Social media comments face scrutiny of politicians

Comment on social media sites such as Twitter might come under stricter control, with TDs and senators set to examine potential measures.

The Oireachtas Committee on Communications will convene a special meeting early in the new year to discuss whether the use of social media in public debate should be subject to regulation or legislation.

Committee chairman Tom Hayes (FG) said it was an issue that affected all of society: “We are living in a different era now which is very, very challenging and we want to control it.”