Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

There is all the more reason for concern if we do not have clear guidance because the audiovisual directive does not deal with private messaging services. At one point it was envisaged that the Digital Services Act would deal with such services. If it does not, I worry that we will end up leading the way if we are in a position where interpersonal messaging services are regulated under this Act without clear EU guidance. I would be all the more intent on pressing this amendment in that context. I appreciate the engagement from the Minister. There is an intersection between these areas but I am concerned that there is a reach beyond the envisaged provisions of the audiovisual directive. In that context, I will press the amendment.