Most Irish internet users see 'doubtful or untrue' information online

Social media giants are removing 'millions' of ads which breach public safety advice on Covid-19, but the CSO data suggests two thirds of Irish internet users see dubious content on those platforms. File picture

Almost two thirds of Irish internet users have come across disinformation online, but younger people are far less likely to take information at face value than their older peers, according to data from the CSO.

It found that 62% of internet users said they saw information or content on online news sites or social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, that they considered doubtful or untrue.