Teenagers march on Facebook HQ in protest at impact on body image

Uplift Ireland campaigner and actor Hazel Blake, from Blackrock, outside the offices of Facebook in Dublin ahead of a march to the Dail calling for the Government to introduce stronger rules on social media corporations. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Irish teenagers are calling on Facebook and the Government to "face up" to the negative impact social media is having on young people.

"There are young girls out there taking their own lives because of social media," said Megan Brown, 15, from Schull.