Our challenge remains to use the law to prevent hate speech, but not in a way that unduly curbs or politicises free speech

Since the outbreak of Israel-Hamas war the internet has been flooded with disinformation, misinformation, fabrications, and doctored imagery

We live in a time of migration. In the past decade, the global refugee crisis has more than doubled. According to UNHCR data, last year more than 1. 2% of the global population left their homes through forced migration.

Plenty of adults enjoy porn as part of a fun and engaging sex life. Where the problem arises is how commercial porn is produced and who’s watching it, writes Sarah Harte

In the wake of Storm Babet — and with the prospect of further similar disasters — Ireland has to re-examine how it organises planning, forecasting, and insurance

As the bloodshed in the Middle East escalates, Sarah Harte warns that legitimate criticism of the state of Israel is being tarred with false accusations of antisemitism

Tánaiste Micheál Martin's suggestion to shorten teacher training by a year because of a dire shortage of teachers was welcomed by the Teachers’ Union of Ireland, but Education Minister Norma Foley and academics voiced their opposition. It will be interesting to see which point of view prevails

Over the last fortnight, a video has been circulating of a young girl ignored by a judge distributing medals. She was the only black gymnast in the lineup.

As the Russell Brand story plays out, it will be interesting to see how long the latest #MeToo blow-ups stay in the media spotlight, and whether there is a knock-on effect here, writes Sarah Harte

Yes, dogs can be life-enhancing in a myriad of ways. They just need responsible owners with a modicum of cop-on and consideration for others