Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is so right and I thank him for the question. This is an important topic for all of society. The programme, “Adolescence”, has provided a glimpse into how toxic influences are filling a void in young men’s lives. I believe it should be compulsory viewing in all our secondary schools throughout this country. Social media has such an influence on young lives. That is why in Europe and Ireland we need to be true to our values, even if others in other parts of the world decide to go a different way. These so-called influencers are feeding young men a warped view of what it is to be a man. Let us be clear: the likes of Conor McGregor and Andrew Tate should not be social media influencers; they should be social pariahs.

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