Orna Young

Had 8yr old asking questions about the 12th,voting & history today. Him: “Mummy what were those things called again?” Me: “What, the Troubles?” Him: “yeah those things” A full on @LisaMMcGee “What if this all becomes a ghost story you tell your wains one day?” moment 🥹

Around 3% of adults in Northern Ireland are classed as problem gamblers. But what does that actually mean; and how is it measured? Our latest fact-check breaks it down 👇 🔗 factcheckni.org/articles/gambl…

So much is said about immigration in the UK, but how much of it is accurate? FactCheckNI has put together a clear explainer that cuts through the noise and sets out the facts Let’s elevate the conversation with accurate evidence and insights - not myths and fears. 🔗Read now: factcheckni.org/articles/expla… #FactCheckNI #MigrationFacts

Government in NI: Have only ten laws been passed at Stormont since it resumed after the last collapse? We’ve taken a look 👉 factcheckni.org/articles/gover…

Behind every statistic is a real human impact. What does the £3.4bn cost of mental ill health in Northern Ireland really represent? FactCheckNI explains 👇 factcheckni.org/articles/menta…

Behind every statistic on Violence Against Women and Girls is a real person - but if the data’s unclear, how can we fight it? Our article explores the serious gaps in how NI’s justice system records and understands VAWG.

🔺Health in NI: Are deaths due to alcohol at the highest levels on record? Some recent figures on alcohol-related harm in Northern Ireland are worth understanding 📊 397 alcohol-specific deaths were recorded in 2024; the highest on record, and 80% higher than a decade ago. The impact isn’t evenly felt, with deaths almost four times higher in the most deprived areas. There is evidence that policy can make a difference. #PublicHealth #NorthernIreland #HealthInequality #AlcoholAwareness

Is blasphemy still against the law in Northern Ireland? Technically yes, but it’s complicated. Our latest fact check explains what the law says and whether it’s ever been used. 🔎 Read more 👇

🚩 Prebunk / Explainer: PSNI guidance on harmful flags Public discussions about flags in Northern Ireland can quickly become confusing and misinformation can spread easily. Our latest prebunk explainer looks at the PSNI’s new instruction on removing harmful flags and clarifies what it actually means in practice. 👇

AI-generated abuse is accelerating and evidence must shape our response. Our fact check examines claims raised in the NI Assembly and finds strong evidence behind a troubling trend: deepfake pornography overwhelmingly targets women. #OnlineSafety #AIpolicy #FactCheck #NorthernIreland

A new year doesn’t need louder opinions, it needs clearer facts. In 2026, FactCheckNI will keep checking claims, explaining the evidence, and separating fact from spin in Northern Ireland. Because accuracy still matters.

✨🎅🏻Festive Fact Check 🎅🏻✨ Ever wondered how many presents Santa Claus must deliver - and how quickly he must do it? 🧐 Our FactCheckNI “Special Christmas Investigation” digs into the maths, cookies, and magic behind his global Christmas Eve journey. 🍪🌍✨ #Christmas #Santa #FactCheckNI #NorthernIreland

Fact-checking is journalism, not censorship. Our statement on reported U.S. visa restrictions targeting fact-checkers, content moderators, and trust & safety professionals: poynter.org/news-release/2…

It’s important to understand the pressure on GP services, but also to get the data right. The often-quoted 200k weekly “GP visits” includes nurses, physios, pharmacists and admin calls. When counted properly, GP consults sit around 124,000/week in Northern Ireland.

Labour market in NI: Does NI have the lowest unemployment on these islands? 📊 FactCheckNI digs into the numbers: Northern Ireland may have the lowest unemployment rate on these islands, but the wider labour-market picture is more complex. If you care about data, this one’s worth a read - link below 🔗👇

Behind every statistic on Violence Against Women and Girls is a real person - but if the data’s unclear, how can we fight it? Our article explores the serious gaps in how NI’s justice system records and understands VAWG.

Autism assessment waiting lists in Northern Ireland are at a critical point. 📊 17,205 children are currently waiting for an autism assessment; almost the same as the 17,760 already diagnosed with autism in NI. #factcheckni #northernireland #autism #Neurodiversity

So much is said about immigration in the UK, but how much of it is accurate? This explainer separates fact from fiction on who moves here and what they’re actually entitled to. 🔗Read now: factcheckni.org/articles/expla… #FactCheckNI #MigrationFacts

Hate crime in Northern Ireland: Did the number of racist crimes rise by almost 50% in a year? Yes, according to the data, which details hate crime of this nature hitting record levels here.

Northern Ireland still has the largest disability employment gap in the UK - but have the numbers shifted recently? 🔍 Read our fact-check to find out. 👇 #DisabilityEmployment #FactCheckNI

My story on child marriage for ⁦@BBCNewsNI⁩ today. Marriage data discussed in detail with ⁦@taramillstv⁩ & ⁦@NewsDeclan⁩ on The State of Us podcast bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0… ⁦@ChrisNICCY⁩ ⁦@nichildcom⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…