Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 334: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which social media can or should be regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37651/11]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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As Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, I have policy responsibility for certain matters, including, for example, communications infrastructure. However, I should highlight that I do not have responsibility for all activities that use such infrastructure. I have no function in the matter of regulating social media. I understand, however, that the Data Protection Commissioner is currently auditing an internet based social media provider on foot of a complaint received by that Office.