Sharon Tobin

Real images from RTÉ News have been used in scam deepfake videos

Lack of deepfake laws leaving victims 'up against it'

Scams, fraud and harassment are on the increase, as so called "deepfakes" grow in popularity and sophistication.

Ireland • 13 May

It is believed the waste was dumped late last night or early this morning

Investigation over illegal dumping of waste on Meath road

An investigation is under way after an estimated two truckloads of waste was illegally dumped on a road in Co Meath.

Leinster • 10 Dec 24

'We have far more biodiversity at sea than on land' says Coastwatch's Karin Dubsky

Wind farms 'a win', but concerns over marine wildlife

An announcement on wind farm projects brings Ireland a step closer to being less reliant on fossil fuels. It's seen as "a win" by environmentalists, but how can it be done without upsetting the fragile marine life in the area?

Environment • 12 May 23

Last September, Leanne and her family got six months' notice to leave their Ballyfermot home

'They should feel safe with me' - family face eviction

Dublin • 10 Mar 23

There have been calls for the reintroduction of face masks (File photo: RollingNews.ie)

Public health measures sought amid Covid-19 surge

The Emergency Department Taskforce is to request that public health measures are reconsidered by the Government.

Coronavirus • 28 Mar 22

The Kilburn-Irish connection detailed in tapestry

For decades, Irish people travelled to London for work and Kilburn was the destination for many, earning itself the nickname Co Kilburn.

Ireland • 20 Jan 22

Signs that businesses are struggling with staff shortages can be seen in shop windows around Westmeath

We need staff at the frontline, says hospital director

A clinical director at a hospital in the midlands has said that a Government decision to change the isolation rules for asymptomatic Covid close contacts would "make a huge difference" to staffing issues.

Coronavirus • 12 Jan 22

Ann Noonan works in swabbing at University Hospital Limerick

Nursing during a pandemic: 'There is no end in sight'

The stress of balancing risk with doing the job is playing on the minds and bodies of healthcare staff.

Coronavirus • 16 Dec 21

Bowling alleys, adventure play centres and amusement arcades have been open for just three months since the pandemic began

Bowled over - excitement as leisure complexes reopen

Leisure complexes reopen after closing in October 2020: "Today was very exciting coming back into work, my wife took a picture of me and the kids, it was like the first day of school."

Business • 20 Sep 21

The National Biodiversity Data Centre says that a third of Ireland's wild bee population is facing the threat of extinction

Warning over 'alarming decline' in pollinator species

The European Commission says there has been an alarming decline in pollinator species, with 10% of bee and butterfly species nearing extinction.

Ireland • 21 Jun 21