TikTok Under Fire Over Illegal Content | Belfast News

TikTok faces a high-stakes Oireachtas committee hearing next month, tasked with explaining how it handles content glorifying illegal activity — especially after a deadly M9 crash that killed five teens and injured a family of four. Committee chair Alan Kelly demands transparency on removal speed and safeguards for young users, as public outcry grows over social media’s role in amplifying dangerous behavior. Meanwhile, the injured family receives overwhelming community support through a fundraiser raising hundreds of thousands. This moment marks a turning point: platforms may soon be held accountable not just for what they remove, but for what they allow to spread.

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