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OFF AIR: How deep does abuse run in the Irish entertainment industry?

Ireland

Sexual assault allegations made against Russell Brand are the latest in a long string of cases concerning high-profile UK celebrities. But do we have issues closer to home?

8 Backers raised €505 of €7320

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WILD NOT FREE: Is inaction on wildlife crime further threatening vulnerable species?

Ireland

Illegal hunting, poisoning and destruction of habitat: The future of Ireland’s wild animals and plants are at risk. Already, more than one in five protected species are threatened with extinction.

2 Backers raised €55 of €2630

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LINE OF FIRE: Why is burning in the uplands going unpunished?

Ireland

Burning vegetation during the bird-nesting season is not permitted, yet, every year between March and August, fires started illegally cause widespread damage.

46 Backers raised €1490 of €3970

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BREAK-IN: Are we doing enough to protect communities from crime in rural Ireland?

Ireland

Rural crime has been an issue for many years, with serious and sometimes violent incidents leaving people to question if older people living in remote areas are protected by authorities.

0 Backers raised €0 of €3520

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OFF LEASH: How can we bring loose dogs under control?

Ireland

While dog ownership has exploded since the pandemic, with an estimated 800,000 pet dogs now in Ireland, there are also calls for increased control of dogs.

12 Backers raised €335 of €2340

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SQUARE OFF: Is violent crime in Eyre Square out of control?

Galway

Eyre Square, the famous Galway landmark, has recently been described as a ‘no-go area’ after dark. This follows a spate of incidents of anti-social behaviour, including serious assaults.

0 Backers raised €0 of €1660

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FAILURE TO PROTECT: Are children being left in the hands of sexual abusers?

Ireland

Most cases of child sexual violence in Ireland are perpetrated by a family member. Yet, only 4% of cases reported to gardaí are prosecuted.

11 Backers raised €400 of €3820

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STOLEN WHEELS: How can we stop rampant bike theft in this country?

Ireland

Over 14 bikes are stolen every day in Ireland with the pandemic leading to not just a surge in cycling but also bike theft.

57 Backers raised €1640 of €1640

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TRAPPED WITH TORMENTORS: How can we protect people from abuse and violence during the pandemic?

Ireland

During this pandemic, home is a place of refuge and safety for most of us. But for thousands of women, men and children, home feels like the most dangerous place they could be.

16 Backers raised €720 of €700

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BLIND JUSTICE: Is everyone equal in the eyes of the Irish law and prison system?

Ireland

Around the world, minority groups are overrepresented in prisons. In New Zealand, indigenous Maori people make up 15% of the population but half of the prison population while, in the US, black people are over five times more likely than white people to go to prison.

58 Backers raised €1890 of €1890

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SPEAK OR SURVIVE? Are survivors of sexual abuse properly supported when they come forward?

National

At least one in four people experience sexual abuse in childhood. About 80 per cent are abused by a person known to them; most often, a family member.

48 Backers raised €1440 of €1410