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HSE warns of risk to nursing home exit plan for under-65s

The HSE has warned that efforts to move younger people with disabilities out of nursing homes are under threat, after funding for its relocation programme fell short of what was …

In the hour after the incident prominent individuals online claimed falsely that a child had been shot, that the gunman was a foreign national, and that the incident was a terror attack

How misinformation took hold in Carlow shooting aftermath

Laura and Pav travelled to Georgia in search of a faster route to full driving licences

Red light: Georgia blocks licence path for Irish learner drivers

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

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

French President Emmanuel Macron disembarks a plane with his wife Brigitte Macron in Hanoi, Vietnam

In the age of AI, is doubt becoming a political strategy?

In-depth & Interviews

Compilation image: Left, a self-identified member of the Proud Boys and a police officer. Right: Two images from the riots. (Getty)

'We're back': Jan 6 riots group's posts rejoice in Trump return

John Crerar was convicted in 2002 of the 1979 murder of Phyllis Murphy

Murderer who evaded justice for 20 years dies serving life term

Amy and Vera Hutch spoke to Prime Time's Miriam O'Callaghan in their Dublin home.

'We got justice': Hutch women reflect on life and death amid feud

'Like Mad Max' - Danger, fear as motorbikes tear through Dublin

'Like Mad Max' - Danger, fear as motorbikes tear through Dublin

UN peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney was killed in southern Lebanon two years ago today

Two years on, family of Private Seán Rooney still awaits answers

Examining The Manosphere

Four Irish men describe how online content gradually shaped their views on gender, dating and identity

Drawn in by the algorithm: four Irish men share their stories

Influencer speaks out on violent attack and growing online abuse

Influencer speaks out on violent attack and growing online abuse

A Prime Time special programme on this issue is broadcast on Thursday at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

ASTI: 'Exponential growth' in misogynistic comments from students

'Bubbling up': Teachers on how online content is shaping teens

'Bubbling up': Teachers on how online content is shaping teens

Why is 'The Manosphere' drawing in some young men - and what can be done to help avoid or emerge from its influence?

'The Manosphere': Why some young men turn to negative influencers

Highlights

An Garda Síochána has confirmed that foul play has been ruled out but the narrative pushed on X quickly began to spread online

Fanning flames: How a Donegal fire was used to stoke hate online

Micheál O'Toole, director of the Irish Cost Guard

Coast Guard chief defends new helicopter amid suitability concern

Daniel Lambert spoke to Prime Time's Miriam O'Callaghan.

Kneecap manager defends group in wake of criticism from UK MPs

Conspiracies and misinformation have been swirling around social media since the death of the Pope.

Simpsons to Saints: How misinformation swirled about Pope's death

Watch: 'Excited, terrified' - Prof Ian Robertson on our AI future

Watch: 'Excited, terrified' - Prof Ian Robertson on our AI future

The conclave: How is the next pope chosen?

The conclave: How is the next pope chosen?

Michael Cuddihy died in November 2023 after attending UHL with severe abdominal pain and vomiting

'Living through hell': Family seeks inquiry after UHL failings

Three weeks on: The search for missing Kerry farmer Mike Gaine

Three weeks on: The search for missing Kerry farmer Mike Gaine

North Korean workers use fake passports, CVs, and qualifications, to apply for jobs online and get through the recruitment process.

North Korea targets Irish tech sector with undercover workers

Sister of woman in 'Grace' home criticises report findings

Sister of woman in 'Grace' home criticises report findings

President Trump introduced tariffs of up to 50% on imported washing machines in February 2018.

What can washing machines tell us about Trump's view of tariffs?

Peacekeepers have faced growing hostility, often driven by false information

How 'toxic' rumours and false claims put UN troops at risk