Barry O'Kelly

RTÉ Investigates

Coolock site developer criticises Garda response to riots

The developer of the site proposed for asylum seekers in Coolock in Dublin has spoken out about the garda response to the public disorder there in July.

RTÉ Investigates • 19 Sep 24

'Inside the Protests' is broadcast at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.

Inside the Protests: Cameras capture moment Coolock site attacked

For the past six months, Barry O'Kelly of RTÉ Investigates has been filming at protests against accommodation for migrants. Tonight the documentary 'Inside the Protests' is broadcast.

RTÉ Investigates • 19 Sep 24

Inside the Protests: Cameras capture moment Coolock site attacked

For the past six months, Barry O'Kelly of RTÉ Investigates has been filming at protests against accommodation for migrants. Tonight the documentary 'Inside the Protests' is broadcast.

Investigations Unit • 18 Sep 24

Michael and John Callaghan, serial planning objectors who featured in 'RTÉ Investigates: The Planning Trap'

Serial objectors lose appeal in case covered by RTÉ investigation

Serial planning objectors John and Michael Callaghan have lost an appeal against a housing development planned for Co Cork.

investigations unit • 11 Jan 24

Serial objector John Callaghan appeared in the RTÉ Investigates programme

An Bord Pleanála to review serial objector files

The planning appeals board, An Bord Pleanála, is to carry out a review of appeals submitted by serial objector John Callaghan.

investigations unit • 08 Dec 23

John Callaghan pictured outside An Bord Pleanála on day of meeting with developer

Meeting between objectors and developer observed by Verona Murphy

Serial planning objectors John and Micheál Callaghan sought an option to buy sites in the same housing development to which they were objecting for a nominal fee. Independent TD Verona Murphy observed a meeting between the Callaghans and a developer

RTÉ Investigates • 05 Dec 23

The self-styled NGO withdrawing planning appeals for cash

Using covert recordings, RTÉ Investigates reveals how two individuals are making mischievous planning appeals against residential and industrial developments. The appeals are withdrawn once payoffs are received from property developers.

RTÉ Investigates • 04 Dec 23

Landlord has over 100 Airbnb listings despite city-wide ban

Controversial landlord Marc Godart has emerged as one of the most active hosts on Airbnb in Dublin, despite a ban on short-term letting by the city council.

investigations unit • 08 Jun 23