The Gist: 2022, Tragedy and Farce
As the year ends we have a quick look back at some of the main stories of 2022. This is the Gist of the year.
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The Gist: The Internet IrRegulator
Ireland's new and controvertial proposed regulator for the Internet is due to be launched next year. But the newest Ship of State may already have a hole below the waterline. This is the Gist.
The Gist: Too Wrong To Fix
The Irish Government has been telling people its surveillance law didn't need to be submitted to the EU. Then, just before Christmas, they tried anyway. This is the Gist.
Ireland
The Gist: Too Urgent To Get Right
Ireland has been ploughing a lonely furrow, passing laws that probably don't comply with EU law. This is the Gist
US
The Gist: Why so many 50:50 results?
Why have so many political results ended up as nearly 50:50 splits in recent years?
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The Gist: The Twits
Elon Musk has proved that just one person on Twitter really can make a difference, if he also buys the site.
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The Gist: How Smart Is Your Meter?
People are being told to switch to smart meters to save money. Except, something is up with the whole project. This is the Gist.
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The Gist Extra: An Tóryocht Audio
An audio version of the An Tóryocht Gist.
UK
The Gist: An Tóryocht
Liz Truss has resigned. She'll be replaced by next week. Why is Boris Johnson still in the running to resume his old job? This is the Gist.
Ireland
The Gist: The Sandcastle Files
The Irish police are opening files on innocent people and their kids, unrelated to any crime, without a legal basis. This is the Gist.
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The Gist: The Meta reVRse
The key to some understanding of the Metaverse project is Mark Zuckerberg’s haircut. This is The Gist.
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The Gist: Face/Off
The UN is worried about the Government's plans to let the cops use facial recognition. They're right to be concerned. This is the Gist.