Internet Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 January 2019

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Questions (196)

Denis Naughten

Question:

196. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to ensure children and their parents are protected against the hacking of Internet connected toys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3164/19]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

My Department has no governance or oversight function in relation to this matter. Consumer protection is a matter for the Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation.