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This year
2025
Investigatesone year later
A year of impactful investigations exposing injustice and driving change
The Journal Investigates has sparked national debate and reform, with our findings raised repeatedly in the Dáil and Seanad.
25 Sep
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InvestigatesChemo Delays
Chemo after breast cancer surgery often delayed to point it is less effective
This therapy can reduce the risk of cancer coming back. But potential benefits decrease the longer people have to wait for treatment after surgery.
Maria Delaney
27 Aug
17.2k
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RELATED
Health minister: 'No point' in promising extra hospital staff to tackle chemo treatment delays
27 Aug
Almost 25% of 'urgent' patients waiting too long for breast clinic appointments
9 Jul
'It's getting tougher': Hospitals failing to consistently start chemo on time
7 Jul
Investigatescancer treatment
No treatment, no dignity: 'If she knew she was going to die, she would have had a party'
Marian Quinlan was diagnosed with cancer and died less than three months later with no curative or palliative treatment. Her family want answers.
'The HSE needs to act now'
Family blames absence of treatment on a breakdown of communications
Calling for urgent implementation of electronic records
Maria Delaney
24 Aug
37.5k
Pick Me
Fianna Fáil 'should be running a candidate' says wannabe candidate Mary Hanafin
Maria Delaney
reports from Glenties
20 Jul
19.7k
41
Politics Gossip
Lucinda Creighton: 'Our national conversation is all around things that are irrelevant'
Maria Delaney
reports from Glenties
19 Jul
21.1k
79
The blame game
Stephen Donnelly claims Irish negativity is holding back health service from taking risks
The former Health Minister told the MacGill Summer School that ‘the level of negativity we see is not normal’.
Maria Delaney
reports from Glenties
18 Jul
11.1k
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The Morning Lead
Almost 25% of 'urgent' patients waiting too long for breast clinic appointments
New data highlights alarming failures to meet those targets in many cancer centres, the Irish Cancer Society warns.
Maria Delaney
9 Jul
9.7k
21
RELATED
'It's breaking me': Our readers share the impact of cancer scan delays
7 Jul
'It's getting tougher': Hospitals failing to consistently start chemo on time
7 Jul
Cancer diagnoses could double by 2045 without urgent action, warns Irish Cancer Society
1 Jul
Investigatescancer care
'It's breaking me': Our readers share the impact of cancer scan delays
We asked our readers to share their experience of delays to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Here’s what we heard back.
Maria Delaney
7 Jul
13.4k
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RELATED
'It's getting tougher': Hospitals failing to consistently start chemo on time
7 Jul
Cancer diagnoses could double by 2045 without urgent action, warns Irish Cancer Society
1 Jul
InvestigatesChemo Delays
'It's getting tougher': Hospitals failing to consistently start chemo on time
This is just one of the many delays faced by people with cancer in the public healthcare system.
A shocking 10 hospitals missed the target more than half of the time since 2023
People can be left waiting many weeks more than recommended for treatment
'This is not just a delay, it can be life altering' – Averil Power, Irish Cancer Society
Maria Delaney
7 Jul
22.2k
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your stories
Was your cancer diagnosis or treatment delayed? We want to hear your stories
3 Jul
6.1k
budget 2026
Cancer diagnoses could double by 2045 without urgent action, warns Irish Cancer Society
The charity called on greater investment in Budget 2026, urging healthcare delays to be addressed as a priority.
1 Jul
11.9k
14
European Citizens Initiative
Over 1.2 million people sign petition to EU calling for financial support for abortions
24 Apr
4.1k
Investigateselectric buses
'Teething problems' such as insufficient heating prevalent in electric bus rollout
19 Apr
18.1k
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Investigatesyour stories
​Powering through and praying: Our readers' stories about the GP crisis in Ireland
We asked our readers to share their experience of accessing family doctors across the country. Here’s what we heard back.
Many were forced to resort to already overcrowded emergency departments
This follows our investigation exposing a worsening crisis as a surge in population hasn't been matched with a proportional increase in GPs
26 Mar
19.1k
63
your stories
Are you struggling to be seen by a GP? We want to hear your stories
Updated 19 Mar
14.3k
InvestigatesThe GP Crisis
Ireland already has some medical deserts - and it’s been getting worse
A surge in population hasn’t been matched with an increase in GPs.
Ireland is one of few EU countries where the patient load of GPs has grown
The Journal Investigates reports that this is exacerbating the primary care crisis
Expert: "Over a protracted period... the health of the population will be eroded"
Maria Delaney
18 Mar
26.6k
83
InvestigatesReduced School Days
'Lack of supports' leads to more students given reduced school hours
These ‘exceptional’ arrangements disproportionately affect Traveller and Roma children as well as students with special educational needs.
The number of students moved to reduced school days has increased by over 20%
Expert: "Very often, the reality is it’s suspension by another name."
Maria Delaney
2 Mar
18.0k
InvestigatesSoil Invaders
A love-hate relationship: Ireland’s rhododendron problem
21 Jan
21.2k
39
Investigatese-cigarettes
Where do your vapes come from?
2 Jan
15.7k
38
Last year
2024
InvestigatesThanks To You
How you helped our investigative team make an impact this year
31 Dec 2024
6.5k
18
InvestigatesLifting the Lid
The Journal Investigates - Our new home for groundbreaking investigative journalism
Building on the award-winning work of Noteworthy, we are proud to launch our new initiative, funded by The Journal readers.
Maria Delaney
16 Sep 2024
13.7k
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ag obair
How a festival in Donegal is bringing back the ancient craft of wall building
23 Jun 2024
26.0k
23
Paths to Citizenship
EU countries grant citizenship to tiny proportion of migrants
Just 2% of foreign residents were granted Irish citizenship in 2022, with the process of becoming naturalised being full of obstacles and often taking years.
15 Jun 2024
18.2k
Checking Privilege
Checking Privilege: How the European Parliament fails to reflect the diversity of the EU
Investigation by Noteworthy finds disabled people are significantly underrepresented, with little practical support given to improve participation.
Maria Delaney
28 May 2024
5.3k
The Morning Lead
Retire to the EU? Young MEPs are few and far between - and that's not likely to change soon
Just three of the 705 current MEPs are under 30, with the European Parliament historically being seen as ‘a retirement place’.
Investigation by Noteworthy and European partners finds the median age of outgoing MEPs is 54 years
Expert blames infrequent elections in Ireland for low amount of young politicians
European Youth Forum: Younger MEPs can boost youth participation in elections
Maria Delaney
28 May 2024
6.0k
26
look again
Summer plans? Read this before you go exploring in Ireland
12 May 2024
28.0k
47
Crisis Comparison
'It's unbearable': Young Greeks speak out about lack of prospects 15 years after crisis
The Journal visited Athens in advance of the EU elections to find out how young people have fared in comparison to Ireland.
Maria Delaney
reports from Athens
13 Apr 2024
27.0k
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InvestigatesFunding Row
'An utter waste': Controversial transport training centre given extra €1.5 million public money
The NTA ended up paying €3.5 million of the €7.8 million cost to develop a centre to train disabled people. The initial NTA grant was for up to €2 million.
Maria Delaney
4 Feb 2024
29.8k
All time
Podcast
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Are kids being locked out from jailed parents?
30 Nov 2023
8.2k
Help us investigate
Your ideas are needed to help Noteworthy scrutinise political decisions
17 Oct 2023
3.7k
29
The Morning Lead
'Maternal request' reason for over half elective C-sections in Holles Street last year
2 Sep 2023
24.1k
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birth place
Growing number of unassisted births happening in Ireland, say birth experts
1 Sep 2023
17.3k
24
Investigatesbirth place
'Unheard, belittled and made feel small': Women still battling for maternity care choice
Noteworthy’s months-long investigation reveals inconsistent care and lack of choice leading to trauma and unnecessary medical interventions.
Maria Delaney
31 Aug 2023
20.9k
41
birth place
Rural home births may be restricted as HSE stands by 30-minute distance limit
30 Aug 2023
12.8k
21
The Morning Lead
Tide turning on water birth ban as Drogheda becomes third hospital to reinstate option
29 Aug 2023
21.3k
10
The Morning Lead
‘God power’: Concern over State examining parental fitness as part of IVF scheme
29 Jul 2023
17.0k
48
increasing impact
Louder than words: Investigations inspiring political action
4 Apr 2023
7.5k
1
silent treatment
Slow rollout of eating disorder services 'destroying lives'
Updated 11 Jan 2023
9.4k
3
Hands On Deck
Navy boardings find 10 fishing vessels almost fully crewed by migrant fishers
1 Dec 2022
24.6k
5
send us your ideas
Innovation funding allows Noteworthy to challenge the way complex stories are told
29 Sep 2022
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