The Irish Times

The Irish Times view on Ireland’s defamation laws: Inching towards essential reform

Huge awards seen by media groups as threats to freedom of the press and to financial viability

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 22:00

‘Anti-establishment’ tone on social media is influencing attitudes to politicians, ombudsman says

Peter Feeney says aggressive, misogynistic comments online are affecting public responses

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 19:24

Rory Montgomery appointed as new chair of Press Council

Retired diplomat served for 36 years in Departments of Foreign Affairs and Taoiseach

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 13:52

The Irish Times view on online safety: calling time on self-regulation

A new draft law would establish a Media Commission to tackle criminal, violent or sexual content, serious cyberbullying and other damaging material

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 20:00

Minister urged to set up committee to examine social media regulation

Lawyer tells Helen McEntee State has obligation to look at issue ‘as a matter of urgency’

Sat Jul 04 2020 - 01:00

Gambling in Ireland: A billion euro self-regulated industry

Regulator still doesn’t exist in Ireland but will the new government change that?

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 06:00

Student journalist wins Press Council award for articles on cancer patients

Council chair says ‘the sort of work journalists are doing will always continue to be needed’

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 16:07

Press ombudsman received 464 complaints in 2018

Objections to ‘rosarectomy’ cartoon, not upheld, caused surge on previous year

Wed May 29 2019 - 00:01

Irish Times view on defamation legislation: Charlie Flanagan must act

Two court actions involving Denis O’Brien validate right to be informed of issues of public interest

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 00:05

Press Council and Press Ombudsman have made it ‘easier to get redress’

Concerns raised about word ‘junkie’ and images of rough sleepers to illustrate homelessness

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 18:18

Press Council chief critical of social media firms

Vital that governments and EU act on unaccountable power of tech giants, says Donlon

Thu May 24 2018 - 17:18

BAI to act in wake of Communicorp ban on Irish Times journalists

Broadcasting regulator to introduce plurality policy and revise ownership and control policy

Wed Mar 28 2018 - 16:52

Press Ombudsman does not uphold Paul Murphy complaint

TD had complained ‘Irish Times’ article by Miriam Lord an ‘inaccurate summation’ of Jobstown protest

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 17:59

Press in Ireland threatened by ‘rapacious’ tech companies

Press Council chair calls on Government to ‘get on’ with review of Defamation Act

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 18:19

Third of people complaining over Myers article wanted him to keep job

Seven Myers complaints to Press Ombudsman about misogyny

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 13:42

‘Sunday Times’ conducts inquiry into Kevin Myers column

Sacked writer claims five or six people would have seen the article before publication

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 05:00

Press watchdog says government may need to regulate social media

Ombudsman cannot hear complaint as website not a member of Press Council

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 18:24

Hate speech: social-media firms only a few breaches from regulation

Europe Letter: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are hurrying to take down content

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 01:00

Google, Facebook are a threat to democracy, says Press Council chair

Press freedom ‘under pressure’ from legal costs, fake news and digital competition

Thu May 25 2017 - 16:14

Radical review of Defamation Act is needed

Fundamentally it is a human rights issue

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 00:00

Libel Ireland series: Why we must reform defamation laws

Defamation law in Ireland is financially onerous, oppressive and unpredictable

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 01:00

Defamation legislation must be extended to new digital players

Reforms must reflect importance of social media and special case of user comments

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 01:00

State’s defamation regime threatens survival of quality press

Libel Ireland: Cost of cases affects efficacy of reporting, submissions on law reform argue

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 01:00

Digital safety watchdog could prove a milestone online

Role would focus on youth, education and enforcing standards on social media firms

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 01:00

Revenue raises concerns over scope of Mediation Bill

Bill could undermine effectiveness of tax collection and enforcement, Revenue claims

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 18:59

Press Council should have power to fine, says PR industry

Faster remedies needed for defamation on social media platforms, according to PRII

Mon Jan 30 2017 - 06:05

Falling trust in Irish media needs to be addressed

Review of press council and ombudsman could help revive public confidence

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 07:00

Media threatened by small group of rich people, says Press Council

‘Unreasonable and frequent threats’ of defamation actions affecting press freedom

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 20:33

Fake news in US election becomes bad press for Facebook

World View: Social media giant faces questions over accountability as editor of feeds

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 09:22

Muslims in Ireland encouraged to ‘get engaged, get involved’

Press Ombudsman says he has not received a single complaint about press coverage

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 18:38

Former diplomat appointed chair of the Press Council

Seán Donlon to replace Daithi O’ Ceallaigh as chair for three years

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 01:00

Le bon mot: language and journalism

Tajik authorities to fine journalists who use “incomprehensible” words

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 00:02

John Horgan: How Facebook and Google are killing independent journalism

Behemoths will have to be regulated or broken up if the public interest is to be protected

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 00:29

Media group takes European action over Monica Leech case

Independent Newspapers says €1.25m award has ‘chilling effect’ on freedom of expression

Wed Jul 22 2015 - 01:00