News & Statements
Unprecedented ‘Grand Committee’ to set out blueprint for regulation of social media – Naughton
Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton will travel to Westminster next Tuesday (November 27th) for a meeting of the International Grand Committee on Communications.
Climate Committee must outline a carbon tax roadmap in January – Naughton
The Climate Action Committee must outline a roadmap towards carbon pricing in its report in January, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Naughton disappointed as Zuckerberg refuses to attend international hearing
Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton has voiced her disappointment at the refusal of Facebook’s chief Mark Zuckerberg to attend an international hearing concerning the growth of fake news and disinformation.
Naughton to Represent Ireland at International Grand Committee at Westminster
Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton intends to question Facebook’s chief Mark Zuckerberg about the growth of fake news and disinformation at an international communications committee.
Chair of Climate Action Committee to seek cross party support for Bill banning microbeads
Chair of the Oireachtas Climate Action Committee, Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed the publication of legislation to ban microbeads.
Government support will help promote quality journalism – Naughton
Chairperson of the Oireachtas Communications Committee Hildegarde Naughton has welcomed the retention of a nine-percent VAT rate for newspapers, and a reduction of the rate to nine percent for online publications.
Redevelopment of Sportsground will be a huge boost to Galway – Naughton
Connacht Rugby has revealed plans for a €30-million redevelopment of the Sportsground, which will transform its home into a top-class 12,000-capacity stadium and high-performance training centre.
Government decision puts Galway bypass on the right road – Naughton
The Government has approved a business case for the €600-million Galway City Ring Road, clearing the way for the County Council to submit an application for the proposed scheme to An Bord Pleanála.
Facebook to be asked to explain 50 million users security breach at Oireachtas Committee
FACEBOOK bosses in Ireland are to be asked to explain the security breach of 50 million social media accounts before the Oireachtas Committee on Communications.
Communications Committee chair condemns Garda intimidation on social media
Fine Gael TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Hildegarde Naughton, has condemned the intimidation of a Garda on social media.