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CATCHING FIRE: Are our publicly-owned residential buildings properly equipped to stop fire tragedies?

Ireland

Experts have voiced concerns about the lack of certain Irish fire regulations as well as enforcement of those already in existence following the Grenfell Tower fire in London which caused the deaths of 72 people in June 2017.

3 Backers raised €150 of €1240

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SHEAR FORCE: Why are hedgerows still being cut during the prohibited season?

Ireland

Every summer, social media streams are inundated with photos of roadside hedges decimated across the country even though it is illegal to cut them from 1 March to 31 August.

39 Backers raised €1050 of €1630

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OUT TO TENDER: How are State contracts for major infrastructural projects awarded?

Ireland

Public infrastructure is crucial for our quality of life, but are we getting the basics right? Is Ireland’s tendering process fit for purpose?

2 Backers raised €40 of €2240

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BANKS OF THE LEE: What is going to stop flooding in Cork city?

Cork

The Lee in Cork city has burst its banks on numerous occasions in the past and with sea levels set to rise due to climate change, concern is increasing about the need for better flood protection for its businesses and residents.

29 Backers raised €2900 of €2900

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TESTING THE WATERS: Where in Ireland has the most polluted tap water?

Ireland

Decades of under-investment, crumbling infrastructure, and leaking pipes have left Ireland’s water supply on a knife edge.

1 Backer raised €10 of €1400

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LIFT OUT: When is public transport going to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Ireland

Access to public transport has been highlighted as a problem in Ireland for many years with notice needed for commuter trains, numerous bus stops inaccessible, some areas not covered by any service and accessible taxis in short supply.

25 Backers raised €463 of €1200

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LAST RESORT: Why can't Irish hospitals get the most dangerous superbug under control?

Ireland

A public health emergency was declared by the Health Minister Simon Harris over years ago to control the spread of a superbug, CPE, resistant to the most powerful last-resort antibiotics. In spite of this, the number of patients with the bug has continuously increased.

0 Backers raised €0 of €1050

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BICYCLE BLACKSPOTS: Which roads and junctions are the most dangerous for cyclists in Ireland?

Ireland

The number of people cycling in Ireland has risen dramatically in recent years.

34 Backers raised €725 of €700

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AT A STANDSTILL: How do you solve a problem like the College Green gridlock?

Dublin

Ever since the Luas first ventured across O’Connell Bridge, there have been constant complaints about the traffic chaos around College Green.

2 Backers raised €25 of €550

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DEAD END: Will Galway’s long promised ring road make a significant difference to traffic congestion in the city?

Galway

It was 1999 when a bypass was first proposed for the city of Galway. Since then, traffic congestion has grown ever worse and long delays have become a feature of daily life for those who live and work there. For a relatively compact city, congestion is far worse than might be expected, not least because public transport options are so limited.

22 Backers raised €615 of €1200

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WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE: How much did a controversial road scheme in Kilkenny City actually cost and has it delivered what it was supposed to?

Kilkenny

It was one of the most controversial road developments of recent years in Ireland, a plan to build a new bridge across the River Nore in Kilkenny.

46 Backers raised €1371 of €1350

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DATA CRUNCH: What’s the environmental cost of having energy-consuming data centres in Ireland?

Ireland

The development of data centres is a key part of the government’s strategy for attracting foreign direct investment to Ireland.

5 Backers raised €150 of €1500

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THE CONSTRUCTION NETWORK: Connecting the dots between the government and lobbyists for developers and the construction industry

Ireland

There are nearly 1,900 lobbyists registered in Ireland, all seeking to influence government policy in one way or another.

13 Backers raised €200 of €3200

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LYING IDLE: How many state properties are lying vacant around the country.

Ireland

The Office of Public Works manages over 2,500 properties around Ireland on behalf of the state.

9 Backers raised €360 of €350

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CUT DOWN TO SIZE: Why are Ireland's local authorities so keen to chop down trees?

Ireland

Across Ireland, locals have been dismayed to see trees and bushes chopped down by public bodies.

47 Backers raised €1100 of €1100