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Minister criticises EU for failing to act on child safety online

Minister criticises EU for failing to act on child safety online

Patrick O’Donovan said that allowing children to view ‘heinous’ material online was the public health issue of our generation.

Government urged to restrict ‘toxic’ social media algorithms

Government urged to restrict ‘toxic’ social media algorithms

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said hate and misinformation was being spread through communities by these algorithms.

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

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

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

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

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Representatives from Meta, TikTok and X were told by TDs that ‘social media is a cesspit’.

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

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

The Tánaiste said that being overly prescriptive does not always work when asked about implementing a ban

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.