Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I just want to mention that we will be introducing amendments to the harassment order under section 40 to clarify that such orders will take effect as soon as the offender is notified.

I take this opportunity to thank Members for their contributions today and on the previous occasion. As Senators are aware, it is a wide-ranging Bill addressing child protection, including emerging threats, support of victims and an update of existing law and reform of prostitution laws. I thank everyone for the broad support for the Bill to this point. Will be introducing a range of amendments on Report Stage.

We need to come back on the definition of "image" in sections 6 and 8 of the Bill. Those are offences relating to the grooming of children and target those who seek to familiarise children with sexually explicit material. The term "image" arises as part of the definition of sexually explicit material. For the purpose of clarity it is proposed to define the word and I will be introducing an appropriate amendment in that regard when I return to the House.