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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 2h

Tune in Now to hear @frank_oconnor talk about the new Derelict Property Tax
#DerelictIreland #spéirgorm

Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3h

I will be on @newstalkfm.bsky.social with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social today between 2-3pm discussing dereliction levies, new Derelict Property Tax & what has to happen next to end #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland & ensure everyone has a home & place to play & create in Ireland #RestPlayWork

today between 2-3pm discussing dereliction levies, new Derelict Property Tax & what has to happen next to end #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland & ensure everyone has a home & place to play & create in Ireland #RestPlayWork

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Uilliam Mac ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ @uilliammac.bsky.social · 2h

If you're not from here, this is not some moribund area off at the fringes of town, it's one of the main thoroughfares in the city centre. Shoppers and tourists get to look at this every day. It's been like this for decades. This is what sensible politicians with sensible policies have gifted us.

Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3h

I will be on @newstalkfm.bsky.social with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social today between 2-3pm discussing dereliction levies, new Derelict Property Tax & what has to happen next to end #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland & ensure everyone has a home & place to play & create in Ireland #RestPlayWork

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3h

I will be on @newstalkfm.bsky.social with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social today between 2-3pm discussing dereliction levies, new Derelict Property Tax & what has to happen next to end #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland & ensure everyone has a home & place to play & create in Ireland #RestPlayWork

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Seán Moncrieff @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social · 3h

On the show today: The dangers of AI 'therapists'; @frankoconnor.bsky.social on derelict sites levies; Irelands's national (endangered) bird; @karenmchugh.bsky.social on supports for returning emigrants; @kevinrafter.bsky.social on the best presidents; World news; A new music career at 70...

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 4h

At what stage #aras2025 campaign will national media cover this?
Owning 2 derelict flats Heather Humphreys has been central to @finegael.bsky.social ideology that's given us record levels of homelessness, vacant homes & dereliction
But yet @catherinegalway.bsky.social is the problem
#DerelictIreland

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 5h

The change had to happen because 35 years of failure is away too long, but yeah the timeframes for implementation are ridiculous, feels like they are kicking the can down the road again, important to keep pressure on, no reason enforcement can't start straight away #DerelictIreland

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 6h

Cork City Council are not the only local authority to fail so miserably in enforcing Derelict Sites Register for past 35 years
Its been a shambles, everywhere you look you see dereliction
Hence budget switch to a Tax so Revenue can collect & we can finally end #DerelictIreland

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

So who is up for the "Spooky Eyesore Award for the scariest #DerelictIreland in Sligo"
No shortage to choose from
Well done Sligo Housing Action Group for organising & keeping pressure on Sligo Council to act while raising funds for your chosen charity the Irish Kidney Association
People power👋

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

Such a lost opportunity in such a great location near Pheonix Park and the city centre

#DerelictIreland

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

100%
And the cover up & lack of accountability was evident from Day 1
Sickening
We're slowly poisoning ourselves 😪

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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 1d

Those cracks are carefully crafted to allow polluters to fall into them. That’s not by accident.

Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 3d

Q: Why was the person responsible for the Blackwater fish kill never found?

A: it wasn’t anybody’s job.

I talked to the heads of all the agencies involved in the investigation, about why the biggest pollution event in Irish history fell between the cracks.

Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

CountryWide - RTÉ Radio 1

The CountryWide team feature the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across the country.

www.rte.ie

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

Instead of painting false windows & doors on these 2 houses in Chapelizod how about @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social refurbish them into family homes?
There are 6 council owned houses on this terrace alone, thousands across country & they say its a housing emergency
Do your job #DerelictIreland

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Another destructive system failure with state bodies at centre
Not our job is not a great look when lives are in danger
It was clear from outset agencies involved were going nowhere with this
When will enough failure be enough & we make actual progress?
We all deserve so much better
#howirelandworks

Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 3d

Q: Why was the person responsible for the Blackwater fish kill never found?

A: it wasn’t anybody’s job.

I talked to the heads of all the agencies involved in the investigation, about why the biggest pollution event in Irish history fell between the cracks.

Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

CountryWide - RTÉ Radio 1

The CountryWide team feature the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across the country.

www.rte.ie

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Solidarity is beautiful ❤️

Cork City Ireland now

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Stand up for what you believe in 🙏

Cork City Ireland now

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Which side are you on

Cork City Ireland now

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Apartheid Free Zone ❤️

Cork City Ireland now

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Again today 1pm 🙏

Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 10d

Solidarity is beautiful ❤️

Cork City Ireland now

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Jude & I were delighted @catherinegalway.bsky.social took time to attend our talk/art show & give her support for #DerelictIreland & for all those who need a home
Thanks Catherine & very best of luck in campaign
You will make a brilliant President of Ireland 🙏
#Aras25 #aras2025

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Its a pity ... however the state comes down really heavy on squattters, with extremely violent evictions 😪

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Teresa Collins @queen-crafty.bsky.social · 6d

#DerelictIreland

North and South of the border.

DerryJournal @derryjournal.com · 6d

Derry street still closed after partial collapse of wall at weekend

Pump Street in Derry city centre remains closed after part of a wall collapsed in the wake of Storm Amy.

www.derryjournal.com

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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 6d

Theres no borders in #DerelictIreland
Only collapsing buildings
People are being forced out of their homes while the wealthy can hoard dangerous assets

DerryJournal @derryjournal.com · 6d

Derry street still closed after partial collapse of wall at weekend

Pump Street in Derry city centre remains closed after part of a wall collapsed in the wake of Storm Amy.

www.derryjournal.com

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Rob Cross @robcross247.bsky.social · 5d

Dublin is plagued by derelict and vacant sites; here are some examples in and around Phibsborough, Dublin 7, as shown in my graphic.

Another record 16,353 people, including more than 5,100 children, are now accessing emergency homeless accommodation in Ireland.

#HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

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Wesley @wesgo.bsky.social · 3d

An empty property for 14 years, during a housing crisis!? Disgusting 🤢

The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 3d

Heather Humphreys won’t say if she paid an anti-vacancy tax on her unused residential property.

Humphreys has left the property unoccupied for the last 14 years, during which time the vacant homes tax was introduced.

www.ontheditch.com/humphreys-wo...

Humpheys won’t say if she paid vacant homes tax

She’s left the property unoccupied for more than a decade.

www.ontheditch.com

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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

Yes Don O'Leary formerly of Cork Life Centre was a real hero 🙏

Nice words by Jennifer Horgan @irishexaminer.bsky.social

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