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With the disparaging impact of the spread of disinformation on social media becoming more evident, authoritative voices are calling for policy reform regarding its regulation. Jack M. Balkin has proposed some policy reform that could see this happen effectively. All photos provided by https://pixabay.com/ Quoting Manjoo’s article (2017) in the New York Times, Facebook “has... Continue Reading →
The Department of Housing reports that 11,397 people are currently living in emergency accommodation, and 3,480 of these are children, a record high. Focus Ireland has urged the government to intervene by effectively allocating housing to the most vulnerable. Focus Ireland calls for government action regarding emergency accommodation.Photograph: https://www.focusireland.ie/ Emergency accommodation is official housing for... Continue Reading →
Tony McDonald, aka Deeke Rivers, runs one of the most well-known truck stops in Dublin after it was featured in the popular crime drama, Kin. Before the spotlight was placed on his landmark diner, Deke spent years proudly serving his community as the Mayor of Ringsend. “I’m not just a purveyor of good food, I... Continue Reading →
With COP27 drawing to a close, Oxfam Ireland is hopeful for the creation of a loss and damage financial facility to assist poorer countries effected by the climate crisis. The ‘Cost of Delay’ report highlights need for loss and damage financial facilities. Photograph: lossanddamagecollaboration.org Oxfam Ireland has identified three pillars of climate change policy. The... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/cNw7g1hY?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A short news feature, filmed by me in December 2022, about The Light House in Dublin. A charitable facility which provides food, clothing, and shelter to the homeless.
Social Justice Ireland published their Poverty Focus 2022 report in October. It has identified the most vulnerable demographics of those living below the poverty line and urges government to make suggested social welfare reform that will assist them. State urged to adopt policy that will keep those with disability and long-term illness out of poverty... Continue Reading →
Focus Ireland’s annual report highlights many of the group’s impressive achievements with regards to providing support for homeless families, even whilst dealing with the difficulties the Covid 19 pandemic has presented. Photograph: https://www.focusireland.ie/ Focus Ireland, an organisation founded by Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, has provided support services to the homeless of Ireland since 1985. Since then,... Continue Reading →
Many commitments were made by government to remedy the epidemic of domestic violence in Ireland, however, Budget 2022’s has left many feeling that it is not one of its priorities. Credit: Photograph provided by Safe Ireland While domestic violence has always been an issue the public has been aware of, the Covid-19 pandemic has put... Continue Reading →
The White Paper to End Direct Provision was drafted in the hopes of removing the blemish of Direct Provision. However, flaws in the roadmap to a system that promises equality and dignity concerns representatives of asylum Seekers. Figure 1: A demonstration held by MASI; Photograph: Provided by MASI “We haven’t seen anything being done …... Continue Reading →
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