Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, opens a formal investigation into X after concerns about how the platform handles children’s access and parental control measures.
The regulator is acting under Ireland’s Online Safety Code, which focuses on online risks involving children. Coimisiún na Meán says it has powers to require information and assess whether X’s systems and policies meet the code’s obligations. The inquiry centers on whether relevant protections and controls for children are effective and properly implemented.
The outlets align on the core step—an investigation is launched—but differ in emphasis. Reporting references the scope of the regulator’s authority and the framework governing online safety compliance. One source notes that the regulator can impose a financial penalty, including a fine of up to 10% of relevant annual turnover, as provided for under the code.
The investigation proceeds as the regulator reviews X’s approach to child safety and parental controls under Ireland’s regulatory regime.
