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JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS: Are sports capital grants fairly distributed?

Ireland

There are concerns over the geographic breakdown of sports grants as well as lack of grant funding for certain sports types.

1 Backer raised €20 of €2210

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FREE TO AIR: Why are fans losing open access to viewing sporting events?

Ireland

Major sporting events in Ireland’s three leading sports - GAA, soccer and rugby - have traditionally been broadcast as free-to-air events for all to see on national TV.

1 Backer raised €10 of €1960

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COURSE OF INACTION: Is animal welfare protected in the coursing industry?

Ireland

The hare is protected under national and EU law. Yet, 60,000 hares were legally captured between 2009 and 2021 for use in the coursing industry where they are chased by trained greyhounds.

79 Backers raised €1880 of €3850

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BILL OF HEALTH : Are wellness pyramid schemes preying on Irish consumers?

Ireland

The wellness, health and beauty industries have become big business in recent years globally - but not all players are interested in the wellbeing of their clients. A nasty side shoot has sprung up of so-called wellness schemes that make dubious claims of health benefits and promise easy money in return for an initial investment.

1 Backer raised €20 of €2300

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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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PITCH IMPERFECT: Are astroturf pitches bad for our green spaces?

Ireland

Concerns have been raised internationally over the potential environmental impacts from small microplastic fibres used as infill on artificial sports pitches - with estimates of between 60 and 120 tonnes of the material required for one pitch alone.

8 Backers raised €170 of €2170

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RED FLAG: Is swimming off Ireland's coast under threat from pollution?

Ireland

While almost 80% of our bathing water was classed as excellent in 2022, a wave of swimming bans have hit beaches across the country in recent years due to water quality issues linked to pollution problems and our changing climate.

52 Backers raised €1245 of €2600

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

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.

54 Backers raised €1200 of €1200

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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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SEPTIC SWIM: Is enough being done to keep Dublin Bay safe for swimmers this summer?

Dublin

Effluent leaks have resulted in pollution incidents along the eastern coastline at least twice so far this year - and bathing restrictions were put in place at popular Dublin beaches.

2 Backers raised €400 of €400

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SINK OR SWIM: How could an historic sea baths get renovated yet remain closed to swimmers for six months each year?

Dublin

It cost €2.4 million to refurbish with local residents hoping that their long-closed sea water swimming baths would finally re-open to the public.

4 Backers raised €503 of €500