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Seanad
‹ Order of Business (Resumed)

Online pornography and violence

Summary

Senators O’Donnell and Leyden condemn pornography, violence and unverified material on social media, calling for stronger accountability and removal of false content.

It is pornography and violence.

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Yes. It is outrageous, and it is about time some government said it will not allow that. If people put something on social media, they should have to prove what they are saying is correct or it should be removed. Ordinary citizens and professionals such as teachers and so on are finding this is becoming a fact of life. It is an issue Members of the Seanad should examine.

I ask the Leader of the House to outline when it is proposed to take the Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2014, to which the Leader, Senator Imelda Henry and Senator Colm Burke are signatories. I do not believe the Bill is a priority, and I have a certain vested interest in this regard. The question of low-cost selling, reduced excise duty and all the other issues affecting small businesses, as Senator Quinn said, are more important. The sale of alcohol on Good Friday is not a major issue.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator can make those points in the debate on the Bill.

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