I saw a headline saying Ireland is bringing in tough new social media laws. The Cabinet approved a new digital and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy on Wednesday but fell short of introducing legislation here restricting social media access for under-16s. [ Should we ban social media for under-16s? The Coalition is still working with partners on proposals for age verification, which could ultimately restrict some social media content for that age cohort. In January, France’s National Assembly approved legislation to ban children under 15 from social media amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.

Source: The Irish Times February 21, 2026 18:02 UTC