Journalism matters because people matter. Are you aware of an injustice that should be exposed?
We investigate and publish public interest stories that matter.
Story by story, we want to make a difference. But we need your help.
We want to expose the untold scandals, tell the hidden stories and bring to light the cover-ups that perpetuate injustice.
For decades now we have a proud record of working in complete confidence with whistleblowers.
We don’t intend to stop anytime soon.
So we want to hear about your local Irish concerns; about the things you feel are wrong and about the things you think should be exposed in this country.
We also investigate international matters as long as they are linked to matters here.
If you know of something – however big or small – that you feel is simply not right please consider telling us about it.
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The Gallery below shows just some examples of our work.
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A whistleblower helped the Irish Mail on Sunday expose dangerous standards at what was then Ireland’s largest cosmetic surgery clinic. RESULT: Clinic closed down. Surgeon is suspended from Medical Council register and later found guilty of professional misconduct.A whistleblower helped the Irish Mail on Sunday to expose dangers at what was then Ireland’s largest cosmetic surgery clinic and its surgeons. RESULT – clinic closes down. Legislation to regulate cosmetic surgery promised by Government.A protected disclosure to the Irish Mail on Sunday helped to prove that cheques were being forged for years at a 200m housing charity. Previous disclosures to his employers, TDs, Government Ministers and the gardai came to nothing.
RESULT – Garda investigation launched, charity official resigns, matter reported to Housing Regulator.A protected disclosure by a whistleblower helped expose how mortgage help group, New Beginning, sold the personal data of thousands of homeowners to a 2bn vulture fund. RESULT – Data Protection Commissioner launched an investigation and upheld complaints. New Beginning apologies.Irish Mail on Sunday – December 29, 2013.This story was first published in the Irish Mail on Sunday on October 6, 2013.A whistleblower also helped the Irish Mail on Sunday expose the secret disciplinary sanction which allowed a Bus Eireann manager keep his rank and salary and move to a job he considered easier after he broke internal rules. With the help of a whistleblower the Irish Mail on Sunday exposed the holidays and gifts received in return for state bus contracts. RESULT; A Garda investigation was launched, procurement procedures at Bus Eireann were reviewed tightened up and the Public Accounts Committee cleared the way for the Comptroller and Auditor General to audit procurement at Bus Eireann.This Story was fist published in the Irish Mail on Sunday on August 18, 2013.The Irish Mail on Sunday front page – July 12, 2015
Michael O'Farrell is a multi-award-winning investigative journalist and author who works for DMG Media as the Investigations Editor of the Irish Mail on Sunday newspaper.
