Covid-19 misinformation is spreading like wildfire on social media platforms, who must become much more proactive in removing conspiracy theories and shutting down any groups and pages spreading lies, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Drastic action : Could the Facebook block of Australian news become an issue in other countries?
A proposed law in Australia would compel internet companies to pay news organisations. By Orla Dwyer Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 10:30 AM Feb 20th 2021, 10:30 AM 13,779 Views 59 Comments
EARLIER THIS WEEK, Facebook blocked users from sharing and accessing Australian news after a law was proposed requiring them to pay news sites for their content.
The bill was given the green light by the Australia House of Representatives on Wednesday and could be approved by the Senate next week.
Facebook said this proposed law fails to recognise the “fundamental nature of the relationship between our platform and publishers”.
Clare’s Fine Gael Senator has called for clarity on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to nursing home residents who’ve so far been unable to avail of the jabs. While vaccinations have been distributed at nursing homes throughout Clare and Ireland, a number of residents and staff were unable to receive the jabs if they had […]
GAA management must ensure its branding isn’t used for political causes supporting IRA violence
19th February 2021 - Regina Doherty
GAA’s Management Committee must ensure its branding cannot be used by individuals to advance political causes which support IRA violence, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Regina Doherty, Leader of Seanad Éireann, was speaking after an online event commemorating an IRA bomber, which was supported by Sinn Féin and due to take place last night, was cancelled.
Edward O’Brien was killed after a bomb he was carrying detonated on a bus in London 25 years ago, injuring several people.