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Almost 25% of six-year-olds have a smartphone - survey

Almost 25% of children aged six have their own smartphone, according to a new survey on behalf of online safety charity CyberSafeKids.
Ireland • 06 Feb 24

Social media use among children surges during lockdown

Today is Safer Internet Day and we are being warned about the heightened risks for children who spend time online.
Ireland • 09 Feb 21

Digital material seized in child exploitation operation

Twenty-three addresses have been searched in recent days as part of an operation targeting suspects involved in the possession and distribution of child exploitation material.
Crime • 05 Feb 19

Survey: Almost 40% of children talk to strangers online

Over three-quarters of eight-year-olds own a smart device and almost half are already using social media and messaging apps, according to figures released on Safer Internet Day by CyberSafeIreland.
Science and Technology • 05 Feb 19

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