Dublin Bay North Greens
@dbngreens.bsky.social
Dublin Bay North constituency group in the Green Part of Ireland/Comhaontas Glas. Councillors David Healy Fingal and Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Donna Cooney DCC.
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This Saturday marks the anniversary of #StormEowyn, the worst storm ever to hit the country.
One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place
This government has to do better
greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place
This government has to do better
greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
January 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM
This Saturday marks the anniversary of #StormEowyn, the worst storm ever to hit the country.
One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place
This government has to do better
greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
One year on and promised storm supports are still not in place
This government has to do better
greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
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"More State agencies leave X amid outcry over digital undressing tool" [Credit to @seai-ie.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social and all other IE public bodies, NGOs etc. who are taking this basic action of decency and solidarity. Hopefully the laggards will cop on!]
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
More State agencies leave X amid outcry over digital undressing tool
Green energy advice agency joins training and sports bodies in departure
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:21 PM
"More State agencies leave X amid outcry over digital undressing tool" [Credit to @seai-ie.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social and all other IE public bodies, NGOs etc. who are taking this basic action of decency and solidarity. Hopefully the laggards will cop on!]
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM
🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
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President Catherine Connolly has warned that "the consequences of a 'might is right' mentality are now "crystal clear before our eyes" amid a period where "countries can be invaded at will, or threatened with invasion"
Consequences of 'might is right' now clear - President
President Catherine Connolly has warned that "the consequences of a 'might is right' mentality are now "crystal clear before our eyes" amid a period where "countries can be invaded at will, or threate...
www.rte.ie
January 21, 2026 at 1:35 PM
President Catherine Connolly has warned that "the consequences of a 'might is right' mentality are now "crystal clear before our eyes" amid a period where "countries can be invaded at will, or threatened with invasion"
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Why is the Environment Minister trying to dodge scrutiny and grab solo decision-making power over the Shannon LNG facility?
Fast-tracking the importing of fracked gas while seeking no proper democratic oversight of the planning process is a deeply worrying development from this Government.
Fast-tracking the importing of fracked gas while seeking no proper democratic oversight of the planning process is a deeply worrying development from this Government.
Proposed law would enable Minister to decide on process relating to State gas reserve
Move to bypass normal procedures comes after all-party committee asked to waive right to scrutinise draft legislation
www.irishtimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Why is the Environment Minister trying to dodge scrutiny and grab solo decision-making power over the Shannon LNG facility?
Fast-tracking the importing of fracked gas while seeking no proper democratic oversight of the planning process is a deeply worrying development from this Government.
Fast-tracking the importing of fracked gas while seeking no proper democratic oversight of the planning process is a deeply worrying development from this Government.
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Dublin City Council has suspended use of X following the Green Party emergency motion last week. It'll come to our Protocol Committee next week and myself and other Greens will be recommending leaving it completely.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Dublin City Council suspends use of X as State agencies leave amid Grok controversy
Country’s largest local authority undertakes review of social media platform use as others sign out for good
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Dublin City Council has suspended use of X following the Green Party emergency motion last week. It'll come to our Protocol Committee next week and myself and other Greens will be recommending leaving it completely.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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Busy crafting the whole weekend in @mudisland.bsky.social community garden cottage age and next for @brigitdublin.bsky.social parade #BrigitsByBike back again for the 3rd year! There are still some places left info @dublincycling.bsky.social www.dublincycling.com/cycling/sign... #Brigit26 #dublín
January 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Busy crafting the whole weekend in @mudisland.bsky.social community garden cottage age and next for @brigitdublin.bsky.social parade #BrigitsByBike back again for the 3rd year! There are still some places left info @dublincycling.bsky.social www.dublincycling.com/cycling/sign... #Brigit26 #dublín
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Weather warning ⚠️ update to 2pm Tuesday
Dublin Port notice
Due to the below weather warning and anticipated tides Great South Wall & Bull bridge to be closed as follows.
HW 12:25 – 4.03M
20th/01 Tuesday - Closure from 10:25 to 14:25hrs.
Dublin Port notice
Due to the below weather warning and anticipated tides Great South Wall & Bull bridge to be closed as follows.
HW 12:25 – 4.03M
20th/01 Tuesday - Closure from 10:25 to 14:25hrs.
January 20, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Weather warning ⚠️ update to 2pm Tuesday
Dublin Port notice
Due to the below weather warning and anticipated tides Great South Wall & Bull bridge to be closed as follows.
HW 12:25 – 4.03M
20th/01 Tuesday - Closure from 10:25 to 14:25hrs.
Dublin Port notice
Due to the below weather warning and anticipated tides Great South Wall & Bull bridge to be closed as follows.
HW 12:25 – 4.03M
20th/01 Tuesday - Closure from 10:25 to 14:25hrs.
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Weather warning ⚠️ for East Coast/ Dublin from midnight this evening to 11am Tuesday
A risk of coastal flooding as high winds will coincide with high tides
Clontarf & Sandymount car parks & will be closed from this eve and until after risk tomorrow. Please stay away from coasts and check for updates
A risk of coastal flooding as high winds will coincide with high tides
Clontarf & Sandymount car parks & will be closed from this eve and until after risk tomorrow. Please stay away from coasts and check for updates
January 19, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Weather warning ⚠️ for East Coast/ Dublin from midnight this evening to 11am Tuesday
A risk of coastal flooding as high winds will coincide with high tides
Clontarf & Sandymount car parks & will be closed from this eve and until after risk tomorrow. Please stay away from coasts and check for updates
A risk of coastal flooding as high winds will coincide with high tides
Clontarf & Sandymount car parks & will be closed from this eve and until after risk tomorrow. Please stay away from coasts and check for updates
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"It's Immigrants robbing you."
January 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
"It's Immigrants robbing you."
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If your organisation is still on X, I wrote an article on why organisations especially public ones, shouldn't be!
www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Hazel Chu: Grok creates fake, sexualised images without consent and government is OK with that?
The Green Party councillor says the government’s decision to turn a blind eye to AI generation of sexual imagery without consent is not innovation, it’s negligence.
www.thejournal.ie
January 18, 2026 at 11:25 AM
If your organisation is still on X, I wrote an article on why organisations especially public ones, shouldn't be!
www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
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Fortune 500 companies that have contracts with ICE:
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
January 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Fortune 500 companies that have contracts with ICE:
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
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Israel's torment continues: "Apparently, there's a ceasefire in Gaza; tell that to the Palestinians"
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne says Israel's banning of 37 humanitarian organisations exposes the grim reality behind claims of a Gaza ceasefire.
jrnl.ie/6927711
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne says Israel's banning of 37 humanitarian organisations exposes the grim reality behind claims of a Gaza ceasefire.
jrnl.ie/6927711
A ceasefire in name only: Israel's torment of Palestinians has not stopped
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne says Israel’s banning of 37 humanitarian organisations exposes the grim reality behind claims of a Gaza ceasefire.
jrnl.ie
January 18, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Israel's torment continues: "Apparently, there's a ceasefire in Gaza; tell that to the Palestinians"
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne says Israel's banning of 37 humanitarian organisations exposes the grim reality behind claims of a Gaza ceasefire.
jrnl.ie/6927711
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne says Israel's banning of 37 humanitarian organisations exposes the grim reality behind claims of a Gaza ceasefire.
jrnl.ie/6927711
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Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
January 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
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Very 😔
@greenpartyie.bsky.social Cllr. Donna Cooney, herself an artist, previously told the Irish Independent that the news was “devastating”, and urged DCC to part-fund the building alongside the Department of Finance, securing The Complex’s future in the city
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@greenpartyie.bsky.social Cllr. Donna Cooney, herself an artist, previously told the Irish Independent that the news was “devastating”, and urged DCC to part-fund the building alongside the Department of Finance, securing The Complex’s future in the city
m.independent.ie/regionals/du...
The Complex arts centre shuts down as crunch talks with council and Government fail
Dublin arts venue The Complex will shut down following the failure of last-minute crunch talks between venue management, Government and Dublin City Council (DCC) to find an alternative venue or purcha...
m.independent.ie
January 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Very 😔
@greenpartyie.bsky.social Cllr. Donna Cooney, herself an artist, previously told the Irish Independent that the news was “devastating”, and urged DCC to part-fund the building alongside the Department of Finance, securing The Complex’s future in the city
m.independent.ie/regionals/du...
@greenpartyie.bsky.social Cllr. Donna Cooney, herself an artist, previously told the Irish Independent that the news was “devastating”, and urged DCC to part-fund the building alongside the Department of Finance, securing The Complex’s future in the city
m.independent.ie/regionals/du...
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This is a lovely 😍 story by @eoinglackin.bsky.social @dublininquirer.com
@dublincitylibs.bsky.social restored and upgraded Coolock library 6 years ago and just look at the huge value it has now! Well done to the crochet and knitting group, beautiful work👏
www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-l...
@dublincitylibs.bsky.social restored and upgraded Coolock library 6 years ago and just look at the huge value it has now! Well done to the crochet and knitting group, beautiful work👏
www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-l...
In Coolock Library, a crochet group is just one of the things going on
Libraries aren’t just places to pick up books these days, says Aisling Earley, a library assistant.
www.dublininquirer.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:50 AM
This is a lovely 😍 story by @eoinglackin.bsky.social @dublininquirer.com
@dublincitylibs.bsky.social restored and upgraded Coolock library 6 years ago and just look at the huge value it has now! Well done to the crochet and knitting group, beautiful work👏
www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-l...
@dublincitylibs.bsky.social restored and upgraded Coolock library 6 years ago and just look at the huge value it has now! Well done to the crochet and knitting group, beautiful work👏
www.dublininquirer.com/in-coolock-l...
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I made a submission to oppose the proposed changes listed in the consultation by Government to make major changes to the cost rules for judicial reviews.
The proposal is designed to restrict access to justice, in breach of EU law and will only benefit the State and the wealthy.
#environment #courts
The proposal is designed to restrict access to justice, in breach of EU law and will only benefit the State and the wealthy.
#environment #courts
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I made a submission to oppose the proposed changes listed in the consultation by Government to make major changes to the cost rules for judicial reviews.
The proposal is designed to restrict access to justice, in breach of EU law and will only benefit the State and the wealthy.
#environment #courts
The proposal is designed to restrict access to justice, in breach of EU law and will only benefit the State and the wealthy.
#environment #courts
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Volume of people on Dublin cycle route "like Amsterdam" says local Cllr as 400 bicycle lights handed out within an hour
@donnacooney1.bsky.social “I’ve never seen so many people of all ages cycling in Ireland, and this was a wet, dark January evening; it was amazing,
irishcycle.com/2026/01/15/v...
@donnacooney1.bsky.social “I’ve never seen so many people of all ages cycling in Ireland, and this was a wet, dark January evening; it was amazing,
irishcycle.com/2026/01/15/v...
Volume of people on Dublin cycle route “like Amsterdam” says local Cllr as 400 bicycle lights handed out within an hour
A Dublin councillor has described standing on North Strand Road handing out bicycle lights with Dublin Cycling Campaign volunteers as being like in Amsterdam — with many people not even stopp…
irishcycle.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Volume of people on Dublin cycle route "like Amsterdam" says local Cllr as 400 bicycle lights handed out within an hour
@donnacooney1.bsky.social “I’ve never seen so many people of all ages cycling in Ireland, and this was a wet, dark January evening; it was amazing,
irishcycle.com/2026/01/15/v...
@donnacooney1.bsky.social “I’ve never seen so many people of all ages cycling in Ireland, and this was a wet, dark January evening; it was amazing,
irishcycle.com/2026/01/15/v...
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Either Palestine becomes free, or every place gradually becomes Gaza.
they’ll blame you for being in their way even when they’re the ones who invaded the neighborhood where your baby was sleeping inside your home
January 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Either Palestine becomes free, or every place gradually becomes Gaza.
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New Podcast out now:
- Will Ireland face down Elon Musk (feat @elaineburke.bsky.social)
- European silence on Donald Trump's empire building
- Why China is interested in Ireland with @gavreilly.com in Shanghai
- Jessie Buckley ✅ and Saipan the Movie ❌
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
- Will Ireland face down Elon Musk (feat @elaineburke.bsky.social)
- European silence on Donald Trump's empire building
- Why China is interested in Ireland with @gavreilly.com in Shanghai
- Jessie Buckley ✅ and Saipan the Movie ❌
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
Will Ireland Face Down Elon Musk?
Podcast Episode · The Group Chat · 08/01/2026 · 45m
podcasts.apple.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 AM
New Podcast out now:
- Will Ireland face down Elon Musk (feat @elaineburke.bsky.social)
- European silence on Donald Trump's empire building
- Why China is interested in Ireland with @gavreilly.com in Shanghai
- Jessie Buckley ✅ and Saipan the Movie ❌
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
- Will Ireland face down Elon Musk (feat @elaineburke.bsky.social)
- European silence on Donald Trump's empire building
- Why China is interested in Ireland with @gavreilly.com in Shanghai
- Jessie Buckley ✅ and Saipan the Movie ❌
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...
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We can't bluff the climate - so who put Darragh O'Brien in charge of reducing emissions?
January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
We can't bluff the climate - so who put Darragh O'Brien in charge of reducing emissions?
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Should Elon Musk & X be held accountable for child sexual abuse materials? Yes.
Should all Government reps, politicians, state agencies, be off X? Yes.
Are we doing enough to tackle gender based violence? Absolutely not!
Wrote a piece covering all that and more 👉 www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Should all Government reps, politicians, state agencies, be off X? Yes.
Are we doing enough to tackle gender based violence? Absolutely not!
Wrote a piece covering all that and more 👉 www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Hazel Chu: Grok creates fake, sexualised images without consent and government is OK with that?
The Green Party councillor says the government’s decision to turn a blind eye to AI generation of sexual imagery without consent is not innovation, it’s negligence.
www.thejournal.ie
January 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Should Elon Musk & X be held accountable for child sexual abuse materials? Yes.
Should all Government reps, politicians, state agencies, be off X? Yes.
Are we doing enough to tackle gender based violence? Absolutely not!
Wrote a piece covering all that and more 👉 www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Should all Government reps, politicians, state agencies, be off X? Yes.
Are we doing enough to tackle gender based violence? Absolutely not!
Wrote a piece covering all that and more 👉 www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
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Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has said that social media platform X should be banned in Ireland if it fails to comply with online safety laws
AI Minister Niamh Smyth says X should be banned if it does not abide by Irish law
Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has said that social media platform X should be banned in Ireland if it fails to comply with online safety laws.
www.independent.ie
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has said that social media platform X should be banned in Ireland if it fails to comply with online safety laws
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Sign up to join our Cold water swim Snámh Bhríde 7.30am 1st February
@womensaidireland.bsky.social Cold Water Swim
Welcome the day with Snámh Bhríde, a special dawn cold-water swim celebrating @brigitdublin.bsky.social Brigit, the Snow Full Moon and women’s strength, resilience and solidarity
@womensaidireland.bsky.social Cold Water Swim
Welcome the day with Snámh Bhríde, a special dawn cold-water swim celebrating @brigitdublin.bsky.social Brigit, the Snow Full Moon and women’s strength, resilience and solidarity
January 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Sign up to join our Cold water swim Snámh Bhríde 7.30am 1st February
@womensaidireland.bsky.social Cold Water Swim
Welcome the day with Snámh Bhríde, a special dawn cold-water swim celebrating @brigitdublin.bsky.social Brigit, the Snow Full Moon and women’s strength, resilience and solidarity
@womensaidireland.bsky.social Cold Water Swim
Welcome the day with Snámh Bhríde, a special dawn cold-water swim celebrating @brigitdublin.bsky.social Brigit, the Snow Full Moon and women’s strength, resilience and solidarity
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We’re leaving X.
Not for clicks.
Not for politics.
For safety, democracy and basic responsibility.
We won’t stay on a platform that fails children, enables deepfake abuse and fuels disinformation.
But this is not an exit from the conversation.
It’s a move to better spaces.
Come with us.
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Not for clicks.
Not for politics.
For safety, democracy and basic responsibility.
We won’t stay on a platform that fails children, enables deepfake abuse and fuels disinformation.
But this is not an exit from the conversation.
It’s a move to better spaces.
Come with us.
1/2
January 12, 2026 at 8:17 AM
We’re leaving X.
Not for clicks.
Not for politics.
For safety, democracy and basic responsibility.
We won’t stay on a platform that fails children, enables deepfake abuse and fuels disinformation.
But this is not an exit from the conversation.
It’s a move to better spaces.
Come with us.
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Not for clicks.
Not for politics.
For safety, democracy and basic responsibility.
We won’t stay on a platform that fails children, enables deepfake abuse and fuels disinformation.
But this is not an exit from the conversation.
It’s a move to better spaces.
Come with us.
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