Tánaiste: Social media companies are choosing not to clamp down on abuse 

Simon Harris has been subject to a number of threats over the last few months
Tánaiste: Social media companies are choosing not to clamp down on abuse 

Simon Harris said it was his belief that social media companies could do more to stop abuse, but did not.

The Tánaiste has accused social media companies of being able to clamp down on abusive behaviour and threats, but choosing not to.

Simon Harris has been subject to a number of threats over the last few months, culminating two weeks ago in multiple bomb threats against his home and a threat to kidnap his children.

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