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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: The agenda item for the day is a discussion on the views of children on Ireland's international obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and emerging issues for children in Ireland, including artificial intelligence, AI. We are delighted to be joined today by a number of young people representing the youth advisory panel which supports the Ombudsman for...

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 witnesses. We will move to members' questions, beginning with Senator O'Sullivan.

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 might let Senator Ruane come in with her questions because I know she is under pressure, and then our guests can respond to both sets of questions.

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 is a lot in that, as we have taken two contributions together. I believe Bel Nabulele, Sienna Shackleton and Luke Fagan will answer the questions. They may wish to go in that order and come in on any of the points made by Senators O'Sullivan and Ruane.

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: Do the witnesses have any other comments on anything said by Senator O'Sullivan or Senator Ruane?

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 call Deputy Costello, who is also on the justice committee.

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 know there was a question about AI but I also want to bring Senator Clonan in.

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]