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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: However, by the time a user reports something like that, it has gone too far. The group is already on the street. They are out there and activated. Surely, we are going to have to think of another way to curb that type of messaging.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is not enough.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is not enough. That was an audio message, obviously. We heard about the image of the tank rolling into Dublin, which was again widely shared on WhatsApp. Now, that is an image. That is something visual. Surely, that type of thing can be stopped.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will refer to TikTok for a second if that is okay. I will refer to another incident that appeared on my TikTok news feed. It does not reflect the things I look at, but it was a video of an individual outside Government buildings discussing the welfare of that poor five-year-old girl who is receiving serious treatment and using that to incite hatred. This was on that stream, and there was...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is not true.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am sorry; I have to dispute that because these videos are appearing regularly. I had to listen to what this individual had to say, which I was appalled by, but because of that extended view of the video, the second video then came up. That is happening right throughout the platform. Ms Moss talks about figures of 80% and 96%. It is not good enough. The damage is being done. Incorrect...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Moss. Do I have time for one more question? This is for Meta. We are receiving a lot of communication from people who are concerned about the concept of shadow banning, particularly with regard to the conflict in Palestine and Gaza. There are theories out there, some of which are, in fact, very hard to dismiss, that much pro-Palestinian content that is trying to portray what is...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses. I apologise if I was a bit abrasive in the questioning but we all have to do better in terms of stopping this.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: In general, in terms of community standards and incitement to hate, misinformation and disinformation, would Mr. Ó Broin say Meta is still only scratching the surface in terms of what is out there?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Dr. Pekkala. It is good to get this insight from a Finnish perspective. What does he think media literacy means?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I understand the access to media part of it, using digital media, having the technical skills and so on. The critical thinking part is a bit more difficult. Will Dr. Pekkala elaborate on how KAVI addresses that critical thinking issue and ensures responsible use of social media platforms?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is interesting. In Finland, therefore, there is a great focus on education and media literacy is taught within schools. Obviously, as Dr. Pekkala said, a lot of that is about the technical aspect and access to these platforms. One of the reasons this session is being held relates to the incidents of violence and upheaval in our capital city a number of months ago, and the call on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 61. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline her plans to address the challenges facing the tourism sector and hospitality businesses dependent on tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (5 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 76. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to consider a capital fund for the arts sector, similar to that available to sporting organisations in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53613/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the realignment works proposed for the New Mills section of the N71 near Owenahincha Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52608/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a progress update on the proposed extension of the southern relief road in Bandon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he believes that the change of government in Slovakia could undermine European Union cohesion in relation to the war on Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50117/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 267. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of an action (details supplied) under the 2023 Climate Action Plan; and the timeline for implementation. [53170/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I wish to raise a very serious issue that is brought to my attention on a regular basis, namely the problems encountered by parents and guardians when they travel abroad with their own children. Mothers who may have chosen to keep their maiden name after marriage are being stopped by security, in some instances, because their surname does not match the surname on their children's passports....