Landlord TD failed to declare property interests
Independent TD Gillian Toole failed to declare her housing contracts with local authorities – for six rental properties – as well as her directorship of a property company.
Children’s Health Ireland failed to inform families of impending surgery scandal till forced
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) didn’t inform parents affected by the ongoing hip surgery scandal – because of internal opposition – till after The Ditch’s publication of a draft report that concluded children were being operated on unnecessarily.
Media regulator won’t disclose interactions with ex-Israeli spy seeking to censor content
The Irish media regulator won’t say if it’s communicated with a former Israeli intelligence officer looking to influence social media moderation – and who boasted online about attending an event at the regulator’s office.
IDF warfare jet allowed refuel at Shannon
A newly built Israel Defense Forces (IDF) war jet deployed in Gaza last year was allowed refuel at Shannon Airport on its way to an Israeli military base in 2021.
Comment: Brendan McDonagh couldn’t fix a housing crisis he profits from and helped create
When I was 22 I applied for a job in Dunnes Stores, Rathmines. During the interview in a small office above the supermarket, a manager looked at my CV. “Seems fine – can you start tomorrow?” I was in luck. They needed someone.