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rte.ie > brainstorm > 2026 > 0225 > 1510053-data-privacy-education-technology-gdpr

Who owns my child's data?

2+ hour, 43+ min ago  (178+ words) Opinion: Teachers, parents and children should have a say in the role of technology in schools and on the types of data it collects and why By Eamon Costello and Rob Lowney, Dublin City University The collection of personal data…...

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rte.ie > news > 2026 > 0224 > 1560061-unhealthy-food-research

Children see junk food marketing online every four mins

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (586+ words) The study - entitled 'Our Kids' Exposure to Unhealthy Food Marketing Online' - indicates children see an average of 15 to 19 junk-food marketing posts every hour. The research highlights that almost 96% of the nutrient-profiled foods presented to children did not meet the criteria…...

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rte.ie > entertainment > 2026 > 0220 > 1559398-behind-the-music-jordan-davis

Behind the music - Jordan Davis

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (265+ words) American country star Jordan Davis plays Belfast's SSE Arena tonight (20 February). We asked him the BIG questions . . . Described as "one of the leading talents in a new wave of American country music", Louisiana-born and raised Davis released his latest album,…...

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rte.ie > entertainment > 2026 > 0218 > 1557969-behind-the-music-thestariders

Behind the music - TheStaRiders

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (314+ words) The Sta Riders have released their new EP, 1995. We asked front man Matt Springfield the BIG questions . . . Tell us three things about yourself? My artist name refers to The Simpsons. The show is set in Springfield. I was a big…...

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rte.ie > news > 2026 > 0213 > 1558335-oyekanmi-family

Support for family in deportation process continues

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (351+ words) A family which has been supported by hundreds of people to avoid their deportation to South Africa presented at the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) yesterday. The Department of Justice has said that for the purpose of enforcing a deportation…...

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rte.ie > news > 2026 > 0213 > 1558196-stay-at-home-parent

Role of stay-at-home parent valued at €60k a year

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (427+ words) It would cost around "60,112 per year to employ someone to do the various jobs carried out by a stay-at-home parent, according to new research. The study by insurance and pension company Royal London Ireland assessed the monetary worth of parents…...

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rte.ie > news > health > 2026 > 0211 > 1557855-mental-health-services

Minister denies seclusion used as substitute for care

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (444+ words) Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health Mary Butler has denied that seclusion is being used as a substitute for care. She said the use of seclusion in the Central Mental Hospital has decreased significantly in the last 18 months....

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rte.ie > radio > radio1 > edgeways > 2026 > 0206 > 1557031-a-word-in-edgeways-friday-6-february-2026

A Word in Edgeways Friday 6 February 2026

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (39+ words) A Word in Edgeways Friday 6 February 2026RTE.ie To listen to RT.ie's radio and podcast services, you will need to disable any ad blocking extensions or whitelist this site. A Word in Edgeways Friday 6 February 2026...

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rte.ie > news > munster > 2026 > 0203 > 1556613-family-resource-centres

10 new family resource centres established across country

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (464+ words) Se'n Mac an tS'thigh Ten new childcare and family support centres have received a welcome boost following their admission to the Government's National Family Resource Centre Programme. The announcement made today by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley…...

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rte.ie > radio > lyricfm > lorcan-murrays-classic-drive > 2026 > 0202 > 1556408-lorcan-murrays-classic-drive-monday-2-february-2026

Lorcan Murray's Classic Drive Monday 2 February 2026

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (410+ words) To listen to RT.ie's radio and podcast services, you will need to disable any ad blocking extensions or whitelist this site. Elspeth Hanson brings you the perfect musical soundtrack, wherever you are, with the latest news and sports updates…...