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24/06/2009Hotline Annual Report 2008 Published: Press release from ISPAI
ISPAI announced publication of the Hotline.ie Annual Report covering its 2008 operations. This press release provides a brief summary of findings. The full report is available by clicking on "Hotline Publications" on the left of this screen.
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03/10/2008ISPAI & ACMA Report Published
ISPAI and ACMA are delighted to announce the publication of their report, revealing the successful international hotline, ISP industry and police cooperation that led to the termination of a network of related illegal websites selling child abuse imagery on the Internet.
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22/07/2008Hotline 5th Report Published: Press Release from ISPAI
ISPAI announces the publication of the 5th Report of the hotline.ie service
This covers statistical analysis of the reports and the safer Internet activities of the Hotline.
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22/07/2008 Speech by Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, at the launch of the 5th Report of the ISPAI hotline.ie Service.
The Minister officially launched the 5th Report of the hotline.ie service.
He then addressed the press, ISP industry and guests present, giving this speech which covers matters on Internet safety, legislation and views on Industry self-regulation.
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02/04/2008 Revamped Hotline Website: Press Release from ISPAI
Today, Wednesday 2nd. April 2008, the ISPAI made available to the public its revised www.hotline.ie service.

This enhanced Hotline website has been developed to assist the public to report suspected illegal content and to provide improved information on Internet safety measures. It is hoped that all ISPs in the country will join those already adhering to self-regulation and support the national and international efforts to develop a safer Internet environment.
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02/04/2008 Hotline relaunch: Press Release from Dept. Justice
Director of the Office for Internet Safety launches redeveloped www.hotline.ie service.

The new Executive Director of the Office for Internet Safety, Mr. John Laffan, today launched the Internet Service Providers' Association of Ireland (ISPAI) Hotline's redeveloped Website - www.hotline.ie - as part of a self regulatory regime supervised by the newly established Office for Internet Safety.
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02/04/2008 Speech by John Laffan, Executive Director, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Office for Internet Safety.
Delivered on the occassion of the Launch of the revamped www.hotline.ie website.
Standing in for the Minister who was unavoidably detained due to unexpected events at Leinster House, John Laffen delivered the speech planned to be given by the Minister on launching the new website.
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29/03/2007 Press Release from ISPAI www.hotline.ie
ISPAI announces the publication of the 4th. Report of the www.hotline.ie service
This covers statistical analysis of the reports and the safer Internet activities of the Hotline.
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29/03/2007 Speech by Brian Lenihan T.D., Minister of State at the Departments of Justice, Equaity and Law Reform, Health and Children, and Science and Education with special responsibility for children.
The Minister officially launched the 4th. Report of the www.hotline.ie service.
He then addressed the press, ISP industry and guests present, giving this speech which covers matters on Internet safety, legislation and views on Industry self-regulation.
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29/03/2007 Press Release from Government Press Office
Brian Lenihan T.D., Minister for Children launches the ISPAI Child Pornography Hotline
Fourth Report March, 2007.
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02/05/2006 Press Release from Europe Direct
Europe Direct announces extension of its information service to provide
answers to questions citizen's may have regarding safer use of the Internet.
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27/02/2006 Press Release from ISPAI www.hotline.ie
Publication of the 3rd. report of www.hotline.ie
Covering the 30 month period 1st. July 2003 to 31st. December 2005.
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27/02/2006 Speech by Brian Lenihan T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children.
Speeking at the launch of the ISPAI Child Pornography Hotline Third Report.
Covering the 30 month period 1st. July 2003 to 31st. December 2005.
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04/05/2004 Press Release from ISPAI www.hotline.ie
Publication of the 2nd. report of www.hotline.ie
Covering the two year period 1st. July 2001 to 30th. June 2003.
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29/07/2003 Press Release from Internet Advisory Board
Launch of the Internet Advisory Board Report 2000-2002.
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08/08/2002 Press Release from www.hotline.ie Director
Launch of updated Hotline website.
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05/02/2002 Press Release from Minister for Children, Mary Hanafin TD
New Codes of Practice and Ethics for Irish Internet Service Providers and First Report of Child Pornography Hotline launched.
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05/02/2002 www.hotline.ie Director's Speech.
www.hotline.ie Directors Speech at the launch of the First Hotline Report.
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16/07/2001 Hanafin urges parents to supervise internet access by children.
Mary Hanafin T.D., Minister for Children today (16 July 2001) reiterated her advice to parents to take some sensible steps to protect their children from potentially harmful material on the Internet.
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09/03/2000 Establishment of Internet Advisory Board
The Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ms Mary Hanafin T.D., today (9 March 2000) announced the establishment of a new non-statutory Internet Advisory Board by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. John O'Donoghue, T.D.
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19/09/2000 Santa delivers the goods, but parents play crucial role in supervising Internet access.
Mary Hanafin T.D., Minister for Children today (19 December 2000) urged parents to take some sensible steps to protect their children from potentially harmful material on the Internet.
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29/11/1999 Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland launch Hotline.
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform today (29 November 1999) launched the www.hotline service on behalf of the Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland.
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