Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage

 

2:00 am

Garret Kelleher (Fine Gael)

First, cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus roimh an mBille atá os ár gcomhair inniu. I commend Senator Flynn and her colleagues in the Civil Engagement Group on the great work they have done on this. It is not a question of the Government taking their work, running with it and rebranding it. Senator Flynn earlier said that she would like her daughters to be proud of her and the change that she has made. The spirit of what is being proposed is being adequately dealt with. The soft reference to child pornography is seen as outdated and entirely inappropriate. That has been adequately addressed by the legislation being enacted. I would not accept the criticism of us as Government Senators. The work that Senator Flynn has done should be lauded and she should be congratulated on it. She is responsible and played a key role in this. I do not think it should be construed that anybody else is running to claim credit for the work she has done. This is a big win for the Civil Engagement Group. The Minister of State has articulated the reasons for the Government having the position it has. I again commend the Senator on her work to bring about this change.

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