Seanad debates

Friday, 11 December 2015

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage

 

10:00 am

Photo of Fidelma Healy EamesFidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I support the amendment that every place in the Bill where the words "child pornography" are used, they would be substituted with the words "child sexual abuse material". Sadly, many young people do not know that child pornography is wrong. There is a normalising of pornography by society. It is the beginning of the ruination of many young people's lives. It is part of a grooming process being used and part of an acceptance culture. While the words may not be strong enough in the view of Senator Wilson, these are helpful words because they include the vital words "sexual abuse". I commend Senator van Turnhout on being perceptive in this area and on identifying a useful change that I hope we all can support.

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