Social media giant Meta has agreed to appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee to address concerns surrounding online content glorifying car theft, reckless driving, and Garda pursuits, following a fatal crash on the M9 motorway in Ireland.

The parliamentary scrutiny comes after a collision on the M9 in County Kildare, in which five teenagers died when a car traveling the wrong way collided with another vehicle carrying a family. Four occupants in the second vehicle, including three sisters and a seven-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries. In the aftermath, public and political concern escalated over viral social media videos depicting joyriding, stolen vehicles, and high-risk driving behavior.

Labour TD Alan Kelly, chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee, confirmed Meta's decision to attend the upcoming session. The committee requested major tech platforms to outline their content moderation policies, age-assurance protections, and measures to prevent the algorithmic amplification of criminal acts.

Meta's agreement to appear stands in contrast to TikTok, which has twice rejected invitations to attend a public hearing. TikTok cited ongoing examinations by An Garda Síochána and media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán, offering a private briefing instead. Deputy Kelly criticized TikTok's stance, describing its refusal to participate in public parliamentary proceedings as a refusal to engage with public concerns.

The Oireachtas Media Committee has also issued an invitation to Google and is awaiting a formal response. Lawmakers and regulators continue to assess whether online video-sharing platforms are meeting their statutory obligations under Irish and European Union online safety regulations.