Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of factcheckers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European factchecks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent pieces by TheJournal FactCheck team.
Debunked: No, nine out of ten Ukrainians in Ireland are not unemployed
Published: 5 May – by Shane Raymond
Claims circulating online that 90% of Ukrainians living in Ireland are unemployed are false. The figures being shared misrepresent official employment data and omit important context around workforce participation and eligibility.
Debunked: Ivermectin is not a proven cure for cancer, despite claims by famous figures in the US
Published: 7 May – by Shane Raymond
Online claims promoting Ivermectin as a proven cure for cancer are not supported by scientific evidence. The fact-check examines how misleading health claims spread online and warns against relying on unverified medical advice.