Barry O'Kelly

RTÉ Investigates

Domestic abuse in Ireland - a year in crisis

RTÉ Investigates spent time in a number of women's refuges across the country, hearing stories of women who had suffered domestic abuse.

investigations unit • 14 Feb 22

'I need help' - The people struggling with Long Covid

Long Covid can leave people struggling with perplexing and debilitating symptoms, such as chronic fatigue, joint pain and memory loss. Those affected are crying out for help, reports Barry O'Kelly.

investigations unit • 06 Sep 21

Concerns have been raised about staffing levels in private nursing homes

Group calls for greater oversight of nursing homes

Calls have been made for greater oversight of nursing homes, where 2,000 people died during the Covid-19 pandemic.

investigations unit • 02 Jul 21

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