Jennie O'Sullivan

Cork

Reporter at RTÉ

RTÉ Reporter in the South - based in the People's Republic of Cork with a visa for the Kingdom! Views mine not RTÉ's. RTs not an endorsement.

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EU will do everything it can to avoid trade war - McGrath

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

European Commissioner Michael McGrath has said the European Union will do everything it can to avoid a trade war but it needs "a willing partner in the form of the United States" to agree new and stable terms of trade. Speaking in Killarney, at the Global Economic Summit, Commissioner McGrath said the EU is confident that "if the goodwill is there and if there is a willingness on both sides to compromise, an agreement will be reached" on tariffs.
EU will do everything it can to avoid trade war - McGrath

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

European Commissioner Michael McGrath has said the European Union will do everything it can to avoid a trade war but it needs "a willing partner in the form of the United States" to agree new and stable terms of trade. Speaking in Killarney at the Global Economic Summit, Commissioner McGrath said the EU is confident that "if the goodwill is there and if there is a willingness on both sides to compromise, an agreement will be reached" on tariffs.
Man dies after getting into difficulty at river in Cork

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

A man in his late 30s has drowned after getting into difficulty on a section of a river near Mallow in Co Cork this evening. Gardaí and the emergency services responded to a call to the popular fishing location at the River Blackwater at Dysart, Dromagh, at around 7pm. The man was recovered from the water shortly afterwards by members of Cork County Fire Service. Gardaí said the man's body has been taken to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place.
Navy celebrates new wave of sailors at Passing Out parade

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

The Irish Naval Service celebrated the graduation of its latest crop of Able Rate sailors at a special Passing Out parade at the service's Haulbowline headquarters in Cork harbour. Commodore Michael Malone said the 20 newly qualified sailors reflected the regeneration of the country's naval service which has witnessed a major fall-off in numbers in recent years.
Man arrested after cyclists injured in hit-and-run

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

A man in his 30s was arrested for questioning in connection with a hit-and-run in Midleton, Co Cork in which three cyclists were hit by a car. The collision happened at around 8.05pm on the R627 at West Park. The man failed to remain at the scene. The three male cyclists were taken to Cork University Hospital where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The road has since re-opened to traffics following a technical examination.
Woman given suspended sentence for cruelty to daughters

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

A 41-year-old woman who stayed with her violent partner even after he grabbed one of her two young daughters by the throat and hit her head on kitchen tiles, has received a two-and-a-half-year suspended sentence. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing today after she pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty contrary to the Children's Act.
Man pleads not guilty to assaulting six-month old child

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

A 31-year-old man accused of seriously assaulting his six-month-old baby daughter told Gardaí he had dropped her twice but never shook her, his trial at Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard today.
Former pilot charged over €10m cannabis seizure

4 weeks ago | rte.ie | Jennie O'Sullivan

A 62-year-old former Ryanair pilot has appeared in court charged in connection with the seizure of over €10 million worth of cannabis herb. Brendan O'Meara, with an address at An Tulach, Summer Hill, Meelick, Co Clare, was brought before a special sitting of the District Court in Ennis this afternoon. He pilot was charged with possession of a controlled drug, and possession of a controlled drug for sale or supply, at An Tulach, Summer Hill, Meelick, Co Clare on 7 May.
Woman attacked by husband thought she was 'going to die'

4 weeks ago | rte.ie | Jennie O'Sullivan

A woman whose husband of 40 years poured boiling water over her as she slept and hit her several times with a claw hammer, said she thought she was going to die. Jackie Twomey said what her husband Noel did to her in the early hours of 15 January, 2024, was "beyond cruel and evil" and has changed her life forever.
Man pleads not guilty to assaulting infant daughter

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

A 31-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to seriously assaulting his five-month-old infant daughter, leaving her with bruises to her face and body, as well as a broken collar bone, and bleeding in the brain, among other injuries.