Factchecks

EDMO has published its fact-checking brief for October, which has a focus on the war in the Middle East and climate disasters.

Debunked: Most prisoners in Ireland are Irish, not foreign nationals as some claim Claims are spread in fringe social media groups that foreigners are inherently criminal. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Photo of Obama’s visit to Ireland falsely said to show controversial NYC Trump rally. Read more on TheJournal.

What does UNRWA do and why is it seen as a lifeline for Palestinians? Read more on TheJournal.

Newsletter: How a campaign against sex education has taken hold across Ireland. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Israeli forces did not destroy a base used by Irish peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Claims about Enoch Burke shared in multiple languages as ‘misinformation chain mail’. Read more on TheJournal.

How a ‘missing person’ scam is luring Irish social media users using old photos of real children. A photo of an American child who was attacked by dogs was claimed to show a child found in Ireland. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: No, 800 Ukrainian refugees have not applied for asylum in Ireland since August. Read more on TheJournal.

FactCheck: The Occupied Territories Bill will not ban all trade between Israel and Ireland. Read more on TheJournal.

A vision of hell’: What we know about Israel’s strike that sparked fire and burned people alive. The Gaza health ministry said it was the seventh time this year that Israel has attacked the hospital. Read more on TheJournal.

FactCheck: Oat milk is set to be brought under VAT laws – but it isn’t about to get more expensive. Read more on TheJournal.

Brian Stanley: How the Sinn Féin TD’s resignation and the ensuing controversy have unfolded so far. Read more on TheJournal.

They control weather’: Trump supporters have been brewing up a storm of hurricane misinformation. The topic has become a big political issue as US voters get set to go to the polls. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Irish peacekeepers working for UNIFIL were not fired on by Israeli forces in Lebanon. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Anti-migrant groups share hoax images of Sinn Féin TDs and ‘refugees welcome’ slogans. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Fake news story claims Irish government will arrest those who refuse vaccines in future. Read more on TheJournal.

As Sinn Féin faces increasing scrutiny, here’s how the press office scandal has unfolded so far. Read more on TheJournal.

Dept of Education says secondary pupils will ‘categorically’ not watch pornography in SPHE class. It follows the uploading of a video featuring an ‘SPHE whistleblower’ last week. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Kamala Harris didn’t make an ad about a woman regretting not having an abortion. Read more on TheJournal.

FactCheck: Is Ireland now ‘the top country in Europe’ when it comes to building new homes? Read more on TheJournal.

FactCheck: Why are so many people presenting as homeless in Dublin? Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: A hoax image posted online suggests Sinn Féin and PBP have a joint immigration policy. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Scam ads featuring images of Dara Ó Briain and Pat Kenny appear on Facebook. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: No evidence for two attempted child abductions in Cork despite online rumours. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: A doctored image falsely claims to show Kamala Harris posing with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Read more on TheJournal.

FactCheck: Is it true that only about 3% of people pay tax on inheritance in Ireland?. Read more on TheJournal.

Explained: How controversial reporting restrictions on an alleged abduction case were lifted. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: The WHO can’t enforce ‘mandatory vaccines’ under new International Health Regulations. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Clip of Buzz Aldrin does not show him saying the moon landings were faked. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Hoax Facebook ads containing claims about Fintan O’Toole bring users to a malicious link. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Hoax claim suggests leaflets are telling Irish children to make friends with strangers. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Claim that PCR tests are ‘97% inaccurate’ is false (and old). Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: False claims allege Kamala Harris paralysed a child and dressed in Communist attire. Read more on TheJournal.

FactCheck: Examining four claims from Darragh O’Brien and Eoin O Broin’s latest housing debate. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Fake Sinn Féin ads shared online suggest party is selling ‘burkas’ featuring its logo. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Videos showing a man smashing up an airport with a hammer were not filmed in Dublin. Read more on TheJournal.

Debunked: Deepfake video of Simon Harris ‘congratulating’ anti-immigrant groups shared online. Read more on TheJournal.