A local councillor has welcomed the decision today by the British prime minister who has announced a ban on social media for under-16s.
They'll be blocked from accessing platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
It follows a similar move by Australia in December.
Cllr Aine Smith says she would like to see an outright ban on under 16s using social media here too.
The local councillor, who is also a teacher, says phone pouches to date in schools have played a huge role. She says students need to know that schools are a safe space and not to worry about what is being said on social media.
The Fianna Fail councillor says while there is so many benefits to using the internet, children shouldn't have access to social media.
She says a ban like the UK would take away pressures on parents and students.
