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Media regulator opens Meta probe over Facebook and Instagram algorithms

Media regulator opens Meta probe over Facebook and Instagram algorithms

Tue, 05 May, 2026

John Evans, digital services commissioner at Coimisiun na Mean, said: ‘It is unacceptable for platforms to prevent people from using their rights.’
Meghan tells Australian students she was ‘most trolled person’ in the world

Meghan tells Australian students she was ‘most trolled person’ in the world

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

She made the comments during a group discussion with young people at Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology.
Digital wallet ‘next step’ for social media age verification, Tánaiste says

Digital wallet ‘next step’ for social media age verification, Tánaiste says

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Simon Harris believes that children under the age of 16 should not be on social media.
State age verification for websites an ‘important first step’, says Harris

State age verification for websites an ‘important first step’, says Harris

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

The Irish Government is preparing a system where age verification for certain websites will be checked against an individual’s PPSN.
Government accused of ‘soft pedalling’ on reforms to regulate big tech

Government accused of ‘soft pedalling’ on reforms to regulate big tech

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

The Government has been urged to support a ban on ‘recommender algorithms’ for under 18s.
Government accused of ‘see no evil, hear no evil’ approach to X

Government accused of ‘see no evil, hear no evil’ approach to X

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Ireland is not ‘kicking the can’ to Europe to investigate X, the Taoiseach insisted.
Social media companies and politicians clash over potential ban for teenagers

Social media companies and politicians clash over potential ban for teenagers

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Tánaiste Simon Harris described a ban on under-16s being on social media as a ‘North Star’.
‘Worrying’ that X is refusing to appear before committee – TD

‘Worrying’ that X is refusing to appear before committee – TD

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Representatives from Meta, Google, and TikTok will appear before the Committee on Wednesday afternoon.
Simon Harris calls for social media ban for under-16s

Simon Harris calls for social media ban for under-16s

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

The Tánaiste said: ‘This can’t be the wild west anymore.’
Minister criticises EU for failing to act on child safety online

Minister criticises EU for failing to act on child safety online

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

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

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

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

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

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

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

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

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

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

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

The X owner has been engaged in a row with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after a number of riots across Britain.
‘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

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

The Tánaiste said that the effects of smartphones and social media sites on children is ‘the public health threat of our time’
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.

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