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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank the Senator. Senator O'Sullivan wanted to make a point.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: Did Senator Seery Kearney have something else she wanted to add?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I have a similar question, so I may as well ask it now. There is definitely a generational issue with social media and smartphones. I am aware that times have changed. Sometimes kids of a certain age, when they are going into their teenage years, need phones. For example, they may arrive at the house before a parent gets home from work and need a phone to check in. Times are different....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: As politicians, we agree on social media. I always describe it as a necessary evil in our lives. I would not have it if I could avoid it. However, the point Luke made is really good, to be fair, because there are some good aspects.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: That is a great idea because it would confirm you are who you say you are. There is a huge issue with troll accounts, people who are not actually real and all the rest of it.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: Very true.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: There definitely needs to be a balance.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: That is a very good point.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: Another excellent point.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: This has been a really good discussion and an excellent meeting. I thank all the witnesses for coming in and engaging so well and giving their opinions. All the work that was done in advance of today and the engagement with the questions and back forth have been really good.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ireland's International Obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I again thank members and the witnesses for coming in. I propose that we publish the opening statement to the Oireachtas website. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 372. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if Carlow County Council has applied for inclusion in the enhanced defective block remediation scheme; when the scheme will be up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17853/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 414. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is only receiving €130 in carer’s payment, given the circumstances. [17812/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 428. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person can apply for citizenship (details supplied). [17372/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (23 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 610. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Caredoc staff in County Carlow have not been listed by the HSE / KOSI for payment of the Section 39 payrises, despite being informed that they are Section 39 employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17570/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (17 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 63. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the best contact and method for a GAA club to inquire about removing an historical charge against its facility by her Department. [16822/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: 113. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied). [16898/24]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: We have received apologies from Deputies Sean Sherlock and John Brady. The agenda item for consideration this afternoon is engagement with stakeholders on the protection of children in the use of artificial intelligence. We have had a few sessions on this already that people may have tuned into. Joining us at the meeting this afternoon are representatives of X, Ms Niamh McDade, head of...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: Thank you, Ms Moss. I invite Mr. Ó Broin from Meta to make his opening statement.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Mr. Ó Broin. I will open the meeting up to questions and start with Senator Seery Kearney.