X seeks to appeal High Court ruling dismissing case against Coimisiún na Meán
X International Unlimited Company, owned by Elon Musk, brought a judicial review in the High Court in Dublin against Coimisiún na Meán, alleging that its online safety code for video-sharing platforms constituted regulatory overreach. The code, adopted in October 2024 and in effect from July 2025, sets out legally binding rules aimed at protecting the public, especially children, from harmful online content. On 29 July 2025, Mr Justice Conleth Bradley dismissed the challenge, finding the code consistent with the Audiovisual Media Service Directive and the Digital Services Act, and was minded to award costs to the commission. X is now seeking permission to appeal the ruling.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Jul
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- X International Unlimited Company, owned by Elon Musk, brought a judicial review against Coimisiún na Meán alleging regulatory overreach in its online safety code.
- Where
- The case was heard in the High Court in Dublin.
- When
- The online safety code was adopted in October 2024 and came into effect in July 2025; the High Court judgment was delivered on 29 July 2025.
- Other details
- The code sets out legally binding rules for video-sharing platforms, aimed at protecting the public, especially children, from harmful online content.
- X argued the code allowed for a total ban of certain online content, going beyond what the Audiovisual Media Service Directive permits.
- In court
- Mr Justice Conleth Bradley dismissed X's challenge, finding the code did not go beyond the Audiovisual Media Service Directive and was not in conflict with the Digital Services Act.
- The judge was minded to award costs in favour of Coimisiún na Meán, which was entirely successful in defending the action.
- X is seeking permission to appeal the High Court ruling.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe code is aimed at protecting the public, and especially children, from harmful online content. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Conleth Bradley delivered the judgment on Tuesday, refusing the reliefs sought by X. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge found the code did not go beyond what is permitted by the Audiovisual Media Service Directive. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge said the code was not in conflict with the Digital Services Act. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge was minded to make an order for costs in favour of the commission, given it was entirely successful in defending the action. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Conleth Bradley refused the reliefs sought by X and dismissed several arguments, including that the code was out of step with European legislation. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe code is aimed at protecting the public, especially children, from harmful online content. (irishtimes.com)
- otherX is owned by Elon Musk. (irishtimes.com)
- otherX argued the code allowed for a total ban or prohibition of certain online content, going beyond what the AVMSD permits. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 31 Jul2025X wants to appeal High Court ruling dismissing Coimisiún na Meán case
X is seeking permission to appeal the High Court judgment dismissing its action; the judge's provisional view was that costs be awarded to the commission.
- 29 Jul2025X loses High Court challenge brought against Coimisiún na Meán safety code
Reports the High Court judgment dismissing X's challenge, with the judge finding the code consistent with EU law and minding to award costs to the commission.