Juliette Gash

The new media regulator is working on a code of conduct for social media companies, which will be in place by the end of the year

Executives to be 'accountable' for harmful online content

Executives at social media companies will be held personally accountable for harmful content on their platforms, under new codes of conduct due later this year.

Politics • 07 Aug 24

The NCSC said ongoing ransomware and theft remains "a really significant issue"

Up to 20% rise in 'significant' cyber security incidents

The National Cyber Security Centre says it has seen an increase in the number of significant cyber security incidents of up to 20%.

Ireland • 07 Aug 24

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Housing Spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin announced the plan (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

50,000 affordable homes within five years if in govt - SF

Sinn Féin says it can deliver 50,000 affordable homes within five years, if in government.

Politics • 01 Aug 24

From September, 2,200 primary schools will be included in the scheme

Further 168 schools to get hot meals from September

A total of 29,000 children in 168 additional primary schools will have access to hot school meals from September.

Education • 31 Jul 24

Michael Ring first ran for election in 1979 when he was elected to Westport Town Council, then later Mayo County Council

FG's Michael Ring will not contest next general election

Fine Gael TD for Mayo Michael Ring has said that he will not contest the next general election.

Politics • 30 Jul 24

Over 30,000 people are estimated to be eligible for the scheme, which is largely used by older people (File image of DART)

Free travel pass scheme extended to thousands

People who are certified as medically unfit to drive for a year or more will now be able to apply for a free travel pass under the recently extended scheme.

Ireland • 29 Jul 24

Media organisations, in particular, have been calling for changes to Ireland's defamation laws for many years

Retired High Court judge slams Govt's new defamation bill

The Government has approved long-awaited legislation to overhaul Irish defamation laws, but a retired High Court judge says that it "strikes at a civil liberty".

Politics • 25 Jul 24

Barry Andrews becomes the first Irish MEP to chair an EU standing committee since 1987

Barry Andrews elected as EU parliament committee chair

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has been elected Chair of the European Parliament Development Committee.

Politics • 23 Jul 24

Businesses only pay for one TV licence, whether they have one television or 100

Hoteliers say plans to hike TV licence fee 'unacceptable'

Hotel owners have said any plans to hike the licence fee for commercial premises with multiple televisions are unacceptable.

Ireland • 22 Jul 24

The EU Commission President has been lobbying intensely for weeks in the run up to this afternoon's vote

All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen ahead of crunch EU vote

Ursula von der Leyen is due to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning, as she fights to hold on to her job. Having secured the European Council nomination, Dr von der Leyen is the only candidate and must win a majority, or 361 votes, to hold on to her seat.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Jul 24