EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 45 MIN
Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Will Ireland Follow the UK?
Australia did it first. Now the UK has followed. With a ban on social media for under-16s announced by Keir Starmer, the debate is growing over whether Ireland and the EU could be next.At the same time, hopes of a ceasefire between the US and Iran have sent oil prices tumbling, raising questions about what the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could mean for the economy and politics at home.Gavan Reilly is joined by Liz Carolan, Elaine Loughlin and Cónal Thomas to discuss the stories shaping the week ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Australia did it first. Now the UK has followed. With a ban on social media for under-16s announced by Keir Starmer, the debate is growing over whether Ireland and the EU could be next.At the same time, hopes of a ceasefire between the US and Iran have sent oil prices tumbling, raising questions about what the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could mean for the economy and politics at home.Gavan Reilly is joined by Liz Carolan, Elaine Loughlin and Cónal Thomas to discuss the stories shaping the week ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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