New Minister for Mental Health wants urgent laws on social media comments

The new Minister for Mental Health has called for new, urgent laws to control what is being said on Facebook and other social media platforms.
New Minister for Mental Health wants urgent laws on social media comments
Thu, 02 Jul, 2020 - 17:50
Damien Tiernan

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler said she has been the subject of vile and toxic comments from people.
Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler said she has been the subject of vile and toxic comments from people.

The new Minister for Mental Health has called for new, urgent laws to control what is being said on Facebook and other social media platforms.

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