Kate McDonald

DPC probe launched into Irish company after RTÉ phone data exposé

Officers with the Data Protection Commission entered an Irish company's office in Dublin in the last 24 hours as part of an investigation into the sale of smartphone location data, Prime Time has confirmed.

Prime Time • 9 hrs

GRA, RACO and Women's Aid call for end to sale of location data

Women's Aid, the Garda Representative Association and RACO – which represents officers in the Defence Forces - have all called for action to be taken to prevent the sale of precise smartphone location data.

Prime Time • 22 Sep

Security concern as tens of thousands of phone locations for sale

Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase within the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigation has found.

Prime Time • 19 Sep

Teen urges young people to seek help after father's violent death

Teenager Ellie Ryan was just 15 when her father died in a domestic violence incident. The now 16-year-old is urging other young people living in abusive homes to seek help

Prime Time • 07 Aug

Assault victim links attack to racism and rise in misinformation

A string of violent attacks on migrants in Ireland, some linked to racism and misinformation, has sparked growing concern among some minority communities

Clarity • 02 Aug

From promise to pushback: Trump and the so-called Epstein list

United States President Donald Trump is facing growing frustration from some of his supporters after appearing to back away from earlier suggestions that he would release documents linked to disgraced financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Clarity • 18 Jul

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A Gaza truce? Here's what is being negotiated, and why it matters

A new ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may be within reach — but key questions remain. Hostages, humanitarian aid, and political pressure are shaping what happens next.

Clarity • 09 Jul

Bob Vylan have faced both support and criticism for the language used during their Glastonbury set

Bob Vylan: Is there a clear legal basis for a case against them?

UK police are investigating Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance — but what does the law actually say about protest, free speech, and hate crime?

Clarity • 04 Jul

Defence Forces monitor Russian vessel off Irish coast

The Irish Defence Forces monitored a Russian cargo ship off the Irish coast yesterday.

Ireland • 03 Jul

Gaza aid: What is getting in and who is distributing it?

In recent days, videos and images showing people in Gaza desperately trying to access food and other humanitarian aid have been circulating across social media. So what's known about aid the amount of food entering Gaza, and the processes being used to provide it?

Clarity • 01 Jun