recent decades. I will bring in Mr. Minogue of IBEC.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I call Professor Sweeney, to be followed by Dr. Slevin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Dr. Walker may respond later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We will let Dr. Sweeney continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: If anyone else wants to come in, please indicate. I will bring in Deputy Ryan in a moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: If the company or developer undertakes that assessment, who oversees it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Is the Department evaluating the environmental impact studies?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy's question refers to whether there is any oversight by the Department when the company or developer carries out an environmental impact study.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: ----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Dr. Slevin may have already answered this question. A number of witnesses have said that banning exploration would be a threat to our energy security. Will the witnesses expand on that and on the effect an outright ban would have on our energy security?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does anyone have any final comments before we wrap up? Does Deputy Smith want to wrap up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of Petroleum and Other Mineral Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Jul 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am going to leave it there. I thank all of our witnesses for coming in here this afternoon and for their contributions. It is proposed that the committee will publish the opening statements and submissions received on our website. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and the Influence of Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to a qualified privilege in respect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and the Influence of Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I call Mr. Richard Browne from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and the Influence of Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Mr. Browne. The next witnesses, from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, are Mr. Barry Ryan, principal officer, franchise section, and Mr. Paris Beausang, assistant principal officer, franchise section. I invite Mr. Ryan to address us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and the Influence of Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Mr. Ryan. The witnesses from Google Ireland are Ms Lee Carosi Dunn, senior counsel and head of international elections outreach, and Mr. Ryan Meade, public policy and government relations manager. I invite Ms Dunn to give the presentation this afternoon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and the Influence of Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Thank you, Mr. Dooley. If any members want to come in at any point, they can indicate. Even if a question is not directed at you, you are welcome to participate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and the Influence of Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: On countries dealing with transparency and online issues, are there any examples of countries doing this well? Are there good examples from Google's point of view? Every country will have its own scenarios and one size will not fit all but are there examples of where it is working well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill 2017 and the Influence of Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does Mr. Meade wish to come in?