17 April 2024

~1 minutes read

Local MEP claims TikTok not doing enough to protect mental health of teens

Share story:
Local MEP claims TikTok not doing enough to protect mental health of teens

Local MEP Maria Walsh claims that TikTok is not doing enough to protect the mental health of vulnerable teenagers.

The Midlands North West MEP has led the campaign for a European Mental Health Strategy over the past five years.

MEP Walsh says TikTok’s algorithms actively highlight graphic content on depression, self-harm and suicide.

The Fine Gael MEP says the level of protection the platform offers is falling below what is needed:

Share story:

Work begins on new footpaths for Rosshill Road

Works have started on new footpaths on Rosshill Road. Councillor Alan Cheevers says this infrastructure is vital for the health and safety of local reside...

Athenry student makes final of National Student Enterprise Awards

A third year student at Presentation College Athenry has made the finals of the National Student Enterprise awards. Cormac Monaghan has made the finals of...

Lack of evening bus service between Loughrea and City at 'crisis stage'

The lack of an evening bus service between Loughrea and Galway city is getting to ‘crisis stage’ now. That’s according to Loughrea area ...

Food truck reported stolen in Knocknacarra area

A food truck has been reported stolen from the Knocknacarra area. The ‘Everything I like Food Company’s’ truck was parked just off the C...