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Mick Moran on Safer Internet Day

Today, Tuesday the 10th of February, marks Safer Internet Day. The theme for Safer Internet Day 2026 is “AI Aware: Safe, Smart and in Control” which is encouraging us all to consider how AI shapes young people’s lives. CEO of Hotline.ie Mick Moran joined Tommy Marren on air to discuss his views on this. He also spoke candidly about the impact mobile phone are having on children and how parents must also control their screentime to set a good example to their children.


The Irish Internet Hotline (or www.hotline.ie) is the Irish national reporting centre where members of the public can securely, anonymously, and confidentially report concerns in respect of illegal content online, especially child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The removal of child sexual abuse images and videos from the Internet is the core of their work.


Listen to Mick's full interview here.

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