Paul Murphy

Prime Time

The HSE leased the Citywest Hotel to use as self-isolation and step-down facilities for people suffering or recovering from Covid-19.

HSE to pay €21m to rent Citywest complex

The cost of renting the Citywest Hotel in Dublin for Covid-19 use is likely to reach €21 million, the Health Service Executive has told RTÉ Investigates.

Investigations Unit • 19 Jun 20

2m rule 'paralysing country' - expert group member

A consultant doctor on the State's Covid-19 Expert Advisory Group has said that the two-metre distancing guideline is "paralysing the country" and that students are being "unfairly compromised" by the continued closure of schools.

Prime Time • 28 May 20

Charities Regulator excoriated by Trustees

Charity trustees nominated by the Charities Regulator to sort out problems at the now defunct charity, Animal Heaven Animal Rescue (AHAR), have sharply criticised the Regulator after they ended up being sued over historic tax liabilities incurred by the Kerry-based charity.

investigations unit • 21 Feb 20

The helicopter crashed into Blackrock island off Mayo in March 2017

Delay in publication of R116 crash report

The publication of an Air Accident Investigation Unit report into the 2017 crash of Irish Coast Guard Rescue 116 helicopter has been delayed pending a new review.

investigations unit • 09 Jan 20

The money was used by one of the charity's founders to gamble.

Charity bank account used for gambling

Money donated to a County Cork animal charity for the care of cats was used by one of its founders to gamble, RTÉ Investigates has learned.

Investigations Unit • 06 Dec 19

NCT Operator Drops Appeal Against Court Ruling

The operator of the National Car Test (NCT) has dropped an appeal against a court ruling ordering it to pay compensation to the family of a motorist involved in a fatal traffic accident.

Investigations Unit • 11 Sep 19

Tax-defaulting animal charity to close

The Animal Heaven Animal Rescue (AHAR) charity is to wind down following an audit by the Revenue Commissioners that found "very significant non-compliance with the Charity's tax obligations".

Investigations Unit • 26 Mar 19

Central Bank examining reported practice of legal fees being added to mortgage arrears

Central Bank reviewing lenders' legal charges

The Central Bank has said it is "examining" the practice of banks adding their legal fees to the arrears of customers they are suing.

Business • 15 Mar 19

Central Bank reviewing lenders' legal charges

The Central Bank has said it is "examining" the practice of banks adding their legal fees to the arrears of customers they are suing.

Business • 15 Mar 19

NCT operator to appeal recent court judgement

Investigations Unit • 08 Feb 19