Social Media Executives from platforms including TikTok and Snapchat faced questioning from TDs and Senators this morning over the measures they are taking to protect children online.

The investigation’s aim is to establish whether so-called “dark patterns” are being used to discourage users from opting out of recommender systems based on the profiling of their data and behaviour, in breach of EU law.

Do you know what your children are exposed to online, and should we bring in more bans to protect young people from social media platforms?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte, Columnist for the Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy and more.