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Vanessa Conroy @missvanessac.bsky.social · Sep 10

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Sadhbh O'Neill: Tackling energy poverty is not only about bringing down costs

Behind the numbers are real people managing untold levels of anxiety and discomfort

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Uilliam Mac G ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ @uilliammac.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our government using public funds to subsidise Irish corporations driving African small dairies and farmers out of business.

Brands targeting ads at parents in west Africa claiming cheap "milk substitute" is good for children. The same vile practice that we rightly excoriated Nestlé for. #Ireland

Beirneach @beirneach.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Thousands in Irish public money spent on pushing cheap substitute 'milk' in West Africa

Products made from milk, with the natural fat removed and replaced with vegetable oil, were among those promoted in trade missions and campaigns.

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · Jul 10

"Those who are most affected have the least resources to deal with climate change –we have to take more of a grassroots approach and we can only do this with support.” Chloe Ní Mháille, Community Work Ireland, speaking on Climate Justice

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today, NWC is launching our Pre-Budget Submission 2026, calling on Government to lay down a marker for women’s rights and gender equality, as it launches its first budget. #Budget2026

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Vanessa Conroy @missvanessac.bsky.social · Jun 30

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Government’s failure to meet EU deadline is missed opportunity to address energy & transport poverty

Feminist Communities for Climate Justice (FCCJ), a joint project by the National Women’s Council (NWC) and Community Work Ireland (, today (30th June 2025) expressed its disappointment at the governme

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Jennie C Stephens @jenniecstephens.bsky.social · Jun 4

Our new publication on why gender equity & care are essential for transformative climate justice. Integrating care, care work & feminist principles into climate policy is necessary for transformative change. Part of "Changing the Conversation About Climate Change" special issue
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Trócaire @trocaire.bsky.social · May 29

JUST LAUNCHED: Trócaire’s new report ‘Fuelling Injustice: Ireland’s fossil fuel problem’ exposes how Ireland is enabling climate harm.

Ireland must stop enabling climate destruction.

Read the report here: www.trocaire.org/documents/fu...

Fuelling Injustice: Ireland’s fossil fuel problem and the case for a fair, funded, global phase out - Trócaire

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Friends of the Earth Ireland @foeireland.bsky.social · May 14

Anthony, a resident of Emmet Building, had spoken at our recent EPBD forum in Dublin, where he hared his experience of living in a cold, substandard home that’s in dire need of renovations, including retrofitting.

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‘My grandkids have breathing problems’: Dublin City Council tenants protest over damp and mould issues in flats

More than 80% of residents at Emmet Buildings in Dublin 8 say their old windows and doors contribute to condensation and mould

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LYCS (Lourdes Youth and Community Services) @lycsdublin.bsky.social · May 14

Our #GCE worker joined @nwc.bsky.social for an amazing session that explored the links between women’s mental health and climate change through a panel discussion and a nature based sensory activity! @irishaid.bsky.social #LYCS #GCE

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · May 13

After the panel discussion, we facilitated a climate cafe, asking people for feedback on the event and a sensory nature based activity, hosted by Sinead O'Connor, head of horticulture and sustainability services at Festina Lente

#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · May 13

This was followed by a panel discussion, hosted by Louise O'Leary and featuring Liam MacGabhann, Chairperson, Dublin North, North East Recovery College
Elena Manciu, Roma Climate Justice Peer Education worker, Cairde & Dr Amy Brogan

#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · May 13

Dr Marica Cassarino, Environmental Psychologist, University College,and Secretary of Psychological Society of Ireland Special Interest Group, Climate, & Dr Amy Brogan, Senior Clinical Psychologist & member of PSI SIG Climate gave a Presentation on the intersection between climate & mental health

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · May 13

Next, Vanessa Conroy, Project Officer at Feminist Communities for Climate Justice (part of NWC) launched the new health chapter in the feminist climate justice report.

#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · May 13

Louise O'Leary, Advocacy Manager of St Patrick's Mental Health Services welcomed attendees, introduced our speakers for the day and explained what the Women's Mental Health Network is and the work they do

#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · May 13

🌍 On 13 May, the Women’s Mental Health Network explored how the climate crisis impacts women’s mental health at From Challenge to Change—with powerful talks, a panel, and restorative sessions.

#FeministClimateJustice #MentalHealthMatters

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Patrick Bresnihan @pbresnihan.bsky.social · Apr 24

For months, the Government, supported by prominent voices in the media, have been undermining Irish neutrality.

From 8th May to 8th June, the neutrality roadshow is travelling around Ireland to challenge this rush to war. It is people-led and coming to a town near you.

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Vanessa Conroy @missvanessac.bsky.social · Apr 16

"Climate Action Plan 2025... fails to harness the potential of tackling social inequality and climate change together, particularly for groups who are most likely to be affected by the climate crisis, including women and marginalised communities."
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Government’s plan fails to harness the potential of women & communities to lead climate transition

In response to the publication of the Government’s Climate Action Plan 2025, Feminist Communities for Climate Justice (FCCJ), a joint project by the National Women’s Council and Community Work Irelan

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National Women’s Council @nwc.bsky.social · Apr 11

Under the sunshine at UCC for @oxfamireland.bsky.social Ground Up: Climate Justice Forum, Vanessa from our #FeministClimateJustice team spoke about the intersectional impacts of the climate crisis in Ireland, and the opportunities and challenges in achieving climate justice for all. #groundup25

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Vanessa Conroy @missvanessac.bsky.social · Apr 9

"We cannot find a difference between farmers and non-farmers, between rural-dwellers and urban-dwellers, in perceptions about climate change, understanding of climate change, attitudes towards climate change, and willingness to change behaviour for the climate,"
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'Modest support' for pro-climate policies - ESRI

A national study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that farmers, people living in rural areas, and urban residents are all worried by climate change and equally willing to take a...

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Vanessa Conroy @missvanessac.bsky.social · Apr 8

Very excited to be speaking at the Oxfam Ireland Ground Up: Climate Justice Forum!

I’ll be discussing #FeministClimateJustice at 11:30am on Friday.

Register here:
www.oxfamireland.org/ground-up-cl...

#groundup25
@oxfamireland.bsky.social @nwc.bsky.social

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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · Mar 29

Post from Twitter by Mohammed El-Kurd
“The basics: fascism thrives on fear. They want you to be silent, to self-censor, to do less. You will not recover whatever ground you concede. The moment calls for caution, not hysteria. Courage, not cowardice. If the objective is fear, be unafraid. Dissent.”

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Patrick Bresnihan @pbresnihan.bsky.social · Mar 19

Important meeting happening next week.

Resisting fracked gas imports is not just about climate and the environment, it is about resisting our deepening dependence on the declining US.

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Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery @kennysbookshop.bsky.social · Mar 18

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Patrick Bresnihan @pbresnihan.bsky.social · Mar 12

Festival of Palestinian Culture in @maynoothuniversity.ie
7-10 April.

Culminates with 'Gig for Gaza' on Thursday 10th raising funds for The Sameer Project. linktr.ee/thesameerpro...

Organised by AfP Maynooth + Maynooth BDS @afp-ire.bsky.social

Details here: sites.google.com/view/maynoot...

MaynoothPalFest25

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Jennie C Stephens @jenniecstephens.bsky.social · Mar 12

Thrilled that my new book - Climate Justice and the University - is now available open access. This radical exploration of higher ed reimagines how universities could engage with transformative change for a better future for all. Download whole book or individual chapters

muse.jhu.edu/book/123270

Project MUSE - Climate Justice and the University

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