Colette Kelleher (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I echo the comments made by Senator Noone. Harsh words are not acceptable in any setting, whether delivered to one's face, online or in any other way. We are coarsening our discourse and making life far more difficult for people. I again commend Senators Freeman and Craughwell on bringing forward the legislation. I have a small concern on the implementation of the Bill and how it will fit in with other legislation, including the general data protection regulation, GDPR. It is important that legislation is brought in to deal with these issues, but we may need to consider tabling amendments to ensure we take an approach that works effectively within the current legislative structures at EU and national levels. I wish to highlight that amendments to that effect may be tabled on Report Stage.