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The far-right rises
Over 100 far-right candidates stood in this year's elections: Could they become a political force?
Five far-right councillors were elected this year – the first breakthrough for the movement.
Around 100 candidates with far-right views ran in this year's elections - most of them outperforming the movement's previous best in 2020.
Social media has proved a successful platform for a number of those who were elected or who threatened to win seats.
On The JournalThe Irish People
Electoral Commission unable to act over unflagged use of AI by far-right party in election posts
On The Journalintimidation
Racism, doxxing and assaults among dozens of incidents of abuse of 2024 election candidates
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONHigh Court told State can't simply accommodate homeless asylum seekers 'at the drop of a hat'
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Debunked: Image of burning house in rural Ireland is AI-generated and not a real arson attack
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONHigh Court told Ireland is breaching human rights law by failing to house homeless asylum seekers
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Debunked: Man charged with alleged knife offences in Dublin was Irish, not a foreign national
Twitter
The disinfluencers: How over 150 anonymous 'Irish' accounts are swamping X with extreme views
The accounts could be part of a wider ‘influence operation’ in Ireland.
An analysis of anonymous accounts on the platform formerly known as Twitter found a potential 'influence operation' ahead of the June elections.
Some accounts showed signs of being operated by non-Irish users, despite claiming to be Irish and posting almost exclusively about Irish political issues.
X policy states that accounts should not "pose as someone who doesn’t exist to mislead others".
debunkedDebunked: Hoax claim that wife of man who shot Slovakia PM Robert Fico is a Ukrainian refugee
Grand CanalGardaí 'categorically reject' claims that school group was escorted near canal due to tents
On The JournalImmigration
Hotels, state bodies and Direct Provision: The companies behind Ireland's refugee housing sector
More than €2 billion was paid by the Government on the sector last year.
ExplainerMEPs will vote today on the EU Migration Pact: Here's what it means (in a five-minute summary)
New Era'I promise to be a Taoiseach for all': Simon Harris reaches across political divide in first speech
Explainer
Confused about the Hate Crime bill? Here's a rundown of what it's all about
The bill has attracted considerable controversy in recent weeks.
On The JournalYour Say
Poll: Should the broadcast ban on the day of elections and referendums be scrapped?
On The Journaldebunked
Debunked: A UNHCR article saying Ireland has given refugees the right to vote is 20 years old
factcheck
Christmas cards and a Supreme Court case: The latest claims about the Family and Care referendums
Voters will go to the polls tomorrow.
Asylum Seekers
Emergency housing: How a small network of companies is making millions from a ballooning industry
One TD has called for more oversight into the provision of emergency housing.
According to Government data, more than €1 billion was spent housing new arrivals between January and September last year.
More than 50 companies run interchangeably by two directors have been paid over €20 million between them in two years.
One TD has called for more oversight into the provision of emergency housing.
CelbridgeGardaí probing alleged assault of girl in Kildare amid false online rumours of sexual crime
On The JournalRegister of interests
Who are the 31 politicians in the Dáil who declared themselves as landlords last year?
Three deputies declared a rental income for the first time in 2023.
debunkedDebunked: Galway Beo did not report that an old Eircom building would house 900 male migrants
City of lightDublin City Council spent €130,000 extending 'Winter Lights' festival until end of January
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Three people arrested in connection with arson attack at former pub in Dublin
Misinformation
Welfare payments, immigration and throuples: The false claims being made about the March referendums
Voters will go to the polls in the two referendums a month from today.
False claims circulating include that a Yes vote will negatively affect mothers.
Misinformation has also been spread about polygamy, and about changes to child benefit.
Independent legal experts say the proposed changes are symbolic and will have little impact in law.
International Court of JusticeICJ Gaza genocide case: Ireland expects to decide on intervention within next six months
Far-right
Three new anti-immigrant parties have registered to stand in Irish elections - but who are they?
Ireland has never elected a candidate from a far-right party.
On The Journaldublin riots
Posts targeting migrants remained online during riots despite 5pm plea from online safety tsar
Niamh Hodnett was appointed last year to fight harmful content online.
Niamh Hodnett contacted major social media firms on evening of 23 November to warn about potential for violence.
Posts calling for migrants to be "killed" were shared on social platforms as riots unfolded.
Immigrant Council of Ireland warned about the proliferation of such posts and called for posters to be investigated.
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FactCheck: Could the 'women in the home' referendum erase all references to women in the Constitution?
you're too kindArtisan toiletries, a Palestinian thobe and tracksuit tops among gifts to ministers in 2023
L and BackDid you sit your driving test this year? Here are the pass rates for each RSA centre for 2023
RIP
'There is no safe haven': Over 60 journalists killed since start of Israel-Hamas conflict
The conflict is one of the deadliest for journalists in history.
