Representatives From Facebook And Twitter Are Due To Appear In Court This Morning
It's after images claiming to show the boys convicted of murdering Ana Kriegal were circulated online.
A judge also ordered the social media companies to remove any material that might identify the killers.
The publication of the identities of child offenders is a criminal offence and those found guilty could face up to three years in prison and a 10-thousand euro fine.
Partner with 'Media Lawyer Solicitors' Andrea Martin says people who post the pictures and the platforms on which they're posted are both liable:
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