How to safeguard children from the potentially harmful effects of social media

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Today the European Commission has prosponed banning access for under 13's with restricted access for under 15's. Our reporter Edel McAllister spoke to students at St. Macdaras Community College in Templeogue about how social media apps impact them. We also hear from the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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