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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots.  

Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport Patrick O'Donovan joined Andrea to discuss the proposed social media restrictions.

Andrea also heard our listeners thoughts.

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