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# Tough Start

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.

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Nov 20th 2021, 1:00 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Ireland exporting 11 times more peat than it imports - amid horticulture supply fears

A report by

Niall Sargent

Analysis from Noteworthy shows 500,000 tonnes of peat products exported so far this year amid supply concerns for the domestic market.

500,000 tonnes of peat products exported so far this year amid supply concerns for domestic horticulture market, writes Niall Sargent as part of new Noteworthy investigation

Global trade reports show Irish peat exported to mushroom industry as recently as this month

State confirms exports did not fall under remit of working group examining peat use in horticulture

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Nov 20th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Education

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.

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Nov 11th 2021, 5:15 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'An ongoing risk': Hep A outbreak at council site left five Traveller children hospitalised

A report by

Cormac Fitzgerald

Noteworthy and The Journal investigate lack of action on Traveller-specific accommodation across the country.

Noteworthy and The Journal investigate lack of action on Traveller-specific accommodation across Ireland

Reporter Cormac Fitzgerald reveals hepatitis A outbreak likely caused by unsanitary conditions at site

Children speak about living in overcrowded trailers, waking up freezing and having no green space to play

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Oct 26th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Funding Failure

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.

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Oct 26th 2021, 12:04 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Revolving door': Traveller women imprisoned for minor offences such as driving without tax

A report by

Maria Delaney and Michelle Hennessy

Noteworthy and The Journal examine the impact of the justice system on Travellers, with a focus on children.

Noteworthy and The Journal examine the impact of the justice system on Travellers, with a focus on children

Reporters Michelle Hennessy and Maria Delaney found young Travellers detainee numbers jumped last year

Children who spoke to the investigation team said they felt fear and anxiety around interactions with gardaí

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Oct 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# busy investigating

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.

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Oct 20th 2021, 12:30 PM

# Tough Start

Home by 10am: 'Misuse' of reduced school days leaving a generation of Traveller children 'lost'

Noteworthy and The Journal can reveal that many Traveller children are routinely put on ‘reduced hours’ at school – with at least one student on just 40 minutes a day.

Noteworthy and The Journal can reveal that many Traveller children are routinely put on 'reduced hours' at school - with at least one student on just 40 minutes a day

Reporters Maria Delaney and Michelle Hennessy work with Traveller focus groups to expose this issue

Over 60 children on one halting site in Munster received no digital supports during Covid lockdowns

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Oct 17th 2021, 6:40 PM

# cash cow

The Explainer x Noteworthy: What is the issue with farm subsidies and nature?

Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent and journalist Ella McSweeney tell Susan Daly how agri-subsidies are encouraging farmers to cut back on nature.

Oct 12th 2021, 6:40 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Traveller health 'not being prioritised' despite 'shocking' outcomes for children

A report by

Maria Delaney

Noteworthy delves into the uphill battle facing Traveller children and reveals a lack of targeted health actions.

In its latest in-depth investigation, Noteworthy delves into the uphill battle facing Traveller children and reveals a lack of targeted health actions

Reporters Maria Delaney and Michelle Hennessy examine numerous obstacles to children's health

The Traveller Health Action Plan to be published 'soon' but advocates frustrated it has taken over a decade

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Oct 11th 2021, 12:01 AM

# cash cow

A win for farming, a win for nature: scheming for sustainability

Farm subsidies to protect biodiversity need to be channelled into results-led projects.

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Oct 8th 2021, 7:00 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Land grab: How agri-subsidies encourage farmers to cut back on nature

A report by

Niall Sargent and Ella McSweeney

Carbon emissions-heavy dairy and livestock farming rewarded over environmental efforts.

The EU's multi-billion euro farm subsidy model is driving up emissions & hitting nature hard, writes Niall Sargent and Ella McSweeney in new Noteworthy investigation

Irish farmers are being financially penalised for maintaining biodiversity hotspots

€100 billion of farm subsidies for climate action have had little impact on emissions, EU audit finds

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Oct 7th 2021, 12:05 AM

# State failure

Children's Minister: 'There's ingrained institutional racism against the Traveller community'

Minister Roderic O’Gorman told Noteworthy that the State “has failed successive generations of Traveller children”.

Minister Roderic O’Gorman said that the State 'has failed successive generations of Traveller children' in an interview with reporter Michelle Hennessy

O'Gorman spoke to Noteworthy as part of a series into the challenges facing Traveller children in Ireland

He was 'surprised to see' the Cork City Council letter which hit back at the findings of the Spring Lane report

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Oct 4th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Children's Rights Alliance

Many teenage Travellers not returning to school following pandemic closure challenges

Young Travellers found remote schoolwork extra challenging due to lack of access to digital and other resources during the pandemic.

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Sep 21st 2021, 7:50 PM

# Endangered Species

Commission raps Ireland for 'persistently failing' to manage protected nature sites

Just over 60% of our 600-plus legally protected nature areas have conservation objectives.

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Sep 21st 2021, 7:05 AM

# Addiction

'No plans' to reinstate HSE rehab unit closed during pandemic

The Keltoi Rehab Unit was converted to an isolation facility, with previous Health Minister Simon Harris promising its reopening.

The Keltoi Rehab Unit continues to be used as a Covid isolation facility, reports Maria Delaney of Noteworthy, our investigative platform.

Keltoi closed 18 months ago, with previous Health Minister Simon Harris promising its reopening

Addiction service advocates are frustrated with the HSE response and are calling for a clear reopening date

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Sep 10th 2021, 12:01 AM

# factory farm

Explosion in poultry farming in Border region poses air pollution threat

Report, seen by Noteworthy, shows over 250,000 tonnes of manure is being currently produced by the industry in Monaghan alone.

There are an estimated 18.5 million farmed chickens in Monaghan producing ammonia-laden manure.

Report, seen by Noteworthy's Niall Sargent, warns of "direct and indirect negative impacts on the environment locally".

Soil, water and air pollution an increasing concern.

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Sep 8th 2021, 12:01 AM

# Endangered Species

The Explainer x Noteworthy: What can be done to halt the decline of our precious biodiversity?

Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent tells Susan Daly how the race is on to save iconic species like the puffin and curlew – and even save ourselves.

Sep 3rd 2021, 3:44 PM

# Biodiversity

Funding failure: Most of Ireland's biodiversity spend goes on schemes that have little impact

Ireland’s overall spending on biodiversity protection is also under internationally-accepted levels.

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Aug 28th 2021, 9:15 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Loss of Ireland's biodiversity is accelerating - and we're missing the chance to halt it

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy reveals virtually no protected sites have management plans and Ireland is moving further away from a target for effective nature conservation.

A host of iconic Irish species and habitats are under threat, writes Niall Sargent in first part of Noteworthy's investigation into biodiversity loss

Virtually none of our protected nature areas have management plans

An expert forum has labelled the State as the “biggest transgressor of environmental law in Ireland”

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Aug 27th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Selling our genes

Government investment in DNA-collecting company Genuity Science loses value

The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund had invested €66m in the private genetics company acquired in a deal announced yesterday.

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Aug 18th 2021, 12:40 PM

# No Target

‘A significant challenge’: Unclear when public transport will be fully accessible

Despite some improvements in recent years, ongoing obstacles to accessibility are leading to isolation and anxiety for disabled people.

Despite improvements in recent years, ongoing obstacles to accessibility are leading to isolation and anxiety, reports Maria Delaney of Noteworthy, our investigative platform.

The NTA and Department of Transport could not give a date for a fully accessible public transport system.

Inaccessible infrastructure is preventing disabled people from travelling on accessible trains and buses.

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Aug 17th 2021, 12:05 AM

# costly cut

'No plans to reinstate' transport schemes for disabled people that activists say are 'vital'

The Motorised Transport Grant and Mobility Allowance schemes remain closed after a review was recommended over eight years ago.

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Aug 7th 2021, 8:01 PM

# REFUSED ENTRY

Stranded, refused and left waiting: Disabled people 'on tenterhooks' trying to access taxis

Most accessibility-related complaints involved taxi drivers refusing to take guide dogs or wheelchair users.

Advocates are concerned low availability of accessible taxis is leading to reduced independence, reports Maria Delaney of Noteworthy, our investigative platform.

Most accessibility-related complaints involved taxi drivers refusing to take guide dogs or wheelchair users.

Two-thirds of the current wheelchair accessible vehicles in the taxi fleet are based in the Greater Dublin area.

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Aug 5th 2021, 10:40 AM

# Voices Unheard

'White elephant': The €2.7m transport training centre causing conflict in disability community

Disabled people feel that once again they were not consulted about a major project that most affects them.

Disabled people feel that once again they were not consulted about a major decision that most affects them, reports Maria Delaney of Noteworthy, our investigative platform.

The NTA and Department of Transport (DOT) were aware of lack of consultation before funding decision.

Concerns were raised numerous times at the DOT Accessibility Consultative Committee.

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Aug 2nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# parent rights

Concern for parents as international surrogacy still missing from new legislation

Advocates warn of ongoing impact to families if international and retrospective surrogacy not addressed soon.

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Jul 11th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Thanks To You

Noteworthy investigations reveal biggest climate emitters and violent bike theft increase

The investigative platform completed four new projects in the past three months, thanks to your contributions.

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Jul 7th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Troubled Waters

Licence granted for large salmon farm in Bantry Bay despite strong opposition

Decision follows six-year appeals process, with opponents ‘gutted’ and ‘extremely disappointed’ with the decision.

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Jul 1st 2021, 1:47 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Licensed to Fail: ‘Outdated’ salmon farm licensing system comes under fire from all sides

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy reveals internal concerns the Department of the Marine did not take sufficiently tough action over potential licence breaches by Ireland’s largest salmon operator.

Over 20 salmon farms operating with expired licences for over a decade, writes Niall Sargent in final part of Noteworthy investigation into salmon farming

State has investigated several cases of possible licence breaches by Ireland's largest salmon company

No enforcement over various farms’ failure to carry out assessments for impacts on marine biodiversity

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Jun 27th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Troubled Waters

Lice, infectious disease and taking reef fish: The impact of salmon farms on marine biodiversity

Noteworthy investigation reveals concerns over State monitoring of potential environmental impacts of salmon farms from sea lice, disease and farm escapes.

State holds limited details on disease outbreaks and mortality rates at salmon farms, reports Niall Sargent of Noteworthy, our investigative platform

Little regulation of wild wrasse fishing for use as cleaner fish on farms despite potential marine impacts

Experts warn Ireland lacks baseline data to effectively monitor for salmon farm escapes

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Jun 26th 2021, 9:15 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

State issues licences to salmon farms to cull protected seals, documents reveal

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy investigation shows that at least two grey seals and three common seals were killed after licences were issued.

Since 2015, the NPWS granted 11 licences to farms to shoot small numbers of the protected species, reports Niall Sargent in the first part of Noteworthy's investigation into the salmon industry

Conservation groups have expressed shock at the decision and a lack of scientific evidence behind culling

The NPWS does not generally carry out site visits to monitor cull events due to 'resourcing issues'

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Jun 25th 2021, 12:05 AM

# LOSING FAITH

Religion in schools: 'My son was upset - a friend told him he wasn't going to heaven'

Noteworthy gathers the experiences of parents and educators in Ireland’s majority Catholic primary education system.

In part two of a deep dive into the stalemate in providing choice in primary education, Peter McGuire hears from parents and teachers.

Families speak of being forced into Catholic schools because of hours-long daily commutes to 'nearest' multi-denominational.

While 'opting out' of religious instruction is facilitated by many schools, many parents say their children feel isolated and upset.

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Jun 14th 2021, 9:30 PM

# LOSING FAITH

State on a go-slow in moving primary education from majority Catholic grip

Noteworthy spotlights a lack of coherence, communication and progress in the State promise to provide 400 multi-denominational primary schools by 2030.

In this first of a two-part deep dive into the promised creation of better educational choice, Peter McGuire finds a process in paralysis.

Just 13 multi-denominational schools have been established under divestment Catholic schools in the past 8 years.

Completed reports and surveys on school patronage lie unpublished while the Department continues to meet with the Irish Episcopal Conference every month.

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Jun 14th 2021, 12:23 PM

# Testing the Waters

Over 1,400 people waiting for drinkable tap water for more than three months

Figures show that almost 900 people on a public water supply have been on boil notices for a year or more.

Almost 900 people across eight locations have boil water notices in place for a year or more, reports Maria Delaney of Noteworthy, our investigative platform

Over the past two years, 50 boil water and 10 do not consume notices were in place for more than a month

Water supply is impacting housing, with 42 houses refused permission in Paulstown, Co Kilkenny recently

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Jun 10th 2021, 12:01 AM

# stolen wheels

1 in 100 bikes stolen nationwide in 2020 as Dublin and Limerick cyclists worst hit

Noteworthy investigation reveals bike theft trends over past five years and hears calls for better cycling parking facilities.

Almost 30,000 bikes were stolen over the past five years, with an average of 70% of thefts occurring in Dublin, writes Noteworthy reporter Maria Delaney

While violent bike thefts increased by 65% in 2020, overall bike thefts were almost unchanged nationally

Provisional figures "suggest a marked decrease" in bike thefts up to March this year

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May 7th 2021, 10:24 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

‘Eight teens were kicking him’: Violent bike and scooter thefts up 65% last year

A report by

Maria Delaney

Traumatic attacks on cyclists and scooter users linked to Covid-related anti-social crime.

There was a 65% increase in aggravated bike and scooter thefts in 2020, reports Maria Delaney in the first part of Noteworthy's bike theft investigation.

Cyclists at Luas stops were targeted by gangs over the past month

A rise in anti-social behaviour linked to the pandemic is being blamed for an increase in attacks

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May 6th 2021, 12:01 AM

# cost of carbon

State spent 2.5 times more on fossil fuel subsidies than climate supports over past decade

Noteworthy shows that State revenue from an EU carbon trading scheme went into controversial forestry programme and a rural transport scheme.

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May 4th 2021, 9:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Transparency gap: State bodies holding back company emissions data from the public

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy project reveals emissions profiles of some of Ireland’s largest companies and highlights where lack of public transparency still exist.

Companies are starting to volunteer their emissions data but State bodies slow to reveal all details to public, writes Niall Sargent.

While emissions levels are falling in many sectors, Noteworthy analysis shows that sectors such as agriculture and aviation are stagnating or growing.

Ireland is doing well on finding energy efficiencies but there is still a mountain to climb.

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May 3rd 2021, 12:05 AM

# rehab wait

Over 3,500 on wait list for a detox bed, with over 140 residential beds still closed

Over 60% are on the waiting list for at least nine months.

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Apr 28th 2021, 12:01 AM

# busy investigating

Noteworthy investigations expose environmental issues and analyse far-right activity

The investigative platform completed five projects so far this year, thanks to your contributions.

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Apr 22nd 2021, 12:30 PM