Broadcasting Sector
Seanad Éireann — 2025-05-22
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Lynn Ruane (IND), University of Dublin

I thank the Minister of State. While the commission has remit over certain areas, currently, RTÉ online is not subject to any of that regulation. It is my understanding, but perhaps the Minister of State could clarify, that the Government is proposing reforms to the Act to make sure RTÉ online is captured. It is my understanding from my work on the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act previously that we do not even need to wait on amendments or legislation and that the Minister, through his powers, can expand the remit of the commission and give it additional functions. Is this being considered? I am sure it was envisaged anyway that RTÉ online would be captured under the commission's remit. Can I clarify or get on the record that the intent is to make sure that anything that unintentionally fell outside the scope will be included in that reporting mechanism and for it to be regulated fairly?

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Sitting date: 2025-05-22