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Digital wallet will be foundation for protecting kids through age verification – Keogh
Today’s launch of a test phase to help shape Ireland’s new Digital Wallet paves the way for greater safeguards for children online, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Musk’s X needs to take accountability of AI-generated abuse content – Keogh
There must be penalties for social media companies which fail to protect the most vulnerable online, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Ireland should be EU leaders in children’s online safety – Keogh
Securing our children’s future is the primary aim of Fine Gael’s plan for age verification before accessing online sites, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Parents call for stricter age verification on social media – Keogh
A major survey has found parents across the country overwhelmingly support stricter age limits and more verification for children on social media.
Parents urged to have their say on children’s online safety in survey – Keogh
A Fine Gael TD has launched a new online survey inviting parents and guardians to share their views on how best to protect children and young people in a rapidly-evolving digital world.
Reopen the Western Rail Corridor; help get the West back on track – Keogh
This week’s announcement of a record €22 billion for transport projects in the National Development Plan (NDP) must include the Western Rail Corridor, a Fine Gael TD has said.
First day of age checks on video sharing websites a let-down for parents – Keogh
Parents who are hoping for tighter controls on social media apps for their children are less than impressed with the introduction of new age verification regulations which came into force yesterday, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Age checks on video sharing websites must be strictly enforced by regulator – Keogh
Age verification checks on video sharing websites must be strictly enforced by the Online Safety Commissioner to protect children from harmful content, a Fine Gael TD has said.