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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)

Imelda Munster: It would be perfect if Mr. Hempenstall could do that. Mr. Godfrey mentioned the broadcasting moratorium review, which was to be looked at towards the end of the year. Could he give us a brief update on that? I would also like an update on the online safety code, whether or not disinformation is included in that and how the provisions of same could be enforced.

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

Imelda Munster: I ask Mr. Godfrey to keep us updated on that. Regarding the online safety-----

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

Imelda Munster: I will move to Ms Richardson and An Garda Síochána's submission and also touch on that of the working group chaired by Ms Chapman. Having read the submissions, am I right in saying disinformation is not a crime in itself? It is what comes of it, maybe, or actions taken on foot of disinformation that could result in a criminal offence.

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

Imelda Munster: Yes. If we take the riots as an example, how does An Garda Síochána find the engagement with the social media platforms? Are some more helpful than others? Are there any that stand out as obstructive or non-engaging?

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

Imelda Munster: All of them.

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

Imelda Munster: Are they engaging in a satisfactory manner such that the Garda is not having to pursue them?

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

Imelda Munster: All right. Moving to the working group, therein lies the problem, does it not? It is the monitoring and the platforms themselves taking action in sufficient time to prevent events spiralling out of control. I was just reading the group's submission. Towards the end it states: The Working Group is in the process of developing a national strategy. The purpose of which is not to decide...

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

Imelda Munster: They are recommendations, however.

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

Imelda Munster: The working group is dealing with the social media platforms. If those platforms are part of the overall group and it is trying to reach consensus, it goes without saying that when it comes to recommendations they will kick back against certain recommendations. Is that not where the problem lies then? If the group is seeking consensus, it is going to have to water down proposals.

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

Imelda Munster: Yes, but it is still too watery or watered down. I point to the statement in the submission that "Neither is it [its remit] to call for new legislation". It is dismissing that straight away, whether or not the working group comes across an area in which it is glaringly obvious that legislation is needed for it to be effective.

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

Imelda Munster: When does Ms Chapman reckon the group's report will be finished?

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

Imelda Munster: Does that mean days, weeks or months?

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

Imelda Munster: Will it be ready in the autumn when the Dáil returns from the summer recess or prior to the recess?

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

Imelda Munster: Is there a particular issue holding it up at this stage?

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

Imelda Munster: While I understand what Mr. Hempenstall is saying in that it has only been in force since February 2024, disinformation has literally exploded in that time. Have the levels of disinformation not exploded?

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

Imelda Munster: I know, but I we are discussing disinformation online. That is what we were discussing.

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

Imelda Munster: It is not about a call for legislation so much but, rather, about ruling it out before a report is even complete. I find that a bit unusual. If a sense of urgency is put on the report and if we know when it is going to be published, maybe we could take it from there.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Jun 2024)

Imelda Munster: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received submissions regarding changes to the UK Independent Film Tax Credit incentive of 40% for independent feature films; whether he intends to respond to this change; if he plans to make changes to section 481 funding rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27286/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Jun 2024)

Imelda Munster: 224. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on Action 23 of the National Sports Strategy Policy 2018-2027 (details supplied), including the details of implementation, the actions taken to date and the future actions to be taken on this matter, including timelines for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27149/24]

International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2024)

Imelda Munster: I will raise the current situation in Drogheda for the simple reason it highlights some of the Government's failures in dealing with immigration. The Minister is more than familiar with the problems the Government has caused there. The two main hotels in the town are being used to house refugees and international protection applicants. That is a loss of more than 60% of accommodation...