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ISLAND NATION: Is enough being done to tackle depopulation of Ireland’s islands?

Ireland

Population decline on the Irish islands was an ever-present threat for island dwellers following the Famine of the 1840s, and is on the cards again with worrying declines in recent years.

0 Backers raised €0 of €0

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RECOVERY FILES: Are billions from Brussels being spent appropriately?

International

The Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Facility (RFF) is the largest pot of money the European Union has ever set up, with Ireland allocated just under €1 billion.

1 Backer raised €25 of €3020

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PAY IN PERSPECTIVE: Are wages at State bodies in line with public sector standards?

Ireland

Though most State-owned companies reported reduced profits in recent years as the country emerged from the pandemic, some - such as ESB Networks - have nevertheless remained highly profitable.

1 Backer raised €10 of €1340

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SPECIALIST CARE: Are we looking after our intern doctors and specialist trainees?

Ireland

During their years of training, doctors often work excessive hours and experience poor work environments in the Irish healthcare system.

36 Backers raised €1010 of €2430

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NO KIDDING: Are au pairs being exploited by Irish households?

Ireland

There are an estimated 15,000 childminders working in Ireland but despite widespread exploitation being highlighted within the sector a number of years ago, issues for au pairs continue to surface.

0 Backers raised €0 of €2800

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MAKE ENDS MEAT: What are conditions like for meat factory workers in Ireland?

Ireland

The meat processing industry is considered to be a ‘risk sector’ for workers rights because of its failure to comply with employment law.

11 Backers raised €260 of €3200

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APP LIFE: How is Ireland treating workers in the gig economy?

Ireland

Insecure, short-term jobs have become a staple of our lives, with those working in the gig economy providing essential services during the pandemic, sometimes with little reward.

4 Backers raised €165 of €2750

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GENERATION REGENERATION: Will Limerick city ever get the chance it was promised to eliminate deprivation?

Limerick

Cuts, revisions and delays have resulted in under delivery of housing and controversy over the regeneration of Limerick, over a decade after a plan was launched to transform the city.

13 Backers raised €385 of €3320

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RACISM AT WORK: Is ethnic discrimination placing barriers before people in the workplace?

Ireland

Ireland’s population has diversified over the past decade, with 82% of the population identifying as white Irish in the 2016 Census, compared to 94% in 2011.

24 Backers raised €517 of €517