Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018
423. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Question No. 38 of 28 November 2017, if the issue of loot boxes and other in-app purchases in video games with a Pan European Game Information rating of under 18 years of age can be included in the discussions his departmental officials have undertaken or will undertake on the protection of children online from a cross-governmental perspective. [3394/18]
View answerThe protection of children online is primarily a matter for the Minister for Children in collaboration with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Minister for Justice and Equality. I also have a special and personal interest in this issue and I am in ongoing dialogue with the Taoiseach and ministerial colleagues in an effort to bring focus to this most important issue. I will forward the Deputy's request to the Minister for Children for her consideration and comments on the matter.
