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# social-media - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Twitter agree to meet with Man United over Pogba racist abuse
Representatives from Kick It Out will also be present, in light of the French midfielder being subjected to racism online this week.
# social-media - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
Twitter and Facebook accuse China of social media campaign against Hong Kong protesters
Facebook and Twitter said they had shut down nearly 1,000 active accounts linked to China.
# social-media - Wednesday 14 August, 2019
Using social media 3 or more times a day may compromise teenage girls' health, study finds
The findings published are part of a major study of over 10,000 13-16 year olds in England.
# social-media - Tuesday 23 July, 2019
Facebook flaw allowed thousands of children to join chats with people not approved by parents
The social network said it has been shutting down the group chats involved.
# social-media - Thursday 18 July, 2019
Privacy concerns raised over app that makes you look older through artificial technology
FaceApp uses artificial intelligence to make you look older or younger.
# social-media - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
Instagram rolls out test hiding likes on posts for Irish users from today
Instagram said it wants to see if the change will help users to focus less on likes and more on telling their stories.
# social-media - Saturday 13 July, 2019
Facebook set for $5 billion fine in the US over privacy and data protection failings
It’ll be the largest penalty ever imposed by the US Federal Trade Commission over privacy violations.
# social-media - Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Complaint of 'racism' against Wexford shop whose owner painted his face black for advert upheld
Smyths Homevalue shared the video on Facebook to promote Black Friday last year.
# social-media - Monday 24 June, 2019
Concerns raised over BAI's proposal to police harmful content online
The BAI has proposed that it be given the power to regulate harmful online content on social media platforms.
# social-media - Sunday 23 June, 2019
Wan-Bissaka playing U12s for Palace, Rossies' super-fan Paddy Joe Burke and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Saturday 22 June, 2019
Shane Dunphy: Some things to consider before you post images of your kids on social media
We should all think a little more deeply about the images we share, writes child protection expert Shane Dunphy.
# social-media - Wednesday 19 June, 2019
Facebook and Twitter representatives to appear before court after Ana Kriegel murderers identified online
The boys, identified in the media only as Boy A and Boy B, were convicted yesterday of murdering Ana Kriegel last year.
# social-media - Friday 14 June, 2019
Opinion: Quitting social media enriched my life hugely - would you dare to hit delete?
I had a thousand Facebook friends but no one begged me to stay, writes Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha.
# social-media - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
Indonesia: Government moves to block social media as fake images lead to violent clashes
Social media hoaxes, including doctored images and fake videos, have contributed to bloodshed in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, writes Barry Dunning.
# social-media - Sunday 9 June, 2019
Shane Ross robs Katie's limelight, GAA referee brings McDonalds to A&E and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Friday 7 June, 2019
Twitter overhauls rules in bid to boost transparency and make it easier to report abuse
Twitter has been repeatedly criticised for failing to police abuse and harassment on the site.
# social-media - Wednesday 29 May, 2019
These were the most active Irish politicians on Twitter during the European election campaign
More than 33,000 unique Irish Twitter users discussed the European election on the social network in recent weeks.
# social-media - Sunday 26 May, 2019
Rod Stewart's brilliant tribute to Liam Miller, Dick Clerkin down in Castlebar and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Sunday 21 April, 2019
Three generations of Meylers, Man City fans leaving early and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Wednesday 17 April, 2019
John Boyne quits Twitter after criticism from trans activists following newspaper article
‘He spoke of his rejection of the term ‘cis’ used to refer to those who are not part of the trans community.
# social-media - Friday 12 April, 2019
19 year-old man charged with making threats on social media in Northern Ireland
The man was charged by the PSNI this morning.
# social-media - Thursday 4 April, 2019
Tech companies face fines and jail time if they fail to remove violent content under new Australia law
It comes in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack in New Zealand on 15 March.
# social-media - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
Poll: Who should regulate social media in Ireland?
TDs will meet with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today.
# social-media - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Bernie Slaven's dogs, James Power's Irish oral exam and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Thursday 28 March, 2019
Ireland's Got Talent finalist 'hurt' by online abuse about Traveller background
“I actually felt more hurt for the younger generation that they still have to face this.”
# social-media - Monday 25 March, 2019
French Muslim group sues Facebook and YouTube over New Zealand shooting video
Facebook France told AFP by e-mail that it would study the suit, adding that “acts of terror and hatred speech have no place on Facebook”.
# social-media - Thursday 21 March, 2019
Facebook admits its staff had access to millions of users' passwords
It said the passwords were stored in plain text on its internal servers.
'Cowardly grubs' - Oz Prime Minister weighs in on Tayla Harris photo storm
The AFLW star has labelled comments on an incredible picture of her in full flight as ‘sexual abuse on social media’.
# social-media - Sunday 10 March, 2019
Man Utd's three legends, Leitrim rising and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Thursday 7 March, 2019
'My grand-daughter saw this': Brazilian president criticised for tweeting video of man urinating at carnival
The 40-second clip was reportedly filmed at the country’s famous Carnival festival.
# social-media - Monday 4 March, 2019
New law to crack down on cyberbullying and material that promotes self-harm
Minister for Communications Richard Bruton is proposing the establishment of an Online Safety Commissioner.
# social-media - Sunday 3 March, 2019
Jeff Stelling gets burned, Paddy Kavanagh's chip van and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Saturday 16 February, 2019
Opinion: 'Inspiration porn' trending on social media is objectification of disabled people
Stop sharing videos of disabled people attempting to walk up the aisle, or stand for their first dance – pretending to be able-bodied is far from inspirational, writes Eileen Daly.
# social-media - Sunday 10 February, 2019
The life of a supporter, rules of engagement and other tweets of the week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Sunday 3 February, 2019
Luke Kelly loves his football, Max Holloway visits Croke Park and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Thursday 24 January, 2019
Here are the 16 celeb influencers who have formally committed to transparency on endorsements
‘You should be able to tell as soon as you look at a post if there is some form of payment or reward involved.’
# social-media - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
'Bikini Climber' dies after falling into ravine in Taiwan
Gigi Wu became a social media star for taking selfies on top of mountains dressed in a bikini.
# social-media - Sunday 20 January, 2019
James Milner gets sent off by his old primary school teacher and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Monday 14 January, 2019
This picture of an egg is now the most liked post on Instagram
The minimalist post overtook reality star Kylie Kardashian’s post as the most liked on the popular social media site.
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Poll: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR has suggested that Ireland could vote against the Mercusor trade deal with South American countries unless Brazil takes steps to protect the Amazon rainforest.
His comments follow international concern over the fires, with figures showing the area has seen the highest number of blazes for any year since 2013.
A vote on the deal is at least two years and and would take place under the EU’s Qualified Majority Vote system, where a vote needs at least four council members representing over 35% of the EU population to be blocked.
The controversial deal, announced in June, could save European companies billions of Euro in trade duties every year and would open up new markets for exporters.
However, critics believe that it will lead to products with lower standards being imported into the EU, and that it may have a negative impact on the environment.
Irish beef farmers in particular say the deal could threaten their livelihoods, as it would open up European markets to some South American beef producers.
So today we’re asking: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
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I don't know/No opinion (18)
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Simon Coveney: The backstop is overwhelmingly supported. This gets little recognition in the UK Brexit debate
By Simon Coveney - @simoncoveney
A hard Brexit, if the UK chooses one, will be ugly and difficult, says the Tánaiste.
'Collecting the school voluntary contribution is an unwanted and stressful obligation on principals'
By Joseph A Moynihan
As things stand, the contribution is needed to keep school doors open, writes Joseph A Moynihan.
Katy Hayward: Why we should take note of the unexpected in Boris Johnson's letter to Donald Tusk
By Katy Hayward - @hayward_katy
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'Up the Ra' - Declan Rice apologises after pro-IRA Instagram comments surface
The recently-declared England midfielder admits his remarks from 2015 were ‘naive’.
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