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# watchdog - Monday 8 April, 2019
Poll: Should social media sites be fined for failing to tackle harmful online content?
The UK government has proposed establishing a watchdog with the power to fine internet companies.
# watchdog - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
Britain asks world's chemical warfare watchdog to extend Novichok probe
Dawn Sturgess died after she handled what she thought was a bottle of perfume, given to her by her partner Charlie Rowley.
# watchdog - Wednesday 18 April, 2018
UK regulator launches seven investigations into Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT
The investigations have been launched on the back of the Salisbury nerve agent attack in March.
# watchdog - Tuesday 6 February, 2018
Newstalk 'failed to act in a timely fashion' after George Hook rape comments
The BAI has upheld a complaint filed over comments made by George Hook on-air on Newstalk.
# watchdog - Saturday 9 September, 2017
Government 'disappointed' watchdog refuses to join group to monitor bin charges
The government announced a price monitoring group would be set-up to ensure waste collectors do not hike up their prices.
# watchdog - Friday 28 July, 2017
There's been a surge in complaints about Irish 'influencers' plugging products Exclusive
Three times the amount of complaints have been received so far in 2017 compared to all of last year.
# watchdog - Friday 21 April, 2017
South Korea accused of targeting gay soldiers in wake of online sex video
“The soldiers being investigated had consensual sex with their partners and not inside the barracks,” said a human rights expert.
# watchdog - Thursday 26 January, 2017
The consumer watchdog will probe 'suspected anti-competitive conduct' in the ticket industry
The CCPC has launched a full investigation into the sector.
# watchdog - Friday 20 January, 2017
Landlords rapped on the knuckles for threatening new charges after rent caps
The Irish Property Owners Association has been given a dressing down by the competition watchdog.
# watchdog - Sunday 3 April, 2016
Investigation after paper claims doctor prescribed banned drugs to 150 sportsmen
The Sunday Times claims that the Anti-Doping watchdog knew about the allegations but failed to act.
# watchdog - Wednesday 24 February, 2016
Officers who deliberately knocked down dog running loose on motorway referred to watchdog
Police say the decision was not taken lightly.
# watchdog - Monday 22 February, 2016
Lucinda the 'watchdog' thinks someone's out to smear her character
The Renua leader said the election is “make or break” for her party.
# watchdog - Saturday 16 January, 2016
8 things we learned at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
Everything from why Richie Kavanagh was there to how the party will arrange for an independent watchdog to keep them in line.
# watchdog - Monday 17 August, 2015
Eastenders' funeral home gay sex scene gets the all clear from watchdog
Two characters were half naked in a funeral parlour.
# watchdog - Monday 16 March, 2015
Claims police protected high-profile figures by covering up child sex abuse
The allegations span four decades from 1970 to 2005 and will now be investigated.
# watchdog - Monday 23 February, 2015
Facebook accused of giving users a false sense of control
A report commissioned by the Belgian Privacy Commission found that the company’s privacy policy violates European law.
# watchdog - Friday 8 August, 2014
Gardaí can't find person responsible for Fine Gael's accounts in a branch in Enda Kenny's constituency
The Standards in Public Office (SIPO) Commision says the matter remains with the gardaí.
# watchdog - Wednesday 2 July, 2014
Irish watchdog to investigate Facebook's controversial mood experiment
It will be working with Britain’s independent data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, as it investigates Facebook’s decision to alter 700,000 users’ News Feed as part of an experiment
# watchdog - Wednesday 28 May, 2014
Sale of half of Arnotts gets the go-ahead
Two companies are to have joint control of the iconic Dublin store Arnotts.
# watchdog - Monday 12 May, 2014
One in Four welcomes today's audits but says church must never become complacent again
Counselling services are available to support people impacted by today’s child protection reports.
Responsibility to safeguard children taken with "utmost seriousness" in Diocese of Meath
However, in one previous case, the diocese took 18 months before making formal contact with the HSE over a case of abuse.
# watchdog - Saturday 10 May, 2014
GSOC and the Guerin Report: where the Ombudsman is mentioned
Where did GSOC fall down, and what is their response?
# watchdog - Tuesday 29 April, 2014
These are the experts who will investigate baby deaths at Portlaoise Hospital
HIQA will carry out a review of the quality of service provided at the hospital.
# watchdog - Friday 28 February, 2014
One person received 70 per cent of all big political donations last year
Meanwhile, fourteen elected representatives didn’t declare their donation statements and may now face prosecution.
# watchdog - Monday 10 February, 2014
Shatter calls in Garda Ombudsman as "full report" sought on phone bugging
The meeting follows reports that a surveillance operation was used to hack into the police watchdog’s emails, wi-fi and phone systems.
# watchdog - Friday 24 January, 2014
Callinan has “no difficulty” in providing information to PAC
The Commissioner said that he would not discuss the issue of serving sergeant Maurice McCabe appearing before the PAC.
# watchdog - Sunday 22 December, 2013
Political standards watchdog cannot fulfill duties because of appointments delay
SIPO is also in the middle of a disagreement with Minister Hogan about proposed accounting reforms for political parties.
# watchdog - Friday 20 December, 2013
Spain watchdog fines Google €900,000 for privacy 'violations'
The company has been accused of “illegal processing of personal data” obtained from users of its many services.
# watchdog - Tuesday 10 December, 2013
Catholic Church child welfare watchdog to publish audit results today
The largest audit of Church bodies to date will be published today, with Christian Brothers particularly under the microscope.
# watchdog - Tuesday 5 November, 2013
Watchdog rejects Irish Traveller complaint about Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
The Irish Traveller Movement in Britain had argued that episodes of the Channel 4 programme contained negative and damaging stereotypes.
# watchdog - Saturday 21 September, 2013
Syria meets watchdog deadlines
Inspectors are reviewing the latest chemical weapons disclosure by Syrian officials.
# watchdog - Wednesday 24 July, 2013
Complaint about 'unfair' Liveline interview with priest upheld by watchdog
The priest went on air to defend an article he had written about Enda Kenny in Alive! newspaper.
# watchdog - Thursday 6 June, 2013
SIPO investigation into FF senator’s council expenses postponed
SIPO has postponed indefinitely an investigation into allegations over Brian Ó Domhnaill’s expenses while on Donegal County Council.
# watchdog - Friday 17 May, 2013
Women 'cannot stand for president of Iran'
A prominent cleric has said that the law prohibits women from being president.
# watchdog - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Watchdog to inspect disability centres for the first time
There are around 9,500 people living in residential centres around the country – and this is the first time the centres will be subject to independent scrutiny.
# watchdog - Friday 10 May, 2013
Problems identified by child protection inspectors
The Health Information and Quality Authority published its findings from the HSE Carlow/Kilkenny local health area.
# watchdog - Thursday 28 February, 2013
BAI upholds complaint about Vincent Browne's 'cancer in foreign affairs' show
A complaint about an Ireland AM segment on abortion was also upheld.
# watchdog - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
Amazon being investigated by competition watchdog
The German competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the company’s policy which prevents third-party traders from selling their products cheaper elsewhere.
# watchdog - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Cameron says independent watchdog is needed urgently
The British PM met with editors and executives at 10 Downing Street to push them to set up a new independent regulatory body.
# watchdog - Thursday 1 November, 2012
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Poll: Do you agree with plans to introduce fees for roadside electric vehicle chargers?
YESTERDAY, IT EMERGED that drivers of electric cars will have to pay to have their vehicles topped up at roadside charging points from later this year.
The ESB has confirmed that it will no longer allow electric vehicle owners to use the charge points for free in order to cover the cost of operating the chargers.
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan agreed that charging can’t be carried out for free if there is a cost to the operator.
However, critics argue that the move will set back government plans to have one million electric cars on Irish roads by 2030.
So today we’re asking: Do you agree with plans to introduce fees for roadside electric vehicle chargers?
Poll Results:
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No (2806)
I don't know/No opinion (330)
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From the Garden: How to make the perfect sauerkraut at home
By Michael Kelly
Although the name is German, the probiotic food has its origins in China.
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.
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