Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2026: First Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-02
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Rónán Mullen (IND), National University of Ireland

I move:
That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act, in the interest of child protection, to require that access to pornographic content on the internet be subject to an age-verification requirement and to provide for related matters.

Maria Byrne (CC), Agricultural Panel

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Rónán Mullen (IND), National University of Ireland

Next Tuesday.

Maria Byrne (CC), Agricultural Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-02