CnaM investigates Elon Musk’s X with massive fines on the line

CnaM investigates Elon Musk's X with massive fines on the line
September 8, 2026

LATEST NEWS

CnaM investigates Elon Musk’s X with massive fines on the line

Elon Musk’s US tech giant X is facing a domestic regulatory investigation in Ireland after Coimisiún na Meán announced a probe. If the platform is ultimately found to have broken the rules, the resulting “administrative financial sanction” could reach €20 million or 10% of its relevant annual turnover, depending on which figure is higher.

In a statement published today, the Irish media regulator announced the commencement of its “first formal investigation” into the social media company under Ireland’s Online Safety Code.

This article is premium content

Get unlimited access to Gript

Support Gript and get exclusive content, full archives and an ad-free experience

Subscribe

Already a member? Sign in here

Share this post:

POLL

Who Will Vote For?

Other

Republican

Democrat

RECENT NEWS

Afghan killer pleads guilty to terrorism offence

Afghan killer pleads guilty to terrorism offence

'I'm being folllowed'- Clare teen killed in hit-and-run

‘I’m being folllowed’- Clare teen killed in hit-and-run

HSE warns of "internalised weight bias" as obesity rates climb

HSE warns of “internalised weight bias” as obesity rates climb

Dynamic Country URL Go to Country Info Page