This material is having a harmful impact, particularly on children and young people, and is distorting healthy sexual development and contributes to perpetuating misogynistic attitudes," he said.
Jim O'Callaghan: “This material is having a harmful impact, particularly on children and young people, and is distorting healthy sexual…”
On the recordJuly 14, 2026
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Jim O'Callaghan
Fianna Fáil
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Minister for Justice discussing new legislation on pornography
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