Action Plan for Online Safety

Online safety is a critical issue, and it is important to have an action plan to ensure that people are protected while using the internet. 

While the State has a role to play in ensuring the public’s safety, the State does not have all the answers. 

Government cannot act alone in relation to online safety. Individuals, parents, educators, industry and law enforcement all have roles to play in making the internet a safer place.

The global nature of the internet also means that one country acting alone cannot tackle all of the risks.  We need to work in collaboration with other countries facing similar

challenges at EU and international level.

This is the Government’s first Action Plan for Online Safety.  The key objective of this action plan is to set out and implement actions, over a short 18 month period, that are

achievable and which will have the greatest impact on Online Safety for everyone in Ireland.

We know more work will be required and further actions must be taken in the years following implementation of this plan.

This plan provides a strong step forward in addressing Online Safety. It demonstrates the whole Government approach that is being taken, which is particularly important for an issue that spans so many different Departments, and deals with such a wide range of concerns.  

The Action Plan is centred on five goals:

•Goal 1: Online Safety for All

•Goal 2: Better Supports

•Goal 3: Stronger Protections

•Goal 4: Influencing Policy

•Goal 5: Building our Understanding

Click here to Link to Action Plan for Online Safety