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last week, Peadar Tóibín called acceptance of trans people an "anti-science ideology" – the same week he admitted a hardline climate change denier into his party. that should be put to him next time he's pontificating on the plinth
January 19, 2026 at 1:29 PM
last week, Peadar Tóibín called acceptance of trans people an "anti-science ideology" – the same week he admitted a hardline climate change denier into his party. that should be put to him next time he's pontificating on the plinth
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In Scotland, people are (very rightly) unhappy that only 4% natural woodland cover remains.
Spare a thought for poor Ireland, at around a mere 1%.
Nowhere else on Earth is in such desperate need of rewilding.
Spare a thought for poor Ireland, at around a mere 1%.
Nowhere else on Earth is in such desperate need of rewilding.
Where are the trees?
We have A LOT of this landscape and less than 4% native woodland. This should be a rich mosaic of habitats, moor, bog, woodland, montane scrub…We force it to remain in this artificial state. We don’t need to give every inch of our uplands over to sheep, grouse and deer stalking.
We have A LOT of this landscape and less than 4% native woodland. This should be a rich mosaic of habitats, moor, bog, woodland, montane scrub…We force it to remain in this artificial state. We don’t need to give every inch of our uplands over to sheep, grouse and deer stalking.
January 19, 2026 at 12:04 PM
In Scotland, people are (very rightly) unhappy that only 4% natural woodland cover remains.
Spare a thought for poor Ireland, at around a mere 1%.
Nowhere else on Earth is in such desperate need of rewilding.
Spare a thought for poor Ireland, at around a mere 1%.
Nowhere else on Earth is in such desperate need of rewilding.
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Question to Minister for Justice from @garygannontd.bsky.social: So, how many people have you been prevented from deporting because of the ECHR?
Minister's reply: Uh, dunno.
www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-01-13/1646/#pq_1646
Minister's reply: Uh, dunno.
www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-01-13/1646/#pq_1646
www.oireachtas.ie
January 16, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Question to Minister for Justice from @garygannontd.bsky.social: So, how many people have you been prevented from deporting because of the ECHR?
Minister's reply: Uh, dunno.
www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-01-13/1646/#pq_1646
Minister's reply: Uh, dunno.
www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-01-13/1646/#pq_1646
Ken O'Flynn, married to actual Aristocracy, a multi millionaire landlord with properties across Ireland, Spain and England. Pretty sure he's the new largest landlord in the Dáil, and certainly the furthest right wing member of Independent Ireland's Oireachtas team.
If it's anyone, it's him.
If it's anyone, it's him.
January 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Ken O'Flynn, married to actual Aristocracy, a multi millionaire landlord with properties across Ireland, Spain and England. Pretty sure he's the new largest landlord in the Dáil, and certainly the furthest right wing member of Independent Ireland's Oireachtas team.
If it's anyone, it's him.
If it's anyone, it's him.
Mental. Very easily could've killed someone, should resign as a TD.
January 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Mental. Very easily could've killed someone, should resign as a TD.
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FF, FG, and their Lowry lackies are undoing the ban on data centres, while data centres are already on track to use more electricity than ALL households combined.
They create nearly no jobs, and drive up the price of electricity for ordinary people.
This government is beholden to Big Tech.
They create nearly no jobs, and drive up the price of electricity for ordinary people.
This government is beholden to Big Tech.
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
FF, FG, and their Lowry lackies are undoing the ban on data centres, while data centres are already on track to use more electricity than ALL households combined.
They create nearly no jobs, and drive up the price of electricity for ordinary people.
This government is beholden to Big Tech.
They create nearly no jobs, and drive up the price of electricity for ordinary people.
This government is beholden to Big Tech.
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After 73 days on hunger strike, Palestine prisoners Heba, Kamran and Lewie have ended their protest, having pushed their bodies to the absolute limit alongside their fellow prisoners.
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
After 73 days on hunger strike, Palestine prisoners Heba, Kamran and Lewie have ended their protest, having pushed their bodies to the absolute limit alongside their fellow prisoners.
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hey everyone, meet the newest member of Aontù, Cllr Peter O'Donoghue of Fermoy LEA
I've been familiar with him for a while, as he spent six months working 2/3 days a week in Mattie McGrath's office after he was elected
here he is with Derek Blighe and Tom McDonnell
avondhupress.ie/cllr-peter-o...
I've been familiar with him for a while, as he spent six months working 2/3 days a week in Mattie McGrath's office after he was elected
here he is with Derek Blighe and Tom McDonnell
avondhupress.ie/cllr-peter-o...
January 14, 2026 at 4:34 PM
hey everyone, meet the newest member of Aontù, Cllr Peter O'Donoghue of Fermoy LEA
I've been familiar with him for a while, as he spent six months working 2/3 days a week in Mattie McGrath's office after he was elected
here he is with Derek Blighe and Tom McDonnell
avondhupress.ie/cllr-peter-o...
I've been familiar with him for a while, as he spent six months working 2/3 days a week in Mattie McGrath's office after he was elected
here he is with Derek Blighe and Tom McDonnell
avondhupress.ie/cllr-peter-o...
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🏴 Wales | Senedd projection based on @yougov.co.uk polling — January, 2026
🔲 PLC: 37% | 44
➡️ RFM: 23% | 23
🟩 GRN: 13% | 11
🟥 LAB: 10% | 10
🟦 CON: 10% | 7
🟧 LDM: 5% | 1
Highest ever % for Plaid Cymru and the Green Party
🗳️ Next election = May 7, 2026
🔲 PLC: 37% | 44
➡️ RFM: 23% | 23
🟩 GRN: 13% | 11
🟥 LAB: 10% | 10
🟦 CON: 10% | 7
🟧 LDM: 5% | 1
Highest ever % for Plaid Cymru and the Green Party
🗳️ Next election = May 7, 2026
January 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
🏴 Wales | Senedd projection based on @yougov.co.uk polling — January, 2026
🔲 PLC: 37% | 44
➡️ RFM: 23% | 23
🟩 GRN: 13% | 11
🟥 LAB: 10% | 10
🟦 CON: 10% | 7
🟧 LDM: 5% | 1
Highest ever % for Plaid Cymru and the Green Party
🗳️ Next election = May 7, 2026
🔲 PLC: 37% | 44
➡️ RFM: 23% | 23
🟩 GRN: 13% | 11
🟥 LAB: 10% | 10
🟦 CON: 10% | 7
🟧 LDM: 5% | 1
Highest ever % for Plaid Cymru and the Green Party
🗳️ Next election = May 7, 2026
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I'm so sick of the government
Micheál Martin today told the Dáil that any ban on importing services from illegal Israeli settlements would be “unimplementable” as well as having legal consequences for US multinationals here. Separately the government’s spring legislative programme refers only to a ban on “goods” from those areas
January 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I'm so sick of the government
A party founded by fascists getting support from an open far-right fascist. Blueshirts simply want to lessen their burden and use any excuse to blame the housing crisis on anything except its cause.
They'll always find themselves an ally in the likes of Steenson to defend that sentiment.
They'll always find themselves an ally in the likes of Steenson to defend that sentiment.
Dublin City Council has rejected a repeated claim by Tánaiste Simon Harris that a significant number of people presenting as homeless do not have a housing right in Ireland.
The tanaiste was defended by Malachy Steenson, who said "for once" he agreed with him
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
The tanaiste was defended by Malachy Steenson, who said "for once" he agreed with him
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Council rejects Tánaiste’s claim large number of homeless have no housing right
Simon Harris defended by Independent councillor Malachy Steenson
www.irishtimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM
A party founded by fascists getting support from an open far-right fascist. Blueshirts simply want to lessen their burden and use any excuse to blame the housing crisis on anything except its cause.
They'll always find themselves an ally in the likes of Steenson to defend that sentiment.
They'll always find themselves an ally in the likes of Steenson to defend that sentiment.
Parties that support independence at 50%. Absolutely mental and very encouraging for the future of Wales.
Also shows just how much Labour has fucked it in their heartland. Coming fourth, with potential to come fifth in WALES is fucking insane.
Hope we can see an Independent Wales in our life time.
Also shows just how much Labour has fucked it in their heartland. Coming fourth, with potential to come fifth in WALES is fucking insane.
Hope we can see an Independent Wales in our life time.
Senedd Voting Intention:
PLC: 37% (+4)
RFM: 23% (-7)
GRN: 13% (+4)
LAB: 10% (=)
CON: 10% (=)
LDM: 5% (-1)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 5-12 Jan.
Changes w/ 28 Nov - 10 Dec.
PLC: 37% (+4)
RFM: 23% (-7)
GRN: 13% (+4)
LAB: 10% (=)
CON: 10% (=)
LDM: 5% (-1)
Via @yougov.co.uk, 5-12 Jan.
Changes w/ 28 Nov - 10 Dec.
January 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Parties that support independence at 50%. Absolutely mental and very encouraging for the future of Wales.
Also shows just how much Labour has fucked it in their heartland. Coming fourth, with potential to come fifth in WALES is fucking insane.
Hope we can see an Independent Wales in our life time.
Also shows just how much Labour has fucked it in their heartland. Coming fourth, with potential to come fifth in WALES is fucking insane.
Hope we can see an Independent Wales in our life time.
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Have your say by January 15 deadline.
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees
An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees
Heritage and environmental charity says Government’s proposal is a ‘significant attack on civil society and public accountability’
www.irishtimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Have your say by January 15 deadline.
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
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Compare also to Ireland:
Bears 0
Wolves 0
Lynx 0
Wild boar 0
Beavers 0
There aren't even any plans to *consider* (re)introducing any of these species. What a joke.
Bears 0
Wolves 0
Lynx 0
Wild boar 0
Beavers 0
There aren't even any plans to *consider* (re)introducing any of these species. What a joke.
Slovenia is smaller and more densely populated than Scotland. But despite its small size and relatively populous countryside, it's home to nearly 1,000 brown bears, over 120 wolves and a growing population of around 50 reintroduced lynx.
January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Compare also to Ireland:
Bears 0
Wolves 0
Lynx 0
Wild boar 0
Beavers 0
There aren't even any plans to *consider* (re)introducing any of these species. What a joke.
Bears 0
Wolves 0
Lynx 0
Wild boar 0
Beavers 0
There aren't even any plans to *consider* (re)introducing any of these species. What a joke.
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Seems many companies are using this tactic to cut employees. Not being allowed work in Regional hubs either but have to be in an office in Dublin. It's something those "standing up for rural Ireland" should be opposing vehemently.
Staff at Enterprise Ireland have expressed concern after learning that the semi-state is trying to reverse its remote work policy.
Under the plans, some staff may have to attend the Dublin HQ instead of its regional offices.
www.thejournal.ie/enterprise-r...
Under the plans, some staff may have to attend the Dublin HQ instead of its regional offices.
www.thejournal.ie/enterprise-r...
Enterprise Ireland reversing remote work policy as it looks to scrap flexible days for staff
Some staff working remotely may have to attend Enterprise Ireland’s Dublin office and not any of its nine regional offices.
www.thejournal.ie
January 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Seems many companies are using this tactic to cut employees. Not being allowed work in Regional hubs either but have to be in an office in Dublin. It's something those "standing up for rural Ireland" should be opposing vehemently.
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Raindrops in lichen.
The magic of an Irish Atlantic rainforest 🌍
The magic of an Irish Atlantic rainforest 🌍
January 11, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Raindrops in lichen.
The magic of an Irish Atlantic rainforest 🌍
The magic of an Irish Atlantic rainforest 🌍
Peter Mandelson is a Pedophile supporting nonce. Should have his titles removed, not platformed by the BBC.
Complete disgrace of a broadcaster.
Complete disgrace of a broadcaster.
January 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Peter Mandelson is a Pedophile supporting nonce. Should have his titles removed, not platformed by the BBC.
Complete disgrace of a broadcaster.
Complete disgrace of a broadcaster.
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The valient efforts to rescue one of Ireland's rarest plants, hampered by the fact that no one is sure why it is being pushed out of it's traditional habitat
www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
Nature Trail: Can the Cottonweed be brought back from the brink of extinction?
Cottonweed, a native plant, is one of the rarest wild flowers found growing in Ireland. It used to grow at five sites nationwide but is now confined to a single site on the south Wexford coast.
www.independent.ie
January 11, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The valient efforts to rescue one of Ireland's rarest plants, hampered by the fact that no one is sure why it is being pushed out of it's traditional habitat
www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
www.independent.ie/regionals/we...
The Irish right are a bunch of Quislings. Genuine security threat to Irish sovereignty.
This whole event directly caters to the most powerful empire on earth, and directly to their corporations. Ganley's talks of lowering taxes will almost certainly only help the billionaires and corporations.
This whole event directly caters to the most powerful empire on earth, and directly to their corporations. Ganley's talks of lowering taxes will almost certainly only help the billionaires and corporations.
It's becoming very clear that many of our self-styled patriots are anything but. They are trying to undermine what's left of our sovereignty for the benefit of US imperialism.
What exactly was the US ambassador doing at this conference? Foreign interference in our politics.
What exactly was the US ambassador doing at this conference? Foreign interference in our politics.
January 11, 2026 at 11:14 AM
The Irish right are a bunch of Quislings. Genuine security threat to Irish sovereignty.
This whole event directly caters to the most powerful empire on earth, and directly to their corporations. Ganley's talks of lowering taxes will almost certainly only help the billionaires and corporations.
This whole event directly caters to the most powerful empire on earth, and directly to their corporations. Ganley's talks of lowering taxes will almost certainly only help the billionaires and corporations.
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There's lots of coverage on the impact of #Mercosur on farmers but very little on the environmental and human rights impact of the deal. Im resharing an article I wrote for @eolasmagazine outlining my concerns on the deal and why it needs to be stopped.
www.eolasmagazine.ie/lynn-boylan-...
www.eolasmagazine.ie/lynn-boylan-...
Lynn Boylan MEP: Mercosur is a bad deal | Eolas Magazine
eolas Magazine is Ireland's leading policy, politics and business magazine which reaches over 10,000 senior decision-makers and influencers in government, business and the voluntary sector
www.eolasmagazine.ie
January 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM
There's lots of coverage on the impact of #Mercosur on farmers but very little on the environmental and human rights impact of the deal. Im resharing an article I wrote for @eolasmagazine outlining my concerns on the deal and why it needs to be stopped.
www.eolasmagazine.ie/lynn-boylan-...
www.eolasmagazine.ie/lynn-boylan-...
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Can’t remember the exact context of this, but I never saw anybody so badly bodied by someone ostensibly offering support
January 10, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Can’t remember the exact context of this, but I never saw anybody so badly bodied by someone ostensibly offering support
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A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok’s official website shows it’s being used to create violent sexual images and videos, as well as content that includes apparent minors.
Grok Is Generating Sexual Content Far More Graphic Than What's on X
A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok’s official website shows it’s being used to create violent sexual images and videos, as well as content that includes apparent minors.
wrd.cm
January 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok’s official website shows it’s being used to create violent sexual images and videos, as well as content that includes apparent minors.
Funniest thing about this whole ordeal, is that if Scottish Labour were part of some plot to oust Starmer, it'd likely be to put Streeting on the throne.
It's like jumping out of the frying pan and into the fryer
It's like jumping out of the frying pan and into the fryer
Scottish Labour MPs have been urged by the SNP to 'come clean' about whether they are part of an apparent plot to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Scottish Labour MPs urged to come clean over plot to oust Keir Starmer
www.thenational.scot
January 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Funniest thing about this whole ordeal, is that if Scottish Labour were part of some plot to oust Starmer, it'd likely be to put Streeting on the throne.
It's like jumping out of the frying pan and into the fryer
It's like jumping out of the frying pan and into the fryer
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Outside US embassy to say:
Hands off Venezuela
Hands off Cuba
Hands off neutrality
The government has no interest in sovereignty. They just want to lick the boots of Trump.
They want rid of the Triple Lock so Irish troops can be sent to fight for US power. We need to save it.
Hands off Venezuela
Hands off Cuba
Hands off neutrality
The government has no interest in sovereignty. They just want to lick the boots of Trump.
They want rid of the Triple Lock so Irish troops can be sent to fight for US power. We need to save it.
January 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Outside US embassy to say:
Hands off Venezuela
Hands off Cuba
Hands off neutrality
The government has no interest in sovereignty. They just want to lick the boots of Trump.
They want rid of the Triple Lock so Irish troops can be sent to fight for US power. We need to save it.
Hands off Venezuela
Hands off Cuba
Hands off neutrality
The government has no interest in sovereignty. They just want to lick the boots of Trump.
They want rid of the Triple Lock so Irish troops can be sent to fight for US power. We need to save it.
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Heba Muraisi is on day 69 of her hunger strike.
Kamran Ahmed is on day 62 of his hunger strike.
They are at risk of dying at any moment. This is a political choice by Keir Starmer’s Labour government.
Immediate bail for remand prisoners NOW.
Kamran Ahmed is on day 62 of his hunger strike.
They are at risk of dying at any moment. This is a political choice by Keir Starmer’s Labour government.
Immediate bail for remand prisoners NOW.
January 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Heba Muraisi is on day 69 of her hunger strike.
Kamran Ahmed is on day 62 of his hunger strike.
They are at risk of dying at any moment. This is a political choice by Keir Starmer’s Labour government.
Immediate bail for remand prisoners NOW.
Kamran Ahmed is on day 62 of his hunger strike.
They are at risk of dying at any moment. This is a political choice by Keir Starmer’s Labour government.
Immediate bail for remand prisoners NOW.