Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2026

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Aimed at child protection, the proposal would make websites, app stores and online services that host or generate pornographic content block access in Ireland unless the user first passes an age check. It also lets the Minister set acceptable ID documents, allows age checks to be done by approved third parties, and creates offences and penalties for non-compliance, including fines and prison terms.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act, in the interest of child protection, to require that access to pornographic content on the internet be subject to an age-verification requirement and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 9 July 2026