Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 24 Jun 2004

Vol. 588 No. 1

Child Trafficking and Pornography (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: First Stage.

Mr. J. O’Keeffe

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to strengthen the protection of children and for that purpose to broaden the definition of sexual exploitation, and to prevent the exploitation of children through Internet grooming, and for that purpose to amend the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998.

An Ceann Comhairle

Is the Bill being opposed?

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Ceann Comhairle

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Mr. J. O’Keeffe

I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.