Colman O'Sullivan

Dublin

Journalist at RTÉ

Journalist working in Dublin for RTÉ. Msc in Climate Change, from DCU Views not RTÉ's (or DCU's) DM's open https://t.co/aC3IR6mf0Y

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Special care system review shows beds and staffing crisis

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

A review of the special care system for children aged between 11 and 17 years old has found it is in crisis, with critical bed shortages and staffing difficulties. The external review was commissioned by the Child & Family Agency, Tusla, to look at the system which is designed to provide secure therapeutic intervention for children who are subject to High Court orders.
Meeting told of eagerness for Dublin mosque to reopen

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

Children are eager to return to study the Quran at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland's mosque, an online public meeting to discuss its closure has heard. The facility in Clonskeagh in Dublin remains closed following fractious scenes at and outside a meeting at the centre on 19 April. In a statement, the ICCI said the facility was closed "as a preventive measure to ensure the safety and security of the property, staff, children and members of the public".
Children given cameras to identify school commute risks

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

Children at a primary school in Dublin are being given cameras to wear as they cycle or walk to school as part of a new citizen science project. The recordings captured by the children are being used to identify any high-risk parts of their journey. On her first day with a camera attached to her scooter, Síobha recorded a van driving through a red light at a pedestrian crossing on her way to school. The green man had shown, signalling it was safe to cross.
CHI accused of using off-label treatment without consent

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

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Thousands attend 'March for Life' in Dublin city centre

1 month ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

Several thousand people have taken part in the annual 'March for Life' event in Dublin city centre. The demonstration gathered on St Stephen's Green, across the road from the Newman University Church around 2pm before marching to Molesworth Street. The crowd then heard from speeches from speakers including Aontú Senator Sarah O'Reilly. Some of the participants told RTÉ they were there looking for a change in the law in Ireland to ban abortion.
Climate Risk Register sought following extreme weather

1 month ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

The Heritage Council is calling for a climate risk register for heritage, saying that extreme weather events have already demonstrated vulnerability. The Council's Chief Excecutive Virginia Teehan said the country's "wonderful historic landscapes are really threatened". "The storms knocked many trees in North Leinster, many of the grand estates and domains, I know hundreds of trees were knocked, and these are all part of the history of that place," she said.
Decades-long battle to clear rhododendron in Killarney

1 month ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

New machinery is tipping the balance in the decades-long battle to clear rhododendron in Killarney National Park, according to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)The park, which is home to rare plants and animals, is one of the most important areas for biodiversity in Ireland, but the invasive species has been a major threat to that biodiversity. In recent months, there has been significant progress made at the Co Kerry park to eradicate rhododendron.
Father, daughter among Irish troops deploying to Lebanon

1 month ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

The next group of Irish soldiers to deploy on the UNIFIL mission in south Lebanon are training in Co Wicklow. The 298 soldiers from the 126th Infantry Battalion include a father and daughter, and a father and son. The group will be deploying to a still volatile situation. The soldiers have been preparing for their deployment in Co Wicklow's Glen of Imaal. They leave next month and will be replacing the 125th Infantry as part of the multinational UNIFIL Battalion known as IRISHPOLBATT.
Two men, teen charged in connection with Bray man's death

1 month ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

Two men and a teenager have appeared in court in Co Wicklow charged in connection with the death of a 36-year-old man in Bray earlier this year. William Moorehouse, who had an address at the Half Moon Halting Site just outside Bray, died in the playground at Ballywaltrim, Bray, on 19 January. Patrick Fitzpatrick, James Fell and the teenager, who cannot be named because he is still a juvenile, appeared at Arklow District Court.
EU should 'be careful' in tariff talks with US - Chambers

1 month ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

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