Landlord TD failed to declare property interests
Independent TD Gillian Toole failed to declare her housing contracts with local authorities – for six rental properties – as well as her directorship of a property company.
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Media regulator won’t disclose interactions with ex-Israeli spy seeking to censor content
The Irish media regulator won’t say if it’s communicated with a former Israeli intelligence officer looking to influence social media moderation – and who boasted online about attending an event at the regulator’s office.
IDF warfare jet allowed refuel at Shannon
A newly built Israel Defense Forces (IDF) war jet deployed in Gaza last year was allowed refuel at Shannon Airport on its way to an Israeli military base in 2021.
Housing Agency: social media criticism is 'life-threatening', blocks homeowners' information requests
The Housing Agency refused to release information to homeowners affected by the defective block crisis – classifying social media criticism and news reporting as “threats” that “endanger life or safety”.
Israel Defense Forces missile launchers illegally transported through Irish airspace
Silkway Airlines illegally transported missile launchers for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) F-35 fighter jets through Irish territory – just weeks after The Ditch told government the airline was using Irish airspace to transport weapons to Tel Aviv.