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EU proposes to have standard charger for all phones and devices

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EU proposes to have standard charging port for all devices

The European Union plans to have a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones under a European Commission proposal announced on Thursday. The move is expected to impact iPhone maker Apple more than its rivals. The change has been ...

23 Sept 2021 at 17:05

National News

WARNING: Gardai and An Post urge people to be 'scam aware' in lead up to Christmas

In the lead up to Christmas and the typically far greater volume of post, gardai and An Post are urging people to be vigilant about scam messages. "We are aware of fraudsters sending fake emails and texts to customers pretending to be from An Post. ...

30 Nov 2021 at 16:18

National News

'Not to click the link' - Staying informed on scam text messages

As scam text messages become more widespread, it is important to be aware of scams that exist to keep yourself informed and to ensure you are protected from digital danger. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly spoke about a scam text ...

01 Nov 2021 at 16:32

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Car seized off motorist who allegedly filmed while driving through checkpoint

Gardai say a learner driver was filming while going through a multi agency checkpoint in Laois. The unaccompanied learner who didn’t have L-plates on their car was caught near Mountrath. “Laois Roads Policing this morning conducted a multi ...

18 May 2023 at 18:53

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'Mobile phone use while driving getting worse' finds AA survey

A new survey from insurance agency AA, found that nearly half of motorists (48.2%) said the problem of phone use while driving has gotten worse in the last 2 years. Nearly four in every five motorists (79%) said they see other drivers ...

15 Sept 2021 at 12:32

National News

Sinn Féin leader slams 'Scandalous waste' of €9 million on mobile phone pouches

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has slammed the governments proposal of a €9 million spend of public money on mobile phone pouches for schools. She has described the spend as a "scandalous waste of public money at a time when so ...

03 Oct 2024 at 21:03

National News

POLL: Should children in primary school own a smartphone?

Minister for Education Norma Foley is expected to bring a memo to Cabinet this morning aiming to encourage parents to avoid buying smart phones for primary school children. The move, that will see new guidelines issued to all ...

07 Nov 2023 at 09:55

National News

'It's not us' - An Garda Síochána issues warning as scammers pretend to be Gardaí

An Garda Síochána are warning Irish communities contacted by people claiming to be Gardaí to be cautious. The warning was published online yesterday (March 21), with Gardaí urging anyone who has received a phone call, text ...

22 Mar 2024 at 13:12

National News

Department estimates 1.7 million euro recurring cost for phone pouches

The Department of Education has estimated an additional 1.7 million euros in annual costs for the controversial school phone pouch scheme. The figure is based on an estimated 20% replacement rate for the pouches every ...

06 Nov 2024 at 15:32

National News

Driver with NO licence caught using mobile phone while driving

An unlicensed motorist has been caught driving while using a mobile phone. According to An Garda Síochána, members of the DMR (Dublin Metropolitan Region) were running a checkpoint yesterday (May 18) when they ...

19 May 2024 at 11:59

National News

Parents needing to contact child at school can ring secretary ‘as in old days’

Parents who have to contact their children while in school will be able to do so through the “old-days” method, by ringing the school secretary, the Education Minister has said as she clamped down on use of ...

28 Aug 2024 at 15:05

National News

Gardaí reveal 'four-fold increase' in one high risk activity while driving

Between 7am Wednesday morning, January 15 and 7am January 16, An Garda Síochána held a national day of action targeting the use of a mobile phone while driving. During this 24-hour period, Gardaí detected ...

17 Jan 2025 at 07:17

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