Dublin City Council has announced it will stop posting on X, formerly Twitter, following an emergency motion raised by Green Party councillors over concerns about harmful content on the platform. Welcoming the council’s decision, Green Party councillor Feljin Jose said Dublin City Council had a duty of care to residents as the State’s largest local authority. “Dublin City Council has an obligation and duty of care to its citizens. “The relentless monetisation and degradation of the X platform has made it less useful for communication, as users leave and posts must be promoted to be visible. A spokesperson for Dublin City Council said: “Dublin City Council is currently reviewing its use of the X.com platform.

Source: Irish Independent January 21, 2026 16:21 UTC