Hi there,

Children across Ireland are gaining unrestricted access to social media,  long before the legal age of digital consent.

In our latest blog we explore a growing conversation about whether Ireland should follow Australia’s bold new law banning under 16s from social media entirely. Australia’s approach puts the responsibility back on social media companies, with strict age verification and harsh fines for non-compliance.

Could this be the roadmap Ireland needs?

📊 The numbers speak for themselves:

• 94% of 8–12-year-olds in Ireland own smartphones

• 82% already have social media accounts

• 61% of 12–14-year-olds browse online without any restrictions

At LawEd, we’re working on the front lines of this issue. Our workshops and eLearning courses tackle online safety, consent, digital literacy, and legal responsibility, helping young people make informed decisions.

📅 Bookings for 2025/26 are now open!!

Get in touch to secure your preferred date as dates are filling up fast!

📩 [email protected]
📞 086 8144369
🌐 www.lawed.ie

Let’s protect the next generation together.

Warm regards,
The LawEd Team
Taking the Law Further
www.lawed.ie