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Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 13:17

Australia became the first country to ban social media accounts for Under 16s.

A new pilot programme to restrict what 16 year olds see online is due to operate in the first half of this year.

It's aimed at under 16's in order to ensure they will only see appropriate content.

Last December Australia became the first country to stop teenagers having social media accounts, with the UK and France planning a similar process.

Psychotherapist from Birr, Stella O'Malley says tech companies should have stepped up sooner:

Water Outage Affecting Westmeath Households

Resevoir repair works are underway near Castlepollard.
HSE Urges Midlands Public To Plan Ahead For Bank Holiday Healthcare

Out-of-Hours GP Services and injury units will be available over the weekend.
Croí Mobile Health Hub Visits Midlands Ahead Of World Stroke Day

The event is being held at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone.
Over 420 Vacant Properties Restored Across The Midlands Through Refurbishment Grant

The most amount of properties restored were in Westmeath.
Midlands TD Backs Removal Of Triple Lock In Move To “Renew Peacekeeping”

The Government secured Dáil approval for its plans to scrap the measure, winning the vote by 79 to 71.
New HSE Figures Show Thousands Leave Emergency Departments Before Being Discharged

The percentage of patients leaving early in the Dublin and Midlands Region stands at 7.4% so far this year.
Gardaí Investigating Fresh String Of Westmeath Thefts

There were four alleged thefts reported in Athlone on Tuesday.
Offaly Councillor Objects To Midlands Hospice Proposal

Edenderry Councillor Fergus McDonnell says he believes it's going on the "wrong site."

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