Jack McCarron
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Jack McCarron
@jackmccarronkk.bsky.social
Journalist | RTÉ News and Current Affairs | Email: jack.mccarron@rte.ie
For @news.rte.ie Clarity:

As references to AI become more common in political discourse, what happens when democratic governments begin using it to question the authenticity of real events?

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In the age of AI, is doubt becoming a political strategy?
As references to AI become more common in political discourse, what happens when democratic governments begin using it to question the authenticity of real events?
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June 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Two weeks on from one of the most destructive storms in the history of the State, what went wrong and what can be learned.

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Storm Éowyn: What went wrong and what can be learned
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February 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Pamela Fraher has spent months investigating products and practices used within Ireland's beauty industry. On Monday night, she examines the black market supply chain related to weight loss drugs and products.

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'Like paracetamol': Inside our weight loss drug black market
Pamela Fraher has spent months investigating products and practices used within Ireland's beauty industry. On Monday night, she examines the black market supply chain related to weight loss drugs and ...
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December 8, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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Coming Tuesday on BBC One and iPlayer.

A young boy was reported missing in August – but police now believe he hasn’t been seen for over two years.

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investigates the disappearance that no one noticed.
December 8, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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More sankey visualisations.

Once the last Fine Gael candidate is eliminated, almost 60% of their transfers are going to directly Fianna Fáil. The comparable figure for Fianna Fáil to Fine Gael is 46%.

The Green are getting - almost literally - none. 2% or below.

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December 1, 2024 at 9:37 PM
As count day two ramps up, all across the country, stories are emerging from Election 24 – here's eight worth watching.

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Take 8: Lunchtime takeways as count day two rattles on
Count day two is ramping up, and seats are rapidly being filled nationwide. In the meantime, all across the country, stories are emerging from Election 24 – here's eight worth watching.
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December 1, 2024 at 2:17 PM
As we go from evening to night, a clearer picture will emerge of the outcomes, and the transfers... and the stories of Election 2024.

Here's a few to watch.
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Take 7: The emerging Election 2024 stories you need to know about
As we go from evening to night, a clearer picture will emerge of the outcomes, and the transfers... and the stories of Election 2024. Here's a few to watch.
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November 30, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Quick look at some of the key storylines to emerge from the tallies so far

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8 tally takeaways - what to watch as counting continues
As votes have been sorted for counting, the tally men and women were busy making their notes. Based on their work, here are eight key takeaways to chew on from the day so far, as we head into the busi...
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November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Interviewing Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald

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Mary Lou McDonald on the issues that matter to young voters
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November 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM