Irish social media ban for children would be ’embarrassing’ for EU – minister

Patrick O'Donovan said the Government is trying to “get Europe to move” on restricting access to social media for young people
Communications minister Patrick O’Donovan speaking to reporters outside Government Buildings in Dublin (Bairbre Holmes/PA)

Communications minister Patrick O’Donovan speaking to reporters outside Government Buildings in Dublin (Bairbre Holmes/PA)

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 - 11:58
Bairbre Holmes, Press Association

It would be embarrassing for the EU if Ireland introduced social media restrictions for children because of a lack of progress at a European level, the communication minister has warned.

Patrick O’Donovan spoke to reporters on Tuesday morning ahead of a cabinet meeting at Government Buildings.

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