Ireland's largest data centres used close to one billion litres of water last year, a new investigation by @investigates.thejournal.ie has found. But the findings also show how the pharmaceutical industry uses far more. jrnl.ie/7110966

Data centres used almost one billion litres of water last year, but another industry used far more

The Journal Investigates found that while data centres use huge quantities of water every year, pharmaceutical companies often use a lot more.

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Tonight, a new investigation reveals how much water each individual data centre campus has used in the past two years. But our findings also show how pharma plants have used more than double that of data centres. Story w/ @davidmacredmond.bsky.social Read just after midnight on thejournal.ie 🔜

Local authorities are collecting thousands of discarded nitrous oxide canisters each year. And more than 160,000 are ending up in waste facilities every year, causing problems for machinery and workers. jrnl.ie/7084853

Thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are ending up at Ireland's waste facilities as industry warns of explosions

An Irish waste facility recorded up to 120 exploding canisters over a recent two-week period.

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"Sir, a second leak has hit the Liffey" Another leak has been discovered close to the Samuel Beckett Bridge. The immediate area surrounding the leak is a known nesting spot for otters. Read more: jrnl.ie/7093244

So...yeah, it happened again. A second leak has been discovered close to the Samuel Beckett Bridge. The immediate area surrounding the leak is a known nesting spot for otters. Story w/ @emmahickey.bsky.social Read on thejournal.ie just after midnight 🔜

The terms of reference for a recent government-funded data centre report suggested examining whether data centre demand could lead to higher electricity prices. But the final €100,000 report did not contain any analysis of the issue. jrnl.ie/7079259

Government data centre report didn’t examine prospect of higher electricity bills

The Department of Enterprise report didn’t address rising electricity prices due to data centre demand.

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A recent data centre report from the Department of Enterprise did not include a section on the potential for higher electricity prices due to rising data centre demand. But new documents suggest that the €100,000 report should have examined the issue.

Government data centre report didn’t examine prospect of higher electricity bills

The Department of Enterprise report didn’t address rising electricity prices due to data centre demand.

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I see Andy Burnham arrived in London today by train. Thankfully, any carbon saving gained by this was immediately wiped out by Sky News inexplicably deciding to film the train arriving at the station from a helicopter... The UK is such a strange place

It brings me so much joy when people spot my they/them pronouns in my email signature and make the conscious effort to get the honorifics right. Such a silly little thing, but it means the world. Happy pride 🏳️‍⚧️ (We will ignore the misspelling of my name...baby steps)

The people who say they're "protecting children" or "saving women" now want to look down children's pants before they let them play sports. This is the logical conclusion of anti-trans, segregation policies and it's barbaric. Happy pride, I guess. www.opb.org/article/2026...

Ballot initiative could require genital exams for Washington secondary students to play sports

The initiative would ensure that “students compete in athletic activities consistent with the gender assigned at birth,” echoing restrictions in 27 other states and effectively blocking transgender gi...

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Great to see some impact from the Oireachtas to our investigation into the unpublished Youghal Ironman report last week. www.thejournal.ie/sport-irelan...

Oireachtas committee likely to ask sports bodies to discuss Youghal Ironman fallout

An independent report into the tragedy has still not been published.

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Triathlon Ireland and Ironman disagree over when safety concerns with the Youghal Ironman were raised. Our investigation reveals the fallout from the event, including a bitter dispute, an unpublished investigation report and over €500k in legal fees. jrnl.ie/7053443

The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute

The Journal Investigates uncovers the story of the unpublished report into the Youghal Ironman event in 2023.

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Following the conclusion of the inquest earlier today, our new investigation uncovers the story of the unpublished report into the Youghal Ironman event in 2023. We reveal the political pressure to investigate, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute. Read on thejournal.ie just after midnight 🔜

Diesel is believed to have been leaking into the Liffey for “a number of weeks” before it was discovered by the authorities. 14 months on from its initial discovery, the leak does not appear to have been fixed. jrnl.ie/7046606

Diesel has been leaking into the River Liffey from Irish Rail fuel storage for over a year

The leak was discovered in March 2025 but has not been fixed.

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Diesel has been leaking into the River Liffey from an underground pipe connection near the Samuel Beckett Bridge for over a year. The leak links to a fuel farm owned by Irish Rail, which is used as diesel storage for fuelling trains at Connolly Station. jrnl.ie/7046606

Diesel has been leaking into the River Liffey from Irish Rail fuel storage for over a year

The leak was discovered in March 2025 but has not been fixed.

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Bit of a mad one coming up just after midnight. Diesel has been leaking into the River Liffey from Irish Rail fuel storage for over a year. The leak was discovered in March 2025 but has not been fixed. Read on thejournal.ie soon

Imagine watching the Conservatives erode public services for 14 years and then as soon as you get back into power you immediately get distracted by an issue that only exists on Twitter and make it your entire personality. And then wonder why nobody likes you anymore.

Jordan@jordanpfot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

‘Trans women must be barred from female toilets, changing facilities and sports teams, new official guidance is to state’ www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

22 years. #AFC

🆕 Local fire authorities have served 150 fire safety notices on buildings in the last 5 years. Our investigation found that among these notices were several IPAS accommodation premises. We also found one Cork City pub had a 40-year-old fire safety notice that wasn't complied with. jrnl.ie/7026798

IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years

The Journal Investigates found 150 fire safety notices were issued since 2020 covering almost every type of property.

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New: Local fire authorities have issued 150 fire safety notices in the last five years over concerns with “potentially dangerous” buildings. The notices include IPAS accommodation, apartments, pubs, restaurants, hotels, nursing homes and crèches. jrnl.ie/7026798

Accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers among fire safety notices issued in last five years

The Journal Investigates found 150 fire safety notices were issued since 2020 covering almost every type of property.

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Excellent report this morning from RTÉ Investigates on how fake references were used for staff at a special emergency arrangements provider. www.rte.ie/news/investi... Adds to our previous reporting that found Tusla referred five of these providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns jrnl.ie/6963224

Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns

A quarter of staff working in Special Emergency Arrangements last year did not have the required documentation to work with vulnerable children.

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This excellent reporting reminded me of a similar piece I did for Village Magazine back in 2024...glad to see things have gotten better since then 🫠 villagemagazine.ie/over-100-sha...

Over 100 shared rooms listed for rent as overcrowding remains widespread issue - Village Magazine

Renters across the country continue to be compelled to share bedrooms with strangers despite calls from housing organisations to introduce legislation that prevents the “warehousing” of tenants. By Co...

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The Journal@thejournal.ie · 4mo ago

A former Clare Street office now houses up to 22 people paying up to €890 for bed spaces, despite no registration with the RTB. jrnl.ie/7007748

You don't mess with Rambo 👀

New: Data centre operators successfully lobbied the European Commission to amend legislation intended to bring transparency to the continent’s booming data centre industry, a new investigation has revealed. Story w/ @nicoschmidt.io & Ella Joyner from @investigate-europe.eu jrnl.ie/7013368

How Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide data centres’ environmental toll

A cross-border investigation has revealed how industry lobbying is shaping data centre regulation in the EU.

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On International #Asexuality Day, spare a thought for the brave aces who don't like garlic bread... It's tough out there

Fitting that this story comes on #TDOV of all days 👀 Maybe there's a shortage because all the eggs have cracked? jrnl.ie/6999161

Ireland is facing egg shortages due to rising demand and insufficient farmers' pay, the IFA says

Demand has increased and farm gate prices have remained the same, the IFA’s poultry chair said.

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How long before a 'modular home' becomes a 'garden shed'? m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

Homeowners set to get €14,000 tax-free to rent modular units in back gardens

Homeowners are in line to earn €14,000 tax-free by renting out newly-built modular units in their back gardens under new changes being examined by the Government.

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A heartbreaking account of brutal conversion practices in the UK from the brilliant @theabigailthorn.bsky.social and a very well behaved chicken. A reminder; the Irish government *still* hasn't banned conversion practices in Ireland too, despite repeatedly promising to do so. youtu.be/_S5w18sjYLk

Britain Still Has Conversion Therapists. Here’s Why.

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As reported by @investigates.thejournal.ie two weeks ago. Our investigation found serious vetting concerns, with some staff at a major SEA provider missing an overseas police clearance. A quarter of staff working in SEAs last year were missing "major documents". www.thejournal.ie/investigates...

The lack of a grace period in a country not exactly renowned for its public transport really feels like a deliberate attempt to catch out even the people who attempt to comply with this insanity...

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com · 5mo ago

1. Numerous transgender people in Kansas are reporting that the state has sent them a letter demanding the immediate surrender of drivers licenses. Those driving could be arrested, charged, and see privileges revoked. Subscribe to support our journalism. www.erininthemorning.com/p/kansas-sen...