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# sopa-ireland - Tuesday 3 April, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

03/04/12 6,444 Views 7 Comments

All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as any of the bits and pieces you may have missed.

# sopa-ireland - 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.

# sopa-ireland - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

Acta

European Court of Justice asked to rule on legality of ACTA treaty

22/02/12 1,257 Views 1 Comment

The EU’s trade commissioner Karel De Gucht wants to see whether the anti-counterfeiting rules are in breach of EU freedoms.

# sopa-ireland - Thursday 16 February, 2012

From Business ETC Filesharing

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.

# sopa-ireland - Thursday 9 February, 2012

UN

‘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.

# sopa-ireland - 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.

# sopa-ireland - 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.

# sopa-ireland - 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.

# sopa-ireland - Sunday 29 January, 2012

Said And Done This post contains images

Borrowing and bombs: The week in quotes

29/01/12 2,782 Views 10 Comments

They said what? TheJournal.ie looks back at the week in words.

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.

# sopa-ireland - Saturday 28 January, 2012

In Numbers

Prime numbers: the week in stats

28/01/12 3,596 Views 4 Comments

Earthquakes! Earnings! Petitions! Racehorses! Healthy cities?! Our weekly numerical guide to the events of the last seven days.

# sopa-ireland - 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.

# sopa-ireland - Thursday 26 January, 2012

In Full This post contains videos

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 3,297 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.

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…

# sopa-ireland - Wednesday 25 January, 2012

From Business ETC Opinion

Column: A response to Sean Sherlock’s Drivetime interview on #SOPAIreland

25/01/12 6,778 Views 38 Comments

Paul Quigley, founder of news story-tracking website Newswhip, analyses the arguments made by the junior minister yesterday in favour of a new online copyright law.

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

25/01/12 5,045 Views 5 Comments

A roundup of the day’s main news – plus any bits and pieces you may have missed.

Piracy

In full: Seán Sherlock’s full briefing note on copyright protection

25/01/12 4,273 Views 30 Comments

This is the text of a full briefing note distributed by Seán Sherlock to members of the Oireachtas this evening.

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Wednesday

25/01/12 3,510 Views 10 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Piracy

Sherlock open to Dáil debate on plans for online piracy law

25/01/12 3,460 Views 34 Comments

Junior minister Seán Sherlock says he will participate in a full debate on the plans for a controversial Statutory Instrument.

# sopa-ireland - Tuesday 24 January, 2012

Sopa Ireland

Government has ‘no intention’ of restricting internet freedom – Sherlock

24/01/12 5,889 Views 67 Comments

Minister of State Sean Sherlock has said this evening that the Government does not intend to introduce “SOPA-type legislation” in Ireland.

Sopa Ireland

Everything you need to know about Ireland’s SOPA

24/01/12 31,442 Views 50 Comments

Solicitor and chairman of Digital Rights Ireland TJ McIntyre explains exactly what we know about proposed legislation to block website accused of infringing copyright – and what we don’t know.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

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.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

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Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
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Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
Column: Another Priory Hall is coming down the tracks. Here’s why.
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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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