Disinformation Trends in the EU and Ireland and How to Counter Them?

This event will feature panel discussions on current disinformation trends in the EU and Ireland with Irish and international experts in the field. It will facilitate the learning and sharing of key media literacy initiatives and fact-checking tools available for journalists and citizens to counter disinformation.

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 will examine an EU perspective on disinformation trends and challenges in Europe and in Ireland.

Panellists:

• Dorina Nastase, Coordinator, Strategic Communication Task Force, DG Communication, European Commission 
• 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 will equip 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

Please, engage with us on social media @eurireland and @emireland.

Registration

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