Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Donegal TD says Social Media companies need serious monitoring

OceanFM Ireland -
Donegal TD says Social Media companies need serious monitoring

A Donegal TD says what happened in Navan is a reminder that a lot work needs to be done in monitoring social media content and protecting children.

It's after a teenager was attacked in Navan on Monday afternoon.

The 14-year-old was the victim of a group attack which is being investigated by Gardaí and the Louth-Meath ETB.

Videos of the incident have been shared on social media this week, with millions of views.

Advertisement

Speaking in the Dail, Sinn Fein Donegal TD Pearse Doherty says its a worrying trend and asked the Tanaiste Michael Martin to take a stand against social media companies: