'Social media apps exposing young people to addictive algorithms, sexual violence, and gambling'

Growing concern about social media and children has led to an EU expert group analysing whether a minimum age for use is needed.  File picture

The rising number of child sexual abuse cases linked to social media is a key reason for a ban on children using these apps, a medical conference in Dublin has heard.

Growing concern about social media and children has led to an EU expert group analysing whether a minimum age for use is needed.