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October 2025
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TJI - Election Expenses
23 Oct
26
Investigateschildcare fees
‘We basically pay two mortgages’: Our readers share the impact of soaring childcare costs
We asked our readers to share their experience of the cost of childcare. Here’s what we heard back.
Conor O'Carroll
12 Oct
42.0k
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RELATED
Childcare costs in Ireland are soaring - how does the rest of Europe compare?
1 Oct
Parents face huge fee increases as over 50 childcare providers withdraw from government scheme
1 Oct
your stories
Have your childcare fees increased? We want to hear your stories
Updated 2 Oct
7.9k
Investigateschildcare fees
Childcare costs in Ireland are soaring - how does the rest of Europe compare?
Our cross-border investigation found that childcare costs in other European countries are significantly cheaper.
Conor O'Carroll
1 Oct
13.6k
40
RELATED
Have your childcare fees increased? We want to hear your stories
2 Oct
Parents face huge fee increases as over 50 childcare providers withdraw from government scheme
1 Oct
Investigateschildcare fees
Parents face huge fee increases as over 50 childcare providers withdraw from government scheme
The scheme aims to increase childcare affordability but some providers who have left are pushing up their prices by over €300 a month.
Public scheme helps fund childcare operating costs
Fees of participating providers are frozen and any increase must be approved
Large providers in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Wicklow have left the scheme
Conor O'Carroll
1 Oct
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This year
2025
The Morning Lead
HSE has 'no capacity or funding' to help people quit vaping
Labour TD Marie Sherlock called on the Minister for Health to ‘step up’ in advance of a Dáil debate today on young people vaping.
Conor O'Carroll
24 Sep
7.2k
34
The Morning Lead
Irish aircraft leasing company to buy 20 planes from Israeli weapons supplier linked to Gaza war
State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces and is selling converted planes to Irish-based AerCap.
Conor O'Carroll
13 Sep
42.5k
InvestigatesData Crunch
Councils earn estimated €62m each year from data centres
The Journal Investigates reveals the scale of income local authorities make from data centre commercial rates.
Commercial rates contribute significantly to council income
Dublin councils receive vast majority due to data centre clusters in the capital
Some councils may develop a dependency on rates income from data centres
Conor O'Carroll
1 Sep
17.4k
41
Not so free
Trans women facing confusion over their eligibility under the free HRT scheme
The Irish Pharmacy Union has said they are seeking clarity from the Department of Health on the issue
Conor O'Carroll
10 Aug
24.4k
Investigatesillegal vapes
Illegal vapes still easily accessible despite HSE enforcement
The Journal Investigates found illegal vapes for sale in shops almost next door to where they were seized.
Conor O'Carroll
31 Jul
4.9k
8
RELATED
Vapes posing as ‘nicotine free’ found to contain nicotine
31 Jul
Thousands of illegal vapes seized from shops by HSE over the past year
30 Jul
Investigatesillegal vapes
Vapes posing as ‘nicotine free’ found to contain nicotine
Illegal vapes are commonly found in shops across the country – what does that mean for our health?
HSE inspections found three types of vapes claiming to be ‘nicotine free’
Customers being misled on what they are buying
Using these vapes could lead to unintended nicotine addiction
Conor O'Carroll
31 Jul
6.8k
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Investigatesillegal vapes
Thousands of illegal vapes seized from shops by HSE over the past year
This included ‘nicotine-free’ vapes which, when tested, contained the addictive drug.
Over 3,500 vapes seized for breaching regulations since 2024
A total of 33 prohibition orders issued to retailers and importers
Other breaches included too much e-liquid and nicotine strength
Conor O'Carroll
30 Jul
13.7k
26
InvestigatesLaughing Gas
Nitrous oxide canisters littering streets and parks 'sparking curiosity' in children
Experts say the are ‘everywhere’. What should you do if you find one?
25 Jun
10.9k
21
InvestigatesLaughing Gas
‘Devastating’ nitrous oxide available to buy on popular Irish websites
Our investigative team found the psychedelic drug on Amazon and classified sites.
Canisters marketed online ‘to fuel nights you’ll never forget’
Misuse can lead to severe burns, paralysis or suffocation
Drug remains in a legal grey area despite calls for regulation
Conor O'Carroll
25 Jun
16.4k
36
InvestigatesData Centres
Where are all the data centres and why should you care?
We mapped, for the first time, all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
The Journal Investigates examined over 25 years of planning records to pinpoint the location of data centres
Our interactive map allows you to explore Ireland’s 89 data centres as well as another 40 in development
Conor O'Carroll
4 Jun
20.9k
Investigatesfarm inspections
Majority of councils miss farm inspection targets vital for water protection
The Journal Investigates found a significant level of non-compliance in the first year of farm slurry inspection targets set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Seven councils completed less than 50% of their target inspections
Results described as “extremely worrying” for water quality
Local authorities struggling to fill inspector positions despite government funding
Conor O'Carroll
28 May
9.2k
41
Investigatesdeportation flights
What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?
The Journal Investigates found airlines who run flights for ICE have links to several aircraft leasing companies in Ireland.
Ireland is a major worldwide hub for aircraft leasing
Two Irish companies leasing planes to Avelo and GlobalX airlines
Government has supported the Irish leasing industry through millions in investments
16 May
25.5k
Government Questions
Minister for Health says transgender healthcare is 'not meeting people’s needs'
14 May
8.5k
InvestigatesTransgender healthcare
Transgender people moving to Ireland put on long waitlist for vital healthcare until assessed
The Journal Investigates spoke to transgender people who moved to Ireland and couldn’t continue the care they received abroad
Transgender people can’t continue their hormone treatment in a timely manner
National Gender Service significantly delaying people from accessing vital healthcare
People also discouraged from seeking healthcare in the UK
Conor O'Carroll
2 May
10.5k
InvestigatesTransgender healthcare
Transgender people turning to DIY-healthcare due to lack of trust in National Gender Service
The Journal Investigates heard from transgender people pushed into accessing healthcare outside the official channels
Transgender people are purchasing HRT drugs through online sources
Waitlist and the types of questions being asked leading to a lack of trust in NGS
Some GPs advised by NGS that they do not recommend blood tests for transgender people
Conor O'Carroll
1 May
15.0k
InvestigatesTransgender healthcare
‘It left me traumatised’: The barriers to accessing transgender healthcare in Ireland
The HSE has admitted that transgender healthcare is ‘limited’ and is ‘not meeting people’s full range of needs’.
Numerous people speak out about traumatic experiences of accessing trans healthcare
Trans people report being asked about pornography and their sex lives
Long wait times adding to problems with National Gender Service
Conor O'Carroll
30 Apr
20.7k
InvestigatesPlanning Submissions
Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare
“I came as close as I’ve ever come to having a nervous breakdown,” one vet said about the planning objections.
The Journal Investigates reveals that possibly unfounded objections led to financial losses and delayed businesses from opening
Objections were submitted by people living hundreds of kilometres away
Locations were masked by some who used mailbox addresses
Conor O'Carroll
19 Apr
46.7k
52
flood defences
Minister told to 'crack down and crack on' with Cork flood relief scheme
28 Mar
5.1k
12
InvestigatesCork Floods
Over €13m spent by OPW on controversial Cork flood defence scheme before construction begins
A bitter public dispute and several redesigns have stalled progress and left the city susceptible to flooding.
Total spent so far likely to be close to €17 million
Final design still not decided by the OPW
Construction not expected to begin until mid-2027
Conor O'Carroll
28 Mar
22.6k
58
Disability Services
Calls for ‘immediate action’ as residents not protected from aggression in disability services
25 Feb
6.7k
3
Investigatesoffshore wind
Government to choose future offshore wind farm locations to 'protect biodiversity'
Conor O'Carroll
24 Feb
10.6k
55
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Calls for government to play greater role in offshore wind farm development
21 Feb
Who controls Ireland's offshore wind? Spoiler: Not Irish companies
21 Feb
offshore wind
Calls for government to play greater role in offshore wind farm development
21 Feb
5.4k
25
Investigatesoffshore wind
Who controls Ireland's offshore wind? Spoiler: Not Irish companies
Big oil, governments and one of Europe’s largest polluters are among the developers of planned projects off our coast.
Half of the offshore wind projects are backed by fossil fuel companies
EU governments also investing in Irish wind
Some investments labelled as ‘greenwashing’
Conor O'Carroll
21 Feb
23.4k
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Last year
2024
power hungry
Campaigners call on government to pause data centre growth due to climate commitment threat
10 Dec 2024
7.7k
67
InvestigatesData Crunch
Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid
Climate-impacting emissions are being released from data centres using off-grid generators.
Backup and emergency generators powering large data centres contributing to CO2 emissions
Majority of data centres located in Greater Dublin area, straining the electricity grid
Data centre demand fuelled by rise of artificial intelligence
Conor O'Carroll
28 Nov 2024
51.4k
121
Funding Denied
Wicklow school holding classes in 'storage rooms' after dept deny funding to fix faulty roof
24 Nov 2024
20.2k
58
GE2024Running mates
New(ish) kids on the block: Meet the Fine Gael hopefuls trying to hold outgoing TDs' seats
20 Nov 2024
10.9k
34
InvestigatesResidents at Risk
Revealed: Widespread breaches of basic care standards at residential disability centres
The Journal Investigates analysed 900 inspection reports to reveal that two large providers failed to meet Hiqa standards in over 85% of inspections last year.
Ability West and the COPE Foundation were identified as the most problematic providers
Staffing was identified as one of the leading causes of regulation breaches
Burnout and low morale due to staff crisis is impacting care received by residents
Conor O'Carroll
16 Oct 2024
22.6k
25
high flyers
Government spends more than €1.3 million hiring private jets for overseas trips in 12 months
24 Aug 2024
15.9k
88
HIQA
Inspectors report Dublin nursing home resident had just two showers in a month
Another resident told inspectors she was left sitting in wet incontinence wear for two hours.
22 Aug 2024
21.7k
26
EP 2025
Electric Picnic tickets sell out after Ticketmaster 'corrects hiccups' with loyalty scheme
Updated 21 Aug 2024
57.1k
73
Bikes
Man arrested after five motorbikes recovered by Gardaí in Dublin during property search
21 Aug 2024
24.6k
23
Road Safety Authority
RSA campaign about 'losing independence' branded as 'ableist' by disability rights activists
20 Aug 2024
14.8k
48
Extradition
Man who travelled to the Republic after absconding from prison extradited back to the North
20 Aug 2024
6.5k
Birds
Conservation efforts see highest number of corncrake territories recorded in 25 years
20 Aug 2024
8.5k
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