Organisation: Uplift

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<p>A cover letter in the submission said recommender systems on social media platforms select “emotive and extreme content” and show it to people it estimates are most likely to be outraged. File photo</p>

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Girl's suicide cited in call to regulate social media

In another case, an individual described how their father had become radicalised by disinformation promoted on his social media feeds

<p>Aimed initially at those trying to quit smoking, vapes are now very popular among teens, even those who never smoked. Picture: iStock</p>

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Time has come to stop dragging out Ireland's position on vaping

<p>RTÉ has been asked to appear before the Oireachtas Media and Culture Committee to discuss the programmes after the decision by Dublin Pride to sever its links with the broadcaster. Picture: Eamonn Farrell</p>

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Uplift says 1,000 people have complained to RTÉ over Liveline trans broadcasts

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National Maternity Hospital petition delivered to Taoiseach's office

Joyce Fegan: When will we see the emergency legislation for pregnant women?

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Ibrahim Halawa trial adjourned for 24th time

Redress owed by Sisters of Charity did not feature in National Maternity Hospital talks

Money owed by the Sisters of Charity to the redress scheme did not feature in discussions to move the National Maternity Hospital to the St Vincent’s Hospital campus, it has emerged.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2017

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Sinn Féin urges people to sign online petition after group takes over Nama building in Dublin

Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has urged the public to sign the campaigning group Uplift’s petition to support the Home Sweet Home campaign.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Evening briefing: 'Hard-pressed' landlords threaten to impose new charges. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Documentary looks at impact of super trawlers in Irish fishing waters

Right now the second largest super trawler in the world is fishing off the Irish coast. It drags a net bigger than a football field and can process over 250 tonnes of fish a day.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

Refugee Crisis: Government will respond ‘compassionately’

The Government is expected to indicate it is willing to relocate more than 2,000 refugees here as part of wider EU efforts to respond to the growing crisis, the Defence Minister said.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Call to rethink disputes system

A pan-European consumer rights body has voiced its opposition to the controversial investor dispute mechanism touted as part of a transatlantic trade deal.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2015

Concerns over new US trade deal with Europe

The European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmstrom has said Ireland will not be flooded by hormone-treated beef thanks to strict import conditions under the new US trade deal with Europe.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Trade deal upsets states

Jobs minister Richard Bruton has described as justifiable the criticism of a controversial dispute mechanism that can see investors sue sovereigns and which is set to apply to Ireland as part of a new trade agreement.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2015

Group to hand in petition against new mortgage regulations

A petition will be handed into the Central Bank today demanding the reversal of new rules on mortgage deposits.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014