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Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under-16s

Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under-16s

EU member states are looking at restricting young people’s access to social media platforms.

Tech giants face large fines if they ignore new safety rules, says media watchdog

Tech giants face large fines if they ignore new safety rules, says media watchdog

Ireland’s media regulator has said it will hold media companies to account if they do not improve safety measures such as age verification.

Social media users can appeal over content disputes to new settlement body

Social media users can appeal over content disputes to new settlement body

Appeals Centre Europe will receive disputes from people and organisations across the European Union.

Taoiseach more than willing to meet Elon Musk over social media content

Taoiseach more than willing to meet Elon Musk over social media content

‘Clear that social media site X not interested’ in sorting online hate – Martin

‘Clear that social media site X not interested’ in sorting online hate – Martin

TikTok removes 80 million under-age accounts per year, committee told

TikTok removes 80 million under-age accounts per year, committee told

Micheál Martin says it is not feasible to ban children from social media

Micheál Martin says it is not feasible to ban children from social media

Meta and TikTok explain response to Dublin riots and misinformation

Meta and TikTok explain response to Dublin riots and misinformation

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Social media company X was criticised by Oireachtas committee members for not appearing before them on Wednesday.