Barry O'Kelly

RTÉ Investigates

Did nursing homes learn from the first wave of Covid?

Nursing homes were meant to be prepared. But some suffered devastating consequences when the third wave of Covid-19 struck

investigations unit • 02 Jul 21

A series of revealing tribunals at Dublin Castle ultimately led to the downfall of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern

'The whistleblowers I've met have been solid, decent people'

Whistleblowers have laid the groundwork for exposing some of the biggest scandals in Irish business and politics, writes Barry O'Kelly.

Prime Time • 21 Apr 21

Staff at Tallaght University Hospital faced into one of the peak days of the third wave

One day in an emergency department overwhelmed by Covid

Staff in Tallaght University Hospital's emergency department face into one of the peak days of the third wave of Covid-19.

investigations unit • 09 Feb 21

One landlord faced legal action for breaches in 2020

Some 76% of private rented properties inspected during the first six months of 2020 were non-compliant with housing standards.

investigations unit • 22 Dec 20

Bunkbeds crammed into the corners in a single-room flat at 90 Ballybough Road in Dublin 1

Crowded house: 11 people living in flat during pandemic

RTÉ Investigates went undercover to look at the harsh reality for tenants living in overcrowded conditions during Covid.

investigations unit • 04 Dec 20

Whistleblowers: Fighting to be heard

Whether it's Maurice McCabe or Edward Snowden, whistleblowers here and abroad are playing an increasing role in exposing wrongdoing. However in some cases that comes at a personal cost.

investigations unit • 09 Oct 20

Leaks of SF6 gas from ESB power station at Moneypoint in Co Clare

ESB facing prosecution by EPA over greenhouse gas leaks

The ESB is facing a prosecution by the Environmental Protection Agency over leaks of a powerful greenhouse gas called SF6.

Ireland • 21 Sep 20

The concerns arose when more than 150 people from the Traveller community attended the burial

Concerns over large funeral in Co Offaly town

Residents of a Co Offaly town have expressed concerns that social distancing guidelines were ignored at a large funeral there earlier this week.

investigations unit • 16 Apr 20

German authorities made a payment online for face masks, only to discover the website advertising PPE was being operated by scammers

Irish man questioned over €15m international virus scam

An Irish man has been questioned by gardaí as part of an international investigation into what is described as a sophisticated €15m Covid-19 scam.

Coronavirus • 14 Apr 20

The cable leaks were highlighted in an RTÉ Investigates programme broadcast on 5 June 2019

EPA critical of ESB Network's failure to report oil leaks

The Environmental Protection Agency has published a report which is extremely critical of the ESB Network's failure to report the leaking of large quantities of oil from underground cables over a prolonged period of time.

investigations unit • 26 Feb 20