The European Commission Representation in Ireland were delighted to welcome you to our hybrid event – ‘Disinformation Trends in the EU and Ireland and How to Counter Them?’ organised with support from the European Movement Ireland.
This event featured panel discussions on current disinformation trends in the EU and Ireland with Irish and international experts in the field. It facilitated the learning and sharing of key media literacy initiatives and fact-checking tools available for journalists and citizens to counter disinformation.
Date: Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Time: 09:45 – 13:00
Registration and light refreshments from 09:00.
Location: Hybrid Event in Europe House, 12-14 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 W710 and online via WebEx.
Running order:
9:45 – 10:00: Welcome Address – Barbara Nolan, Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland
10:00 – 11:00: Panel One: Current Disinformation Trends and Challenges in the EU and Ireland
This panel examined an EU perspective on disinformation trends and challenges in Europe and in Ireland.
Panellists:
- Dorina Nastase, Coordinator, Strategic Communication Task Force, DG Communication
- Dr Eileen Culloty, Assistant Professor in the School of Communications, Dublin City University
- Art O’Leary, Chief Executive, An Coimisiún Toghcháin/The Electoral Commission
Moderator: Dr Eileen Culloty, Assistant Professor in the School of Communications, Dublin City University
11:00 – 11:20: Coffee Break
11:20- 12:20: Panel Two: Fighting Disinformation in Practice – Policies, Media Literacy and Fact-Checking Tools
This panel equiped attendees with tools and steps to consume verified and truthful information.
Panelists:
- Susan Daly, Managing Editor, The Journal Media
- Dualta Ó Broin, Director of Public Policy, Meta, Ireland
- Martina Chapman, National Coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland
Moderator: Lorna Hayes, Deputy CEO, European Movement Ireland
12:20 – 12:30: Closing remarks: Jonathan Claridge, Deputy Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland, Head of Political Section
12:30-13:00: Light lunch/networking
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