Elon Musk’s X loses high court challenge over online safety rules

 X, formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, has lost a High Court challenge against Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, over new online safety rules that came into force earlier this month. The court’s decision marks a significant victory for the regulator and signals a strong mandate for tighter content controls on major tech platforms operating in Ireland … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s X loses high court challenge over online safety rules

A SENIOR Garda figure has criticised the spread of misinformation following the stabbing of a probationer garda in Dublin city centre on Tuesday. The unprovoked attack happened in the Capel Street area at around 6pm while the garda was on a routine high-visibility patrol. He was later discharged from hospital while a man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and remains in … [Read more...] about Criticism over spread of misinformation following stabbing of garda in Dublin

THE British branch of the Kinahan organised crime group has suffered a major blow after its leader, Thomas "Bomber" Kavanagh, was ordered to pay over £1.1 million in confiscated assets or face an additional 12 years in prison. Kavanagh, 57, is already serving a 21-year sentence handed down in 2022 for overseeing the importation of Class A drugs worth an estimated £30 million, … [Read more...] about Kinahan gang boss ordered to pay back 1.1m after NCA investigation

IRELAND'S tourism leaders are calling for a diversification of the country’s tourism strategy following a significant drop in international visitor numbers this year. Figures released by Fáilte Ireland reveal an 18% decline in tourists arriving from all major overseas markets between January and April compared to the same period last year. The decline is most pronounced among … [Read more...] about Ireland’s tourism industry urged to expand beyond US amid sharp drop in visitors

The Roger Casement Commemoration and Re-interment Association are holding their annual wreath-laying ceremony outside Pentonville Prison, on Caledonian Road, London this Sunday, August 3 at 1.30pm Tributes will be paid by a number of speakers from across Britain and Ireland, and there will also be  lament played on the uillean pipes in honour of the great patriot. Of the 16 men … [Read more...] about Roger Casement — honouring a champion for Ireland