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Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 7h

My latest Substack is about the need for a fully integrated transport app for Dublin + surroundings.

This would be an easy win that could make travelling in the Dublin area a lot easier.

Please read and share!
#ReimagineDublin

We Need a Proper Transport App for Dublin. It’s 2025, Not 1998.

A basic integrated transport app isn’t innovation. It’s the bare minimum.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 18h

Another major issue with this post is the claim that Dublin already has over 300 km of “good quality” active travel infrastructure.

As far as we’re aware, that figure refers to a future target, not something that has actually been delivered or even come close to being delivered.

Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 18h

Forgive me if I’m wrong, but isn’t international best practice not to mix pedestrians and cyclists at crossings?

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Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 23h

Dublin desperately needs one fully integrated transport app, not a patchwork of half measures.

Read more about this in my latest Substack. Please share if you agree!
#ReimagineDublin #TAPA

We Need a Proper Transport App for Dublin. It’s 2025, Not 1998.

A basic integrated transport app isn’t innovation. It’s the bare minimum.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 1d

A world-class transport app means more people choosing low-carbon, healthier travel modes.

An app like TAPA would be a win for everyone!

Come on Ireland! We deserve this!

Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 1d

Meet TAPA — my vision for the fully integrated transport app Dublin should already have.

Dublin may not have the world’s best transport system (yet), but we can absolutely build a world-class transport app.

Would you use TAPA?
#ReimagineDublin

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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 2d

“We have now seen three of the five worst harvests on record this decade after extreme weather, telling a story of escalating #climate impacts that farmers are unable to cope with”.

Tick. Tock.

www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

England sees second worst harvest on record, analysis shows

Provisional Government data suggests a much worse harvest than experts had so far predicted.

www.independent.co.uk

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 2d

Relax John! We don't want to be polarising now do we...

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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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 2d

It makes far more sense, economically, socially, and environmentally, to instead of flying, invest in a direct rail line to Derry and Donegal.

Such a project would reconnect and strengthen the island, while moving us toward a genuinely more sustainable and healthier transport future for all.

Opinion: Between lifting the cap and new Derry flights, is Darragh O'Brien minister for climate, or just transport?

Darragh O’Brien needs to make sure that his transport portfolio isn’t making things harder for his climate portfolio, Dr Catherine Conlon

www.thejournal.ie

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 3d

The Irish media have a lot to answer for when it comes to our failure to take action on both transport and housing, as they continue to publish absolute rubbish like this.

Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 3d

More nonsensical anti-cycling rhetoric from The Irish Times.

This nonsense tries to pit people cycling up against people trying to buy a home.

This kind of framing is nothing more than a distraction tactic, pitting ordinary people against each other instead of addressing the real issues.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 3d

You could argue that with the push to lift the Dublin airport passenger cap and the fight to keep the nitrates derogation (to name a few examples), that they don't even prefer status quo, but that they want to make it worse.

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Róisín Moriarty @roisinmoriarty.com · 3d

The citizens' assemblies on climate action and biodiversity loss gave government overwhelming undivided feedback from the public on what kinds of action they would like taken on both emergencies. They understood the benefits of taking action.

Our political leadership prefer the status quo...

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 3d

Our kids are ready to ride, it’s the adults that aren’t ready for them.

B/W shot of 3 kids on bikes, two on the sidewalk one in the bike lane

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 3d

These aren’t offhand remarks. They’re a pattern.

They minimise. Mock. Downplay. Delay. Ignore.

The climate crisis is here. The question is: will our leaders wake up before it’s too late.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 3d

A must-read by the force of nature that is @rupamarya.bsky.social!

"Stories are powerful medicine. Some stories harm, and others heal."

Weaving This Thread Together

This essay was first published in Airmid's Journal October 2025

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Orlagh Gaynor @orlaghgaynor.bsky.social · 4d

As I attend the Planetary Health Alliance Annual Meeting, the message could not be clearer: we need urgent, brave, bold action NOW.

For a government minister to say this is downright negligent.

Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

This is up there with Leo Varadkar's statement about how climate change could be beneficial for Ireland as one of the most dangerous, illiterate, and ignorant comments from an Irish politician on climate change.

They're playing Russian roulette with our future.

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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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

This is up there with Leo Varadkar's statement about how climate change could be beneficial for Ireland as one of the most dangerous, illiterate, and ignorant comments from an Irish politician on climate change.

They're playing Russian roulette with our future.

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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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

Excellent piece by Brian Caulfield.

We keep falling further and further behind our European counterparts when it comes to sustainable transport solutions.

Brian Caulfield: Now Metrolink is going ahead, what’s the next rail project for Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway?

If Luas Finglas is delivered on time, there will have been a 15-year gap since the last Luas extension

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

No healthcare professionals either.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 5d

Yet another example of the harm cars cause to our society and yet another example of Dublin City Council’s failure to act.

Fed up locals occupy Dublin's Richmond Road as part of long-running road safety campaign

Residents occupied Richmond Road during the morning rush hour today in protest against Dublin City Council’s refusal to trial filtered permeability on the road.

www.thejournal.ie

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 5d

If you wonder why we are failing to reduce our transport emissions and why we have a dysfunctional car-centric transport system. This is why. This is who are invited to aa Oireachtas committee to discuss transport and climate targets...

The mind boggles.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 5d

The #Budget2026 fails to set Ireland on a new course.

It doesn’t shift focus from endless economic growth to one where the health of people and planet comes first. It fails to move us toward a fairer, healthier future for all.

It’s business as usual with a few ‘green tweaks’.

Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 7d

The 2026 Budget must be the one that turns the tide on nature and climate action in Ireland.

Health, climate and nature are inseparable. The Budget 2026 must reflect that.

Our demands below.
#Buget2026

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 6d

As is, with his continued push to not only lift the Dublin Airport passenger cap but also to significantly increase numbers, Minister O'Brien seems more like a minister for worsening climate change than one responsible for climate action and a sustainable transport system.

Brilliant letter below!

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 7d

The 2026 Budget must be the one that turns the tide on nature and climate action in Ireland.

Health, climate and nature are inseparable. The Budget 2026 must reflect that.

Our demands below.
#Buget2026

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 7d

By changing what we eat, we could see enormous benefits to both our own health and wellbeing as humans and that of our shared planet.

Changing how people eat could save 15 million lives a year and help save the planet, say scientists

Changing what we eat could save 15 million lives every year and help bring the planet back from the brink of climate disaster, according to a new study.

www.independent.ie

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 7d

This is the level of ambition we need to see in Ireland!

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 8d

According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.

Just the start.

Common sense.

Paris before and after street transformation

New urban forest planted in front of Paris City Hall

A Paris “School Street” where cars are removed and people space/tree planting are added

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 7d

What an energising, inspiring weekend spent with the most wonderful visionaries in beautiful Co. Wicklow.

A few snapshots from our séjour this weekend!

Here's to the future of IDE and to a fairer, healthier and greener planet for all 🌎

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