Child Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Questions (971)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

971. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which adequate early warning systems exist to alert her Department to the threat to children and young persons of cybergrooming; the extent to which the issue can be combatted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45361/18]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The Minister is not aware of any early warning systems relevant to cyber grooming and would direct the Deputy to the Department of Justice and Equality as that Department has responsibility for legislation in this area.