Irish - Last year 2024
Posts targeting migrants remained online during riots despite 5pm plea from online safety tsar
- Niamh Hodnett contacted major social media firms on evening of 23 November to warn about potential for violence.
- Posts calling for migrants to be "killed" were shared on social platforms as riots unfolded.
- Immigrant Council of Ireland warned about the proliferation of such posts and called for posters to be investigated.
Overhaul of mental health law which 'deprives people of liberty' may not happen before election
- Mental Health Reform said the protracted delay in publishing the Mental Health Amendment Bill is "completely unacceptable"
- The proposed legislation would strengthen regulation around people consenting to the type of treatment they receive
- Fiona Anderson, a long-time activist, said patients like her need to have a greater say in their treatment
What is the new deposit-return scheme for bottles and cans and how will it work?
The scheme is being rolled out from Thursday.