Paul Waldron
@majorpaul.bsky.social
Grandad. road safety campaigner. Climate emergency is real
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The NTA have been slow to respond to the problems with the 80 bus route, but I met them this morning and there is some progress...
November 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The NTA have been slow to respond to the problems with the 80 bus route, but I met them this morning and there is some progress...
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Extraordinary misinformation in this interview from MEP Ciaran Mullooly, claiming that water quality in the River Blackwater is 'excellent' when, in fact, a third of its water bodies are polluted, primarily from agriculture!
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Extraordinary misinformation in this interview from MEP Ciaran Mullooly, claiming that water quality in the River Blackwater is 'excellent' when, in fact, a third of its water bodies are polluted, primarily from agriculture!
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Some line from so-called "rural Independents" — the Green Party in four years delivered more for rural public transport than these bluffers ever will.
Michael Fitzmaurice TD being given airtime to spout nonsense on the @rteradio1.bsky.social Today programme with David McCullagh just now.
"There can't be public transport everywhere," says Fitzmaurice, before waffling about how hard it is to "get" and "go" to Galway by motorway.
"There can't be public transport everywhere," says Fitzmaurice, before waffling about how hard it is to "get" and "go" to Galway by motorway.
November 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Some line from so-called "rural Independents" — the Green Party in four years delivered more for rural public transport than these bluffers ever will.
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Sally Rooney is one of the best things Irish right now.
It's called *integrity*.
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It's called *integrity*.
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Sally Rooney says she will be unable to publish books in UK while Palestine Action banned
Irish author Rooney says her books could disappear from UK stores altogether
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November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Sally Rooney is one of the best things Irish right now.
It's called *integrity*.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
It's called *integrity*.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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I've written a novel, Experts in a Dying Field. It's out on Penguin Sandycove in June. It's about about a band and a tragedy & art for art's sake & aging & loss & community & Dublin. There's a fox in it. & sheet music. The beautiful cover's by Jack Smyth. You can preorder: linktr.ee/expertsinady...
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I've written a novel, Experts in a Dying Field. It's out on Penguin Sandycove in June. It's about about a band and a tragedy & art for art's sake & aging & loss & community & Dublin. There's a fox in it. & sheet music. The beautiful cover's by Jack Smyth. You can preorder: linktr.ee/expertsinady...
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That new roads attract more traffic is a concept known as induced demand & is often summarised with a quote usually attributed to the American urbanist Lewis Mumford: “Building more roads to prevent congestion is like a fat man loosening his belt to prevent obesity.”
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You Are Not Stuck In Traffic, You Are Traffic
“Building more roads to prevent congestion is like a fat man loosening his belt to prevent obesity.” That quote from the 1950s is often attributed to the great U.S. urbanist Lewis Mumford. It's a trun...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
That new roads attract more traffic is a concept known as induced demand & is often summarised with a quote usually attributed to the American urbanist Lewis Mumford: “Building more roads to prevent congestion is like a fat man loosening his belt to prevent obesity.”
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
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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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877 new homes approved in Adamstown today, DART+ South West postponed by the government yesterday despite being shovel-ready. Disaster.
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Evara gets planning permission for over 877 Dublin homes
Homebuilder Evara has received planning permission from South Dublin County Council (SDCC) for a new 877-housing and apartment development in Adamstown in Dublin.
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
877 new homes approved in Adamstown today, DART+ South West postponed by the government yesterday despite being shovel-ready. Disaster.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
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Damn right.
And if the AMOC *is* disrupted as climate science predicts is likely, and millions of Irish are driven to become refugees, there'll be nothing anomalous about that with regard to the rest of our history up to a couple of decades ago.
And if the AMOC *is* disrupted as climate science predicts is likely, and millions of Irish are driven to become refugees, there'll be nothing anomalous about that with regard to the rest of our history up to a couple of decades ago.
An Amoc shutdown later this century could see millions of Irish people become #climate migrants; this is something our politicians talking tough on cracking down on migration to Ireland should keep in mind, as I discuss in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social
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John Gibbons: A big freeze could turn the Irish into climate refugees
We should reflect on 'get-tough' proposals on immigration: If the Amoc currents that moderate Ireland’s climate fail, temperatures will plunge, making grass-based agriculture impossible
www.irishexaminer.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Damn right.
And if the AMOC *is* disrupted as climate science predicts is likely, and millions of Irish are driven to become refugees, there'll be nothing anomalous about that with regard to the rest of our history up to a couple of decades ago.
And if the AMOC *is* disrupted as climate science predicts is likely, and millions of Irish are driven to become refugees, there'll be nothing anomalous about that with regard to the rest of our history up to a couple of decades ago.
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Why do the Irish far-right not understand that alleged rapists cannot be named to protect the victim. The victim can waive their right to anonymity once they're an adult and chose to do so. A child cannot do the same. It has nothing to do with ethnicity. It's the law.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Why do the Irish far-right not understand that alleged rapists cannot be named to protect the victim. The victim can waive their right to anonymity once they're an adult and chose to do so. A child cannot do the same. It has nothing to do with ethnicity. It's the law.
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The Metro is yet again delayed. Public transport is vital to tackling the ongoing Climate Crisis and our Housing Crisis.
The Greens were the only party to make any serious headway on the project when we were in Gov. We must continue to push to ensure we have a sustainable public transport system!
The Greens were the only party to make any serious headway on the project when we were in Gov. We must continue to push to ensure we have a sustainable public transport system!
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The Metro is yet again delayed. Public transport is vital to tackling the ongoing Climate Crisis and our Housing Crisis.
The Greens were the only party to make any serious headway on the project when we were in Gov. We must continue to push to ensure we have a sustainable public transport system!
The Greens were the only party to make any serious headway on the project when we were in Gov. We must continue to push to ensure we have a sustainable public transport system!
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“Judicial reviews are not the problem & deregulation is no answer
Politicians should be careful about what lobbyists wish for—the latter’s cures often make things worse
Planning is key part of democracy, & legal system is how citizens hold power to account” www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Politicians should be careful about what lobbyists wish for—the latter’s cures often make things worse
Planning is key part of democracy, & legal system is how citizens hold power to account” www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Lorcan Sirr: Judicial reviews are not the problem – and deregulation is no answer
We have seen before how cutting ‘red tape’ leads to disaster, especially in planning and housing
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November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
“Judicial reviews are not the problem & deregulation is no answer
Politicians should be careful about what lobbyists wish for—the latter’s cures often make things worse
Planning is key part of democracy, & legal system is how citizens hold power to account” www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Politicians should be careful about what lobbyists wish for—the latter’s cures often make things worse
Planning is key part of democracy, & legal system is how citizens hold power to account” www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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On Nov. 22, Israeli strikes killed more than 20 people and injured over 80 in #Gaza, according to the Ministry of Health. Since Oct. 11, over 339 Palestinians have been killed and more than 870 been injured.
Despite the ceasefire, we are still treating injured people in Gaza.
Despite the ceasefire, we are still treating injured people in Gaza.
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
On Nov. 22, Israeli strikes killed more than 20 people and injured over 80 in #Gaza, according to the Ministry of Health. Since Oct. 11, over 339 Palestinians have been killed and more than 870 been injured.
Despite the ceasefire, we are still treating injured people in Gaza.
Despite the ceasefire, we are still treating injured people in Gaza.
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"My son cycles from Louisa Bridge to Maynooth University (in his first year) and back each day and honestly I don’t know how we would have managed it without this upgrade. Many congratulations to all concerned" -- a comment from a reader made under this article: irishcycle.com/2025/11/21/b...
Before and after images show how Royal Canal Greenway between Maynooth and Leixlip boosts accessibility between towns along waterway
Waterways Ireland has posted before-and-after images of the upgrade of the Royal Canal path between Maynooth and Leixlip, making the route more accessible for bicycles, wheelchairs, mobility device…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"My son cycles from Louisa Bridge to Maynooth University (in his first year) and back each day and honestly I don’t know how we would have managed it without this upgrade. Many congratulations to all concerned" -- a comment from a reader made under this article: irishcycle.com/2025/11/21/b...
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Dairy plant suspends production after further pollution incident in Cork river
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www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Dairy plant suspends production after further pollution incident in Cork river
Repeated problems at North Cork Creameries came to light during investigation into Blackwater fish kill
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Dairy plant suspends production after further pollution incident in Cork river
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Great to see some strong EPA enforcement against North Cork Creameries for continuing to breach their licence.
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
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They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
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North Cork Creameries temporarily halts production after EPA wasterwater order - The Currency
North Cork Creameries has temporarily ceased production at its major dairy facility in Kanturk after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to suspend all discharges from its wastew...
thecurrency.news
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Great to see some strong EPA enforcement against North Cork Creameries for continuing to breach their licence.
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
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Over at the Daily Telegraph, they're scratching their heads as to why the former mining and steel producinv city of Gliwice in Poland is now 45% more prosperous than Darlington... and why it has new shiny infrastructure... without mentioning EU funds for urban and regional development...
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Over at the Daily Telegraph, they're scratching their heads as to why the former mining and steel producinv city of Gliwice in Poland is now 45% more prosperous than Darlington... and why it has new shiny infrastructure... without mentioning EU funds for urban and regional development...
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RECAP:
- Trump loses Epstein files vote
- MTG resigns
- Sources say more Republicans to resign soon
- Republicans to lose House because of MAGA civil war
- Donald’s revenge cases thrown out of court
- Trump loses Epstein files vote
- MTG resigns
- Sources say more Republicans to resign soon
- Republicans to lose House because of MAGA civil war
- Donald’s revenge cases thrown out of court
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
RECAP:
- Trump loses Epstein files vote
- MTG resigns
- Sources say more Republicans to resign soon
- Republicans to lose House because of MAGA civil war
- Donald’s revenge cases thrown out of court
- Trump loses Epstein files vote
- MTG resigns
- Sources say more Republicans to resign soon
- Republicans to lose House because of MAGA civil war
- Donald’s revenge cases thrown out of court
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A clear message from The Lancet: the political power of the ultra-processed food industry is growing, and it’s killing us. Global Irish food companies, sadly are part of the problem. www.thelancet.com/series-do/ul...
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A clear message from The Lancet: the political power of the ultra-processed food industry is growing, and it’s killing us. Global Irish food companies, sadly are part of the problem. www.thelancet.com/series-do/ul...
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This seems like a serious safety issue www.stuff.co.nz/business/360...
EV drivers to be bombarded with in-car adverts
Advertisers once had to rely on catchy radio jingles or splashy billboards to grab the attention of drivers for a few seconds while they were on the road.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This seems like a serious safety issue www.stuff.co.nz/business/360...
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In a functioning democracy, companies that repeatedly flout regulations and pollute our rivers would be shut down permanently, and their senior executives prosecuted.
We live instead in a light-touch regulatory paradise for polluters.
(Reporting by Niall Sargent)
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We live instead in a light-touch regulatory paradise for polluters.
(Reporting by Niall Sargent)
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North Cork Creameries temporarily halts production after EPA wasterwater order - The Currency
North Cork Creameries has temporarily ceased production at its major dairy facility in Kanturk after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to suspend all discharges from its wastew...
thecurrency.news
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In a functioning democracy, companies that repeatedly flout regulations and pollute our rivers would be shut down permanently, and their senior executives prosecuted.
We live instead in a light-touch regulatory paradise for polluters.
(Reporting by Niall Sargent)
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
We live instead in a light-touch regulatory paradise for polluters.
(Reporting by Niall Sargent)
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
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And the COP of trust ends in Belém, ‘resolving to keep 1.5°C within reach’. No fanfare, no fireworks, just a nauseating sense of politics increasingly distanced from scientific truth. #COP30
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November 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
And the COP of trust ends in Belém, ‘resolving to keep 1.5°C within reach’. No fanfare, no fireworks, just a nauseating sense of politics increasingly distanced from scientific truth. #COP30
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Airstrikes don’t “test” a ceasefire. They break a ceasefire. Language isn’t that hard, media. Neither is professionalism and bravery.
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Airstrikes don’t “test” a ceasefire. They break a ceasefire. Language isn’t that hard, media. Neither is professionalism and bravery.
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#Sudan: Families fleeing #ElFasher are arriving in #Tawila exhausted, with many children facing severe malnutrition and dehydration. Displacement is rising and medical needs are overwhelming.
Josephine Goodyer, MSF Pediatrician who worked in Tawila from July to August, updates:
Josephine Goodyer, MSF Pediatrician who worked in Tawila from July to August, updates:
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Two years ago it was the Habitats Directive, now the European Court of Justice has found that Ireland hasn't bothered implementing the Water Framework Directive either!
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Landmark EU water ruling shows systemic and abject failure of Irish government to protect water - Sustainable Water Network
The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN), a network of 25 environmental organisations, has welcomed yesterday’s European Court of Justice ruling [1] that Ireland is in breach of its obligations under the ...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Two years ago it was the Habitats Directive, now the European Court of Justice has found that Ireland hasn't bothered implementing the Water Framework Directive either!
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