FactCheckNI. Northern Ireland’s first dedicated fact checking service
We are a team of independent fact checkers who identify important public statements relevant to Northern Ireland, interrogate the best available evidence, and publish fact check articles to improve the quality of public debate.
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Do 11% of Travellers die by suicide?
11 March 2024
CLAIM: Sinn Féin TD Mark Wark said that 11% of all Travellers will die by suicide – a rate which is seven times higher than the general population.
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On 5 December during a debate in the Dail, Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward said: “Some 11% of all Travellers will die by suicide. ThisArticles
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Are Northern Ireland’s child vaccination rates for measles too low?
5 March 2024
CLAIM: Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly claimed that almost 89% of children in NI have received their first MMR jab, but fewer return for the second dose – with only 85% fully vaccinated by the time they are five years old. The WHO recommends a 95% vaccination rate to prevent outbreaks.
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On 19 February during a plenary session in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Alliance MLA Danny Donnelly said: “Almost 89% of children in Northern Ireland haveArticles
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Peace
Is Belfast City Council’s policy for dual language street signs “extremist and provocative”?
23 February 2024
A column in the News Letter examined changes in Belfast City Council’s processes for erecting dual language street signs. We take a look at howWe have published over 200 fact checks since 2016.
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