No prosecutions against social media companies over child abuse imagesJames CoxThe revelation today that not a single prosecution has been taken against a social media company for child abuse images is described as "incredible", by a Fine Gael TD. A senior member of An Garda Síochána’s National Cyber Crime Bureau today told the committee that no case had been taken against any social media company. It was also revealed that 25,000 referrals of potential child sex abuse images were made to gardaí last year. “Social media companies have been around for two decades now. “Social media companies must be held to account in a court of law.

Speaking after nearly 30,000 people gathered in Athlone, Mullooly said the demonstration showed the power of unity and collective action in shaping national policy. “That movement changed the influence of rural Ireland on national policy here forever. In the coming weeks our new movement will continue to bring forward strategic actions and policies for change in rural Ireland and it won’t be just talk," Mullooly said. Mullooly warned that the survival of rural Ireland itself is at stake. “Stand up again with me like you did last Saturday in Athlone and let’s work together to make Saturday January 10 a defining moment in Irish history," Mullooly concluded.

Latest data show a likely continuation of warmer temperatures, which will trigger more extreme weather events. And yet, there was a storm, Éowyn, that brought hurricane-force winds, causing extensive damage and disruption, and another, Claudia, that caused intense and shockingly fast-rising localised floods. Drone footage has captured extensive damage to forested areas in Newbridge, Co Galway in the wake of Storm Éowyn. The latest analysis from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service shows those tests are going to get harder. Warmer temperatures bring more climate disruption, which creates more extreme weather events.

Tom TuiteA US security guard was arrested for having €280,000 worth of cannabis in his bag after reporting missing luggage at Dublin Airport. Ulises Mendez, 30, with an address at North West Hope Street, Santa Anna, California, had bail set at €10,000 at Dublin District Court on Wednesday. Judge Treasa Kelly noted from Garda Emmet O'Byrne that the accused arrived on Sunday on a flight from San Diego via Chicago. Defence solicitor Luke Staines pleaded for bail, saying his client would surrender his passport, which would make it difficult to return to the United States. Garda Patrick Stynes alleged Mr Adame's bag contained €68,000 worth of cannabis and seed capsules.

Gary Neville's criticism of Gabriel Martinelli's shove on the injured Conor Bradley during Arsenal's goalless draw with Liverpool led to a remarkable 576 complaints being made against the Sky Sports co-commentator with Ofcom. Martinelli later apologised, but only after Neville had described the incident as 'disgraceful' on air. Ofcom reveal weekly which transmissions receive more than 50 complaints from viewers and between January 6 and 12, Sky's coverage of Arsenal's clash with Liverpool received 576. There's passion and there's being a winner, there's wanting to help your team-mates, but you've got to be respectful as a footballer.' Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta defended Martinelli afterwards, insisting he would never have pushed Bradley had he known he was seriously injured.

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Gilbert was just 10 years old when she beat hundreds of young actors to be cast on Little House on the Prairie, playing spirited tomboy Laura Ingalls. Shortly after their split, however, Gilbert suffered a miscarriage, recalling in her memoir: 'I had lost my baby and my relationship with Rob… and it hurt like hell.' It's been said that he was named after her Little House on the Prairie co-star Landon. Throughout 2008 and 2009, she played Caroline 'Ma' Ingalls in the musical adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. According to the affidavit, Busfield told an officer that he had 'playful' contact with the children on his set, but denied any wrongdoing.

Sebastian Ofner suffered a brutal exit from Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday afternoon after he appeared to forget the tournament’s tiebreak rules. The world No 131 had been closing in on securing a second-round victory against Nishesh Basavareddy during a final set tiebreak. But as he made it past the service line, the chair umpire stopped him in his tracks, reminding him that final set tiebreaks are played to 10 points, not to seven. In a super [match] tiebreak, you always have a chance, so I kept believing,’ Basavareddy told the Australian Open website. Ten-point final set tiebreaks came into effect at the Australian Open back in 2019.

Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard, known for her iconic screen presence, is set to join the cast of Fair City next month. Callard is now preparing for her major television return, joining the residents of Carrigstown on the Fair City set. Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard, known for her iconic screen presence, is set to join the cast of Fair City next month. The beloved actor, known for her unforgettable roles and iconic screen presence, is joining the cast of Fair City,” a statement from RTÉ read. “Beverley will make her Fair City debut on 19 February 2026, and trust us, you won’t want to miss what she brings to the community.”

Heavily armed US Marshals raided the upstate New York home of Timothy Busfield and his wife Melissa Gilbert less than an hour after the actor turned himself in to police 2,000 miles away. 'I will confront these lies,' Busfield told the outlet from the office of his attorney in Albuquerque. The actress's representative told the Daily Mail: 'Melissa Gilbert is not making public statements at this time. (Busfield's mugshot is pictured)According to the affidavit, Busfield told an officer that he had 'playful' contact with the children on his set, but denied any wrongdoing. The actor has been married to Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert since 2013.

Ray McGrath, Chair of the Judging Panel from Stripe, presents the 1st Junior Individual Award to Nemhain Doolin, from Moate Community School for the project “Elo Evoution: Redefining Chess Ratings”. Moate CS crowned 'Best School' at Young ScientistBy Rebekah O'ReillyMoate Community School was officially crowned the Best School in the Republic of Ireland at the 62nd Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (YSTE) on Friday, January 9, in the RDS. While Moate Community School walked away with the "Best School" trophy, its students also filled the prize cabinet with category-specific honors. A total of ten groups from Moate CS exhibited at this year's Young Scientist, the highest number ever from the Midlands school. "Winning Best School in the Republic of Ireland meant a lot to us as a school and as a science department, as it shows that the hard work put in by both students and teachers is really paying off.

Former Cork City goalkeeper David Harrington is set to leave Fleetwood Town and join Bolton Wanderers in a permanent move expected to go through in the next 24 hours. The 25-year-old Cork native hopes the move will boost his prospects of getting into the Wales squad on a more regular basis. Harrington began his career at Cobh Ramblers before moving to Cork City where he progressed through the academy before making his league debut in 2021. But this term he has yet to make a league appearance for Fleetwood, with Jay Lynch the current first choice and now Harrington is set to end his time at the club for a move to Steven Schumacher’s Bolton. The club are currently sixth in League One and firmly in the race for the play-offs, while they also sit nine points off automatic promotion.

The settlement to 16-year-old Roisin Tansey against Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street, Dublin, is without an admission of liability. Roisin, who is paralysed from the neck down, was in the Four Courts with her family for the ruling of the settlement of her case. MRI scanRoisin, he said was transferred in the early hours of January 12th to the Children’s Hospital at Temple Street, Dublin. It was claimed there was an alleged failure to promptly diagnose and act upon the child’s condition. DelayIt was further claimed there was an alleged failure to carry out an MRI scan with appropriate urgency as soon as she arrived at the Dublin hospital.

The film, which is a fictionalised account of the cultural phenomenon that followed the release of her Brat album in 2024, will be released in British and Irish cinemas on February 20. The Moment will star the singer, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, alongside the likes of Kylie Jenner, Alexander Skarsgard and Rosanna Arquette, and will feature a soundtrack by Brat collaborator and co-producer AG Cook. The film will also feature appearances from comedian Rachel Sennott, Stath Lets Flats actor Jamie Demetriou and French singer and actress Arielle Dombasle. This year the singer has immersed herself in the world of film, securing roles in movies including Pete Ohs’ Erupcja and Julia Jackman’s 100 Nights Of Hero. She has also written an album for Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of the Emily Bronte classic Wuthering Heights, starring Australian actors Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.

A judge has sparked fury in Italy after downgrading sexual assault charges for a migrant who impregnated a 10-year-old girl at a migrant centre. In depositions, the 29-year-old Bangladeshi defendant claimed that he and the girl had shared some form of 'relationship' while his legal team insisted 'there was no violence'. The abuse took place in the summer of 2024, in the Hotel Il Cacciatore which houses about 20 asylum seekers. While he insisted no assault took place, he admitted he regretted his actions, saying: 'I understand the gravity of it.' The hotel manager, Giovanni Cantoni, added: 'I get along very well with [the migrants], better than with many Italians.