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FactCheck: Were media reports that a 17-year-old Dutch rape victim was euthanised correct?
A story that a 17-year-old rape victim had been euthanised was reported by media organisations across the world.
FactCheck: Did 'big crowds' gather in support of Trump during his UK state visit?
On Twitter, Donald Trump claimed that big crowds gathered to support him during his state visit to the UK.
FactCheck: No, 'child marriages' will not be recognised in Ireland following the divorce referendum
A claim circulating on social media said that the divorce referendum could mean child brides are recognised in Ireland.
FactCheck: Does cannabis legalisation cause 'exponential' increases in the use of the drug?
The claim was made earlier this week by GP Dr Ray Walley in debate on cannabis legalisation.
FactCheck: Did a top EU official say 'Northern Ireland is the price to pay for Brexit'?
The claim was made in a video shared from a pro-unionist Twitter account.
FactCheck: Will children aged 4 and under be taught about masturbation if the sex education bill becomes law?
The claim was made by a Renua local election candidate.
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FactCheck: Did the German parliament approve the Irish budget in 2011?
Irexit Party leader and European election candidate Hermann Kelly claimed that the German Bundestag approved the Irish Budget in 2011 before the Dáil.
FactCheck: Did Nigel Farage coin the phrase ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’?
Nigel Farage has claimed that he used the phase repeatedly during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign.
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FactCheck: Could the new royal baby become President of the United States?
It’s all a question of being ‘natural born”.
FactCheck: Did Michael Healy-Rae ask a question at yesterday's Oireachtas Sports Committee?
The Kerry TD has been criticised for his contribution to the committee yesterday.
FactCheck: Do multi-denominational schools not mark Christmas or Easter with events?
It has been claimed that a move away from Catholic patronage in schools means these holidays would no longer be marked with events.
Factcheck: Were 18,000 new homes built in Ireland last year?
Housing figures are always a point of contention – let’s clear this up.
FactCheck: Was there a plan to close the Luas Green Line for up to four years to construct the Metrolink?
The Minister for Transport was among those to make the claim.
FactCheck: Did Donald Trump predict Brexit at his Scottish golf course the day before the vote?
He repeated the claim in his Oval Office meeting with the Taoiseach. Is it true?
FactCheck: Is Karen Bradley correct that killings committed by British forces during the Troubles were 'not crimes'?
Bradley has come under severe criticism for her comments in the House of Commons yesterday, but is she correct?
FactCheck: Is the National Lottery correct to say it exists 'for the sole purpose of raising money for good causes'?
It made the claim in a press release following the release of a gambling survey last week – but is it correct?
FactCheck: Is the UK government considering an area near Newry for a nuclear waste disposal site?
The British government is seeking an area to build a geological disposal facility. But is it planned for Co Down?
FactCheck: Did Donald Tusk say there was a special place in hell for Brexiteers?
All hell broke loose after his speech in Brussels today – here’s what he actually said.
Factcheck: Are there really only 100 lorries crossing the border every day?
A UKIP MEP claimed that only a small number of lorries cross the border daily – but is he right?
Factcheck: Are Irish nurses among the highest paid in the world?
Nurses and midwives across the country will be on strike from 8am this morning.
FactCheck: Are supermarkets required to accept plastic packaging, if you leave it at the checkout?
Supermarkets have pledged that they take extensive efforts at recycling, but do they have to accept if you want to leave them behind?
FactCheck: Does this tweet show the decline of the 'ethnic Irish' population from 2040 onward?
It’s been claimed that Project Ireland 2040 will lead to a decline in Ireland’s native population – but is this true?
FactCheck: Do all children's letters reach Santa before Christmas Eve?
He’s making a list, and checking it twice.
FactCheck: Has the US really defeated ISIS in Syria?
Donald Trump claims the terrorist group have been defeated in the war-torn country – but is he right?
FactCheck: Were Irish hospital staff told to stop calling patients 'love' or 'dear'?
Yesterday it was described as political correctness “gone mad”, but did the HSE even say it?
FactCheck: Are there really 20,000 possession cases before the courts?
There has been a slowdown in the number of cases being issued, but it is unclear where exactly the situation stands now.
FactCheck: Are two Herbert Simms flat complexes in Dublin to be demolished?
There has been commentary online about plans for Pearse House and Markievicz House to be demolished – but are they set to be knocked down?
FactCheck: Has the number of cases taken by banks over arrears halved in two years?
Brendan Burgess claims there is “no tsunami” of arrears cases now.
FactCheck: How does President Michael D Higgins pay for his dog grooming bills?
Businessman Peter Casey has repeatedly claimed that Bród and Síoda’s grooming bills are paid for using public money – but is this true?
FactCheck: Who got it right between Higgins and Ní Riada in the debate over speaking rights?
The debate was over the rights of presidents to address the Oireachtas.
FactCheck: Is Varadkar right to say immigrants are more likely to be working than Irish people?
The Taoiseach made the claim in the Dáil recently. But is it actually the case?
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Factcheck: Can you buy a drink in Dublin with pounds?
David Davis thinks you can.
Factcheck: Is the Health Minister proposing 'partial-birth abortions' in Ireland?
A claim that he is has been shared hundreds of times on Facebook.
FactCheck: Did singer Demi Lovato really pass away in late July?
A claim shared over 90,000 times on Facebook grew traction after she was hospitalised.
FactCheck: Did the Taoiseach threaten to ban British planes from Irish skies?
The UK’s Sun newspaper carried the front page “Irish PM: I’ll ban British planes as revenge for Brexit”.
FactCheck: Did Sweden shut down a music festival because of attacks carried out by migrants?
A Facebook post from TheLiberal.ie has been shared widely since it was posted earlier today.
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