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Facebook to consider changes to policy of allowing certain abuse content

Facebook to consider changes to policy of allowing certain abuse content

Company cautious on proposal for digital safety commissioner

By Elaine EdwardsWed Aug 01 2018 - 19:49

Era of Facebook self-regulation ‘is over’, says committee chair

Era of Facebook self-regulation ‘is over’, says committee chair

Social media firm apologises amid calls for State to take lead on regulation

By Elaine EdwardsWed Aug 01 2018 - 17:01

Facebook quizzed, PTSB loan sell-off and competitiveness warning

Facebook quizzed, PTSB loan sell-off and competitiveness warning

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

By Michael McAleerWed Aug 01 2018 - 06:30

Facebook to apologise for failings at Oireachtas committee

Facebook to apologise for failings at Oireachtas committee

Social network will discuss failure to police content highlighted in Channel 4 investigation

By Ciara O'BrienWed Aug 01 2018 - 03:00

Facebook warns Government over child protection legislation

Facebook warns Government over child protection legislation

Social media giant claims proposed law could threaten freedom of expression

By Ciara O'BrienWed Aug 01 2018 - 03:00

Shares in Permanent TSB up 4.3% as it sells home loans

Shares in Permanent TSB up 4.3% as it sells home loans

Project Glas loans secured against 10,700 properties sold to Start Mortgages

By Barry O'HalloranTue Jul 31 2018 - 14:50

Irish election monitors called on to observe US mid-terms

Irish election monitors called on to observe US mid-terms

Call from OSCE reverses Government position that it did not observe polls in US and EU

By Elaine EdwardsMon Jul 30 2018 - 00:01

Ban gambling advertising in sport, suggests President Higgins

Ban gambling advertising in sport, suggests President Higgins

Intervention likely to raise eyebrows with presidential election looming in the autumn

By Pat LeahySun Jul 29 2018 - 18:06

Travails on permanent repeat at RTÉ

Travails on permanent repeat at RTÉ

Ad competition, licence fee evasion and ascent of Netflix complicate life at Montrose

By Laura SlatteryFri Jul 27 2018 - 04:45

What are the Government’s public media funding options?

What are the Government’s public media funding options?

Eight choices for reforming support for Irish broadcasting in a global media business

By Laura SlatteryFri Jul 27 2018 - 04:45

IDA to spend over €10m on new office fit-out

IDA to spend over €10m on new office fit-out

Inward investment agency moving to new building in third quarter of next year

By Peter HamiltonFri Jul 27 2018 - 04:30

State ‘has duty’ to help subcontractors after Carillion collapse

State ‘has duty’ to help subcontractors after Carillion collapse

Businesses ‘shafted’ over PPP project to build five schools, Oireachtas committee hears

By Elaine EdwardsThu Jul 26 2018 - 20:30

Two bid for PTSB soured loans as regulatory pressure increases

Two bid for PTSB soured loans as regulatory pressure increases

Proposed Bill would force courts to consider additional factors in repossession cases

Thu Jul 26 2018 - 03:20

Ireland ‘can’t reach’ target to cut carbon emissions by 2020

Ireland ‘can’t reach’ target to cut carbon emissions by 2020

Climate Change Advisory Council chief says recession is only thing that has cut emissions

By Mark HilliardWed Jul 25 2018 - 15:46

Nama earned €690m selling developers’ assets, says C&AG

Nama earned €690m selling developers’ assets, says C&AG

In some cases developers contributed money raised from selling jewellery and luxury goods towards repaying Nama

By Barry O'HalloranTue Jul 24 2018 - 21:47

Aer Lingus faces demand to boost Cork-Amsterdam flights

Aer Lingus faces demand to boost Cork-Amsterdam flights

MEP says service offers business crucial connections

By Barry O'HalloranTue Jul 24 2018 - 17:28

Ulster Bank seeks to set deadline for SME redress scheme

Ulster Bank seeks to set deadline for SME redress scheme

Bank wants to set a deadline with Central Bank for customers to complain about their treatment by its global restructuring group

By Joe BrennanTue Jul 24 2018 - 04:35

Senator Catherine Noone added by Fine Gael to Dublin Bay North constituency

Senator Catherine Noone added by Fine Gael to Dublin Bay North constituency

Candidate will run alongside Richard Bruton in next election

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 21:01

Universal free GP care to be significantly delayed

Universal free GP care to be significantly delayed

Plan is downgraded to long-term goal, while Donohoe criticises Harris’s HSE proposals

By Martin Wall and Fiach KellyMon Jul 23 2018 - 01:24

‘False information’ about Dublin Bus redesign slated by planner

‘False information’ about Dublin Bus redesign slated by planner

TDs, union officials say some communities will be worse off following network redesign

By Olivia KellyMon Jul 23 2018 - 01:07

Time for law-makers to listen to the Central Bank

Time for law-makers to listen to the Central Bank

Cantillon: Central Bank knows what rules are needed to change the culture in banks

By Joe BrennanSat Jul 21 2018 - 04:15

Irish Water split from Ervia inevitable to protect Government accounts

Irish Water split from Ervia inevitable to protect Government accounts

John FitzGerald: Shortages show why water utility should have followed ESB template

By John FitzGeraldFri Jul 20 2018 - 03:45

Some major bus routes will be worse off under €2bn reform plan, TDs warn

Some major bus routes will be worse off under €2bn reform plan, TDs warn

Some services look good but those planned for working-class areas will be worse, says Joan Collins

By Tim O'BrienThu Jul 19 2018 - 01:00

Dispute processes must precede garda access to State bodies, Cabinet told

Dispute processes must precede garda access to State bodies, Cabinet told

Fears that industrial relations bodies could otherwise be swamped by Garda complaints

By Martin WallWed Jul 18 2018 - 01:58

Restrictions on children changing their gender to be lifted

Restrictions on children changing their gender to be lifted

Minister for Social Protection seeks to address loopholes in current legislation

By Sarah BardonWed Jul 18 2018 - 01:38

Presidential candidates: FG may restrict who councillors can help

Presidential candidates: FG may restrict who councillors can help

Varadkar may ask councillors to facilitate only ‘truly Independent’ candidates

By Fiach KellyWed Jul 18 2018 - 01:35

Dublin colleges to merge into technological university in January

Dublin colleges to merge into technological university in January

Taoiseach says ‘new departure’ in Irish education will drive regional development

By Carl O'BrienTue Jul 17 2018 - 20:21

Intentions of new laws often hard to discern, Chief Justice says

Intentions of new laws often hard to discern, Chief Justice says

Clearer legislation will make resolution of litigation more efficient, claims Frank Clarke

By Conor GallagherTue Jul 17 2018 - 19:01

Facebook's flawed rules: Female nipple? Block. Man kicking a child? Keep

Facebook's flawed rules: Female nipple? Block. Man kicking a child? Keep

Dispatches programme highlights how social media giant is failing to address concerns over hateful content

By Karlin LillingtonTue Jul 17 2018 - 18:13

Time has come to appoint a minister for media

Time has come to appoint a minister for media

A single minister for culture, media and digital sectors would be logical and helpful

By Laura SlatteryTue Jul 17 2018 - 04:00

FG may allow councillors back rivals to Higgins presidency bid

FG may allow councillors back rivals to Higgins presidency bid

Taoiseach: Issue of allowing councillors facilitate candidates into race yet to be decided

By Fiach KellyTue Jul 17 2018 - 01:00

Irish Water timeline: from March 2011 to July 2018

Irish Water timeline: from March 2011 to July 2018

Controversy and protests, payment cancellations, refunds, Irish Water to separate from Ervia

By Mark HilliardMon Jul 16 2018 - 18:59

Is there a good reason for separating Irish Water from its parent?

Is there a good reason for separating Irish Water from its parent?

Cliff Taylor: A lot remains unclear about the thinking behind this move

By Cliff TaylorMon Jul 16 2018 - 17:12

Sinn Féin expected to nominate female candidate in presidential election

Sinn Féin expected to nominate female candidate in presidential election

SF is the only party to challenge Michael D Higgins for office of president

By Sarah BardonMon Jul 16 2018 - 01:00

New technological university for greater Dublin area to be announced

New technological university for greater Dublin area to be announced

DIT, IT Tallaght and IT Blanchardstown will merge to form new type of university

By Carl O'BrienMon Jul 16 2018 - 01:00

The Irish Times view on response to global warming: Progress at last

The Irish Times view on response to global warming: Progress at last

A new Oireachtas committee on climate change will play a central role in drafting a new national energy and climate plan

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 00:02

Sinn Féin to run presidential candidate against Michael D Higgins

Sinn Féin to run presidential candidate against Michael D Higgins

Decision by Sinn Féin ensures there will be a presidential election in October

By Jack PowerSat Jul 14 2018 - 19:22

Government may ‘do everything in its power’ to block occupied territories Bill

Government may ‘do everything in its power’ to block occupied territories Bill

The legislation would ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas

By Pat LeahySat Jul 14 2018 - 06:00

Dáil politicians energised by possibility of stranded assets as Bill passed

Dáil politicians energised by possibility of stranded assets as Bill passed

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will have to sell off its €318m investments in fossil fuels

By Kevin O'SullivanSat Jul 14 2018 - 04:07

GPs may demand ‘significant’ fees for providing abortions

GPs may demand ‘significant’ fees for providing abortions

Government is warned that medics may use new services as a negotiating ploy

By Fiach KellySat Jul 14 2018 - 01:48

Why is the ‘women’s place’ referendum so controversial?

Why is the ‘women’s place’ referendum so controversial?

A vote on removing the Article seemed like a sure thing, but it has already been derailed

By Sarah BardonSat Jul 14 2018 - 01:47

Sinn Féin to play anti-establishment card with choice for presidency

Sinn Féin to play anti-establishment card with choice for presidency

Some in party feel Higgins can’t be beaten, but election would offer a huge platform

By Fiach KellySat Jul 14 2018 - 01:00

New Oireachtas committee to play key role in drafting climate plan

New Oireachtas committee to play key role in drafting climate plan

Sixteen-member committee to report before end of January 2019

By Kevin O'SullivanFri Jul 13 2018 - 19:22

Irish SMEs face hardship amid rising business costs

Irish SMEs face hardship amid rising business costs

Commercial rates, insurance and access to banking service identified as chief concerns in new Oireachtas report

By Mark HilliardFri Jul 13 2018 - 07:50

The Irish Times view on the Heritage Bill: the case for a new vision

The Irish Times view on the Heritage Bill: the case for a new vision

Farmers sometimes know more than regulators about how to conserve the biodiversity of their home places

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 00:05

Vending machines are sources of revenue for schools

Vending machines are sources of revenue for schools

Children tempted by fizzy drinks, chocolate and crisps on a daily basis in schools

By Carl O'BrienThu Jul 12 2018 - 22:38

Referendum on woman’s place in the home delayed six months

Referendum on woman’s place in the home delayed six months

Government plans for October vote derailed by Dáil’s business committee

By Sarah BardonThu Jul 12 2018 - 20:22

Ireland set to sell off €318 million investments in fossil fuels

Ireland set to sell off €318 million investments in fossil fuels

New bill will see State become first country in the world to divest from fossil fuel assets

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Jul 12 2018 - 18:46

NTMA considers public contractors risk list after Carillion collapse

NTMA considers public contractors risk list after Carillion collapse

‘Too much emphasis placed on price when public contracts are being awarded’

By Joe BrennanThu Jul 12 2018 - 16:08

Insurance claims database brought before Cabinet

Insurance claims database brought before Cabinet

Motor insurance database not likely to be established until next year

By Peter HamiltonThu Jul 12 2018 - 15:48

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