Departmental Strategies
Dail Éireann — 2022-02-15
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

-----the multitude of ideas people have in regard to this. Very significant resources will be required for this. Also, the legislation is continuing apace, as the Deputy will be aware. We will deliver this in respect of the safety issue because it is very important for citizens in respect of the harm that can be done online to people. There is no question, in regard to bullying, in particular, of young people, that it is a matter of the gravest concern and we have to get it right.
It makes sense to set up an expert group. Passing a Private Members' motion is just that. It does not give you the beef or the capacity to deliver something. It needs to be thought through to make sure we get it right.
In response to Deputy Boyd Barrett, I have answered that previously.

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