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Government to confirm plans for social media age ban

There are plans for an age verification tool to be tested to explore how a ban would work.

Feb 18, 2026 17:18

Tánaiste Warns of Looming Public Health Emergency Over Social Media’s Impact on Youth

Nearly three in four people here support an Australian-style ban on social media for under 16s, according to Amárach poll in the Irish Daily Mail.

Feb 1, 2026 08:06

Irish hot air balloon experts set for Lough Key Forest Park in 2026

That's after it was confirmed in December that The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will take place there next September.

Jan 4, 2026 15:22

Roscommon senator says social media rules protect abusers over victims

Castlerea's Gareth Scahill is hitting out at threats being made online towards politicians' families and friends.

Sep 27, 2025 09:07

Minister O'Donovan invites social media firms to talks on age checks

It's after Tánaiste Simon Harris said the era of self-regulation for tech firms is over, according to the Irish Examiner.

Jun 15, 2025 08:04

Darkness Into Light Longford defend Facebook posts following complaints

Organisers say they are sorry for any hurt caused, but stand by the posts.

May 9, 2025 17:41

Longford Darkness Into Light organisers criticised over social media posts

In the posts, the group stated that unofficial events could hinder Pieta’s ability to help people with suicidal ideation, who are self-harming, or who have been bereaved by suicide.

May 9, 2025 13:57

Calls for social media to be used to shame those caught illegal dumping

A local councillor is believes that the videos, if posted online, could deter future incidents.

Apr 3, 2025 13:35

MEP warns of major rise in fake videos due to AI

The technology has created realistic images or movies of people in a range of compromising activities such as sexual acts or illegal behaviour.

Apr 19, 2024 17:41

TD wants social media users to provide identification

The Roscommon Galway representative said a number of politicians had moved away from certain social media platforms.

Apr 5, 2024 13:14

Balanced approach needed surrounding teens accessing social media

Technology Companies have been called on to do more to better protect their users.

Feb 18, 2024 09:20

Cyber bullying affecting close to half of secondary school students in Ireland

93 percent of 8 to 12 year olds have access to a smart device with 31 percent saying that they are allowed to go online whenever they like.

Sep 5, 2023 09:17

Farm expansion will benefit rural tourism says local social media star

The well known Youtuber is also seeking to develop a museum for vintage machinery on the farm in Moydow.

Jun 9, 2023 14:07

Longford builders suppliers wins prestigious award

The well-known Longford store employs 19 people.

Oct 22, 2022 12:17

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