The Government is examining a ban on social media for under-16s.
The move follows a recent announcement by the UK that it plans to block young teenagers from using major platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and Snapchat.
The British measures are expected to be brought into law later this year.
Fine Gael TD for Mayo and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children Keira Keogh has said that Ireland should monitor the UK policy closely, assess how it develops, and evaluate its implementation and impact.
She has been speaking to Midwest Radio’s Scott Stephens, who asked her if Ireland should follow the UK’s policy…
