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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 13 MIN

Will we see an age restrictions on the use of social media?

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The Government is to confirm its intention to introduce age restrictions on the use of social media. This will form part of a new Digital and AI Strategy that will be considered by the Cabinet. To discuss further with Anton was Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow Wexford and Sinead Gibney , Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown. 

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