A plan to follow in the steps of Australia and introduce a ban on social media for children could be in on the cards. Minster for Media Patrick O’Donovan is to brief cabinet on plans to a verify the age of children on social media as part of larger plans to set a digital age of consent.  So, should Ireland follow Australia’s lead?  We discussed further with Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty.

A plan to follow in the steps of Australia and introduce a ban on social media for children could be in on the cards. Minster for Media Patrick O’Donovan is to brief cabinet on plans to a verify the age of children on social media as part of larger plans to set a digital age of consent. So, should Ireland follow Australia’s lead? We discussed further with Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty.

A plan to follow in the steps of Australia and introduce a ban on social media for children could be in on the cards. Minster for Media Patrick O’Donovan is to brief cabinet on plans to a verify the age of children on social media as part of larger plans to set a digital age of consent. &nbsp;So, should Ireland follow Australia’s lead? &nbsp;We discussed further with Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty.&nbsp;

Social media age verification for children on the cards

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