Simon Harris concerned by Andrew Tate's influence on Irish teenage boys

Andrew Tate, centre, and his brother Tristan, right, are brought by police officers to the Court of Appeal, in Bucharest, Romania. Picture: AP

Justice Minister Simon Harris has said he is really worried about the impact online influencer Andrew Tate is having on Irish teenage boys.

Mr Harris was commenting following the rejection of Tate’s latest appeal for freedom in Romania. He said the rise of Tate's popularity is a result of a societal failure to properly educate young men about sex and respect.