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# Investigation

BBC chairman set to be grilled by UK MPs amid questions over Boris Johnson loan

BBC chairman Richard Sharp has said that he believed his selection process was conducted ‘by the book’.

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# Gardaí

Gardaí appeal for information on fatal assault of man in Finglas yesterday

Two men in their 30s arrested as part of the investigation remain in Garda custody.

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Jan 14th 2023, 7:45 PM

# Cork

Body found in Mallow may have been inside boarded-up house for 'some time'

The premises is a house that is believed to have been boarded up for several years.

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Jan 14th 2023, 12:33 PM

# Investigation

Fifa chief Infantino quizzed by Swiss prosecutors

The boss of world football has been facing proceedings since July 2020.

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Jan 11th 2023, 10:54 PM

# Probe

FA to investigate suspicious betting patterns in Arsenal’s win at Oxford

The betting patterns centre around a 59th-minute booking.

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Jan 11th 2023, 11:33 AM

# TAKING ACTION

FA launches investigation after alleged homophobic chanting at Old Trafford

The chant was seemingly directed at Everton manager Frank Lampard during the second half of the match against Manchester United.

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Jan 7th 2023, 12:07 PM

# Investigation

Report says Gio Reyna's parents sparked US Soccer investigation into coach Gregg Berhalter

Berhalter and former US captain Claudio Reyna played together on youth and high school teams.

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Jan 4th 2023, 8:43 PM

# System Overload

Strength of gay community response to monkeypox was ‘key’ in controlling outbreak

After Covid, monkeypox was the first big test for Ireland’s public health system. How did we fare – and what can we learn?

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Jan 3rd 2023, 12:01 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Public health reform taking off - but success depends on State tackling inequality

A report by

Peter McGuire

Targets for recruiting public health staff are mainly on track, an investigation by Noteworthy reports.

This follows two decades of campaigning, with experts saying initial improvements are only the beginning

Data collection and analysis lag behind, with improved systems vital to make an impact

Expert: 'Public health medicine doctors were treated as second-class professionals for a long time'

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Jan 3rd 2023, 12:05 AM

# parking pressure

Government commitment to reduce hospital parking charges ‘not prioritised’

Despite repeated promises, little progress has been made to prevent the cost of hospital parking falling on the most vulnerable.

A HSE implementation plan to reduce parking charges was written in 2019 but 'has been superseded by the passage of time'

It would cost at least €4.75 million to cap daily charges at €10

Advocate: 'It would be an easy win for the government'

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Jan 2nd 2023, 12:00 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Unpublished pensions report shows roll back on Climate Action Plan measure

A report by

Lauren Boland

Ambition for tighter scrutiny regarding the investment of pension funds in fossil fuels was quietly rolled back only months after the target was set.

Noteworthy reveals contents of unpublished government report on a proposal for tighter scrutiny on pension fund investment in fossil fuels

Before a working group had met to examine this proposed measure, it was deemed 'not prudent'

Several matters recommended by the report have not come to fruition but the measure is marked as complete

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Jan 2nd 2023, 12:05 AM

# Mahon

Man (40s) dies after being found unconscious in Cork

The man, aged in his 40s, received treatment at the scene before being rushed to University Hospital Cork.

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Dec 31st 2022, 1:41 PM

# Odisha

Indian police say Russian who died after allegedly criticising Ukraine war 'likely fell to his death'

The politician reportedly said in the summer that a Russian missile bombardment on Ukraine was ‘terrorism’.

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Dec 27th 2022, 3:32 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Soft plastic is being collected but almost all burned in Irish kilns or recycled abroad

A report by

Alice Chambers

Guidelines changed in 2021 to allow soft plastic in our recycling bins – Noteworthy investigates what happens to it.

An estimated 9,000 tonnes of additional soft plastic recycled in 2022

Almost all Irish household soft plastic that does get recycled is shipped abroad

EPA: Ireland is ‘in danger’ of missing 2025 plastic packaging recycling targets

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Dec 27th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Drogheda

Investigation continues into death of man in Co Louth in 'unexplained circumstances'

The man, aged in his 40s, was discovered with serious injuries on Thursday.

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Updated Dec 26th 2022, 5:02 PM

# Investigation

Police probe coin attack on 15-year-old girl at Man City-Liverpool tie

Earlier today, the clubs released a joint statement condemning ‘wholly unacceptable’ incidents during last night’s Carabao Cup clash.

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Updated Dec 23rd 2022, 4:27 PM

# Investigation

Three people hospitalised following serious Limerick car crash

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

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Dec 20th 2022, 11:46 AM

# Lebanon

Two soldiers who received minor injuries in Lebanon convoy attack discharged from hospital

Private Seán Rooney was killed in the attack and Trooper Shane Kearney was critically injured.

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Updated Dec 17th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Investigation

What is known so far about the death of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney in Lebanon

An investigation into the incident, which occurred during a routine patrol, is underway.

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Dec 15th 2022, 9:25 PM

# Investigation

Gardaí arrest sixth person over Cherry Orchard ramming incident

A young male has been detained at Clondalkin Garda Station.

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Dec 8th 2022, 2:13 PM

# Donald Trump

Trump Organisation convicted in executive tax dodge scheme

It could be fined up to 1.6 million dollars.

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Dec 6th 2022, 9:52 PM

# Investigation

Gardaí launch investigation after body of man found in house in Cork

The body of the man was discovered yesterday.

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Dec 5th 2022, 1:29 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'We had to eat leftover meat and fish': Modern slavery in the Irish fishing industry

A report by

Maria Delaney and Geela Garcia

Migrant fishers who left vessels due to exploitative treatment ‘ignored’ in recent cross-departmental review.

Inspection reports reveal potential trafficking and deficiencies relating to hours of work and rest

Researcher: "The problems in Ireland can be traced to very specific policies and laws here"

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Dec 2nd 2022, 12:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Irish justice system 'failing' migrant fishing workers who report exploitation

A report by

Maria Delaney and Geela Garcia

Our investigation finds 35 referrals of human trafficking in sector – but no prosecutions.

US report states Ireland has systemic deficiencies in victim identification, referral and assistance

Alleged trafficking victim: "It hurt. I felt the punch land. I told him if he did that again I’d report him."

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Dec 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

# Waterside

PSNI investigating claim Arm na Poblachta responsible for Derry security alert

A “viable explosive decide” was left in a hijacked vehicle outside Waterside police station in Derry on Sunday, 20 November.

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Nov 28th 2022, 10:28 PM

# Cork

Woman arrested in investigation into discovery of man's body eight months ago released

A file will now be sent to the DPP.

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Nov 25th 2022, 10:45 PM

# Investigation

Consumer protection watchdog finds no evidence of fuel price gouging earlier this year

The CCPC said it received over 200 complaints by consumers over the price of fuel.

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Nov 22nd 2022, 7:24 PM

# Investigation

Garda suspended after unmarked official car involved in single-vehicle collision

Gardaí stationed at the Bridewell arrested the garda, and a sample was taken.

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Nov 17th 2022, 5:00 PM

# Gardaí

Man (30s) arrested after woman found dead in Meath apartment

The woman is understood to be in her 30s.

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Updated Nov 13th 2022, 1:02 PM

# Allegations

Four new complaints made to Gardaí over alleged Spiritans abuse this week

The leader of the Spiritans in Ireland has apologised to ‘those who have been grievously hurt’.

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Updated Nov 12th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Catholic Church

Vatican to launch preliminary abuse investigation into French cardinal

Jean-Pierre Ricard, a long-standing bishop of Bordeaux, admitted to a “reprehensible” act on a 14-year-old.

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Nov 11th 2022, 5:40 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Revolving Door: Revealing the relationship between government officials and lobbyists

A report by

Cormac Fitzgerald and Stephen McDermott

At least 86 individuals who held senior positions in government have lobbied once or more since 2015.

Extent of lobbying by former senior public officials in Ireland revealed for the first time

At least 86 individuals who held senior positions in government have lobbied at least once since 2015

Expert: "The current one year cooling-off period is, in our view, inadequate"

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Nov 11th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Investigation

Investigation launched after Dublin Bus filmed driving down footpath to avoid traffic

The incident happened on Tuesday morning in the Dublin 6 area.

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Nov 10th 2022, 8:23 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Former Government officials' details missing from hundreds of lobbying returns

A report by

Stephen McDermott and Cormac Fitzgerald

Noteworthy and The Journal find almost 400 occasions where former Government officials incorrectly appeared as ‘ordinary’ lobbyists.

Former Government officials incorrectly appeared as 'ordinary' lobbyists on almost 400 occasions

Dozens of lobbyists said issues were down to an error and Sipo had been contacted to update returns

Expert: "The returns are not complete" and it is important for Sipo to pursue this

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Nov 10th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Investigation

Leo Varadkar says Sipo has decided not to investigate him over GP contract leak

The DPP confirmed it would not be prosecuting the Tánaiste over the controversy in July.

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Nov 9th 2022, 5:42 PM

# birdwatch ireland

Charities Regulator identifies several financial oversight failings at Birdwatch Ireland

The regulator was informed of concerns at the charity in 2019.

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Nov 9th 2022, 3:39 PM

# Investigation

Police raid French Rugby World Cup HQ as legal probe opened

The dysfunctions in the World Cup organising committee are an unwelcome embarrassment for France as it also prepares to host the 2024 Olympics.

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Nov 9th 2022, 1:57 PM

# Burglary

Gardaí arrest 28 people in burglary crackdown in South Dublin

The arrests came as part of Operation Thor.

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Nov 8th 2022, 3:13 PM

# Investigation

Blind Justice: How prison is leaving Travellers isolated and traumatised

From unfair treatment to overuse of protection regimes, Noteworthy and The Journal investigate inequality in Ireland’s justice system.

From unfair treatment to overuse of protection regimes, Noteworthy and The Journal investigate inequality in Ireland's justice system

Reports of prison staff using anti-Traveller language, with experts saying 'systematic change' and 'accountability' is needed

Traveller Advocate: There is 'structural racism in the criminal justice system'

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Oct 31st 2022, 8:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Policing Authority 'not satisfied' with Garda Commissioner's comments on Traveller profiling

A report by

Michelle Hennessy

Commissioner told the Policing Authority that he didn’t believe the gardaí undertake racial profiling.

Commissioner told the Policing Authority that he didn't believe the gardaí undertake racial profiling

Investigation by Noteworthy and The Journal examines ethnic profiling of Travellers, gardaí reaction and changes required

Policing Authority: The oversight body will "not be leaving this alone"

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Oct 30th 2022, 12:05 AM