Viral trends on TikTok are causing road safety issues in Ireland, leading to calls for greater government oversight.

The entities involved

• Ireland →

  sovereign state in Northwestern Europe

  • The European Commission funds initiatives supporting Ireland's digital economy.Mon 16:45
  • Ireland is working to improve governmental transparency by enhancing its digital services.Mon 16:45
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13

Related events

• Dangerous driving content was posted on TikTok in County Kildare.Aug 25
• The Oireachtas questioned the Garda on incident handling, while TikTok was invited to testify on serious road safety issues.Sep 20
• A fatal crash investigation is underway in Kildare involving Jess Kelly, the platform TikTok, and Garda Síochána.Aug 18
• TikTok is being used as a platform for serious crimes, linked to increased incidents in Warrington.Jul 19
• Irish Oireachtas is seeking answers and imposing fines on companies over illegal viral videos.Sat 02:09