{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a993978809ae7c2f42b9088?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Kids Still on Social Media Despite Age Rules: Meath TD Calls for Action - 03/09/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1788424549020-e6764ba1-70f3-46af-8c03-9062a41caeeb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A new report from CyberSafeKids has raised fresh concerns about children’s safety online, finding that there has been no reduction in underage children accessing social media despite new age-assurance measures.</p><p><br></p><p>The research found many children aged between eight and 12 still have accounts on social media platforms intended for users aged 13 and over.</p><p><br></p><p>It also highlights a sharp increase in the use of generative AI among young people, alongside growing exposure to scams, misinformation and other negative experiences online.</p><p><br></p><p>While parent-led campaigns have helped delay smartphone and social media use for some children, CyberSafeKids says this is not happening equally across all communities.</p><p><br></p><p>We discussed the findings yesterday with Philip Arneill from CyberSafeKids, and joining us on The Agenda this morning was Meath East Sinn Féin TD &amp; spokesperson on Education and Youth, Darren O’Rourke, who attended the report launch and has serious concerns…</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}