Micheal Martin says it is not feasible to ban children from social media

Party leader Micheal Martin addresses the Fianna Fail annual conference (Brian Lawless/PA)

Micheál Martin has said it is not feasible to ban children from using social media, but said the government could be stronger in warning of its hazards.

The Tánaiste was asked about whether Ireland would give consideration to social media restrictions for young people following reports that the UK government was considering a similar move.