Joan O'Sullivan

Barry McGrath was killed when the Uber he was travelling in was struck by a stolen car

Investigation into death of Irish man in US 'ongoing'

Police in San Francisco say the investigation into the death of a 38-year-old Irish man in the city in January is active and ongoing and they are continuing to appeal for information.

Ireland • 04 Mar 22

Helen McEntee said it is a 'once in a generation scheme' that will improve the lives of thousands of people

Scheme could benefit thousands of undocumented migrants

A new scheme is being opened today which will allow thousands of undocumented migrants and their families official permission to reside in Ireland.

Ireland • 31 Jan 22

Paula Byrne and Kieran Hyland met through a caption competition and moved in together just before Christmas

Romance in lockdown: Have people given up on love?

While most of us have been getting our dose of romance from period piece Netflix productions, real life loves and dramas have been playing out in ordinary lives across the country despite the pandemic.

Coronavirus • 12 Feb 21

The current caps on international arrivals will remain until 24 October

Restrictions impact Australians seeking to return home

Around 200 Australians in Ireland are seeking to return home but have found themselves unable to do so due to restrictions on international arrivals in Australia.

World • 27 Aug 20

Rosalind O'Brien's daughter needs to have up to seven teeth removed

Covid-19 impacting access to dental services

The mother of a two-year-old child with severe tooth decay has said it is "incredibly distressing" to see her daughter in so much pain.

Coronavirus • 29 Apr 20

Workers clearing mounds of floating plastic waste on the Klang river on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur

Plastic wasteland: Tackling illegal dumping and burning

In the second in a series on waste plastic, Joan O'Sullivan looks at steps the Malaysian Government has taken to tackle the problem of illegal dumping and burning.

Environment • 19 Feb 20

Plastic waste at an abandoned factory in Jenjarom, outside Kuala Lumpur, last March

Plastic wasteland: Where the West sends its rubbish

In the first in a series on waste plastic, Joan O'Sullivan examines the problems encountered by people in Malaysia due to the dumping and burning of plastic waste.

Environment • 19 Feb 20

DNA database was used in 800 criminal investigations

Five missing person cases aided by new forensic methods

Forensic Science Ireland has said its case submissions from An Garda Síochána increased by nearly 10% last year, with its scientists handling a record number of cases requiring DNA analysis.

Ireland • 09 Apr 19

Ross Dollard alongside his four-year-old sister Molly Mai who is not currently receiving any specialist therapies

When a different address means a different outcome

Two children from the same family with the same diagnosis have had a very different experience of disability services, writes RTÉ's Joan O'Sullivan.

Health • 19 Sep 18

Alison Nevin from Swords successfully managed to snap a selfie with the Pontiff

Elation for girl who snapped selfie with Pope Francis

The family of a 12-year-old girl who took a selfie with the Pope, say they have been inundated with messages of goodwill since the moment went viral yesterday.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 26 Aug 18