Taoiseach says momentum builds for an EU ban on children’s social media use

The Taoiseach says there is growing momentum behind an EU move to restrict children’s access to social media. The comments come after President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said there is a “huge need for something to be done for our kids online.” According to reporting, the discussion centres on proposals to impose age-based limits on platforms. TheJournal.ie adds that the UK is scheduled to introduce a ban on social media use for under-16s by next spring, indicating similar efforts are already underway outside the EU. The same source notes that Australia introduced comparable measures in December of the previous year. The combined coverage frames the issue as part of broader efforts to address online risks for children and includes references to ongoing policy developments in multiple countries. The reports do not describe specific EU details, timelines, or enforcement mechanisms, but they consistently cite Metsola’s call for action and the Taoiseach’s view that progress is building.