Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
790. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the Department that has the lead role in devising and co-ordinating Internet content policy, as recommended by the Internet content governance advisory group. [12123/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 21 November 2017, I convened a meeting with my colleagues the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to progress the subject of digital safety for all citizens, especially children. It was agreed at that meeting that an Open Policy Debate would be the most appropriate way to progress the issue and ensure a coherent cross departmental Government approach.
On 8 March 2018, I hosted this debate at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham which was opened by An Taoiseach. Over 120 representatives from a range of stakeholders participated, including NGOs, industry, parents' groups and young people. The event was supported by five other Ministers and organised in conjunction with the Department of Justice and Equality; Education and Skills; Health; Business Enterprise and Innovation; Children and Youth Affairs.
An Taoiseach announced that the Government would, by June of this year, prepare an action plan on online safety. My Department will actively contribute to the preparation of that plan, and a report on the Open Policy Debate will form one of the inputs to the plan.
