Maria Delaney is the editor of The Journal Investigates, the new home for investigative journalism at The Journal. It is one of the only independent investigative units working at national level in Ireland. As an investigative journalist, she specialises in health, social justice and science.

Previously, she was editor of the crowdfunded investigative journalism platform, Noteworthy. Her writing has also appeared in The Sunday Times, Business Post, The Irish Times and more. She has radio experience with national stations including RTÉ Radio 1 and Newstalk.

• Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2024
• Irish Red Cross – Humanitarian Journalism Award 2021 & 2022
• Mary Raftery Prize 2021 & 2023
• Business Journalist Awards 2022 – Feature of the Year
• Headline Mental Health Media Awards 2022 & 2023 – Special Interest
• Justice Media Awards – Human Rights/Social Justice Reporting 2022
• ABSW – Research Policy Story of the Year 2021 & Newcomer 2015