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New Digital and AI Strategy being considered todayCampaigner says plans ‘deeply problematic’ as adults would also have to prove their ageNo plans to ban smartphones for teenagers, Taoiseach says

Tánaiste Simon Harris has expressed support for a ban. Photo: Getty
Cónal Thomas and Senan Molony
Today at 13:50
The Government will today confirm plans to restrict social media use by under-16s in Ireland.
Ministers today will consider the new Digital and AI Strategy, a draft of which states that introducing age restrictions will be a priority for the European Presidency later this year.