Government plans PPS-based age checks for online platforms to protect children

Ireland plans to introduce PPS-based age verification for social media platforms this year to protect children online

Mr O'Donovan's comments came as social media giants appeared before the Oireachtas media committee, with TikTok, Google, and Meta each arguing against blanket bans of social media.

Age verification for online platforms will come before the Cabinet next month, with the aim of it being in place sometime this year.

Several countries across Europe, including France and Spain, have outlined plans to enforce minimum ages for using social media platforms.