Kevin Sharkey

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Kevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterIrish wolfhounds have joined a protest by writers, who are protesting about what they describe as "any piracy" of their works being used by Meta's AI model. The protest at the Dáil and Government buildings in Dublin was led by the Irish Writers Union (IWU). The union, which is coordinating a campaign with Irish publishers, screenwriters, and poets, is demanding that Meta "complies with Irish and EU copyright laws in the training of its AI model".

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Kevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterIrish students have been warned to be cautious about "activism" while on a popular work and travel visit to the United States this summer. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has issued the advice following concerns about heightened activity by US immigration officials after President Donald Trump's promise to combat antisemitism in an executive order in January.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

School ends 'GAA catfish' disciplinary processKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterGetty ImagesThe proceedings at the High Court in Dublin have now endedA Dublin school has stopped a disciplinary process against a teacher who denies she is a so-called "GAA catfish". Last month, Niamh Farrell, of The Spires, Portadown in County Armagh, was granted a temporary injunction against the board of management of Coláiste Éanna CBS in Rathfarnham.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Irish politician Richard Boyd Barrett shares throat cancer diagnosisKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterPABoyd Barrett said he initially noticed swelling in his neck in November 2024A well-known member of the Dáil (Irish Parliament) has revealed he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Richard Boyd Barrett, 58, who is a TD for Ireland's People Before Profit party, said he was preparing for an "intense period" of cancer treatment.

1 month ago | bbc.com | John Campbell |Kevin Sharkey

Trump tariffs: Ireland expected to be among hardest hitJohn Campbell and Kevin SharkeyReutersTrump said his tariff policy is aimed at protecting businesses and boosting manufacturing in the USIreland is expected to be one of the most affected countries when President Trump announces a new round of tariffs later this week. EU goods are expected to face a tariff of about 20% when entering the United States. Among EU countries, Ireland is the most reliant on the US as an export market.