Advances in AI and technology mean children face 'more sinister forms of exploitation', say gardaí

The Oireachtas Children's Committee heard that gardaí identified 16 children in Ireland suspected of being victims of online exploitation and harm last year

Assistant Garda Commissioner Angela Willis, who has responsibility for Organised and Serious Crime, told the Oireachtas Children's Committee that the force had identified 151 children worldwide who were suspected of being victims of online exploitation and harm last year. File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Gardaí identified 16 children in Ireland suspected of being victims of online exploitation and harm last year, TDs and senators have been told.

Assistant Garda Commissioner Angela Willis, who has responsibility for Organised and Serious Crime, told the Oireachtas Children's Committee that the force had identified 151 children worldwide.