To: Coimisiún na Meán 👉 Department of Communications 👉 Local TDs / Senators

Ban TikTok Live in Ireland for Public Safety and Accountability

Subject: Complaint Requesting a Ban on TikTok Live in Ireland


I believe that TikTok Live should be banned in Ireland because it is not safe for our society or our younger generation.


TikTok Live encourages a culture of easy money, where people— including young boys and girls— believe they can simply go live and receive gifts instead of learning the value of real work, skills, and effort. This is slowly destroying the work ethic in our society.


There are serious concerns that remain unanswered and unregulated:


  • Who is sending these gifts, and why are they sending them?
  • Where is this money coming from?
  • What do gift senders expect in return after sending money?
  • Why are people being pushed into online begging instead of employment?


Many users appear to be begging on live streams, which is unhealthy and degrading, especially for young people who are now losing the habit of working. TikTok Live is creating the false belief that money can be earned easily without responsibility, transparency, or accountability.


I strongly believe that TikTok Live poses risks related to exploitation, financial manipulation, and long-term social harm, particularly to children and vulnerable individuals.


For the safety of our children, the protection of our future generation, and the preservation of healthy social values, I respectfully request that the Irish authorities review, regulate, and prohibit TikTok Live streaming in Ireland.


Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.


Why is this important?

Banning or strictly regulating **TikTok Live in Ireland is important because it poses serious social, financial, and safety risks, particularly to children and young people.


First, TikTok Live promotes the idea of easy money, encouraging people to beg online rather than develop skills, education, or a work ethic. This creates long-term harm by normalising dependency instead of productivity.


Second, there is no transparency or accountability around gifting:


  • Who is sending money?
  • Why are they sending it?
  • Where is the money coming from?
  • What is expected in return after gifts are sent?


This lack of clarity opens the door to financial exploitation, manipulation, and inappropriate influence, especially involving minors and vulnerable individuals.


Third, TikTok Live exposes children to unsafe interactions, including pressure, grooming risks, and emotional manipulation. Young users may feel encouraged to perform, beg, or behave inappropriately to receive money, which is harmful to their development and dignity.


Finally, the long-term impact on society is serious. When a generation grows up believing that going live and receiving gifts is a replacement for honest work, it weakens social values, damages mental health, and increases future economic dependency.


For these reasons, action is necessary to protect children, uphold social responsibility, and safeguard Ireland’s future generation