Child online safety debate
Senator Craughwell suggested a specific debate, and Senator Keogan highlighted the lack of legislation protecting minors in relation to the issue. The Leader agreed to consider a debate after recess on policies or school and home programmes to help prevent similar tragedies, and the Chair noted the amendment to the Order of Business was agreed.
We might organise a specific debate.
Comment on this
Unfortunately, there is no legislation relating to minors when it comes to this issue. Perhaps, as legislators, we could examine the matter.
Comment on this
Maybe the Senator is right. After the recess, I will see how we can have a debate on how best we can formulate a policy or programme in schools and homes to support families and children in order to ensure that tragedies such as that involving Eden do not happen again. I thank Senator Keogan for raising the matter.
Comment on this
I thank the Leader for her responses, particularly the last one. I also thank Senator Keogan. I hope, please God, that we can discuss the matter again because it is beyond serious.
Senator Marie Sherlock has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 15 be taken before No. 1." Senator Craughwell seconded the amendment. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.