Christopher O’Sullivan TD

@COSullivanTD

Irish Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity. Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West. Birder and volunteer whale watching guide.

Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland Joined March 2011

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Christopher O’Sullivan TD @COSullivanTD Jul 14

This is devastating and it was started by human activity. It was completely avoidable. We can do better than this. This isn’t your kitchen. It’s a vital habitat.
Thank you to the National Parks staff and the fire crews who are battling the fires in Killarney National Park.

Christopher O’Sullivan TD @COSullivanTD Apr 25

I found this Western Subalpine warbler at Toe Head, west Cork today. A rare visitor to Irish shores. It was one of 9 warbler species observed in west Cork today.

Christopher O’Sullivan TD @COSullivanTD Dec 13, 2025

While there are definitely some positive signs in this report for some species, it’s a long way from good news. But we must not lose hope. The nature restoration plan will provide us with our biggest opportunity yet to reverse trends for habitats in Ireland.

Government of Ireland @GovIE Dec 11, 2025

Good news for Ireland’s wildlife — increased government funding and focused conservation work are starting to make a positive impact.

This report gives a clear picture of how Ireland’s most important habitats and species are doing, and where more action is needed.

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Christopher O’Sullivan TD @COSullivanTD Dec 8, 2025

A very showy firecrest near home in West Cork this weekend. Striking birds.

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Christopher O’Sullivan TD @COSullivanTD Dec 6, 2025

€700k support package for Fota Wildlife Park’s native species conservation efforts.
Fota Wildlife park has been doing fantastic work with the NPWS for many years to give the best possible start to some of our most vulnerable species.

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