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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 12 MIN

Australia became the first country to ban social media for under 16’s

from The Pat Kenny Show

Yesterday, Australia became the first country to ban social media for under 16’s. Here in Ireland, we are on route to introducing an age verification system through a digital wallet took that will restrict access to social media for under 16’s. Pat discusses this further with Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O Donovan.

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