The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage claimed disclosure could harm wildlife crime investigations and future prosecutions, but the Information Commissioner disagreed.

The Journal understands that eight skunks had been advertised for sale in a private WhatsApp pet trading group several weeks before the animals were discovered.

An online platform, restricted in the UK, is operating freely in Ireland and can be linked to the deaths of at least two Irish people, The Journal Investigates can reveal.

Reporting by RTÉ Investigates, The Journal and The Detail nominated for the prize that will be awarded on 25 March

It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.

Almost 450 suicides were reported to the HSE between 2022 and 2024 by healthcare staff across a range of patient services, including Emergency Departments.

Climate-impacting emissions are being released from data centres using off-grid generators.

Health chief calls for a roll-out of regional FGM clinics to cope with soaring waiting lists for health services.

Musicians and bands including Paul Weller, Damon Albert, King Krule and Bastille are listed as performers.

Anti-race hate crimes and incidents have risen by almost a quarter in just three years, according to data analysed by The Journal Investigates.

Anti-race hate crimes and incidents have risen by almost a quarter in just three years, according to data analysed by The Journal Investigates.

The Journal Investigates can reveal a significant spike in dead seal reports, as severe storms and human disturbance threaten the protected species.

The Journal Investigates reveals Hikvision is used by councils, hospitals and universities despite bans in other countries.

Staff told The Journal Investigates they feel that there is an ‘unsafe culture’ within the National Ambulance Service.

Staff told The Journal Investigates they feel that there is an ‘unsafe culture’ within the National Ambulance Service.