Peat was cut at 280 plots in protected bogs last year without State consent
Noteworthy analysis reveals cutting has frequently taken place at 30 protected sites over the past decade despite clear prohibitions since 2011.
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are people still paying thousands for fertility treatment?
Noteworthy’s Maria Delaney tells Susan Daly about how the private fertility sector is making millions as patients are left in debt.
HSE pays €800,000 over asking price for Sisters of Mercy convent
The HSE told Noteworthy that the building – bought for over €2.7m – ‘has strategic value’ as it adjoins Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.
Special branch: Over 75 cases of alleged illegal tree felling investigated last year
In several cases, trees were cut down in protected nature areas or on land previously sold to private individuals by Coillte.
Irish boats landing five times recommended catch of fish important to ecosystem
‘An appalling waste of marine life’: Over 60% of sprat landed in 2021 was designated for fishmeal.
Noteworthy: Community-sourced ideas and crowdfunded investigations win four awards this year
The Journal’s investigative platform published 14 investigations in 2021 and scooped 4 awards.
Families still waiting for inquiry into use of drug that causes birth defects
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly committed to an inquiry over a year ago, reports Noteworthy.
Rare hen harrier numbers plummet as plan to protect species pushed back
Only 18 pairs of the rare raptor species reared chicks this year in areas designated to protect it – the most unproductive year on record.
Crackdown sees 50 cases launched against illegal hedge cutting this year
Action by National Parks and Wildlife Service this year represents huge increase; only 70 cases were taken across the whole previous decade.
'Wild West': Private fertility sector making millions as patients left in debt
The Noteworthy team also reveals numerous decisions have not been finalised by Government on long-promised public IVF services.
TDs and Senators recommend public sector hiring targets to tackle Traveller unemployment
Recommendations of an Oireachtas report also include mandatory anti-racism training and temporary repeal of trespass legislation.
New peat legislation slammed as ‘incompatible’ with climate targets and EU law
The Bill, fast-tracked by Fine Gael and Fianna Fail senators, would remove the need for planning permission to extract peat for horticultural sector use.
Two Journal Media reporters win Irish Red Cross Journalism Excellence Award 2021
Maria Delaney and Michelle Hennessy won for their series Tough Start which investigated challenges faced by Traveller children.
Tough Start Live: How can the cycle of disadvantage be stopped for Traveller children?
Watch our discussion with key Traveller advocates on the major investigative series by Noteworthy and The Journal.
Ireland exporting 11 times more peat than it imports - amid horticulture supply fears
Analysis from Noteworthy shows 500,000 tonnes of peat products exported so far this year amid supply concerns for the domestic market.
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are the school days of Traveller children being reduced?
Noteworthy’s Maria Delaney and social care worker Anne Marie Quilligan tell Susan Daly about the conditions faced by Traveller children in the country’s education system.
'An ongoing risk': Hep A outbreak at council site left five Traveller children hospitalised
Noteworthy and The Journal investigate lack of action on Traveller-specific accommodation across the country.
Funding red tape has led to low output of Traveller-specific accommodation
Noteworthy takes a deep dive into the funding issues that resulted in poor resourcing of housing projects.
'Revolving door': Traveller women imprisoned for minor offences such as driving without tax
Noteworthy and The Journal examine the impact of the justice system on Travellers, with a focus on children.
Two international journalism awards for our investigative platform Noteworthy
The investigative team completed a number of collaborative projects in the past three months, thanks to your contributions.
