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Paul Duane 🥔 @paulduane.bsky.social · 23h

Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 1d

Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 1h

Versus? The alternative is pretty vacuous to say the least, “tell me what you want me to be and I’ll answer your question that way.”

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Colm Duffy @colmduff.bsky.social · 12h

As a PhD student at University of Galway, Catherine Connolly lent her support to our Fossil Free campaign.

In 2019, she gave me a reference that I am still grateful for

On Oct 24th, I’ll be voting for the candidate who shows empathy, kindness, and a people-focused sense of justice.

#IrishPolitics

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 1h

Nonentity Brian Leddin’s piece did it for me. I have an annual sub but not sure if it’s worth it anymore, most of their non Irish stuff is syndicated from The Guardian.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 10h

As a mother, a barrister, a teacher, a clinical psychologist with a lifetime of public service, I have a wealth of experience I will bring to the role of President.

The President vows to protect the welfare of the people, and I will do so with courage and integrity.

Vótáil #1 Catherine Connolly.

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 13h

If you look at my record in the Dáil it’s second to none.

It is vital that we have a President who has courage, integrity and is unafraid to speak out when necessary.

On October 24, vótáil #1 Catherine Connolly.

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 13h

Sounds like he wants to be Leas Uachtarain, he did everything but kiss HH.

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 13h

FG mk II

Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 13h

Pat and Heather played a blinder, not so much in debate but in demonstrating their love for each other.

Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 13h

PK is too busy letting us know how smart he is. He was like a child bemoaning the fact he didn’t get to ask CC more questions. Himself and HH should have just gotten a room.

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 1d

And that's a wrap on the third head-to-head debate of the presidential election.

Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys have just finished up with Pat Kenny. How do you think they did?
jrnl.ie/6843655

LIVE: Connolly and Humphreys grilled on past records in Pat Kenny-helmed debate

It’s the first debate featuring actual podiums – stay with us for live updates.

jrnl.ie

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 13h

He’s too busy letting us know how smart he is. He was like a child bemoaning the fact he didn’t get to ask CC more questions. Himself and HH should have just gotten a room.

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 13h

Full marks to Pat for promoting the FG message, he did a far better job than Heather who’s ideology stops at small dogs and “Ireland made me”

Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 13h

You mean Pat and Heather played tag team attacking Catherine. The whole lot of them are terrified their cosy arrangement will be disrupted.

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Aodhán Ó'Coileáin @werslabber.bsky.social · 22h

Humphreys is talking about the children of Gaza waking up in their beds this morning. What fcuking beds? She's clueless.

From 'sorry if' to bankrobber jibes: The key takeaways from the Pat Kenny Áras debate jrnl.ie/6843776

From 'sorry if' to bankrobber jibes: The key takeaways from the Pat Kenny Áras debate

Both candidates were less combative than we have seen them before.

jrnl.ie

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 13h

Never realised before how joined at the hip The Journal and Virgin Media were, time to give both a miss

Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 14h

Last I heard she was collecting a huge pension while being chancellor of UL.

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Ciaránavirus @sarklor.bsky.social · 17h

Thank goodness Mary Harney has made it known she supports Humphreys, what kind of election could survive without the kiss of death from the worst fucking people in Irish politics?

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💀 emmaaaaagh burns 🔥 @betaburns.bsky.social · 17h

People don't realise how malicious the 'reforms' proposed by Heather Humphreys to disability supports were. Very few people appreciate the work put in by disabled activists to resist those reforms or the lasting damage caused. No apology or even acknowledgement, HH is not a President for all #Áras25

Daniella Bella @daniemililly.bsky.social · 8d

I was one of the leaders of Scrap The Green Paper because I & my friends were suicidal after learning proposals for ~84% of disabled to be pushed into work

I've not recovered from pushing myself to fight it, nor my friends

I'm so broken & Humphreys wants a house in the park on our backs

#áras25

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Daniella Bella @daniemililly.bsky.social · 8d

I was one of the leaders of Scrap The Green Paper because I & my friends were suicidal after learning proposals for ~84% of disabled to be pushed into work

I've not recovered from pushing myself to fight it, nor my friends

I'm so broken & Humphreys wants a house in the park on our backs

#áras25

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Orla @somebogwitch.bsky.social · 17h

"But Heather Humphreys was the minister who saw the heritage Bill ammendments that increased scrub burning and hedge destruction how could Brian Leddin side with that over left wing economics...?"

Because plenty of green TDs never cared about the environment either

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 14h

The ould dry, pension collecting corpses being rolled out.

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 14h

Cad é an gaeilge ar “cynical?”

Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 15h

Apparently they haven’t gone away you know?
Dry, dusty corpses, only brought out for special occasions.

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 17h

And of course her support for fox hunting, or “rural pursuits” as she uses.

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Lady Tina Murphy @tinamur.bsky.social · 19h

Heather Humphreys can't help herself.

Typical Fine Gael politicians. Refer to the opposition as criminals.

Trump modelled his administration on the Irish Government. They have been using those tactics for a century.
www.thejournal.ie/paul-murphy-...

Paul Murphy sends legal letter to Humphreys over 'grossly defamatory' remarks during debate

The Dublin TD says he intends to issue proceedings in the High Court if the Fine Gael presidential candidate does not withdraw her remarks and apologise.

www.thejournal.ie

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