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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 2 Dec 1997

Vol. 483 No. 6

Written Answers. - Internet Control.

Question:

390 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will comment on a media report (details supplied) that his Department is examining legislative instruments to control the Internet; if he will give details of this examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18914/97]

Question:

426 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the terms of reference for the Working Group on Illegal and Harmful Use of the Internet; when he will receive their report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21557/97]

John O'Donoghue

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 426 together.

I have already addressed the Deputy's questions in my reply to him of 18 November 1997. As regards the terms of reference of the Working Group on the Illegal and Harmful Use of the Internet, they are as follows:

To identify the nature and extent of the issues surrounding the illegal and harmful use of the Internet.

To prioritise such issues with particular reference to the need to address the issue of child pornography in the short-term. To examine and assess the current approaches both domestically and internationally to addressing the problem of the illegal and harmful use of the Internet.
In relation to those issues which can be domestically addressed, to identify the legal, technical and structural problems which arise and to make specific recommendations for their resolution in the short, medium and long-term as appropriate.
In relation to those issues which require resolution in an international context, to make recommendations which will inform policy in this regard.
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