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WATCH: Seán Sherlock participates in debate on digital rights

03/04/12 3,496 Views 24 Comments

The junior minister participated in a Digital Rights Forum with reps from Boards.ie, Irish ISPs and StopSOPAIreland.com.

# irish-sopa - Monday 2 April, 2012

Copyright Laws

Sherlock agrees to attend debate with organiser of anti-’SOPA’ petition

02/04/12 8,174 Views 39 Comments

Following a ‘change of heart’, Seán Sherlock agrees to attend a discussion featuring the solicitor behind an 80,000-name petition.

# irish-sopa - Monday 5 March, 2012

Copyright Laws

Sherlock opens online consultations on new copyright law review

05/03/12 4,020 Views 31 Comments

Seán Sherlock opens an online survey asking for feedback on a proposed review of Ireland’s copyright laws.

# irish-sopa - Thursday 1 March, 2012

Copyright Laws

Sherlock appeals to opponents of copyright law to “call off the dogs” Exclusive

01/03/12 7,055 Views 57 Comments

The junior innovation minister says a consultation on online copyright could lead to the introduction of new government-backed laws.

# irish-sopa - Wednesday 29 February, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

29/02/12 4,876 Views 4 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Irish SOPA

Sherlock confirms that ‘Irish SOPA’ has been signed into law

29/02/12 23,390 Views 121 Comments

The Junior Minister has confirmed that the controversial statutory instrument regarding online copyright has been signed into law today.

# irish-sopa - Thursday 16 February, 2012

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ECJ says web hosts can’t be forced to install anti-copyright filters

16/02/12 2,990 Views 14 Comments

In another major piracy-related ruling, the ECJ says a web host can’t be ordered to scan all uploaded files for an infringement.

# irish-sopa - Thursday 9 February, 2012

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‘Internet freedom’ is Government priority, Gilmore tells UN

09/02/12 3,098 Views 41 Comments

The Tánaiste’s words to the Security Council come days after a controversy over the strengthening of online copyright legislation.

# irish-sopa - Saturday 4 February, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

04/02/12 14,774 Views 1 Comment

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

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In pictures: Anti-ACTA protesters march in Dublin

04/02/12 4,717 Views 44 Comments

Demonstrators has been protesting against ‘SOPA Ireland’ and the EU-wide ACTA legislation.

# irish-sopa - Friday 3 February, 2012

Anonymous

Hacked FBI-Met Police call refers to intelligence sharing with Irish authorities

03/02/12 4,992 Views 45 Comments

A conversation between police in the UK and FBI agents in the US has been hacked and posted online by the Anonymous hacking collective today.

# irish-sopa - Wednesday 1 February, 2012

Anonymous

Government website passwords obtained by Anonymous hacker

01/02/12 12,408 Views 135 Comments

A ‘hacktivist’ from the Anonymous movement accesses and publishes website passwords of staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

# irish-sopa - Tuesday 31 January, 2012

Irish SOPA

Wording of ‘SOPA Ireland’ legislation will NOT be changed – Sherlock

31/01/12 5,125 Views 73 Comments

Responding to criticism in the Dáil, the minister said the controversial copyright measures will go ahead as planned.

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The Daily Fix: Tuesday

31/01/12 3,302 Views 1 Comment

In tonight’s Fix: Latest on ‘SOPA Ireland’; radical changes for taxis; and who’s in trouble over Eye Of The Tiger?

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As it happened: The Dáil debate on the ‘Irish SOPA’

31/01/12 5,045 Views 29 Comments

Follow this evening’s debate on controversial proposals for new online copyright laws with our live updates.

# irish-sopa - Sunday 29 January, 2012

Explainer

Explainer: How can ministers sign laws without Dáil approval?

29/01/12 4,325 Views 50 Comments

How come some laws – like the ‘Irish SOPA’ – can be signed into law without being passed through the Oireachtas? We explain.

# irish-sopa - Friday 27 January, 2012

Copyright

Dáil to discuss proposed ‘Irish SOPA’ legislation next Tuesday

27/01/12 2,492 Views 35 Comments

TDs will give statements on the proposed legislation being prepared by Seán Sherlock for 50 minutes next Tuesday evening.

Copyright

Sherlock agrees to full Dáil debate before signing online copyright law

27/01/12 6,395 Views 55 Comments

Seán Sherlock has committed not to signing his proposed new law on online copyright without first holding a Dáil debate on it.

# irish-sopa - Thursday 26 January, 2012

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VIDEO: Today’s Dáil discussion on the controversial ‘Irish SOPA’

26/01/12 3,365 Views 37 Comments

Miss today’s debate? Never fear – we’ve got the full video of the discussion between Seán Sherlock and Catherine Murphy here.

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

26/01/12 4,150 Views 7 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Sopa Ireland This post contains videos

Sherlock still committed to signing ‘imminent’ copyright law

26/01/12 3,296 Views 42 Comments

Sean Sherlock says he remains committed to implementing new laws, but is “personally” willing to consider primary legislation.

Sopa Ireland

In full: Seán Sherlock’s draft proposals for online copyright law

26/01/12 5,097 Views 19 Comments

The full text of the draft Statutory Instrument, being prepared by Sean Sherlock, on online copyright law.

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The 9 at 9: Thursday

26/01/12 4,113 Views 9 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

Sopa Ireland

Ireland’s ‘SOPA’ legislation: The big arguments for and against

26/01/12 7,423 Views 32 Comments

New laws to protect online copyright holders are proving controversial. We’ve brought together the key arguments from players on either side…

# irish-sopa - Wednesday 25 January, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

25/01/12 3,510 Views 10 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Irish SOPA

‘Whole government response to threat’ following #OpIreland cyber attack

25/01/12 3,868 Views 52 Comments

The Department of Justice has confirmed it was subject to a Distributed Denial of Service attack overnight.

Irish SOPA

Government websites taken offline in Anonymous #OpIreland attack

25/01/12 13,468 Views 100 Comments

Hacktivists from the Anonymous collective attack the Department of Justice and Finance websites over plans for the so-called ‘Irish SOPA’.

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A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

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