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Should mobile networks be forced to block underage users from accessing pornography?

Deputy Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, joined Shane Coleman to discuss a bill she's bringing forward compelling mobile phone networks to block access to pornography for users until they can prove they're over 18.

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13.53 26 Nov 2019


Should mobile networks be forced to block underage users from accessing pornography?


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13.53 26 Nov 2019


People with prepay mobile phones may have to prove their age before accessing pornography and other sensitive content. Deputy Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, is to bring forward a bill in the Dáil to prevent children accessing pornography on phones.

She joined Shane Coleman on the show this morning to explain why she feels the bill is necessary, how it will work, and how confident she is that it will become law.

 


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