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Factchecking will play a key role in EU Democracy Shield
19/05/2025
Be Online Smart talk with DCU in the Community
14/05/2025
EU-Wide ‘Be Online Smart’ Campaign to Raise Awareness About Recommendation Algorithms
05/05/2025
The Digital Services Act: An Initial Review
05/05/2025
EDMO Ireland Researcher Begins Study on Impact of Disinformation on Young People for NYCI
24/04/2025
Government Publishes National Strategy to Tackle Disinformation, Assigns Key Role to EDMO Ireland
18/04/2025

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Factchecking will play a key role in EU Democracy Shield

Posted on 19/05/202519/05/2025 By Eileen Culloty
Factchecking will play a key role in EU Democracy Shield
News, Policy

Factcheckers will be central to new European Commission plans to safeguard democracy under the EU’s Democracy Shield, according to Commissioner Michael McGrath. Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), McGrath outlined the Commission’s efforts to build resilience against disinformation. McGrath, who became EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and … Read More “Factchecking will play a key role in EU Democracy Shield” »

Be Online Smart talk with DCU in the Community

Posted on 14/05/202514/05/2025 By Eileen Culloty
Be Online Smart talk with DCU in the Community
Campaigns, Media Literacy, News

As part of EDMO’s Be Online Smart campaign, EDMO Ireland delivered a talk in Ballymun Library. Be Online Smart explores how algorithms shape our online experience—from the news we read to the videos we watch. The talk was one of four media literacy sessions delivered by EDMO Ireland’s Eileen Culloty and Shane Murphy, organised through … Read More “Be Online Smart talk with DCU in the Community” »

EU-Wide ‘Be Online Smart’ Campaign to Raise Awareness About Recommendation Algorithms

Posted on 05/05/202515/05/2025 By EDMO Admin
EU-Wide ‘Be Online Smart’ Campaign to Raise Awareness About Recommendation Algorithms
Media Literacy, News

EDMO Ireland is taking part in the Be Online Smart campaign, a Europe-wide initiative led by the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and its network of 14 national hubs. Running from May 12th to 30th, the campaign aims to help the public understand how algorithms shape what we see online — from social media feeds … Read More “EU-Wide ‘Be Online Smart’ Campaign to Raise Awareness About Recommendation Algorithms” »

The Digital Services Act: An Initial Review

Posted on 05/05/202507/05/2025 By EDMO Admin
The Digital Services Act: An Initial Review
News, Policy

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a landmark European regulation which seeks to protect Europe’s values and democratic principles in the online space, and to help counter the dissemination of illegal and harmful online content. The DSA entered into force in November 2022 and began to fully apply across the EU from February 2024. At … Read More “The Digital Services Act: An Initial Review” »

EDMO Ireland Researcher Begins Study on Impact of Disinformation on Young People for NYCI

Posted on 24/04/202504/05/2025 By EDMO Admin
EDMO Ireland Researcher Begins Study on Impact of Disinformation on Young People for NYCI
News, Policy

EDMO Ireland researcher Dr Shane Murphy has begun work on a new study for the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), focusing on the negative impact of misinformation and disinformation on young people in Ireland. NYCI, the national representative body for voluntary youth organisations, commissioned the research in response to growing concern about how false … Read More “EDMO Ireland Researcher Begins Study on Impact of Disinformation on Young People for NYCI” »

Government Publishes National Strategy to Tackle Disinformation, Assigns Key Role to EDMO Ireland

Posted on 18/04/202504/05/2025 By EDMO Admin
Government Publishes National Strategy to Tackle Disinformation, Assigns Key Role to EDMO Ireland
News, Policy

The Irish Government has published a long-awaited national strategy to counter disinformation, warning of the escalating threat false and misleading content poses to democracy, trust in public institutions, and civic life. The strategy outlines a comprehensive set of actions — from boosting fact-checking capacity to expanding media literacy training — and calls for a whole-of-society … Read More “Government Publishes National Strategy to Tackle Disinformation, Assigns Key Role to EDMO Ireland” »

EDMO Ireland Coordinator Delivers Keynote Calling for a Rethink of ‘Digital Citizenship’ in Education

Posted on 15/04/202504/05/2025 By EDMO Admin
EDMO Ireland Coordinator Delivers Keynote Calling for a Rethink of ‘Digital Citizenship’ in Education
Media Literacy, News, Outreach

Dr Eileen Culloty, Coordinator of EDMO Ireland, delivered the keynote address at Oide’s national conference for computer science teachers on April 10th, 2025, in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Her keynote, Technology in the Service of People, urged educators to critically reconsider how the concept of “digital citizenship” is framed and taught in Irish schools. Speaking during … Read More “EDMO Ireland Coordinator Delivers Keynote Calling for a Rethink of ‘Digital Citizenship’ in Education” »

EDMO-Linked Project to Pilot Media Literacy Training for Irish Librarians

Posted on 22/02/202505/05/2025 By EDMO Admin
EDMO-Linked Project to Pilot Media Literacy Training for Irish Librarians
Media Literacy, News

EDMO Ireland’s Dr Eileen Culloty and Martina Chapman are developing a new media literacy training programme for Irish public librarians, set to launch on a pilot basis in 2025. Writing for RTÉ Brainstorm, Dr Culloty outlined the project’s vision: to equip librarians with the tools and confidence to help their communities navigate misinformation, disinformation, and … Read More “EDMO-Linked Project to Pilot Media Literacy Training for Irish Librarians” »

EDMO Ireland Briefs Oide Advisory Network on Disinformation and Media Literacy in Schools

Posted on 15/02/202504/05/2025 By EDMO Admin
EDMO Ireland Briefs Oide Advisory Network on Disinformation and Media Literacy in Schools
Media Literacy, News, Outreach

Dr Eileen Culloty of EDMO Ireland delivered a presentation this week to Oide’s Digital Technology Advisory Network (DTAN), addressing the challenges of disinformation and media literacy in today’s complex digital environment. Oide, funded by the Department of Education, supports teachers and school leaders in integrating technology into education through its Technology in Education programme. Speaking … Read More “EDMO Ireland Briefs Oide Advisory Network on Disinformation and Media Literacy in Schools” »

TheJournal responds to Meta’s attack on US factcheckers

Posted on 11/01/202504/05/2025 By EDMO Admin
TheJournal responds to Meta’s attack on US factcheckers
Factchecks, News

Meta has announced it is abandoning independent fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with user-driven “community notes” similar to X. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said third-party moderators were “too politically biased” and called for a return to “free expression.” The move comes as Meta seeks to improve ties with US President-elect Donald Trump. The managing … Read More “TheJournal responds to Meta’s attack on US factcheckers” »

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