Ireland fares worst at managing protected nature sites in new EU report
Out of 10 countries, Ireland underperformed in every measure aimed at protecting at-risk species such as the curlew and corncrake.
Out of 10 countries, Ireland underperformed in every measure aimed at protecting at-risk species such as the curlew and corncrake.
Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent and islander John Walsh tell Susan Daly about what is needed to help our offshore islands thrive.
Inaction to improve conditions cutting at the heart of islanders’ connection to the mainland.
Islanders say authorities are failing to give support needed to save this traditional way of life.
Planning blockages, high building costs and no rental options are creating a housing crisis on our offshore islands.
Broken down ambulances, no storage for supplies and outdated clinics among a litany of healthcare provider concerns.
Noteworthy talks to islanders waiting 25 years for policies to thrive and not just survive.
Reporter Peter McGuire and Dr Anne Dee of the Irish Medical Organisation tell Susan Daly about public health challenges and reforms.
Analysis by Noteworthy and European journalists finds that Ireland is among several member states who repackaged old promises in reform plans.
The Noteworthy series was described by the judges as superb investigative journalism.
Eastern Europeans particularly affected, earning 40% less per hour than Irish counterparts.
Lauren Boland of The Journal and Ciarán Hughes of ethical investment company Ethico tell Susan Daly about the relationship between pensions and fossil fuels.
GAA-related projects got 6% of total funding as community interest in environmental projects ‘not strong’.
Analysis by Noteworthy finds a significant number of board members serving lengthy terms, with poor gender representation widespread.
Just four of the planned specialist eating disorder teams are operating, with recruitment issues cited by the HSE for the delay.
After Covid, monkeypox was the first big test for Ireland’s public health system. How did we fare – and what can we learn?
Targets for recruiting public health staff are mainly on track, an investigation by Noteworthy reports.
Despite repeated promises, little progress has been made to prevent the cost of hospital parking falling on the most vulnerable.
Ambition for tighter scrutiny regarding the investment of pension funds in fossil fuels was quietly rolled back only months after the target was set.
Alice Chambers of Noteworthy and Mindy O’Brien of environmental charity VOICE tell Susan Daly about Ireland’s recycling system.