Inquiry under way at CUMH after baby organs incinerated An investigation is under way at Cork University Maternity Hospital after multiple baby organs were incinerated abroad without the consent of bereaved parents. investigations unit • 29 Sep 21
Inquiry under way at CUMH after baby organs incinerated An investigation is under way at Cork University Maternity Hospital after multiple baby organs were incinerated abroad without the consent of bereaved parents. investigations unit • 29 Sep 21
Heartbroken parents react to baby organ incineration In May 2020, eight months after her baby died, Leona Bermingham got a phone call to tell her that her baby son's organs had been incinerated, Aoife Hegarty explains. investigations unit • 29 Sep 21
Heartbroken parents react to baby organ incineration In May 2020, eight months after her baby died, Leona Bermingham got a phone call to tell her that her baby son's organs had been incinerated, Aoife Hegarty explains. investigations unit • 29 Sep 21
Woman alleges inappropriate contact by judge in claim A woman who alleges a District Court judge made inappropriate contact with her during a period when she was intermittently appearing before him has threatened to sue the state. investigations unit • 27 Sep 21
Woman alleges inappropriate contact by judge in claim A woman who alleges a District Court judge made inappropriate contact with her during a period when she was intermittently appearing before him has threatened to sue the state. investigations unit • 27 Sep 21
'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
'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
One corner, four hours, 42 drug deals: A crack epidemic For several weeks, RTÉ Investigates monitored several locations in Ballymun where drugs are openly sold on the streets. investigations unit • 20 Jul 21
One corner, four hours, 42 drug deals: A crack epidemic For several weeks, RTÉ Investigates monitored several locations in Ballymun where drugs are openly sold on the streets. investigations unit • 20 Jul 21
Numbers seeking crack cocaine treatment up 400% The number of people seeking treatment for addiction to crack cocaine in Ireland has surged by 400% in recent years, according to the latest national figures released by the Health Research Board. investigations unit • 20 Jul 21
Numbers seeking crack cocaine treatment up 400% The number of people seeking treatment for addiction to crack cocaine in Ireland has surged by 400% in recent years, according to the latest national figures released by the Health Research Board. investigations unit • 20 Jul 21
These local authorities have not followed expense rules RTÉ Investigates has found that several local authorities have not published registers detailing payments councillors received from external organisations. investigations unit • 15 Jul 21
These local authorities have not followed expense rules RTÉ Investigates has found that several local authorities have not published registers detailing payments councillors received from external organisations. investigations unit • 15 Jul 21
The local councillors who broke expense rules In recent years, many councillors across Ireland wrongly received double payments by claiming expenses from multiple bodies for the same official absence, RTÉ Investigates has learned. investigations unit • 14 Jul 21
The local councillors who broke expense rules In recent years, many councillors across Ireland wrongly received double payments by claiming expenses from multiple bodies for the same official absence, RTÉ Investigates has learned. investigations unit • 14 Jul 21
The councillors who broke mileage rules in expenses In some cases, councillors are not always abiding by the rules related to mileage in their council claims, RTÉ Investigates has found. investigations unit • 14 Jul 21
The councillors who broke mileage rules in expenses In some cases, councillors are not always abiding by the rules related to mileage in their council claims, RTÉ Investigates has found. investigations unit • 14 Jul 21
Why are there two publicly funded councillor groups? Between 2014 and 2019, local authorities paid two councillor representative organisations around €3.2m in annual contributions. But why are there two such bodies funded almost entirely by the taxpayer? investigations unit • 16 Jul 21
Why are there two publicly funded councillor groups? Between 2014 and 2019, local authorities paid two councillor representative organisations around €3.2m in annual contributions. But why are there two such bodies funded almost entirely by the taxpayer? investigations unit • 16 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
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
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
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
Greyhound trainer guilty over possession of steroids One of the country's top greyhound trainers has been given a six-month suspended jail sentence and fined €7,000 for possessing steroids which are outlawed by European illegal animal remedies regulations. Courts • 28 Jun 21
Greyhound trainer guilty over possession of steroids One of the country's top greyhound trainers has been given a six-month suspended jail sentence and fined €7,000 for possessing steroids which are outlawed by European illegal animal remedies regulations. Courts • 28 Jun 21
Unlikely partners: the ex-Taoiseach and the conman In 1996, former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds began a business partnership with Patrick Russell. Years later, Russell would be exposed for defrauding over 60 people of more than €8m. investigations unit • 19 May 21
Unlikely partners: the ex-Taoiseach and the conman In 1996, former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds began a business partnership with Patrick Russell. Years later, Russell would be exposed for defrauding over 60 people of more than €8m. investigations unit • 19 May 21
Watch on RTÉ Player: The Department, The Data & The Disclosure RTÉ Investigates reports on how the Department of Health has secretly used information from private doctor consultations to build dossiers on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State. RTÉ Player • 13 May 21
Watch on RTÉ Player: The Department, The Data & The Disclosure RTÉ Investigates reports on how the Department of Health has secretly used information from private doctor consultations to build dossiers on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State. RTÉ Player • 13 May 21
Autism dossiers: The unanswered questions from reports Two reports appear to indicate there are no significant causes for concern in relation to allegations that the Department of Health built dossiers on autistic children. But they leave a lot of questions unanswered. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Autism dossiers: The unanswered questions from reports Two reports appear to indicate there are no significant causes for concern in relation to allegations that the Department of Health built dossiers on autistic children. But they leave a lot of questions unanswered. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Dept of Health publishes two whistleblower reviews The Department of Health has published two reviews assessing allegations made by a whistleblower who disclosed the keeping of dossiers on children with autism. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Dept of Health publishes two whistleblower reviews The Department of Health has published two reviews assessing allegations made by a whistleblower who disclosed the keeping of dossiers on children with autism. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Autism dossiers could be UN breach - Committee The Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters said the compiling of dossiers on children with autism could be a "significant breach" of a United Nations convention. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Autism dossiers could be UN breach - Committee The Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters said the compiling of dossiers on children with autism could be a "significant breach" of a United Nations convention. investigations unit • 13 May 21
HSE failed to address significant nursing home breaches The HSE has failed to address significant breaches of regulations in nursing homes it runs for older people and is in breach of its legal responsibilities, according to HIQA. investigations unit • 12 Apr 21
HSE failed to address significant nursing home breaches The HSE has failed to address significant breaches of regulations in nursing homes it runs for older people and is in breach of its legal responsibilities, according to HIQA. investigations unit • 12 Apr 21
'We're paying too much' – value for money and the OPW The agency, which buys, builds, leases and maintains public property, spends hundreds of millions each year. investigations unit • 01 Apr 21
'We're paying too much' – value for money and the OPW The agency, which buys, builds, leases and maintains public property, spends hundreds of millions each year. investigations unit • 01 Apr 21
Dept held 'sensitive' info on children – expert review An expert review commissioned after a whistleblower raised concerns about dossiers on autistic children confirms that the Department of Health gathered "very personal" and "sensitive" information. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Dept held 'sensitive' info on children – expert review An expert review commissioned after a whistleblower raised concerns about dossiers on autistic children confirms that the Department of Health gathered "very personal" and "sensitive" information. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Irish Medical Council 'concerned' over secret dossiers The Irish Medical Council has expressed "great concern" at revelations in a report by RTÉ Investigates that clinical information was shared with the Department of Health without patient's knowledge or consent. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Irish Medical Council 'concerned' over secret dossiers The Irish Medical Council has expressed "great concern" at revelations in a report by RTÉ Investigates that clinical information was shared with the Department of Health without patient's knowledge or consent. investigations unit • 13 May 21
The man exposing the Dept of Health's secret dossiers Shane Corr discovered sensitive departmental records on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State. investigations unit • 13 May 21
The man exposing the Dept of Health's secret dossiers Shane Corr discovered sensitive departmental records on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Dept of Health built dossiers on children with autism The Department of Health has been secretly using private information to build and maintain dossiers on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Dept of Health built dossiers on children with autism The Department of Health has been secretly using private information to build and maintain dossiers on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State. investigations unit • 13 May 21
Why secret dossiers are breach of trust for parents Revelations about secret Department of Health dossiers could erode the trust that is at the core of the system that supports autistic children. investigations unit • 25 Mar 21
Why secret dossiers are breach of trust for parents Revelations about secret Department of Health dossiers could erode the trust that is at the core of the system that supports autistic children. investigations unit • 25 Mar 21
