Maria Delaney
@mariadelaney.ie
Editor @investigates.thejournal.ie / The home for investigative journalism from The Journal
🕵️♀️ Reporting: Health • Social justice • Science • Data • FOI
Visit: thejournal.ie/investigates/about • She/Her
🕵️♀️ Reporting: Health • Social justice • Science • Data • FOI
Visit: thejournal.ie/investigates/about • She/Her
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Maria Delaney
@mariadelaney.ie
· Sep 26
It's a year since we launched The Journal Investigates!
Since last September, our team produced 28 major investigations, consistently exposing injustice and driving change.
Find out more about our work – only made possible thanks to your ongoing support: jrnl.ie/6808070
Since last September, our team produced 28 major investigations, consistently exposing injustice and driving change.
Find out more about our work – only made possible thanks to your ongoing support: jrnl.ie/6808070
What a year! Thanks so much for your ongoing support of our work.
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Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains how our team examined more than 500 election expense returns to uncover how much you might have to spend to secure a Dáil seat.
Read the full investigation: jrnl.ie/6845119
Read the full investigation: jrnl.ie/6845119
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social explains how our team examined more than 500 election expense returns to uncover how much you might have to spend to secure a Dáil seat.
Read the full investigation: jrnl.ie/6845119
Read the full investigation: jrnl.ie/6845119
Honoured to be shortlisted for Investigative Journalism in this year's Irish Journalism Awards!!
This was for my series on the extent and impact of cancer treatment delays: thejournal.ie/cancer-delays/news
Thanks to everyone who highlighted ongoing issues to me for these articles.
This was for my series on the extent and impact of cancer treatment delays: thejournal.ie/cancer-delays/news
Thanks to everyone who highlighted ongoing issues to me for these articles.
October 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Honoured to be shortlisted for Investigative Journalism in this year's Irish Journalism Awards!!
This was for my series on the extent and impact of cancer treatment delays: thejournal.ie/cancer-delays/news
Thanks to everyone who highlighted ongoing issues to me for these articles.
This was for my series on the extent and impact of cancer treatment delays: thejournal.ie/cancer-delays/news
Thanks to everyone who highlighted ongoing issues to me for these articles.
What a year! Thanks so much for your ongoing support of our work.
It's a year since we launched The Journal Investigates!
Since last September, our team produced 28 major investigations, consistently exposing injustice and driving change.
Find out more about our work – only made possible thanks to your ongoing support: jrnl.ie/6808070
Since last September, our team produced 28 major investigations, consistently exposing injustice and driving change.
Find out more about our work – only made possible thanks to your ongoing support: jrnl.ie/6808070
September 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
What a year! Thanks so much for your ongoing support of our work.
We cannot stand by and watch more and more of our Palestinian colleagues being targeted and killed for doing their job. Without journalism, there is no accountability.
We stand in solidarity with media organisation across the world in demanding interactional action for these atrocities in Gaza.
We stand in solidarity with media organisation across the world in demanding interactional action for these atrocities in Gaza.
September 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We cannot stand by and watch more and more of our Palestinian colleagues being targeted and killed for doing their job. Without journalism, there is no accountability.
We stand in solidarity with media organisation across the world in demanding interactional action for these atrocities in Gaza.
We stand in solidarity with media organisation across the world in demanding interactional action for these atrocities in Gaza.
Today, as part of our series exposing cancer care delays, I reported that adjuvant chemo is not being given to many breast cancer patients on time.
When this was put to the Minister of Health, she said there's "no point" in promising extra hospital staff to tackle treatment delays:
When this was put to the Minister of Health, she said there's "no point" in promising extra hospital staff to tackle treatment delays:
Health minister: 'No point' in promising extra hospital staff to tackle chemo treatment delays
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said recruitment is already a “persistent” issue within the health service.
www.thejournal.ie
August 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today, as part of our series exposing cancer care delays, I reported that adjuvant chemo is not being given to many breast cancer patients on time.
When this was put to the Minister of Health, she said there's "no point" in promising extra hospital staff to tackle treatment delays:
When this was put to the Minister of Health, she said there's "no point" in promising extra hospital staff to tackle treatment delays:
Reposted by Maria Delaney
Adjuvant chemotherapy, which can reduce the risk of breast cancer returning after surgery, is not being given to many patients on time.
This is driving many people into the private system, as @mariadelaney.ie explains.
Read the full story: jrnl.ie/6798640
This is driving many people into the private system, as @mariadelaney.ie explains.
Read the full story: jrnl.ie/6798640
August 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Adjuvant chemotherapy, which can reduce the risk of breast cancer returning after surgery, is not being given to many patients on time.
This is driving many people into the private system, as @mariadelaney.ie explains.
Read the full story: jrnl.ie/6798640
This is driving many people into the private system, as @mariadelaney.ie explains.
Read the full story: jrnl.ie/6798640
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Really important story this morning from @mariadelaney.ie ⤵️
Just 13% of people w/breast cancer at Letterkenny University Hospital had treatment on time in 1st quarter of year.
jrnl.ie/6798640t
Just 13% of people w/breast cancer at Letterkenny University Hospital had treatment on time in 1st quarter of year.
jrnl.ie/6798640t
Chemo after breast cancer surgery often delayed to point it is less effective
This therapy can reduce the risk of cancer coming back. But potential benefits decrease the longer people have to wait for treatment after surgery.
jrnl.ie
August 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Really important story this morning from @mariadelaney.ie ⤵️
Just 13% of people w/breast cancer at Letterkenny University Hospital had treatment on time in 1st quarter of year.
jrnl.ie/6798640t
Just 13% of people w/breast cancer at Letterkenny University Hospital had treatment on time in 1st quarter of year.
jrnl.ie/6798640t
'It was devastating for all of us.'
Marian Quinlan was diagnosed with cancer and died less than three months later with no curative or palliative treatment.
Her family want answers.
Marian Quinlan was diagnosed with cancer and died less than three months later with no curative or palliative treatment.
Her family want answers.
No treatment, no dignity: 'If she knew she was going to die, she would have had a party'
Marian Quinlan was diagnosed with cancer and died less than three months later with no curative or palliative treatment. Her family want answers.
jrnl.ie
August 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
'It was devastating for all of us.'
Marian Quinlan was diagnosed with cancer and died less than three months later with no curative or palliative treatment.
Her family want answers.
Marian Quinlan was diagnosed with cancer and died less than three months later with no curative or palliative treatment.
Her family want answers.
Great reporting by @stemcdermott.bsky.social today on scam ads – here are his tips on how to spot them:
How do you spot a scam if you see an ad for discount clothes on social media?
Here are five tips:
Here are five tips:
How to spot a scam if you see an ad for discount clothes on social media
Tips on the five things you can ask yourself to make sure a shop is real.
jrnl.ie
August 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Great reporting by @stemcdermott.bsky.social today on scam ads – here are his tips on how to spot them:
Our latest investigation by @trishdevlin.bsky.social exposes an important security concern across Ireland:
Chinese surveillance cameras banned from sensitive government sites in the UK, US and Australia, are in widespread use right across Ireland, we can reveal.
http://www.thejournal.ie/investigates-hikvision-surveillance-6755381-Jul2025/
http://www.thejournal.ie/investigates-hikvision-surveillance-6755381-Jul2025/
Thousands of controversial Chinese surveillance cameras installed in public places across Ireland
The Journal Investigates reveals Hikvision is used by councils, hospitals and universities despite bans in other countries.
www.thejournal.ie
July 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Our latest investigation by @trishdevlin.bsky.social exposes an important security concern across Ireland:
The valproate inquiry is finally starting!
I've been speaking to families who want answers since the early 2010s, incl for our valproate scandal investigation in 2021 (below)
Jane Moore @thejournal.ie covered many calls for an inquiry more recently incl: jrnl.ie/6723579
Inquiry info: svinquiry.ie
I've been speaking to families who want answers since the early 2010s, incl for our valproate scandal investigation in 2021 (below)
Jane Moore @thejournal.ie covered many calls for an inquiry more recently incl: jrnl.ie/6723579
Inquiry info: svinquiry.ie
Valproate scandal: Parents feel failed by State over drug that harmed their children
Noteworthy finds that pleas for help from women impacted by valproate (Epilim) continue to be dismissed.
jrnl.ie
July 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The valproate inquiry is finally starting!
I've been speaking to families who want answers since the early 2010s, incl for our valproate scandal investigation in 2021 (below)
Jane Moore @thejournal.ie covered many calls for an inquiry more recently incl: jrnl.ie/6723579
Inquiry info: svinquiry.ie
I've been speaking to families who want answers since the early 2010s, incl for our valproate scandal investigation in 2021 (below)
Jane Moore @thejournal.ie covered many calls for an inquiry more recently incl: jrnl.ie/6723579
Inquiry info: svinquiry.ie
Important work out today by @stemcdermott.bsky.social:
The 8 companies that Ireland invests in that have links to illegal Israeli settlements.
Our latest investigation ⬇️
https://www.thejournal.ie/investigates-state-investments-settlements-6740909-Jul2025/?jrnl_lg=1
Our latest investigation ⬇️
https://www.thejournal.ie/investigates-state-investments-settlements-6740909-Jul2025/?jrnl_lg=1
Who are the 8 companies that Ireland invests in that have links to illegal Israeli settlements?
The State holds shares in the companies via the Irish Strategic Investment Fund.
www.thejournal.ie
July 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Important work out today by @stemcdermott.bsky.social:
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More people are waiting longer than recommended to start vital cancer treatments in Irish public hospitals.
Read our latest investigation now: jrnl.ie/6751362
Read our latest investigation now: jrnl.ie/6751362
July 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
More people are waiting longer than recommended to start vital cancer treatments in Irish public hospitals.
Read our latest investigation now: jrnl.ie/6751362
Read our latest investigation now: jrnl.ie/6751362
People are encountering delays in the Irish healthcare system at every step of their cancer journey.
Our latest investigative series highlights the devastating impacts this is having all across Ireland.
This morning, I reported that hospitals are failing to consistently start chemo on time:
Our latest investigative series highlights the devastating impacts this is having all across Ireland.
This morning, I reported that hospitals are failing to consistently start chemo on time:
'It's getting tougher': Hospitals failing to consistently start chemo on time
This is just one of the many delays faced by people with cancer in the public healthcare system.
www.thejournal.ie
July 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
People are encountering delays in the Irish healthcare system at every step of their cancer journey.
Our latest investigative series highlights the devastating impacts this is having all across Ireland.
This morning, I reported that hospitals are failing to consistently start chemo on time:
Our latest investigative series highlights the devastating impacts this is having all across Ireland.
This morning, I reported that hospitals are failing to consistently start chemo on time:
Latest by @eimermcauley.bsky.social:
NEW INVESTIGATION:
Content moderations were asked to think like paedophiles or act suicidal while they trained Meta AI tools as part of their work for an Irish outsourcing company
Read the full story: http://jrnl.ie/6745653
Content moderations were asked to think like paedophiles or act suicidal while they trained Meta AI tools as part of their work for an Irish outsourcing company
Read the full story: http://jrnl.ie/6745653
Asked to think like a paedophile or act suicidal: Workers training Meta's AI in Ireland speak out
One worker who spoke to The Journal Investigates said that writing suicide-related prompts for AI led to them self-harming for the first time in their life.
jrnl.ie
July 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Latest by @eimermcauley.bsky.social:
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Thank you to the brave female paramedics who spoke to me for this investigation👇
‘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 7:31 AM
Thank you to the brave female paramedics who spoke to me for this investigation👇
Have you been affected by delays in cancer diagnosis or treatment? I'm examining this issue right now. Get in touch at [email protected]
People are more likely to get – and die – from cancer in Ireland than in many other European countries.
Without urgent action, the toll on people in Ireland as well as our health service will be “immense”, the Irish Cancer Society warned today:
Without urgent action, the toll on people in Ireland as well as our health service will be “immense”, the Irish Cancer Society warned today:
Cancer diagnoses could double by 2045 without urgent action, warns Irish Cancer Society
The charity called on greater investment in Budget 2026, urging healthcare delays to be addressed as a priority.
www.thejournal.ie
July 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Have you been affected by delays in cancer diagnosis or treatment? I'm examining this issue right now. Get in touch at [email protected]
Last few days to apply… deadline is this Friday 04 July:
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 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Last few days to apply… deadline is this Friday 04 July:
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Our entire team was shortlisted for Justice Media Awards. The ceremony was yesterday and we got some good news!
Maria Delaney and Patricia Devlin received a merit award in the print/online human rights and social justice reporting category: jrnl.ie/6744242
Maria Delaney and Patricia Devlin received a merit award in the print/online human rights and social justice reporting category: jrnl.ie/6744242
June 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Our entire team was shortlisted for Justice Media Awards. The ceremony was yesterday and we got some good news!
Maria Delaney and Patricia Devlin received a merit award in the print/online human rights and social justice reporting category: jrnl.ie/6744242
Maria Delaney and Patricia Devlin received a merit award in the print/online human rights and social justice reporting category: jrnl.ie/6744242
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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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
It’s unbelievable that the sodium valproate inquiry hasn’t begun 4.5 years after the Government said it was “a priority”
It’s now nearly a year since a chair was appointed to lead the inquiry
Thousands of families impacted by this drug which can cause birth defects are still waiting for answers
It’s now nearly a year since a chair was appointed to lead the inquiry
Thousands of families impacted by this drug which can cause birth defects are still waiting for answers
Campaigners seek to meet Minister as inquiry into drug that causes birth defects yet to begin
It has been almost a year since a chairperson was appointed to lead the inquiry into the historical licensing and use of the drug.
www.thejournal.ie
June 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
It’s unbelievable that the sodium valproate inquiry hasn’t begun 4.5 years after the Government said it was “a priority”
It’s now nearly a year since a chair was appointed to lead the inquiry
Thousands of families impacted by this drug which can cause birth defects are still waiting for answers
It’s now nearly a year since a chair was appointed to lead the inquiry
Thousands of families impacted by this drug which can cause birth defects are still waiting for answers
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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
Reposted by Maria Delaney
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.
We've an exciting report out today which showcases the full impact of data centres in Ireland
We developed an interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres
Report by @conorocarroll.bsky.social; Design by Jordan Huysman & Niall O'Shea:
We developed an interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres
Report by @conorocarroll.bsky.social; Design by Jordan Huysman & Niall O'Shea:
The Journal Investigates: Where are all the data centres and why should you care?
investigates.thejournal.ie
June 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We've an exciting report out today which showcases the full impact of data centres in Ireland
We developed an interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres
Report by @conorocarroll.bsky.social; Design by Jordan Huysman & Niall O'Shea:
We developed an interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres
Report by @conorocarroll.bsky.social; Design by Jordan Huysman & Niall O'Shea: