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"Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority" [Amen to that!]
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority
Heavy reliance on private cars for travel cannot continue, Engineers Ireland warns
www.irishtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
"Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority" [Amen to that!]
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Can you believe this crap? Unserious doesn’t cover it, unhinged more like. Calibri font introduced to make text more readable.
December 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Can you believe this crap? Unserious doesn’t cover it, unhinged more like. Calibri font introduced to make text more readable.
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This is not "Ireland's" derogation. This is a derogation for c. 7,000 private businesses to continue to pollute Ireland's waterways. It wouldn't be tolerated in any other sector.
A reduction in chemical nitrogen allowances, and increased buffer zones around rivers are understood to be some of the new conditions attached to an extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation.
Three-year extension of nitrates derogation expected
A reduction in chemical nitrogen allowances, and increased buffer zones around rivers are understood to be some of the new conditions attached to an extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This is not "Ireland's" derogation. This is a derogation for c. 7,000 private businesses to continue to pollute Ireland's waterways. It wouldn't be tolerated in any other sector.
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Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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"If everyone who streamed All Hell on Spotify had done so using Tidal instead, we would have received an extra £31,847.38, which would double the amount we made from streaming of the album in this time period. Or if everyone used Apple Music it would have been £12,331 more."
Los Campesinos:
Los Campesinos:
Here’s how much money Los Camp! make from streaming… - Los Campesinos!
loscampesinos.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"If everyone who streamed All Hell on Spotify had done so using Tidal instead, we would have received an extra £31,847.38, which would double the amount we made from streaming of the album in this time period. Or if everyone used Apple Music it would have been £12,331 more."
Los Campesinos:
Los Campesinos:
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You know, infuriating and a shameful betrayal though the BBC and other media's misreporting of the Sandie Peggie judgment is, it also doesn't really matter.
What matters is the judgment which lawyers will read, use to advise their clients, and inclusion will be the winner.
What matters is the judgment which lawyers will read, use to advise their clients, and inclusion will be the winner.
December 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
You know, infuriating and a shameful betrayal though the BBC and other media's misreporting of the Sandie Peggie judgment is, it also doesn't really matter.
What matters is the judgment which lawyers will read, use to advise their clients, and inclusion will be the winner.
What matters is the judgment which lawyers will read, use to advise their clients, and inclusion will be the winner.
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"Continuing to build more roads to alleviate congestion, especially in a geographically constrained city such as Dublin, is precisely the kind of failed thinking that has resulted in our capital becoming the 10th most congested city in the world."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Prof Brian Caulfield: Can anything be done to end M50 gridlock?
Motorway is daily inescapable reminder of Dublin’s status as world’s 10th most-congested city
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
"Continuing to build more roads to alleviate congestion, especially in a geographically constrained city such as Dublin, is precisely the kind of failed thinking that has resulted in our capital becoming the 10th most congested city in the world."
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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'The impression that water quality is improving and that farmers simply need more time for measures which have been adopted to take effect is widespread. However, this is not supported by any data'
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
Ireland's lax approach to inspecting farms and enforcing rules
The EU Nitrates Committee meets on Tuesday and may extend Ireland's nitrates derogation by up to three years. At the same time we need to protect or restore water quality on a national scale writes ec...
www.irishexaminer.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
'The impression that water quality is improving and that farmers simply need more time for measures which have been adopted to take effect is widespread. However, this is not supported by any data'
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
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Ireland's nitrates derogation & water quality — survey reveals public value clean freshwaters & have negative attitudes to raising farming allowance on nitrates
@epaireland.bsky.social find agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen pollution in our waters
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
@epaireland.bsky.social find agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen pollution in our waters
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
December 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ireland's nitrates derogation & water quality — survey reveals public value clean freshwaters & have negative attitudes to raising farming allowance on nitrates
@epaireland.bsky.social find agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen pollution in our waters
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
@epaireland.bsky.social find agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen pollution in our waters
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
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Look guys, if the gays can boycott the Eurovision, the very very very least you can do is boycott FIFA
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Look guys, if the gays can boycott the Eurovision, the very very very least you can do is boycott FIFA
Irish Seed Savers and @npwsireland.bsky.social working together to protect native and heritage fruit varieties irishseedsavers.ie/2025/12/03/s...
Safeguarding the Future: A New Chapter for the Heritage Fruit Tree Collection
In a landmark move for plant conservation and food security in Ireland, the Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) is proud to announce a significant new partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife...
irishseedsavers.ie
December 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Irish Seed Savers and @npwsireland.bsky.social working together to protect native and heritage fruit varieties irishseedsavers.ie/2025/12/03/s...
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Consider the Cork Event Centre, over a year since the government decided to re-tender, it still hasn't done so. That's nothing to do with planning. Neither is most of the 10-years since sod-turning.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
Paul Hosford: The Government says it’s not them — it’s us. But is that really why nothing gets built?
Record NDP funding promises transformation, yet transport and housing projects continue to drift as political choices and systemic delays collide
www.irishexaminer.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Consider the Cork Event Centre, over a year since the government decided to re-tender, it still hasn't done so. That's nothing to do with planning. Neither is most of the 10-years since sod-turning.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
Should be the approach in Ireland too.
The expansion of free school meals in #UKBudget is welcome. The next step: embedding these within the Government’s net zero mission, using school meals procurement to shape markets and drive innovation across food systems—from sustainable agriculture to low-carbon distribution.
A Mission-Oriented Approach to School Meals
Authored by Mariana Mazzucato and Sarah Doyle
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Should be the approach in Ireland too.
There is no ceasefire.
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
There is no ceasefire.
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The government's failure to progress DART South west is infuriating. It condemns tens of thousands of people to spending hours every day sitting in traffic.
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The government's failure to progress DART South west is infuriating. It condemns tens of thousands of people to spending hours every day sitting in traffic.
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Cork needs more green spaces. Sign the petition to turn a derelict site into a park.
🚨 Petition: Turn the O Sullivans Quay derelict site into the only city centre public park
"Please consider signing this petition. I have had a motion before Cork City Council that this happen."
- Cllr Dan Boyle
"Please consider signing this petition. I have had a motion before Cork City Council that this happen."
- Cllr Dan Boyle
Sign the Petition
Turn the O Sullivans Quay derelict site into the only city centre public park
www.change.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Cork needs more green spaces. Sign the petition to turn a derelict site into a park.
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The EU Court has found that we have failed to even bring in the laws we’d need to comply with our obligations to combat water pollution.
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The EU Court has found that we have failed to even bring in the laws we’d need to comply with our obligations to combat water pollution.
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During his meeting with high school students in Slovakia, PM Fico said that EU would allocate money "to continue the war" in Ukraine.
When the students objected, he told them to go to Ukraine if they support the war.
The students walked out.
When the students objected, he told them to go to Ukraine if they support the war.
The students walked out.
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
During his meeting with high school students in Slovakia, PM Fico said that EU would allocate money "to continue the war" in Ukraine.
When the students objected, he told them to go to Ukraine if they support the war.
The students walked out.
When the students objected, he told them to go to Ukraine if they support the war.
The students walked out.
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My letter in today's Clare Champion calling out the xenophobic dog-whistling from our local TD, Timmy Dooley, as well as Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy.
Immigrants are not the reason I've struggled to retain housing or buy my own home - Government policies are. Landlords like Timmy Dooley are. #Spéirgorm
Immigrants are not the reason I've struggled to retain housing or buy my own home - Government policies are. Landlords like Timmy Dooley are. #Spéirgorm
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
My letter in today's Clare Champion calling out the xenophobic dog-whistling from our local TD, Timmy Dooley, as well as Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy.
Immigrants are not the reason I've struggled to retain housing or buy my own home - Government policies are. Landlords like Timmy Dooley are. #Spéirgorm
Immigrants are not the reason I've struggled to retain housing or buy my own home - Government policies are. Landlords like Timmy Dooley are. #Spéirgorm
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‘They surround our car’: Families at Citywest IPAS centre tell of ongoing ‘harassment’ People fleeing war, poverty, insecurity are being abused daily by local racist gobsh*tes, desecrating the tricolour as they harass women, children & men. Shameful! #speirgorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
‘They surround our car’: Families at Citywest IPAS centre tell of ongoing ‘harassment’
‘Intimidation’ includes children being told ‘go home’ and witnessing parents being called derogatory names
www.irishtimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
‘They surround our car’: Families at Citywest IPAS centre tell of ongoing ‘harassment’ People fleeing war, poverty, insecurity are being abused daily by local racist gobsh*tes, desecrating the tricolour as they harass women, children & men. Shameful! #speirgorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Memories of plunging my hand deep into the very cold peat to uncover Iron Age wooden planks last seen over 2,000 years ago.
In 1986, I started work on my first archaeology dig at Corlea 1, dated to 148/147 BC. I didn’t know then it would be some of the most spectacular archaeology of my career.
In 1986, I started work on my first archaeology dig at Corlea 1, dated to 148/147 BC. I didn’t know then it would be some of the most spectacular archaeology of my career.
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Memories of plunging my hand deep into the very cold peat to uncover Iron Age wooden planks last seen over 2,000 years ago.
In 1986, I started work on my first archaeology dig at Corlea 1, dated to 148/147 BC. I didn’t know then it would be some of the most spectacular archaeology of my career.
In 1986, I started work on my first archaeology dig at Corlea 1, dated to 148/147 BC. I didn’t know then it would be some of the most spectacular archaeology of my career.
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In discussions about Ireland's infrastructure deficits, the focus on 'inefficiencies' in the planning system completely detracts from the more fundamental contradiction between for-profit, developer-led planning and planning for social needs within ecological limits. 🧵
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In discussions about Ireland's infrastructure deficits, the focus on 'inefficiencies' in the planning system completely detracts from the more fundamental contradiction between for-profit, developer-led planning and planning for social needs within ecological limits. 🧵
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Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
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French fishermen are sending fishing nets to Ukraine to protect against Russian drones
Fishermen from the coast of Brittany have created a organization,Kernic Solidarités,to aid Ukraine 🇺🇦.They have already sent 2shipments of horsehair fishing nets,totaling 280km in length,according to The Guardian
Fishermen from the coast of Brittany have created a organization,Kernic Solidarités,to aid Ukraine 🇺🇦.They have already sent 2shipments of horsehair fishing nets,totaling 280km in length,according to The Guardian
November 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
French fishermen are sending fishing nets to Ukraine to protect against Russian drones
Fishermen from the coast of Brittany have created a organization,Kernic Solidarités,to aid Ukraine 🇺🇦.They have already sent 2shipments of horsehair fishing nets,totaling 280km in length,according to The Guardian
Fishermen from the coast of Brittany have created a organization,Kernic Solidarités,to aid Ukraine 🇺🇦.They have already sent 2shipments of horsehair fishing nets,totaling 280km in length,according to The Guardian