Ireland’s deputy premier has welcomed a court decision to ensure he receives information from Google in relation to “misleading” ads shared online earlier this year.
Tanaiste and foreign affairs minister Micheal Martin took a case against the tech giant last week over ads that he said were “linked” to him.
On Thursday, he was granted the application he sought in court, to which Google did not object.
A statement from Fianna Fail said: “The Tanaiste welcomes the granting of the High Court order today which will ensure that he receives all information pertaining to the false and misleading ads placed on the Google Ads platform earlier this year.
“The ads in question are completely unacceptable.
“Every citizen should be entitled to request and receive information relating to the bad actors behind these schemes.
“The Tanaiste also believes there is a significant onus on large tech companies, including Google, to do all they can to ensure their platforms and products are not weaponised by bad actors and scammers.
“He now awaits receipt of the relevant information from Google.”
Google did not respond to a request for comment.
