Taoiseach Simon Harris has said the time is right for the European Union to pass a directive on Child sex abuse.
His comments come following the imprisonment of 26 year old Alexander MacCartney from Newry Co. Armagh who will spend at least 20 years in prison.
The online predator pleaded guilt to 185 charges, including manslaughter in what's thought to be the UK's worst case of catfishing.
Simon Harris says the case was one of the most disgusting cases ever heard of.