Behind the Headlines: A Social Media Ban for Ireland?

A panel discussion bringing together experts from law, psychology, and economics.

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As part of our upcoming ‘Behind the Headlines’ discussion, we will examine the Irish government’s plans for an age-related social media ban amid growing momentum for similar measures internationally. Gathering legal, psychology and social research experts, we will look at all aspects of the proposed legislation, including age verification, and the rights and freedoms of under-16 age groups. The panel will also discuss the implications of social media use on this group, including what constitutes problematic internet use, and its implications for public health in the context of children and young persons today.

The discussion will be chaired by Dr Róisín Á Costello, Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin and Deputy Director of TriCON, Trinity Centre for Constitutional Law.

Panellists:
Dr TJ McIntyre, Associate Professor in Law at the School of Law, University College Dublin and Chairperson of Digital Rights Ireland.
Dr Ruth Melia, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Limerick.
Dr Gretta Mohan, Senior Research Officer in Economic Analysis at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

This discussion is being held in partnership with DEMCONEX, The Jean Monnet Centre for Excellence on Freedom of Expression and Democratic Resilience in Europe’s Digital Age.
Behind the Headlines is supported by the John Pollard Foundation.

This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: tlrh@tcd.ie