Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2023
201. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide the contact details for the newly established Online Safety Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12143/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 17 January, I announced my intention to appoint Niamh Hodnett as Online Safety Commissioner of Coimisiún na Meán, following a recommendation from the Public Appointments Service. On 13 February, the Online Safety Commissioner took up post on an administrative basis and has, since that time, been temporarily based in the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), which will be dissolved into Coimisiún na Meán upon its establishment.
On 22 February, I signed two Ministerial orders - the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 71 of 2023) and the Broadcasting Act 2009 (Establishment Day) Order 2023 (S.I. 72 of 2022), which will formally dissolve the BAI and establish Coimisiún na Meán with effect from 15 March.
The BAI is currently the most appropriate contact point for the Online Safety Commissioner. The BAI can be contacted through its website (bai.ie), via email at info@bai.ie or by phone on (+353) 1 644 1200.
Following its establishment, Coimisiún na Meán will be contactable via email at info@cnam.ie or by phone on (+353) 1 644 1200.
