This has led to calls for people to step away from the social media platform X, with Minister for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth requesting a meeting with them.

Peter Burke said he would wait for the outcome of investigations before deciding if he would continue to use the social media site.

Mr Byrne introduced the Bill in the Dáil along with Deputy Naoise O’Cearuil last April.

"Ireland's not alone and internationally there is a concern about the adequacy of the mechanisms for holding the platforms to account," Ms Gallagher said.

‘It’s possible that they could end up withdrawing parts of the service,’ John Evans of the Irish media regulator said.