Fact check: The majority of prisoners in Irish prisons are Irish
By By Danielle Desouza, PA 05/11/2024Several datasets show that the majority of prisoners in Irish prisons are defined as being Irish.
What does UNRWA do and why is it seen as a lifeline for Palestinians?
By By The Journal FactCheck via PA 01/11/2024The Israeli parliament voted to ban the aid agency from operating in Israel. What will that mean?
Fact check: Help To Buy incentive has had 124 claims a week since 2017
By By Stephen Wood, PA 25/10/2024Although applications to the scheme for first-time buyers in Ireland are around 500 a week, most of these do not translate into house purchases.
Fact check: Housebuilding in Arklow is visible on Google and in official data
By By August Graham, PA 23/10/2024Data from the council suggests that 165 housing units were completed in the town between 2016 and 2021.
Fact check: Irish sex education workbook predates Education Minister’s time in role
By By Danielle Desouza, PA 18/10/2024Workbook activities for 10-year-olds produced before Norma Foley’s tenure as Minister for Education are in line with original curriculum standards.