Taoiseach backs 13 as digital age of consent

Children under 13 should not be allowed to sign up to gaming and social media without parental approval, Leo Varadkar has said.

Taoiseach backs 13 as digital age of consent

Children under 13 should not be allowed to sign up to gaming and social media without parental approval, Leo Varadkar has said.

After consultation and advice from children's charities, Tusla, the Children's Ombudsman and NGOs on new legislation, the Taoiseach said it was decided that 13 should be the digital age of consent.

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