Kathleen O'Sullivan

Kathleen O

News Journalist

Kathleen has recently graduated from University of Limerick with a degree in Journalism with Law, ending her studies with a nomination for Journalist of the Year in the National Student Media Awards 2020. She has done stints with the Independent and the Kerryman newspaper. Kathleen comes from a farming background, growing up on a beef farm in Co. Kerry.

MII reps told it is their ‘job to know’ Covid-19 cases breakdown in factories

Beef

MII reps told it is their ‘job to know’ Covid-19 cases breakdown in factories

Independent TD Richard O’Donoghue told representatives of Meat Industry Ireland (MII) that it is their “job to know” the breakdown...
‘Serious questions will be asked of any processor who does not come up to 30c/L’

Dairy

‘Serious questions will be asked of any processor who does not come up to 30c/L’

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the decision by Glanbia Ireland to increase its June milk price...
Agricultural output price index down 5% on May 2019 levels

Agri-Business

Agricultural output price index down 5% on May 2019 levels

The agricultural output price index decreased by 5% in May this year when compared to the same month of last...
Varadkar confirms details of €2 billion Credit Guarantee Scheme

CAP / Schemes

Varadkar confirms details of €2 billion Credit Guarantee Scheme

Details of the “largest credit guarantee scheme in the history of the state” have been confirmed by Tánaiste and Minister...
Forestry a ‘key part of future climate planning’ – Hackett

Forestry

Forestry a ‘key part of future climate planning’ – Hackett

Forestry is “a key part of future climate and biodiversity planning” according to Minister of State Pippa Hackett. Having been...
MEP calls for ‘scrap’ of Mercosur trade deal

Environment

MEP calls for ‘scrap’ of Mercosur trade deal

“We need to rethink the Mercosur deal, and, to put it bluntly, scrap it,” according to MEP Billy Kelleher. The Fianna...
‘Principles of fairness and equity seem to be lacking’ in meat industry – Cairns

Rural Life

‘Principles of fairness and equity seem to be lacking’ in meat industry – Cairns

“Principles of fairness and equity seem to be lacking” in the meat industry, according to TD Holly Cairns. Addressing the...
‘Germany will protect Ireland’ during trade talks – Cuffe

Agri Politics

‘Germany will protect Ireland’ during trade talks – Cuffe

Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe said he believes that “Germany will be protecting Ireland” during Brexit trade talks. This comes...
Farmers’ markets show the ‘spirit of survival’ amid their return

Rural Life

Farmers’ markets show the ‘spirit of survival’ amid their return

After what has been a very difficult few months, farmers and food producers are preparing to showcase the “spirit of...
Keogh’s Crisps confirms connection to cannabis grower

Rural Life

Keogh’s Crisps confirms connection to cannabis grower

Keogh’s Crisps has released a statement confirming its connection to a man arrested for growing cannabis plants in north Dublin....
Lockdown gardening ‘connected people with agriculture’

Rural Life

Lockdown gardening ‘connected people with agriculture’

From baking banana bread to learning TikTok dances, there were a lot of trends we joined in on during lockdown...
Farmers urged to ‘not lose sight’ of sun exposure risks

Rural Life

Farmers urged to ‘not lose sight’ of sun exposure risks

Covid-19 may be the dominating concern in workplaces this summer, but farmers and other outdoor workers are being urged to...
‘Double standards’ in meat industry ‘not acceptable’ – Carthy

Beef

‘Double standards’ in meat industry ‘not acceptable’ – Carthy

Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy said he believes the “double standards” in the meat industry are “not acceptable”. Speaking at...
Protest takes place outside Leinster House amid Covid-19 response meeting

Rural Life

Protest takes place outside Leinster House amid Covid-19 response meeting

A number of protesters descended on Leinster House today, Friday, July 10, amid the meeting of the Oireachtas Special Committee...
Kerry Foods CEO stepping into role at ‘a very interesting time’

Agri-Business

Kerry Foods CEO stepping into role at ‘a very interesting time’

The new Kerry Foods CEO is stepping into his role at what is described as “a very interesting time”. It...
Water usage in agriculture currently under EU audit

Environment

Water usage in agriculture currently under EU audit

Concerns over the usage of water in agriculture across the EU have sparked an audit into the matter. The European...
Financial incentive needed ‘to fill vacant houses in rural areas’ – Naughten

Rural Life

Financial incentive needed ‘to fill vacant houses in rural areas’ – Naughten

Independent TD Denis Naughten has said there is “a number of rural villages that have high-speed broadband and vacant houses”,...
Quality of peatlands ’cause of concern’ – IPCC

Rural Life

Quality of peatlands ’cause of concern’ – IPCC

The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) is examining the quality of over 1,000 peatlands of conservation importance in Ireland. According...