Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I hope we will see it coming into effect and that the phrase "in accordance with the law" will not constrain it. I particularly welcome this amendment because it is bringing those same provisions from the media service codes into the online safety codes measure, which is really positive.It is a positive, significant step forward, because it addresses these issues not simply as media regulation issues but as safety issues. This is a particularly strong measure to move the Bill forward and ensure that we have online safety codes to address issues which are a threat to public health and the health of children. I welcome the decision to mirror the provisions of the media service code in the online safety code section. I hope we will see action to progress this. None of us can fully set the commission's agenda but I hope it will embrace the powers given to it under this section and that we will see action on online safety codes and these matters as soon as possible.