Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team.
Debunked: Fringe commentator from US spreads false rumour of stabbing at Connolly Station
A viral claim shared by a US-based commentator alleging a stabbing at Dublin’s Connolly Station was found to be entirely false, with no evidence of such an incident occurring. Published: 21 April
After deaths of Scarlett Faulkner and her brother, fake fundraising pages have been set up in their name
Misleading fundraising appeals circulating online following a tragic incident were identified as fake, with warnings issued to the public about scam donation pages exploiting the situation. Published: 21 April
FactFind: Was Leo Varadkar right about urban areas ‘paying the bills’ in Ireland
Comments by Leo Varadkar about urban areas funding rural Ireland were examined, with the fact-check finding the claim contains elements of truth but lacks important context around taxation, public spending, and subsidies. Published: 23 April – by Shane Raymond
