Kieran Dineen

There are around 19,000 taxis on Irish roads, around 2,500 fewer than prior to the Covid-19 pandemic

Why Dublin is experiencing a taxi shortage

There are just 19,000 taxis on the roads, around 2,500 fewer than prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Soon, thousands more could be off the roads, explains Kieran Dineen.

Prime Time • 24 Jun 22

The Government has signalled that it will cut childcare costs in the upcoming Budget

'I don't know who can afford €4,500 for childcare'

The Government has signalled it will cut childcare costs in the Budget, but a cost of living crisis has left many parents struggling to make ends meet, explains Kieran Dineen.

Prime Time • 08 Jun 22

Under the Air Pollution Act, the sale and burning of smoky coal is prohibited in Low Smoke Zones

Smoky coal sold to areas where fossil fuel is banned

The burning of smoky coal in Low Smoke Zones has been prohibited since 2012. But the fossil fuel is still being sold to people in these areas, explains Kieran Dineen.

investigations unit • 07 Apr 22

The people caught in Ireland's wardship system

Under a 150-year-old law, those deemed to be of unsound mind receive the protection of the State. But they also lose many of the rights we consider fundamental.

investigations unit • 10 Nov 21

Dublin City Council has released inspection reports for homeless shelters

34% of private homeless shelters had fire safety issues

Inspections conducted by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive found issues relating to fire safety at more than a third of privately operated emergency homeless shelters.

investigations unit • 09 Mar 21

Some homeless people from outside Dublin had been denied hostel beds in the capital

Homeless from outside Dublin no longer refused hostels

Dublin City Council has reversed its decision to refuse homeless people from outside the capital temporary emergency accommodation.

investigations unit • 05 Mar 21

Carlow man Joe Nolan, who is in his 50s, had been living on a sleeping bag in a multi-storey car park

Homeless man from RTÉ investigation offered hostel bed

Joe Nolan has been offered emergency accommodation after his story was featured in an RTÉ investigation.

investigations unit • 20 Jan 21

Homeless in Dublin: 'All I need is a bit of security'

RTÉ Investigates examined what life is like living on the streets – and Ireland's costly response to the homelessness crisis.

investigations unit • 03 Feb 21

Richard Dillon was discharged from Mount Carmel Community Hospital

'Significant inadequacies' in care of man who died

There were "significant inadequacies" in care given to an elderly man who lost over a stone in weight during respite care and was discharged with a chest infection not spotted by hospital staff.

Prime Time • 27 Feb 20

Rural Ireland: What do voters want?

Prime Time focuses on the Roscommon town of Castlerea, its challenges and its opportunities, as voters across rural Ireland mull their options ahead of polling day.

Prime Time • 28 Jan 20