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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?

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: Is the electoral commission Mr Ryan's Department?

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: In general, what is the timeframe on setting up a commission? Is it years?

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 am speaking in general terms. A commission could be set up in the short term on a phased basis. It could deal with, for example, preliminary issues or some of the issues we are dealing with here to get something going and to start now.

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: Could it then be built on in the future?

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: Start small instead. Does Mr. Dooley want to come in?

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 Deputy Lawless and if anybody wants to raise any other issues, please feel free.

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 invite Mr. Ryan to respond.

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 invite Ms Carosi Dunn to respond.

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 Deputy Lawless wish to come back in?

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: Has Deputy Lawless concluded or does he wish to wrap up?

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 Deputy Lawless. On my behalf and that of the committee, I thank the witnesses for their attendance. It was a very worthwhile engagement. I hope that Ms Dunn gets a chance to travel around Ireland now that she is here and to enjoy the sunshine. It is proposed to publish the opening statements and all submissions received on the committee website. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Business of Joint Committee (26 Jun 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We will go into private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Future Exploration, Energy Supply and Energy Security: Discussion (26 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 Chairman 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...