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VAPING NATION: Who is behind the phenomenal growth of the vaping industry in Ireland?

Ireland

Although a relatively new phenomenon, almost 200,000 Irish people regularly vape with another 600,000 having tried an e-cigarette at some stage. Globally, the number of adults who vape is expected to reach almost 55 million by 2021.

0 Backers raised €0 of €2250

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SCALES OF JUSTICE: How are the finances of vulnerable people being managed by the Courts Service?

Ireland

When a person is deemed incapable of making decisions for themselves, they can be made a ‘ward of court’.

2 Backers raised €150 of €1150

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ACADEMIC UNCERTAINTY: How are universities and institutes of technology allowed to employ so many researchers and lecturers on precarious contracts?

Ireland

In Ireland, we hold academics in high esteem but are they being treated properly by their employers and the Government?

14 Backers raised €525 of €1300

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CRECHE-PROOF: Are creches operating outside required standards - until told otherwise?

National

Tens of thousands of households all over the country rely on the services provided by creches to care for their young children on a daily basis.

6 Backers raised €130 of €3750

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PARENT RIGHTS: Why are same-sex couples and other parents still in legal limbo with their own children?

Ireland

Four years after Ireland’s historic marriage equality vote, many same-sex couples and so-called ‘non-traditional families’ still face discrimination when it comes to their rights as parents.

10 Backers raised €390 of €750

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IRELAND’S ADDICTION: Why is there so little regulation of the ‘crack cocaine’ of gambling?

National

Gambling in Ireland is a gigantic industry with at least €5 billion - or €9,500 every minute - staked in bets last year.

23 Backers raised €2425 of €2400

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COMPO CLAIMS: Does Ireland really have a ‘compensation culture’?

National

The government minister responsible for the insurance industry has said there are 'clusters' for compensation claims in Ireland.

8 Backers raised €1260 of €1250