Conor O'Carroll
@conorocarroll.bsky.social
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As our investigative series on transgender healthcare comes to an end, I'd just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who shared their story with me.
You are heard. You are listened to.🏳️⚧️
If you missed any parts, the full series can be found here: www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
You are heard. You are listened to.🏳️⚧️
If you missed any parts, the full series can be found here: www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
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ChatGPT, an Apple laptop and a €400 bar tab – these are just some of the more unusual election expenses listed on candidates’ returns after the general election.
Others spent hundreds on branded clothing, car wraps and keyrings in a bid to win voters.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Others spent hundreds on branded clothing, car wraps and keyrings in a bid to win voters.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
ChatGPT, a €400 bar tab and an Apple laptop: What did candidates expense at the last election?
The Journal Investigates looked at some of the more unusual expenses from candidates in the general election.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
ChatGPT, an Apple laptop and a €400 bar tab – these are just some of the more unusual election expenses listed on candidates’ returns after the general election.
Others spent hundreds on branded clothing, car wraps and keyrings in a bid to win voters.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Others spent hundreds on branded clothing, car wraps and keyrings in a bid to win voters.
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Coming just after midnight, a new investigation for @investigates.thejournal.ie looking at soaring childcare fees.
One provider in Dublin increased full-time fees from €190 to €300 a week after leaving the government's Core Funding scheme ahead of the new school year.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
One provider in Dublin increased full-time fees from €190 to €300 a week after leaving the government's Core Funding scheme ahead of the new school year.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
September 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Coming just after midnight, a new investigation for @investigates.thejournal.ie looking at soaring childcare fees.
One provider in Dublin increased full-time fees from €190 to €300 a week after leaving the government's Core Funding scheme ahead of the new school year.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
One provider in Dublin increased full-time fees from €190 to €300 a week after leaving the government's Core Funding scheme ahead of the new school year.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
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An Irish-based aircraft leasing company is to buy 20 new cargo planes from an Israeli aviation and defence company with ties to the war in Gaza.
Israel Aerospace Industries, which is converting the plane, has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces.
http://jrnl.ie/6814840
Israel Aerospace Industries, which is converting the plane, has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces.
http://jrnl.ie/6814840
Irish aircraft leasing company to buy 20 planes from Israeli weapons supplier linked to Gaza war
State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces and is selling converted planes to Irish-based AerCap.
jrnl.ie
September 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
An Irish-based aircraft leasing company is to buy 20 new cargo planes from an Israeli aviation and defence company with ties to the war in Gaza.
Israel Aerospace Industries, which is converting the plane, has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces.
http://jrnl.ie/6814840
Israel Aerospace Industries, which is converting the plane, has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces.
http://jrnl.ie/6814840
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Coming up just after midnight, @conorocarroll.bsky.social reports on an Irish-based aircraft leasing company buying cargo planes from an Israeli weapons supplier with close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces and the war in Gaza.
September 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Coming up just after midnight, @conorocarroll.bsky.social reports on an Irish-based aircraft leasing company buying cargo planes from an Israeli weapons supplier with close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces and the war in Gaza.
Irish people are not made for this heat☀️
August 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Irish people are not made for this heat☀️
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I spoke to several trans women who described the confusion they are facing over their eligibility under the free HRT scheme.
The legislation isn't clear, and the Department haven't provided a clear answer.
One person I spoke to said "we are used to fighting for everything".
jrnl.ie/6783895
The legislation isn't clear, and the Department haven't provided a clear answer.
One person I spoke to said "we are used to fighting for everything".
jrnl.ie/6783895
Trans women facing confusion over their eligibility under the free HRT scheme
The Irish Pharmacy Union has said they are seeking clarity from the Department of Health on the issue
jrnl.ie
August 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I spoke to several trans women who described the confusion they are facing over their eligibility under the free HRT scheme.
The legislation isn't clear, and the Department haven't provided a clear answer.
One person I spoke to said "we are used to fighting for everything".
jrnl.ie/6783895
The legislation isn't clear, and the Department haven't provided a clear answer.
One person I spoke to said "we are used to fighting for everything".
jrnl.ie/6783895
I spoke to several trans women who described the confusion they are facing over their eligibility under the free HRT scheme.
The legislation isn't clear, and the Department haven't provided a clear answer.
One person I spoke to said "we are used to fighting for everything".
jrnl.ie/6783895
The legislation isn't clear, and the Department haven't provided a clear answer.
One person I spoke to said "we are used to fighting for everything".
jrnl.ie/6783895
Trans women facing confusion over their eligibility under the free HRT scheme
The Irish Pharmacy Union has said they are seeking clarity from the Department of Health on the issue
jrnl.ie
August 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I spoke to several trans women who described the confusion they are facing over their eligibility under the free HRT scheme.
The legislation isn't clear, and the Department haven't provided a clear answer.
One person I spoke to said "we are used to fighting for everything".
jrnl.ie/6783895
The legislation isn't clear, and the Department haven't provided a clear answer.
One person I spoke to said "we are used to fighting for everything".
jrnl.ie/6783895
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Three types of vapes labelled as ‘nicotine free’ for sale in shops across the country did in fact contain nicotine following HSE inspections and testing.
Health experts say that using these products could lead to an unintended nicotine addiction.
http://jrnl.ie/6772521
Health experts say that using these products could lead to an unintended nicotine addiction.
http://jrnl.ie/6772521
Vapes posing as ‘nicotine free’ found to contain nicotine
Illegal vapes are commonly found in shops across the country – what does that mean for our health?
jrnl.ie
July 31, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Three types of vapes labelled as ‘nicotine free’ for sale in shops across the country did in fact contain nicotine following HSE inspections and testing.
Health experts say that using these products could lead to an unintended nicotine addiction.
http://jrnl.ie/6772521
Health experts say that using these products could lead to an unintended nicotine addiction.
http://jrnl.ie/6772521
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New: Over 3,500 vapes have been seized from shops by the HSE for breaching regulations since the start of 2024, new figures show.
Breaches included 'nicotine-free' vapes that contained the addictive drug.
http://jrnl.ie/6772504
Breaches included 'nicotine-free' vapes that contained the addictive drug.
http://jrnl.ie/6772504
Thousands of illegal vapes seized from shops by HSE over the past year
This included ‘nicotine-free’ vapes which, when tested, contained the addictive drug.
jrnl.ie
July 30, 2025 at 6:02 AM
New: Over 3,500 vapes have been seized from shops by the HSE for breaching regulations since the start of 2024, new figures show.
Breaches included 'nicotine-free' vapes that contained the addictive drug.
http://jrnl.ie/6772504
Breaches included 'nicotine-free' vapes that contained the addictive drug.
http://jrnl.ie/6772504
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‘I won’t work alone with certain colleagues’: Female paramedics tell @trishdevlin.bsky.social they feel there is an ‘unsafe culture’ within the National Ambulance Service.
Read our latest investigation ⬇️
http://www.thejournal.ie/national-ambulance-service-female-paramedics-6748778-Jul2025/
Read our latest investigation ⬇️
http://www.thejournal.ie/national-ambulance-service-female-paramedics-6748778-Jul2025/
‘I won’t work alone with certain colleagues’: Female paramedics break silence on 'toxic' culture
Staff told The Journal Investigates they feel that there is an ‘unsafe culture’ within the National Ambulance Service.
www.thejournal.ie
July 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
‘I won’t work alone with certain colleagues’: Female paramedics tell @trishdevlin.bsky.social they feel there is an ‘unsafe culture’ within the National Ambulance Service.
Read our latest investigation ⬇️
http://www.thejournal.ie/national-ambulance-service-female-paramedics-6748778-Jul2025/
Read our latest investigation ⬇️
http://www.thejournal.ie/national-ambulance-service-female-paramedics-6748778-Jul2025/
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Discarded canisters of nitrous oxide, used by teens and young people for short highs, have become a common sight littering many public areas in recent years.
But for young children, these bright colourful tubes are “sparking curiosity”.
http://jrnl.ie/6738579
But for young children, these bright colourful tubes are “sparking curiosity”.
http://jrnl.ie/6738579
Nitrous oxide canisters littering streets and parks 'sparking curiosity' in children
Experts say the are ‘everywhere’. What should you do if you find one?
jrnl.ie
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Discarded canisters of nitrous oxide, used by teens and young people for short highs, have become a common sight littering many public areas in recent years.
But for young children, these bright colourful tubes are “sparking curiosity”.
http://jrnl.ie/6738579
But for young children, these bright colourful tubes are “sparking curiosity”.
http://jrnl.ie/6738579
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Inhaling nitrous oxide delivers a short-lived high but can also result in life-altering health impacts, including paralysis and suffocation.
Health and drug experts told us they were very concerned that canisters of the drug could be bought online.
http://jrnl.ie/6738494
Health and drug experts told us they were very concerned that canisters of the drug could be bought online.
http://jrnl.ie/6738494
‘Devastating’ nitrous oxide available to buy on popular Irish websites
Our investigative team found the psychedelic drug on Amazon and classified sites.
jrnl.ie
June 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Inhaling nitrous oxide delivers a short-lived high but can also result in life-altering health impacts, including paralysis and suffocation.
Health and drug experts told us they were very concerned that canisters of the drug could be bought online.
http://jrnl.ie/6738494
Health and drug experts told us they were very concerned that canisters of the drug could be bought online.
http://jrnl.ie/6738494
In our latest investigation we reveal just how easy it is to find large canisters of nitrous oxide for sale online, with listings on online classified ad sites and even the Irish version of Amazon.
The drug is popular with teenagers and party goers despite the life altering impact it can have.
The drug is popular with teenagers and party goers despite the life altering impact it can have.
A psychedelic drug, used by teenagers and party goers, could be bought by Irish shoppers on popular online sites.
Our team found large canisters of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, on online classified ad sites and even the Irish version of Amazon.
http://jrnl.ie/6738494
Our team found large canisters of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, on online classified ad sites and even the Irish version of Amazon.
http://jrnl.ie/6738494
‘Devastating’ nitrous oxide available to buy on popular Irish websites
Our investigative team found the psychedelic drug on Amazon and classified sites.
jrnl.ie
June 25, 2025 at 5:23 AM
In our latest investigation we reveal just how easy it is to find large canisters of nitrous oxide for sale online, with listings on online classified ad sites and even the Irish version of Amazon.
The drug is popular with teenagers and party goers despite the life altering impact it can have.
The drug is popular with teenagers and party goers despite the life altering impact it can have.
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Would you like to lead a team of reporters dedicated to lifting the lid on how Ireland works? Apply to become the Acting Editor of @investigates.thejournal.ie (full time for a year).
I'm biased but this is a really meaningful and enjoyable job. Shout if you've any questions!
Deadline: Fri 04 July
I'm biased but this is a really meaningful and enjoyable job. Shout if you've any questions!
Deadline: Fri 04 July
Acting Editor
careers.thejournal.ie
June 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Would you like to lead a team of reporters dedicated to lifting the lid on how Ireland works? Apply to become the Acting Editor of @investigates.thejournal.ie (full time for a year).
I'm biased but this is a really meaningful and enjoyable job. Shout if you've any questions!
Deadline: Fri 04 July
I'm biased but this is a really meaningful and enjoyable job. Shout if you've any questions!
Deadline: Fri 04 July
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Get nominating now! 🗳️✨
#GCNnews
#GCNnews
GALAS 2025 nominations open for awards honouring Ireland's LGBTQ+ community
The nominations are now open for the GALAS 2025, Ireland’s most anticipated celebration of LGBTQ+ excellence!
buff.ly
June 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Get nominating now! 🗳️✨
#GCNnews
#GCNnews
This was a pleasant surprise from the government's National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II Action Plan 2025-2026.
Please don't mess it up.
Please don't mess it up.
June 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This was a pleasant surprise from the government's National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II Action Plan 2025-2026.
Please don't mess it up.
Please don't mess it up.
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For those interested on how AI infrastructure is already having an impact in our environment I recommend the work done in the last months by @conorocarroll.bsky.social and @mariadelaney.ie at The Journal Investigates.
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
The Journal Investigates: Where are all the data centres and why should you care?
investigates.thejournal.ie
June 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
For those interested on how AI infrastructure is already having an impact in our environment I recommend the work done in the last months by @conorocarroll.bsky.social and @mariadelaney.ie at The Journal Investigates.
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
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Our team examined over 25 years of planning records to pinpoint Ireland’s data centres.
Explore the interactive, visual investigation to see where they are located: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
Explore the interactive, visual investigation to see where they are located: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
June 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our team examined over 25 years of planning records to pinpoint Ireland’s data centres.
Explore the interactive, visual investigation to see where they are located: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
Explore the interactive, visual investigation to see where they are located: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
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Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains how we mapped - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Examining over 25 years of planning records, we found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
Examining over 25 years of planning records, we found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
June 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains how we mapped - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Examining over 25 years of planning records, we found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
Examining over 25 years of planning records, we found 89 data centres, with a further 40 in development.
Yes, I really did go through 25 years of planning records.
Explore our interactive, visual investigation so you don't have to and find out where Ireland's data centres are located.
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
Explore our interactive, visual investigation so you don't have to and find out where Ireland's data centres are located.
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
June 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Yes, I really did go through 25 years of planning records.
Explore our interactive, visual investigation so you don't have to and find out where Ireland's data centres are located.
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
Explore our interactive, visual investigation so you don't have to and find out where Ireland's data centres are located.
investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
Coming just after midnight tonight...something a bit different, but very cool!
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
June 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Coming just after midnight tonight...something a bit different, but very cool!
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
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Our investigation into slurry farm inspections has made a splash across local news and radio.
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social has been hitting the airwaves across the country talking about how more than half of local authorities failed to meet farm inspection targets.
jrnl.ie/6712151
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social has been hitting the airwaves across the country talking about how more than half of local authorities failed to meet farm inspection targets.
jrnl.ie/6712151
Majority of councils miss farm inspection targets vital for water protection
The Journal Investigates found a significant level of non-compliance in the first year of farm slurry inspection targets set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
jrnl.ie
May 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Our investigation into slurry farm inspections has made a splash across local news and radio.
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social has been hitting the airwaves across the country talking about how more than half of local authorities failed to meet farm inspection targets.
jrnl.ie/6712151
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social has been hitting the airwaves across the country talking about how more than half of local authorities failed to meet farm inspection targets.
jrnl.ie/6712151
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More than half of local authorities failed to meet farm inspection targets for slurry spreading and management.
It was the first year farm slurry inspection targets were set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
http://jrnl.ie/6712151
It was the first year farm slurry inspection targets were set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
http://jrnl.ie/6712151
Majority of councils miss farm inspection targets vital for water protection
The Journal Investigates found a significant level of non-compliance in the first year of farm slurry inspection targets set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
jrnl.ie
May 28, 2025 at 6:30 AM
More than half of local authorities failed to meet farm inspection targets for slurry spreading and management.
It was the first year farm slurry inspection targets were set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
http://jrnl.ie/6712151
It was the first year farm slurry inspection targets were set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
http://jrnl.ie/6712151
Delighted to have been nominated for a Justice Media Award for my investigation with @pjarandia.bsky.social looking at Ireland's data centres.
And honoured to also be nominated for Newcomer of the Year!
And honoured to also be nominated for Newcomer of the Year!
The Journal Investigates has received an incredible 7 nominations for this year's Justice Media Awards!
Our colleagues @thejournal.ie have also been nominated for 10 awards, bringing the total number to 17 for Journal Media.
Congratulations to all those who have been nominated!
jrnl.ie/6711820t
Our colleagues @thejournal.ie have also been nominated for 10 awards, bringing the total number to 17 for Journal Media.
Congratulations to all those who have been nominated!
jrnl.ie/6711820t
Journal Media shortlisted for 17 Justice Media Awards
In total, 16 journalists were shortlisted for awards across eighth different categories.
jrnl.ie
May 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Delighted to have been nominated for a Justice Media Award for my investigation with @pjarandia.bsky.social looking at Ireland's data centres.
And honoured to also be nominated for Newcomer of the Year!
And honoured to also be nominated for Newcomer of the Year!
Truly shocking findings.
Brilliant investigation from Patricia that raises serious questions for the Department over its policy towards badger culling.
Brilliant investigation from Patricia that raises serious questions for the Department over its policy towards badger culling.
So after quite a few weeks investigating Ireland’s culling of badgers to control TB, I found data that shows that a staggering 80% of the protected species killed by the Department of Agriculture were TB free. jrnl.ie/6709659
Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease
More than 8,000 badgers destroyed by DAFM in a nation-wide crackdown to eradicate bovine tuberculosis were found to be infection free following post-mortems.
jrnl.ie
May 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Truly shocking findings.
Brilliant investigation from Patricia that raises serious questions for the Department over its policy towards badger culling.
Brilliant investigation from Patricia that raises serious questions for the Department over its policy towards badger culling.