Securing our children’s future is the primary aim of Fine Gael’s plan for age verification before accessing online sites.
That’s the view of Mayo Fine Gael TD Keira Keogh, who also serves as Chair of the Oireachtas Children’s Committee, said new steps are being taken to introduce age verification to better protect children online.
Deputy Keogh said Ireland should use the EU Presidency to be leaders in child safe guarding.
She says parents are doing their part in trying to protect their children from online dangers like pornography, cyberbullying, and harmful algorithms that can lead to exploitation.
A new scheme piloted next year under the Government’s Digital Wallet will ensure platforms like YouTube and Instagram are tougher on verifying who can use their platforms.
Deputy Keogh has been giving more details to Midwest Radio’s Michael D. McAndrew…
