6 h. ago Online troll goes to ground when confronted by Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore

A social media user made a disparaging remark about Whitmore in a post she made on Facebook about a bid to ban fox hunting.

Politics

6 h. ago Dublin mother jailed for 'catastrophic' social media threats to Simon Harris

A “distraught” Sandra Barry, 40, from Tor an Rí, Balgaddy, Co Lucan, broke down when her case was heard at Dublin District Court on Thursday, and her messages were described as having occurred during “three minutes of madness”.

Events

12 h. ago Garda warning over ‘grandparent’ phone and social media scam

Donegal Gardaí are warning the public about a phone scam dubbed the ‘grandparent scam’ that is doing the rounds again.… The post Garda warning over ‘grandparent’ phone and social media scam appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

41 h. ago Online child safety could prove a major test for EU in battle with Trump

Anyone expecting a social media ban for Irish teenagers will be waiting and it’s not because we are bad parents 

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43 h. ago From TY project to €200,000 turnover: how a Dublin teenager built a global haircare brand

Gavin Hefferon started Poseidon Hair in 2019, turning social media tutorials into serious sales

Economics

56 h. ago Ireland Invests €375,000 In Social Media Influencers For Tourism Marketing

Ireland Invests €375,000 In Social Media Influencers For Tourism Marketing  Net Influencer

Economics

3 d. ago Tighter US social media vetting pushes global talent toward Germany, Ireland, Singapore, UAE

Tighter US social media vetting pushes global talent toward Germany, Ireland, Singapore, UAE  Business Today

Events

4 d. ago Australia hails 'hero' who stopped gunman in his tracks during shooting at Bondi Beach

Following the shooting on Bondi Beach, footage emerged on social media of a man grabbing one of the gunmen as he fired on civilians.

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5 d. ago Tourists providing five years of social media before entering US is ‘unworkable’, says Taoiseach

Proposed rules would affect people from Ireland travelling to the US on an Esta

Politics

5 d. ago Jennifer O'Connell: It’s time to ban the toxic teen popularity counter

Now that the Australian social media ban is here, surveys that suggested 80% of parents supported it in theory are beginning to look wildly optimistic

Events

5 d. ago Paul Hosford: Is Ireland now suffering the hangover from wining and dining social media giants?

Paul Hosford: Is Ireland now suffering the hangover from wining and dining social media giants?  Irish Examiner

Politics

6 d. ago Reddit files legal challenge after Australia bans social media for under

Court filings by Reddit challenged the validity of the law that “infringes the implied freedom of political communication”.

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6 d. ago Will Australia’s social media ban for children come to Ireland?

Will Australia’s social media ban for children come to Ireland?  The Irish Times

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7 d. ago Ireland fans warned of social media checks ahead of potential USA World Cup game

Ireland fans warned of social media checks ahead of potential USA World Cup game  The Irish Sun

Events

8 d. ago 'Digital wallet' pilot to be rolled out next year to verify age of social media users

Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan said the lack of consensus from the EU on online safety laws for children is “our collective shame”.

Politics

8 d. ago 'Outrageous': Trump plans to screen US visitors based on five

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adding social media as a mandatory data element for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) application.

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8 d. ago Q&A: Travelling to the US? Check your social media posts first

The US plans to seek access to your social media history if you’re travelling there. Here’s what you can do about it.

Politics

8 d. ago US plans to start checking tourists’ social media over last five years

The proposal would be part of the screening process for travellers entering the US under the Visa Waiver Program

Politics

8 d. ago Government urged to restrict ‘toxic’ social media algorithms

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said hate and misinformation was being spread through communities by these algorithms.

Politics

8 d. ago US plans to ask all tourists – including from Ireland – to share five years of social media history

US plans to ask all tourists – including from Ireland – to share five years of social media history  The Irish Independent

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