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Three types of vapes labelled as ‘nicotine free’ for sale in shops across the country did in fact contain nicotine following HSE inspections and testing.
Health experts say that using these products could lead to an unintended nicotine addiction.
http://jrnl.ie/6772521
New: Over 3,500 vapes have been seized from shops by the HSE for breaching regulations since the start of 2024, new figures show.
Breaches included 'nicotine-free' vapes that contained the addictive drug.
http://jrnl.ie/6772504
‘I won’t work alone with certain colleagues’: Female paramedics tell @trishdevlin.bsky.social they feel there is an ‘unsafe culture’ within the National Ambulance Service.
Read our latest investigation ⬇️
http://www.thejournal.ie/national-ambulance-service-female-paramedics-6748778-Jul2025/
Discarded canisters of nitrous oxide, used by teens and young people for short highs, have become a common sight littering many public areas in recent years.
But for young children, these bright colourful tubes are “sparking curiosity”.
http://jrnl.ie/6738579
Inhaling nitrous oxide delivers a short-lived high but can also result in life-altering health impacts, including paralysis and suffocation.
Health and drug experts told us they were very concerned that canisters of the drug could be bought online.
http://jrnl.ie/6738494
In our latest investigation we reveal just how easy it is to find large canisters of nitrous oxide for sale online, with listings on online classified ad sites and even the Irish version of Amazon.
The drug is popular with teenagers and party goers despite the life altering impact it can have.
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A screenshot from the Irish government's National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II Action Plan 2025-2026. The screenshot reads Strategic Objective #42 Set up an interdepartmental working group to carry out an impact assessment on providing legal recognition for those who identify as non-binary.
This was a pleasant surprise from the government's National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II Action Plan 2025-2026.
Please don't mess it up.
For those interested on how AI infrastructure is already having an impact in our environment I recommend the work done in the last months by @conorocarroll.bsky.social and @mariadelaney.ie at The Journal Investigates.
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
Our team examined over 25 years of planning records to pinpoint Ireland’s data centres.
Explore the interactive, visual investigation to see where they are located: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains how we mapped - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Examining over 25 years of planning records, we found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
Yes, I really did go through 25 years of planning records.
Explore our interactive, visual investigation so you don't have to and find out where Ireland's data centres are located.
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
This builds on our investigation from last year that found data centres using backup and emergency generators in Ireland are releasing huge quantities of carbon dioxide emissions.
jrnl.ie/6554698t
The image features a preview of an upcoming article on The Journal. The headline reads Where are all the data centres and why should you care?
Coming just after midnight tonight...something a bit different, but very cool!
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
Our investigation into slurry farm inspections has made a splash across local news and radio.
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social has been hitting the airwaves across the country talking about how more than half of local authorities failed to meet farm inspection targets.
jrnl.ie/6712151
More than half of local authorities failed to meet farm inspection targets for slurry spreading and management.
It was the first year farm slurry inspection targets were set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
http://jrnl.ie/6712151
Delighted to have been nominated for a Justice Media Award for my investigation with @pjarandia.bsky.social looking at Ireland's data centres.
And honoured to also be nominated for Newcomer of the Year!
Truly shocking findings.
Brilliant investigation from Patricia that raises serious questions for the Department over its policy towards badger culling.
More than 80% of badgers culled by the Department of Agriculture as part of its TB Eradication Strategy were found to be free of the disease, an investigation by @trishdevlin.bsky.social reveals.
http://www.thejournal.ie/badger-culling-ireland-6709659-May2025/
It's also important to remember that both the HSE and Minister for Health have said the current system is not "meeting people's needs" in response to the issues raised in our investigation.
jrnl.ie/6704487t
And finally, we heard from transgender people who have medically transitioned and moved to Ireland that were told they cannot continue their vital healthcare until they make their way through a years-long waitlist.
jrnl.ie/6692742t
We also spoke to healthcare experts in Iceland who have depathologised their service, in line with World Health Organisation recommendations.
Many trans people also told us they feel like they have no choice but to take their healthcare into their own hands due to a lack of trust.
jrnl.ie/6691757t
There have been some pieces in the papers recently on transgender healthcare...
Our recent investigation heard from trans people speaking about their experiences accessing healthcare in Ireland.
They reported traumatic and upsetting experiences at the National Gender Service.
jrnl.ie/6690859t
Two Irish aircraft leasing companies are leasing planes to operators running deportation flights for ICE.
Several other international companies with offices in Ireland also have links to these airlines operating deportation flights from the US.
http://jrnl.ie/6704632
There's no place at Pride for a debate about trans people, however 'calm and respectful'.
Sinn Féin must choose which side they're on and do it quickly.
jrnl.ie/6706549
Deportation flights in the United States have come under increased scrutiny amid a crackdown on immigration.
Our team found that two Irish aircraft leasing companies are leasing planes to operators running deportation flights for ICE.
http://jrnl.ie/6704632
