This dissertation examines the evolution of Ireland’s online content regulation in response to the rapidly changing digital landscape, with a particular focus on its implications for the LGBTQ+ community. As digital platforms have become central to public discourse and identity expression, they have also emerged as sites of harm, particularly for marginalised groups. For LGBTQ+ individuals in Ireland, online spaces offer visibility and community but also expose them to risks such as hate speech, harassment, and content suppression.