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Clare Tech Expert Says Social Media Companies Will Be “Starting From Scratch” To Enforce Age Restrictions

A Clare technology expert says social media companies will be “starting from scratch” to enforce age verification laws set to implemented by the Government.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has brought a memo to Cabinet stating Ireland will work with other EU countries to introduce legislation restricting children below a certain age from using particular websites.

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This is despite Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan calling for a ban on under-16s using social media.

Pat Clarke Browne of Munster Business in Shannon says many platforms failed to enforce age limits in the past.

Listen to the full interview here

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