Ireland can play a leading role in Europe on preventing harmful content online, says Donnelly

The transcript discusses the importance of implementing age verification to protect children online. It highlights Ireland's new binding code for age verification in gambling and adult content, suggesting similar measures for other harmful content. The speaker mentions discussions with EU health ministers and the WHO about a global public health response to online risks. Ireland aims to lead in Europe and globally in addressing these issues, emphasizing the need for a coordinated EU and global response.

What is the primary goal of implementing age verification measures online?

• To increase internet speed

• To protect children from online harm

• To reduce data usage

• To enhance user experience

Which country's new binding code is mentioned as taking an approach to age verification?

• Ireland

• Germany

• United States

• Canada

What is the growing demand among health ministers in the EU and globally?

• To reduce online shopping

• To implement age verification for harmful content

• To increase internet access

• To promote social media usage

Who did the speaker meet with in Geneva to discuss a global public health response?

• The President of the United States

• The Director General of the World Health Organization

• The Prime Minister of the UK

• The Secretary-General of the United Nations

What role does Ireland aim to play in the global response to online risks?

• A passive role

• A neutral role

• A leading role

• A supporting role