Irish - Last year 2024
The disinfluencers: How over 150 anonymous 'Irish' accounts are swamping X with extreme views
- An analysis of anonymous accounts on the platform formerly known as Twitter found a potential 'influence operation' ahead of the June elections.
- Some accounts showed signs of being operated by non-Irish users, despite claiming to be Irish and posting almost exclusively about Irish political issues.
- X policy states that accounts should not "pose as someone who doesn’t exist to mislead others".
Govt may reopen Curragh Camp Prison after 20 years as sources warn of overcrowding risks
There are plans also to remove Irish Army soldiers from protection duty at the high security Midlands Prison.