The introduction of a new media regulator here may prevent footage like that filmed in Co. Meath this week from being circulated so widely.
A 14-year old schoolboy suffered severe facial injuries and broken teeth during an attack in Navan on Monday.
Video footage of the assault was shared on social media and viewed by millions.
Media lawyer Sarah Kiernan says the new media regulator will have stronger powers to remove violent content quickly"
"Part of their remit is to police online activity when they bring it into force. So they will be regulating online platforms and including video sharing platform services, which would include obviously the social media platforms".
