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Powering through and praying: Your stories of 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
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16th March 2025 - 22nd March 2025
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
25.4k
85
This month
March 2025
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
17.2k
Last month
February 2025
Investigatesvaping
Analysis: Irish vape users are being failed in the face of illegal products
Maria Delaney
9 Feb
7.3k
30
This year
2025
InvestigatesViolence Against Women
Lost to Violence: The 37 women killed in Ireland in the last five years
The Journal Investigates shines a spotlight on the women lost to violence in Ireland since 2020.
3 Jan
40.1k
Investigatese-cigarettes
Where do your vapes come from?
2 Jan
13.3k
38
Investigatessmoke screen
Irish tobacco companies look to vaping to safeguard bumper profits as cigarette sales fall
The Journal Investigates examines the ‘infiltration’ of the vaping industry in Ireland by ‘Big Tobacco’.
Tobacco companies have said their aim for vaping products is to ‘actively migrate adult smokers’
Several Irish vaping companies also recorded strong profit increases in their latest accounts
Some vaping firms are concerned about the association between their business and smoking
Paul O'Donoghue & Maria Delaney
2 Jan
21.0k
50
Last year
2024
InvestigatesThanks To You
How you helped our investigative team make an impact this year
31 Dec 2024
6.4k
32
Investigatesdeaths in custody
Europe neglects UN protocol for investigating deaths in police custody
Between 2020 and 2022, at least 488 people died in police custody or operations in 13 EU countries, including Ireland, Spain and France.
Ireland featured among the countries with the highest such deaths per population, but some member states have incomplete or no data
The UN recommends countries provide information on all police-related deaths
264 such deaths were referred to the Garda Ombudsman from 2007 to 2023
Maria Delaney & Ter García
10 Nov 2024
6.0k
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
13.6k
56
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
5.2k
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
5.9k
26
PodcastThe Explainer
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Are young people with psychosis getting the help they need?
News Correspondent Órla Ryan and consultant psychiatrist Dr Karen O’Connor talk to Maria Delaney about the lack of investment in psychosis services.
26m
InvestigatesFemicides in Europe
Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 - and a gap in data on gendered violence
New cross-European investigation finds Ireland’s response to violence against women hindered by insufficient records.
8 Mar 2024
6.0k
The Morning Lead
Female rape victims in Ireland almost treble that of EU counterparts
Investigation by Noteworthy and European colleagues shows Ireland ranking among highest number of reported rapes in 2022.
Sexual assault victims increase almost year on year since 2012
Between 2021 and 2023 over 68,000 rape victims recorded across Europe
Advocates say Ireland has ‘large-scale problem’ in tackling female violence
Maria Delaney & Patricia Devlin
8 Mar 2024
18.0k
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
29.6k
All time
PodcastThe Explainer
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Are kids being locked out from jailed parents?
Investigative reporter Alice Chambers and former prison governor John Lonergan tell Susan Daly about how some children are struggling to get access to their loved ones in prison.
26m
The Morning Lead
Swimming restrictions hit over half of all Irish bathing waters this summer
Sea swimming has never been more popular but risks of pollution are also rising.
Noteworthy analysed over 1,600 restrictions from the last decade and they almost tripled over that time
Restrictions include swimming bans and warnings of pollution risk
Expert: “More needs to be done to keep the water in our rivers, lakes and beaches clean”
Alice Chambers
19 Oct 2023
30.6k
19
PodcastThe Explainer
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Will home births ever be the norm in Ireland?
Editor Maria Delaney and researcher Soma Gregory tell Susan Daly about the many obstacles facing women who would prefer this option.
31m
The Morning Lead
'Maternal request' reason for over half elective C-sections in Holles Street last year
2 Sep 2023
23.5k
20
birth place
Growing number of unassisted births happening in Ireland, say birth experts
1 Sep 2023
17.1k
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
20.4k
41
birth place
Rural home births may be restricted as HSE stands by 30-minute distance limit
30 Aug 2023
12.6k
21
The Morning Lead
Tide turning on water birth ban as Drogheda becomes third hospital to reinstate option
29 Aug 2023
21.0k
10
The Morning Lead
‘God power’: Concern over State examining parental fitness as part of IVF scheme
29 Jul 2023
16.9k
59
Recovery Files
Cash for reforms: €700 billion EU recovery fund sparks concern and criticism
25 Jan 2023
13.8k
5
silent treatment
Slow rollout of eating disorder services 'destroying lives'
Updated
11 Jan 2023
9.3k
3
PodcastThe Explainer
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Are migrant fishers exploited in Ireland?
Maria Delaney of Noteworthy and Geela Garcia in the Philippines tell Susan Daly about our latest cross-border investigation.
31m
Fishing industry
Underpaid and overworked: The serious allegations by migrant fishers to the WRC
4 Dec 2022
12.5k
3
InvestigatesHands On Deck
'We had to eat leftover meat and fish': Modern slavery in the Irish fishing industry
Migrant fishers who left vessels due to exploitative treatment ‘ignored’ in recent cross-departmental review.
Maria Delaney and Geela Garcia
2 Dec 2022
26.6k
12
Hands On Deck
Navy boardings find 10 fishing vessels almost fully crewed by migrant fishers
1 Dec 2022
24.5k
5
The Morning Lead
Irish justice system 'failing' migrant fishing workers who report exploitation
1 Dec 2022
9.7k
10
Investigation
Blind Justice: How prison is leaving Travellers isolated and traumatised
31 Oct 2022
25.0k
no room
Wheelchair user facing homelessness condemns lack of Government support
10 Sep 2022
17.4k
6
PodcastThe Explainer
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Are religious property proceeds going to redress?
Noteworthy’s Maria Delaney tells Susan Daly about how over €90 million worth of properties were sold.
31m
The Morning Lead
Religious orders involved in redress sold properties totalling €90 million since 2016
29 Aug 2022
44.2k
48
Overcrowding
Over 60% acute hospitals operating at unsafe bed occupancy levels
28 Jun 2022
9.3k
9
State of Emergency
Easy as ABC? Solving Ireland's lethal Acute Bed Capacity crisis
24 May 2022
13.5k
14
Data Protection
Alleged excessive data gathering by Department of Social Protection being examined
4 May 2022
42.3k
22
delayed delivery
None of the 91 community teams for children with disabilities are fully staffed
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