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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 1h

In the wake of a damning EPA Report this week on water quality, I questioned the Taoiseach today on Lady's Island Lake. The local action group are seeking monthly tests to be carried out along with confirmed funding for actions that will support local farmers to reduce runoff into the lake (1/2)

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 3h

I was delighted to welcome the European Climate Pact Ambassadors in City Council today & also to attend the Climate Lunch Dialogue. We discussed issues about water, flooding, security, & climate action.
Thanks to Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy for being part of this positive and constructive discussion.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenpartyie.bsky.social · 7h

Reports of large-scale destruction of centuries-old native broadleaved trees and hedgerows in Co. Cork are truly shocking.

The Green Party is today calling for a thorough investigation to be led by the NPWS Wildlife Crime Directorate alongside An Garda Síochána.

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Noonan calls for urgent action on illegal felling of 200-year-old native woodland in Cork | Green Party

Noonan calls for urgent action on illegal felling of 200-year-old native woodland in Cork

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 13h

The EU is on track to do its part to protect the climate by 2050 but we can’t stop pushing for it!

🇪🇺 Next week, the European Council is discussing climate targets that they will bring at COP30.

We urge them to make them ambitious.
To protect the climate is to protect Europe.

The EU must stay on track." It shows a line graph of EU net greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2050. The pink line represents actual emissions from 1990 to 2020, showing a steady decline, with the 2020 actual emissions slightly below the 2020 target (marked with a yellow dot). A dotted blue line projects further reductions toward the EU’s climate goals: the 2030 target, the 2040 target, and the 2050 target, which reaches net zero. Text at the top says, “We’re halfway, we can’t stop now.” The source is the European Environment Agency (EEA).

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenpartyie.bsky.social · 1d

We need an urgent step-change in how we tackle the continued decline in Ireland’s water quality.

Our watercourses now face a perfect storm of rising temperatures and drought, making them more susceptible to pollution and run-off.

Read more below 👇

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Greens: Government must act on continual decline in water quality | Green Party

Greens: Government must act on continual decline in water quality

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 1d

🪸 The planet is on the brink of its first catastrophic climate tipping point.

This will translate into more floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires in our backyards.

🇪🇺 We urge the EU leaders to be ambitious in their climate targets.
🚨There is no time to waste.

The coral reefs
are dying.

Before & after pictures of the Great Coral Reef

We are at a
tipping point.

Over 80% of reefs in over 80 countries
affected by extreme ocean temperatures.

They are
an essential habitat for marine life,
vital for food security,
protect the coasts from storms
contribute trillions to the global economy.

But they can’t survive
+1.5°C of global heating.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 1d

I was delighted to attend and speak at the launch of Sanctuary Catering in Cork yesterday, a new migrant-led catering project from Saoirse Ethnic Hands.
As someone who came to Ireland as an asylum seeker, I know how powerful it is when people are the chance to share their talents, culture, story.

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Oliver Moran @oliver.ie · 2d

Number 4 will surprise you...

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 2d

Our nine presidents of the Irish Republic, ranked from nine to one

Each office holder has brought a particular emphasis and Michael D Higgins has followed suit

www.irishtimes.com

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Oliver Moran @oliver.ie · 2d

Brilliantly up-front piece by Geraldine Herbert on the culture-war driven U-turn on road safety by Micheál Martin's new government with the "Rural Independents".

Bottom line: "The original vision of a consistent, national approach has been replaced by a fragmented and much slower process."

Auto advice: Why speed limits are slow to change despite Government recommendations

What changes were recommended by The Speed Limit Review?

www.independent.ie

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 2d

Week 104! 🇵🇸🇮🇪
Proud to stand once again with the people of Palestine at Saturday’s rally in Cork. Once again there was an incredible turnout and powerful show of solidarity.
The call remains loud and clear.
End the occupation. Free Palestine.
Thanks to everyone who came out.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 4d

At the anti–far right protest in Cork 🇮🇪
Ireland is built on community, unity & compassion — a nation of emigrants who once sought kindness abroad.
Hate has no home here.
We stand for love, peace & democracy.
We are ONE. ✊💚

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 4d

I am with the Mahon Tidy Towns for our night of appreciation. Fabulous evening, great community spirit. Thank you all for coming!

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Malcolm Noonan @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social · 4d

No new money for nature restoration, a static heritage budget and nothing meaningful to fix our rivers, lakes and estuaries.

My response to heritage, nature, water measures in the FFG/Ind. first budget. #budget26

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Noonan: No new money for Nature Restoration in Budget 2026 | Green Party

Noonan: No new money for Nature Restoration in Budget 2026

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Oliver Moran @oliver.ie · 5d

"Martin's objector" is first cousin to Schrödinger's cat.

Dermot Casey @dermotcasey.bsky.social · 5d

We need to stop the small number of people objecting to infrastructure AND
We need not to annoy the small number of people objecting to saving the planet is an interesting set of beliefs to hold at the same time

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 5d

“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”

- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 5d

The Taoiseach creates a false choice here. Climate Action is about making life better, making energy cheaper, making our atmosphere cleaner.
But that requires leadership. We see none from this Government.

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Oliver Moran @oliver.ie · 5d

"This might be controversial, because I believe in addressing climate change. ..."

He ✌️*believes*✌️ in ✌️*addressing*✌️ ✌️*climate change*✌️ ...

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 5d

“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”

- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.

www.independent.ie/business/tec...

Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.

www.independent.ie

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 5d

Micheál Martin raises the white flag on achieving our climate targets 🏳️
A Government with no leadership, no ambition and no ideas.

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Oliver Moran @oliver.ie · 5d

Deadline closes in a short time for submission on the River Bride (Blackpool) Drainage Scheme.

Here's my submission, outlining the environmental, social and urban planning impacts of the project — that won't benefit households and businesses affected in Blackpool.

ℹ️ www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Page 1 of a submission on the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme.

Page 2 of a submission on the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme.

Page 3 of a submission on the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme.

Page 4 of a submission on the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme.

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Cork Greens @corkgreens.bsky.social · 5d

😱 Minister says climate costs warning is ‘back of envelope stuff’

😱 Mr O’Brien also signalled that bus and rail commuters could face fare increases to pay more for the expansion of services.

😱VAT reduction will cost the State €681m per year.

Minister says climate costs warning is ‘back of envelope stuff’

Darragh O’Brien says he does not believe Ireland will face fines of up to €26 billion

www.irishtimes.com

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Cork Greens @corkgreens.bsky.social · 5d

Budget 2026: An opportunity to fund climate goals has been wasted, says Green leader Roderic O’Gorman

An opportunity to fund climate goals has been wasted, says Green leader Roderic O’Gorman

The Government has been accused of failing to prioritise climate and nature in Budget 2026.

www.independent.ie

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 5d

On Budget 2025, I can’t accept that greater consideration continues to be given to landlords over young people — students and hardworking young workers alike. There are still no real or encouraging solutions to the housing crisis. We need stronger leadership to take control of our housing market.

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Oliver Moran @oliver.ie · 6d

Posting for other commuter cyclists in #SpeirGorm —

Cycling Ireland is the only place I know to offer third-party insurance to commuter cyclists in Ireland.

It comes as part of membership and works out about 70–90c per week depending on options. Cheaper if you book between now and the end of 2025.

Cycling Ireland | Official website for Cycling Ireland

Cycling Ireland is the Governing Body for cycling across the island of Ireland.

www.cyclingireland.ie

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 6d

🏠Having a warm place to live should not depend solely on a landlord's decision.

❗We need a Government strategy to ensure that everyone benefits from this retrofit revolution with increased incentives and minimum BER standards for rental properties.

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Oliver Moran @oliver.ie · 6d

Thanks Liudmyla Bortok and the Cork Independent for reporting my comments on this week's budget for Cork.

The Taoiseach called it "transformational". In fact, a list of half-finished projects. No mention if what was started by the Green Party will be completed for commuters by this government.

Roads and culture get a boost, yet questions remain | Cork Independent

Cork is set to benefit from major investment under Budget 2026, with funding confirmed for key road, rail, and cultural projects across the region.

www.corkindependent.com

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Oliver Moran @oliver.ie · 6d

Thanks to Peter McCarthy and the Irish Independent for reporting my comments on apartment building in the city.

A majority of homes commenced construction since 2021 are now for apartments. As planners and city councillors, we need to change our outlook on where and how people want to live.

Apartment building booming in Cork city - ‘Not everyone wants a semi-D’

Almost a quarter of the housing completed in Cork city in the past four years and a half years has consisted of apartments with the number rising to over half for residential units commenced but not y...

www.independent.ie

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