These include LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Udemy, TikTok, and Reddit.

With the new regulations, Coimisiún na Meán will be in charge of overseeing video-sharing websites that have their EU headquarters in Ireland.

The internet safety code is currently in the final stages of development. Once it is, platforms that violate the code may be fined up to €20 million. The new regulations will take effect immediately.

Social media companies will be required to shield kids from some dangerous online information, such as eating disorder promotion, self-harm or suicide encouragement, and cyberbullying.

Additionally, platforms must prohibit the uploading or sharing of various prohibited materials, such as materials that incite violence or hatred.

The finished code, along with the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation and the EU Digital Services Act, will be a part of Ireland's comprehensive online safety framework that will go into force in February.

Coimisiún na Meán will be in charge of policing the new EU internet safety regulations, which Ireland will lead due to the large number of significant digital companies having their European headquarters here.

The public can comment on the draft online safety code until January 19th, at which point it will be available for review.

Video-sharing websites with their EU headquarters in Ireland are subject to Coimisiún na Meán regulation under the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022.