How to check an online claim
Trace it to the earliest available evidence. Read beyond the headline and ask whether the evidence supports the exact wording.
How to check AI-generated information
An AI citation can be wrong, irrelevant or invented. Open each source and verify the claim yourself. Never use this checklist as proof that a claim is true.
Reliable Irish information sources
Prefer the responsible public body for official facts. Gov.ie provides an index of government information, but independent evidence may also be needed.
Completing the checklist does not verify a claim. It structures your review.