The Tánaiste says he's giving 'serious consideration' to it.
A Laois technology company owner thinks a social media ban for under 16's in Ireland would have too many loopholes.
The Tánaiste is calling on all political parties to follow Australia's example and work together to see how such a ban would work.
Responsibility would lie with social media platforms to enforce it through age verification measures,
Cian Prendergast runs Ortis Technology in Abbeyleix - he says self regulation is still needed:
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