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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: How can the Cathaoirleach suggest a decision on the outcome of our consideration before we have even heard the material presented?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: Surely we ought to hear what we will be asked to consider before we make any-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: Surely we need to hear from the officials what the substantive proposal is, so that we consider their request before we make a decision. It seems like we are trying to make a decision before we even hear the officials present the substance of what is to be adjudicated on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: I submit that we have convened this meeting, we have officials here and we should hear from them before we enter into decisions on referring the Bill to other committees or declining requests. That would be my stance, purely on the procedure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. It is pretty unusual to be considering enforcement divorced from the obligations that create the framework. I can understand how that is posing difficulties to members but, on the other hand, I regard the regulation here as of enormous importance. These are algorithms which are being used to manipulate us, with the advertising techniques, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: Why so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: What is Coimisiún na Meán’s role in co-ordinating the CCPC, the auditor, the health or other such bodies, apart from gathering the knowledge that these bodies are taking an action? What else does Coimisiún na Meán do in orchestrating their work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: There is a major controversy about ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence platform. The case is made that there is no oversight or transparency regarding the software underpinning it, the algorithms it uses and the principles it applies. I saw an article contrasting it with airline autopilot systems, which are regulated in immense detail and with every little bit exposed to public scrutiny....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: I presume that, as of today, ChatGPT falls into the category of the regulated platforms. There are risk issues that need to be mitigated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: A user of ChatGPT logs on, becomes an approved user, asks a question and is provided with an answer. Where it is sourced and the principles it applies in delivering it -----

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: 137. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received any reports on the speed with which CORU can process international recognition of therapists, who were trained overseas and have long working experience overseas at the highest level, where it appears that very demanding detail of all training and working experience is insisted upon, which must be each notarised, and where no facility for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: I thank the director for her presentation and insight into the way the market works. I would be interested to know if there is a schedule of what the other member states are applying in respect of the solidarity rate of 75%. This can vary between member states. I also refer to the rates that are applied under the price cap for renewables. We are all very focused on the transition to net...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: I thank Mr. Burke for his presentation. How did the Department decide on the €120 and the 75%? How do we compare with other member states? How was that decision reached? There is a sense out there that wholesale prices are coming down and have been for a considerable time and consumers have not seen the benefit of that. As I understand it, if electricity companies are not passing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: Does the CRU have this now or is it in the Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: At the moment, there is a sense that perhaps consumers should be seeing a reduction that they are not seeing. Does the CRU have that visibility on hedging operations at present so it can state company X is engaged in gouging?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Referendum Campaigns (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: 101. To ask the Taoiseach what topics are to be put to referendum this year; the topics that are planned for referendums in the years ahead; and if tentative dates have been set for each. [16333/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: 198. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment whether the changes announced in the Policy Statement on the Framework for Phase Two Offshore Wind will hinder the progress of offshore wind projects in Ireland [17331/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: 304. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made in recruiting driver testers and recruiting NCT testers; if he is aware that those called for a test cannot now use a car which is waiting for its NCT; and if he has initiatives planned to ease the situation. [17510/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: 497. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of a school building project (details supplied); and when it is expected that the project will be completed. [16328/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (18 Apr 2023)

Richard Bruton: 560. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will list the schools in the Killester, Raheny and Clontarf area at primary and at secondary level; if she will indicate the denomination of each school; if they admit boys or girls; the pupil capacity of the school; the present level of enrolment; and if she has plans to provide more school places in the catchment. [17490/23]