Tánaiste Simon Harris: Adolescence and the harm social media can do to our young people

As a parent of two children, I found the Netflix show Adolescence harrowing and deeply moving, writes Tánaiste Simon Harris

The four-part drama Adolescence has sparked a national debate here in Ireland and made me more determined than ever to address the increasing harm caused by social media.

In an era when streaming services provide endless viewing options it is rare that one TV series attracts as much attention and discussion as the critically-acclaimed Netflix programme Adolescence. 

The four-part drama about a 13-year-old boy accused of the murder of a classmate has sparked a national debate here in Ireland and highlighted the increasingly malign influence of online forces on young people.