Cynthia Ní Mhurcú Speaking On Social Media Age Limits

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An MEP elected for this region is calling for the minimum age limit for starting a social media account to be increased to 16. New research from Cyber Safe Kids shows that 84% of Irish children aged between 8 and 12 have an account on social media, despite an age limit of thirteen years in place at present. It comes amid renewed concern over the psychological affects of young people accessing harmful, violent and sexually explicit content online. Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP elect Cynthia Ní Mhurcú says the mental health impacts can be devastating.