Plan to set 13 as EU-wide minimum age for social media access to be discussed
Fianna Fáil MEP calls on European Commission to take a stronger line against social network Meta following the conclusion of a US legal action
Meta has settled its US case. What does it all mean?
Company denied wrongdoing but agreement could have a wider impact on its business
Online platforms did not remove disinformation posts during 2025 presidential election
Researchers flagged 85 social media posts as electoral disinformation, and 13 as online harassment
Meta reaches $16.68bn settlement over social media harms to children
Case relating to alleged failures of child protection was getting under way in California
Australian teens returning to TikTok after ban, data shows
Rate for children aged 10 to 12 is higher now than before the ban
Will Ireland continue to take TikTok’s money after M9 crash? Too bloody true we will
We are living off the immoral earnings generated by deliberately addictive and toxic content aimed at children
New Zealand plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms
One in three children aged between 13 and 17 spends at least five hours on social media a day, New Zealand PM says
‘There is a reckoning coming’: Landmark US case could see Meta forced to redesign their product
Potentially seismic lawsuit draws comparisons to 1990s pursuit of tobacco industry
What is Meta being accused of in the $200 billion civil trial?
Lawsuit against social media giant was filed jointly by 29 US state attorneys
Is your boss watching you? The next frontier of workplace surveillance
Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia and Meta are among companies interested in collecting data on how people feel at work
Ex-Meta staffer testifies daughter (14) was prey on Instagram
If Meta loses case it may face financial penalties of as much as €970m and court orders that could force changes in how it operates its platforms
US states accuse Meta of hiding research on teen social media addiction
Document said young users ‘are the best ones’ while another stated teenagers are ‘hooked’, landmark court case hears
Meta faces US states in trial over social media’s alleged harm to young people
Outcome could have profound consequences for the company
Gardaí to receive pursuit training for the first time in aftermath of M9 crash
Members of the force are not trained to pursue vehicles
Meta faces 29 states in US court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation
Legal experts describe trial as ‘existential’, with Meta saying damages could reach $1.4 trillion
Meta ordered to pay $567 million over harm to children’s wellbeing
Judge orders Meta to add teen-use limits and youth-safety changes for five year
‘Tradwife’ and ‘manosphere’ content’s influence growing in Ireland, says National Women’s Council
New campaign warns about misogynistic content and challenges online messaging where women can be ‘pressurised’ into care roles
‘There is a big difference between just living in Sydney and building a life here’
‘Many of the cliches about Sydney are accurate. But there is a big difference between just living here and building a life here’
Hell is empty and all the devils are in my social media feed
Most people I encounter are not bigots, or psychopaths. But as soon as I open a social media app, I’m faced with a terrible and lurid array of aggravating things
Roz Purcell: ‘When I was younger I was fine with people looking at me. But I have grown to hate it’
The Tipperary broadcaster and author knows how to captivate an audience. Just married and settling into her radio role on 2FM, she’s figuring out which new challenges to tackle
‘Éire abú’: How Ireland could yet again taste football glory on the world stage
Alternative to Fifa runs own global tournament and has accepted Cumann Sacair Gaeilge, an all-island team for Irish speakers
Reality check: Can Julian Casablancas and The Strokes really save rock’n’roll?
The Strokes are about to release a new album, Reality Awaits. A lot has changed in the 25 years since the band’s first Irish gig
Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s has jolted EU into belated action
Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan wants restrictions on online access for children in place by the end of this year
Meta to alert parents if teens ask AI chat bots about suicide or self-harm
Parents to be alerted when topics such as self-harm and suicide are raised
Irish cancer patients paid up to €50,000 for unauthorised treatments advertised on social media
Medicinal watchdog became aware of website which was unlawfully providing advanced therapy medicinal products
EU warns Meta over Facebook and Instagram’s addictive feeds
Brussels says tech group has failed to adequately assess and mitigate risks that could have a negative impact on users
Irish step up on Love Island as influencer Charleen Murphy makes it to the villa
Murphy is one of Ireland’s top beauty, fashion and lifestyle influencers, with almost half a million followers on both TikTok and Instagram
‘Sharenting’ is riskier than ever but that probably won’t stop us
Embarrassment is just one risk when you share images of your children online in an AI-enabled world
Girls growing up in Ireland: ‘I’m sitting on the bus and there’s grown men making comments’
Four teenagers reflect on issues that affect them, including unwanted male attention, social media and the importance of female friendship
How child ‘skinfluencers’ became a toxic beauty trend
In the News podcast: Toddlers and teenagers show their complex skincare routines online
Harris meets finance influencers, the three-day abortion wait and the hottest day ever?
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Caolan Robertson: From noted propagandist to pro-Ukraine ‘gonzo journalist’ with 1m followers
Pro-Ukraine journalist from Kilkenny who made waves over Aughinish Alumina reflects vast change in consumption of news
The selfie problem: Europe’s museums grapple with problem crowds
Putting the focus on photos dilutes the experience for visitors and has led to a trail of smashed statues and ripped canvases
Most Irish adults favour social media ban for under-16s, poll says
Curbs to be introduced in Britain to stop children and teens using apps such as TikTok, Instagram and X
Readers on the UK’s social media ban: banning algorithms would be ‘far more effective’ for children’s safety online
Retired principal says she would support the banning of smartphones for under-16s
Idea that some babies and mothers only survived because they went private is a myth
Many women most in need of continuity of care never see it in an unfair system
Facing redundancy? Here are the smart money moves to make before you leave
Getting your finances in order is vital if you are looking at time unemployed
Frank McNally: Ulysses updated, with apologies to James Joyce
On Bloomsday, how would Joyce rewrite his masterpiece for a Dublin of Deliveroo, Instagram, Lidl and Tinder?
With the UK set to ban social media for under-16s, what is next for Ireland?
Proposal will see children’s access to platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X restricted
UK to ban social media access for children under-16s
Hardline measures will prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps
How sewing became cool again: ‘It’s addictive - instead of binge-watching something, now I sew’
Pushing back against fast fashion, young people are dusting off sewing machines and learning how to make their own unique, sustainable clothing
To counter my fear of being ‘absolutely mortified’ I posted on Instagram for 30 days. Here’s what happened
Instagram is the digital space of my people: exasperated millennials not cool enough for TikTok and not interested in the comment sections wars of Facebook
Aulumu G09 Ghost review: Taking a (magnetic) stand for versatility and sturdiness
This solid offering will not detach itself during use - a bare minimum not every stand and accessory has met
‘I tried the new Italian sandwich shop in Dublin that has crowds queuing’
New Italian sandwich shop on Dublin’s Drury Street has crowds queuing for its delicious everything-from-scratch creations
Sarah shopped for clothes with Sinclair Dublin. It did not end well
Exasperated reader sends us full email exchange she had with ‘Emma’ from online clothing retailer
Does it matter if Belle Burden’s controversial divorce memoir doesn’t tell the whole truth?
Women don’t explicitly promise to love, honour and surrender their financial autonomy in marriage, but many do anyway
Meta scores a rare win on EU regulation
EU’s general court rules Facebook Marketplace should not be regulated under bloc’s Digital Markets Act
Media lost its first two battles with Big Tech. It’s unlikely to win the third one, either
Artificial intelligence is latest technology that challenges traditional news distribution and publishers’ copyright
Complaints upheld against ‘exaggerated’ Botox ads and ‘misleading’ posts by influencer Niamh de Brún
Niamh de Brún, Electric Ireland and several cosmetic clinics reprimanded by Advertising Standards Authority
The Ijen volcano: Can this East Java marvel live up to the Instagram hype?
Is the much Instagrammed destination worth the hype?
Workers at Meta contractor Covalen not allowed to work for other platform service providers
Employee representatives critical of Facebook owner policy
Four months of pay, healthcare benefits: what Meta is offering redundant staff
Under Irish law, companies must offer a minimum of two weeks of normal pay per year of service, plus an additional week’s payment
Meta Ireland staff shrinks 50% from Covid peak
Latest round of cuts much worse than initial 10 per cent feared for Ireland
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