Young people on the Youth Advocate Programme Ireland presented their views on Social Media and the safety and well-being of children online, to the Oireachtas Children and Equality committee on Thursday 30th April. 4 young people worked together to prepare their views on the positives and challenges of Social Media for children and young people and offered practical solutions to the Committee.

We are very proud of them.

They also had the opportunity to speak to Senators and TD’s directly and had a tour of the Dáil. Thanks to them and the advocates who supported them. The committee meeting can be accessed on Oireachtas TV, and you can read the briefing on the YAP Ireland website via the link below:

https://yapireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/YAPBriefingOireachtas220426-1.pdf