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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Lorry driver tells how he helped man escape Dublin fire

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

A lorry driver has described how he reversed his vehicle up to a burning building in Dublin city centre to save a man trapped on the third floor. Tomasz Zereba, was delivering groceries for Eurospar when he drove on to Granby Street on Monday. In a statement, issued through his employer, he said: "I saw the flames coming up from the window and one guy was lying on the footpath. He had blood on his face, and I think he might have broken both his legs when he jumped from the building.
Respondents express 'powerlessness' during climate survey

5 days ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

Frustration, worry and powerlessness are the three most commonly felt emotions by respondents to a survey about climate change. The Climate Conversations 2025 report is based on 1,949 responses to a Government consultation. Only one in seven of those who filled in the survey believe the Government is delivering a clear plan for climate action. The number of people who responded to this latest round of Climate Conversations in 2024 is down about 50% from the previous year.
Thousands take part in protests in Dublin

5 days ago | rte.ie | Colman O'Sullivan

Thousands of people are taking part in an anti-immigration protest in Dublin this afternoon, with a counter demonstration also taking place. Gardaí are separating rival groups of protesters at O'Connell Bridge in the capital. An anti-immigration march is making its way from the Garden of Rembrance to the Customs House on the quays. A counter protest, organised by United Against Racism, has marched from Dame Street to O’Connell Bridge and the two groups are exchanging chants and jeers.
Woman charged with driving offences in Blanchardstown

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

A woman has appeared in court charged with driving without insurance, driving without a driving Licence on 26 December last year and failure to produce her licence or insurance documents to gardaí. Garda Niamh Crowe told Judge David McHugh at Blanchardstown District Court, that Nicole Fallon, of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, made no reply when charged. Defence Solicitor Tertius Van Eeden, applying for legal aid, told Judge McHugh his client is not working.
Paul Murphy returns to Ireland after Egypt detention

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

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who was detained twice in Egypt while participating in the Global March to Gaza, has returned to Ireland. He was among a group of participants in the march from Ireland who flew back to Dublin. Speaking to journalists at Dublin Airport, the People Before Profit/Solidarity TD said that "this phase of the global march to Gaza is finished".
Spiritans commit to redress scheme details this summer

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

The Spiritans religious order has said it hopes to provide further details on a redress scheme for victims and survivors of abuse at its schools by the end of the summer. Earlier this year, advocacy group Restore Together called on the Spiritans to implement a redress scheme no later than June for those who suffered child sex abuse. Restore Together represents many of the survivors of child sex abuse suffered at schools run by the Spiritan Order, including Blackrock College.
Campaigners concerned over rising heights of car bonnets

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

European campaign groups say the rising heights of car bonnets are a danger to vulnerable road users, particularly children. Transport and Environment and the Clean Cities Campaign groups say the front ends of new cars sold in Europe are getting higher by an average of 0.5cm a year. They say this increases the severity of crashes while making it harder for drivers to see what is in front of them.
Pilot scheme cutting roadwork emissions by over 50%

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

Repairing and maintaining roads is, like most construction activity, a carbon-intensive activity. One estimate puts the annual emissions from the asphalt paving industry in the EU at 14 million tons CO2 equivalent or 0.35% of the bloc's total emissions. The Irish road network is one of the most extensive, per head of population, in Europe and every local authority has an annual programme for repair and resurfacing.
Special care system review shows beds and staffing crisis

1 month 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

1 month 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".