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10 Irish theatre organisations have adopted new policies to boost opportunities for women in the performing arts. Read more: ‘Waking the Feminists’ social media campaign sees theatres commi...

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The debate over the age of consent for access to digital services distracts from the fact that we all need a balanced education on technology, argues John Kennedy. Read more: Why is Ireland swe...

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Is 13 too low for the age of digital consent? CEO of kidtech company SuperAwesome rows in on debate. Read more: Dylan Collins: Why is Ireland going for lowest age for digital consent?

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Smartphones are here to stay, we just need to make sure people have the smarts to use them safely, says John Kennedy. Read more: Digital safety: Why society needs to get smarter about smartphon...

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The internet can seem like a bit of a minefield for parents, guardians and educators, but there are some useful tips you can try out. Read more: Safer Internet Day 2018: Tips for parents and te...

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3m people in Ireland now own or have access to a smartphone. Read more: Are Irish people becoming addicted to their smartphones?

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A new WhatsApp feature could put a stop to awkward situations caused by accidental messages. Read more: WhatsApp debuts feature that allows users to delete accidental messages

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Inspirefest: The Podcast chronicles the exciting space where science and technology meet art and design. Read more: Inspirefest: The Podcast makes its debut with stellar first episode

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A survey from CyberSafeIreland highlights some key issues for parents and educators alike. Read more: Irish teachers and parents don’t feel equipped to discuss online safety

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Rental figures all over the country are rising in what is described as a 'volatile' market. Read more: Rents in Dublin have ballooned by 37pc since 2012, report shows

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Planning a weekend trip? You can now do a whistle-stop tour of Westeros. Read more: Game of Thrones fans can now plan trips to Northern Irish filming locations with new digital map

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Google users in the US will now be prompted with a questionnaire if they search for the term ‘clinical depression’. Read more: Google starting to prompt users with a quiz if it thinks theyâ...

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A new survey released by Bank of America shows some notable differences in how generations have embraced digital technology. Read more: New survey finds millennials are leading the digital fina...

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TV licence fee is a turn-off for a generation weaned on internet streaming. Read more: Switching off: 17pc of under-30s have stopped buying TV licences

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People are now experiencing significantly less online abuse, Twitter claims. Read more: Tweet success: Twitter says action against trolls is working

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After somewhat failing to monetise Facebook Instant Articles, the social network is now offering a potentially more profitable answer. Read more: Facebook will soon put up paywalls and free lim...

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A dozen photographers from all over the world have been named winners at the 2017 Magnum and LensCulture Photography Awards. Read more: Check out all 66 winning images from international photo ...

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Twitter has once again issued tools to try shut out online trolls, including blocking new accounts from messaging you. Read more: New Twitter tweaks make it easier for you to shut out the troll...

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This year’s Irish Leaving Certificate saw a confusing security concern develop after exam papers emerged online. Read more: Leaving cert exam ‘not compromised’ after paper appears online

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A report from Waking the Feminists suggests the theatres with the highest levels of state funding have some of the lowest female representation in the country. Read more: Is it a case of more f...

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