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Von der Leyen responds to reports of September social media ban for children

Von der Leyen responds to reports of September social media ban for children

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

The European Commission was asked about the reports during a press conference with the Taoiseach in Cork on Friday

Irish Government considering social media ban for under-16s

Irish Government considering social media ban for under-16s

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Simon Harris indicated Ireland would follow the European Union in terms of action on the issue.

Social media companies and politicians clash over potential ban for teenagers

Social media companies and politicians clash over potential ban for teenagers

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Tánaiste Simon Harris described a ban on under-16s being on social media as a ‘North Star’.

AI Minister among those to leave X after Grok deepfakes

AI Minister among those to leave X after Grok deepfakes

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence is seeking a meeting with X over Grok AI turning photos of women and minors into sexually suggestive deepfake images.

Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under-16s

Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under-16s

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

EU member states are looking at restricting young people’s access to social media platforms.