Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan will meet with representatives from five major social media companies on Monday, demanding the implementation of robust age verification systems as the government declares an end to the “Wild West” era of online platforms. The Fine Gael minister is expected to confront executives from Meta, TikTok, Google, LinkedIn, and X over … Read more
Major social media platforms including X and Reddit have not yet submitted their plans to Ireland’s media regulator on how they will prevent children from accessing pornographic content, as a July deadline for implementing age verification measures approaches. In comments to the Irish Examiner, online safety commissioner Niamh Hodnett revealed that several platforms under Coimisiún … Read more
The Tánaiste, Simon Harris, has announced plans to implement mandatory age verification systems for social media platforms operating in Ireland, promising severe penalties for companies that fail to comply. “The idea that the online space can be like the wild west is just not acceptable any more,” Harris declared, signaling a significant shift in the … Read more
Sinn Féin has emerged as the indisputable leader in Irish politics when it comes to social media engagement, boasting a staggering 925,900 followers across various platforms. This milestone solidifies the party’s position as the most followed political entity in the country. In a remarkable display of growth, Sinn Féin has more than doubled its social … Read more
A man’s body was found at Bower Beach in Balbriggan, County Dublin. Garda are investigating a number of specific leads after his body were discovered on Thursday. Officers are also attempting to contact the family of the deceased. A statement from gardaí added the force is aware of images of the deceased which are circulating … Read more