Pádraig O’Sullivan
Pádraig O’Sullivan is an Irish politician representing Fianna Fáil as a Teachta Dála (TD). He has been actively involved in discussions surrounding animal welfare, specifically addressing the crisis of abandoned horses in areas such as Glanmire, Co Cork. O’Sullivan has called for stronger enforcement of animal welfare legislation and has proposed the appointment of dedicated equine officers to local authorities to ensure better care and oversight of equine welfare.
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Padraig O’Sullivan is the principal of Cahermore Primary School.
A day in the life of the mobile library serving the people of the Beara Peninsula in Cork – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-22
Padráig O’Sullivan highlighted the lack of wastewater infrastructure as a major barrier to development in Carrignavar.
Cork homes lie empty for 15 years amid delays in connecting to wastewater network – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Pádraig O’Sullivan is one of the TDs who arranged the meeting to discuss the thalidomide issue.
Thalidomide survivors secure further political support on anniversary of drug withdrawal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-26
Padraig O’Sullivan has publicly questioned Martin’s future.
Uneasy pause in Fianna Fáil as restive camp takes stock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Pádraig O’Sullivan was among those who spoke at the meeting.
Fianna Fáil TDs unhappy at being named on ‘naughty list’ for questioning party leadership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Pádraig O’Sullivan expressed that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste should be in Dublin to congratulate the president-elect.
Catherine Connolly rises serenely as brutal presidential election has uplifting end – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Cork North-Central TD Pádraig O’Sullivan expressed concerns about the fairness of the contest regarding Mr Gavin.
Taoiseach to face pressure at Fianna Fáil meeting after turmoil of Jim Gavin’s withdrawal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Pádraig O’Sullivan TD questioned David Courell about a May 2023 email during the committee meeting.
This won’t be the last time the FAI face a Dáil committee – they need to get better at it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Pádraig O’Sullivan criticized the time-lag between complaint and action regarding the alleged abuse of female players.
Dáil committee questions why FAI didn’t act on concerns before documentary on alleged abuse was aired – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Pádraig O’Sullivan is a TD who has declared support for Billy Kelleher.
Fianna Fáil to pick between Gavin and Kelleher as presidential election candidate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-09
Pádraig O’Sullivan insisted there was a route for Mr Kelleher to become the candidate.
Billy Kelleher allies believe there is ‘route to win’ Fianna Fáil presidential nomination, despite Jim Gavin’s lead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-02
Pádraig Ó Sullivan expressed concern about the recent attack on a dog owner in his constituency.
Owners surrender 60 XL Bullies to authorities after move to ban breed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
Pádraig O’Sullivan, a TD for Cork North Central, stated that the FAI was aware of the allegations in 2023.
FAI board holds unscheduled board meeting after standoff with Oireachtas sport committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Pádraig O’Sullivan of Fianna Fáil questioned Kevin Bakhurst about the payment.
Ryan Tubridy has not returned €150,000 he received from RTÉ for two promotional events that did not happen – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Pádraig O’Sullivan questioned Kevin Bakhurst about the repayments related to the Renault deal.
Ryan Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ €150,000 he received for Renault deal, Bakhurst tells Media Committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Pádraig O'Sullivan is a TD who met with the chairman of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
How China uses soft power to exert influence in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Pádraig O’Sullivan highlighted the issue of an equine carcass left to rot in Glanmire.
Horses being left to ‘rot and die in city estates’, Limerick TD tells Dáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
