Ray Cunningham
@ray-cunningham.bsky.social
Green Party councillor for Ballyfermot-Drimnagh on Dublin City Council
The only way to solve traffic congestion is to make active and public transport better, so people have a real alternative to driving. The Suir Road junction upgrade is a step in the right direction.
December 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The only way to solve traffic congestion is to make active and public transport better, so people have a real alternative to driving. The Suir Road junction upgrade is a step in the right direction.
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Terrible news of an attack on the Jewish community in Sydney on the first day of Hanukkah. My thoughts are with the families and friends of those impacted by this antisemitic atrocity. www.jpost.com/diaspora/art...
Twelve dead after Bondi Beach, Australia Hanukkah shooting | The Jerusalem Post
Two people were taken into police custody shortly after the event, local law enforcement confirmed.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Terrible news of an attack on the Jewish community in Sydney on the first day of Hanukkah. My thoughts are with the families and friends of those impacted by this antisemitic atrocity. www.jpost.com/diaspora/art...
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"It wasn't long-fingered" assures minister who long-fingered Luas Finglas and DART+ South West
December 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"It wasn't long-fingered" assures minister who long-fingered Luas Finglas and DART+ South West
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If you're looking for a gift, what about a Dublin Inquirer subscription? For the curious, the involved, the engaged, the newcomer, the old-timer – for anyone you think would want to read about the city.
Gift a journalism subscription this Christmas
For the curious, the involved, the engaged, the newcomer, the old-timer – for anyone you think would want to read about the city.
www.dublininquirer.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you're looking for a gift, what about a Dublin Inquirer subscription? For the curious, the involved, the engaged, the newcomer, the old-timer – for anyone you think would want to read about the city.
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Ireland's energy regulator finally published its data centre connection policy. It facilitates a new era of fossil growth to facilitate this enormous energy user.
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A new era of fossil fuels to facilitate data centres?
Reaction to the CRU policy in relation to data centre connections
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December 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Ireland's energy regulator finally published its data centre connection policy. It facilitates a new era of fossil growth to facilitate this enormous energy user.
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My reaction to the 2025 Article 17 Report on the state of Ireland's habitats and species.
While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good.
Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt.
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While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good.
Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt.
www.greenparty.ie/news/eu-repo...
EU Report on the state of Ireland’s habitats and species reveals a mountain still to climb-Noonan | Green Party
EU Report on the state of Ireland’s habitats and species reveals a mountain still to climb-Noonan
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December 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
My reaction to the 2025 Article 17 Report on the state of Ireland's habitats and species.
While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good.
Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt.
www.greenparty.ie/news/eu-repo...
While some species are doing well, the overall state of habitats and freshwater ecosystems is not good.
Celebrating the derogation extension isn't a good look by govt.
www.greenparty.ie/news/eu-repo...
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Thanks to Thomas Lawrance and CorkBeo for reporting my comments on An Coimisiún Pleanála overturning local (very local!) decisions on planning.
There's something incoherent about a national planning authority meddling at this level, while the government blows hard about infrastructure delivery.
There's something incoherent about a national planning authority meddling at this level, while the government blows hard about infrastructure delivery.
Anger over casino company expansion in Cork as cllrs slam planning decision
The plans were initially refused by Cork City Council - but the decision was overturned by An Coimisiún Pleanála
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December 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Thanks to Thomas Lawrance and CorkBeo for reporting my comments on An Coimisiún Pleanála overturning local (very local!) decisions on planning.
There's something incoherent about a national planning authority meddling at this level, while the government blows hard about infrastructure delivery.
There's something incoherent about a national planning authority meddling at this level, while the government blows hard about infrastructure delivery.
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Thousands of commuters stuck in the past day.
The #Luas Green line being down is a prime lesson for this Government to prioritise public transport. We need investment into many modes of sustainable public transport so people aren't stuck in cars when one mode of public transport goes down.
The #Luas Green line being down is a prime lesson for this Government to prioritise public transport. We need investment into many modes of sustainable public transport so people aren't stuck in cars when one mode of public transport goes down.
December 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thousands of commuters stuck in the past day.
The #Luas Green line being down is a prime lesson for this Government to prioritise public transport. We need investment into many modes of sustainable public transport so people aren't stuck in cars when one mode of public transport goes down.
The #Luas Green line being down is a prime lesson for this Government to prioritise public transport. We need investment into many modes of sustainable public transport so people aren't stuck in cars when one mode of public transport goes down.
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I am calling on the Minister to publish the awaited Student Accommodation Strategy without delay following reports that private landlords will be allowed to increase rents for students outside of the Department of Housing rental caps: www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
Greens calls on Minister Lawless to publish student accommodation strategy following growing uncertainty around rent caps | Green Party
Greens calls on Minister Lawless to publish student accommodation strategy following growing uncertainty around rent caps
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December 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I am calling on the Minister to publish the awaited Student Accommodation Strategy without delay following reports that private landlords will be allowed to increase rents for students outside of the Department of Housing rental caps: www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
This is good news for several reasons.
First, for pedestrians - there is no safe access right now from Dolphin Road to Davitt Road. No crossing for kids going to GAA training at Good Counsel. No crossing for people going to catch the Luas.
First, for pedestrians - there is no safe access right now from Dolphin Road to Davitt Road. No crossing for kids going to GAA training at Good Counsel. No crossing for people going to catch the Luas.
In Drimnagh, the council is rolling on with plans to remake the Suir Road junction. The plan is to start construction next summer on work to make the junction safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and less congested for buses, Luases, and private-vehicle drivers.
In Drimnagh, council rolls on with plans to remake Suir Road junction
The plan is to start construction next summer on work to make the junction safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and less congested for buses, Luases, and private-vehicle drivers.
www.dublininquirer.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This is good news for several reasons.
First, for pedestrians - there is no safe access right now from Dolphin Road to Davitt Road. No crossing for kids going to GAA training at Good Counsel. No crossing for people going to catch the Luas.
First, for pedestrians - there is no safe access right now from Dolphin Road to Davitt Road. No crossing for kids going to GAA training at Good Counsel. No crossing for people going to catch the Luas.
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The EU Commission has recommended a three-year extension of the Nitrates Derogation - but this must not be treated as business as usual.
Government must act now to properly fund farmers to protect water quality and secure a sustainable future for Irish agriculture.
Government must act now to properly fund farmers to protect water quality and secure a sustainable future for Irish agriculture.
December 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The EU Commission has recommended a three-year extension of the Nitrates Derogation - but this must not be treated as business as usual.
Government must act now to properly fund farmers to protect water quality and secure a sustainable future for Irish agriculture.
Government must act now to properly fund farmers to protect water quality and secure a sustainable future for Irish agriculture.
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Fintan O'Toole: Eurovision glitz part of Israel’s claim to be European - and that matters
Fintan O'Toole: Eurovision glitz part of Israel’s claim to be European - and that matters
The displacement of Israel from Asia to Europe is neither innocent nor inconsequential
www.irishtimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Fintan O'Toole: Eurovision glitz part of Israel’s claim to be European - and that matters
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Excellent piece by @illanwall.bsky.social on how Galway is screaming out for better walking instastructure - crossing the road can not be that hard - can it?
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Is Galway hostile to pedestrians?
There’s a video doing the rounds on social media of someone driving through Galway in 1965. The car drives along Bridge Street and Mainguard Street, before turning onto Shop street.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Excellent piece by @illanwall.bsky.social on how Galway is screaming out for better walking instastructure - crossing the road can not be that hard - can it?
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
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Farmers, communities and experts are all saying the same thing: the Nature Restoration Plan needs real funding. Without it, restoration won’t happen. Govt must respond to the Independent Advisory Committee's key asks. #RestoreNature #NationalDevelopmentPlan
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Advisers concerned by lack of funding commitment for nature restoration plan
Plan is to be published in draft form for public consultation early next year
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Farmers, communities and experts are all saying the same thing: the Nature Restoration Plan needs real funding. Without it, restoration won’t happen. Govt must respond to the Independent Advisory Committee's key asks. #RestoreNature #NationalDevelopmentPlan
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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The reason is your party, John.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
![Question:
224. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason crucial Luas Finglas and DART South-West projects have been delayed in favour of funding roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68883/25]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lkjxqe7hy4aqaj54qmybjhll/bafkreicv474myrtiit2n3ym7tbg5vqruvofcyzmtgbb574ztg2s3bncj6a@jpeg)
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The reason is your party, John.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
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can't stop watching this clip of a tesla Optimus teleoperator taking his headset off before properly logging out the robot
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
can't stop watching this clip of a tesla Optimus teleoperator taking his headset off before properly logging out the robot
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The advisory committee on nature restoration has expressed “disappointment and frustration” at the exclusion of nature from a significant plan for public spending over the next decade - writes Caroline O Doherty.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Advisers concerned by lack of funding commitment for nature restoration plan
Plan is to be published in draft form for public consultation early next year
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The advisory committee on nature restoration has expressed “disappointment and frustration” at the exclusion of nature from a significant plan for public spending over the next decade - writes Caroline O Doherty.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Dart South West could take thousands of cars off the M50 by 2030. If the government hadn't decided not to build it...
"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."
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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
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December 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Dart South West could take thousands of cars off the M50 by 2030. If the government hadn't decided not to build it...
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Loud for people, loud for Europe, loud for planet. Super to spend time with friends and colleagues taking on challenges both large and small.
Thank you @europeangreens.eu @greenpartyie.bsky.social for your time, dedication, and crack in Lisbon this weekend
Thank you @europeangreens.eu @greenpartyie.bsky.social for your time, dedication, and crack in Lisbon this weekend
December 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Loud for people, loud for Europe, loud for planet. Super to spend time with friends and colleagues taking on challenges both large and small.
Thank you @europeangreens.eu @greenpartyie.bsky.social for your time, dedication, and crack in Lisbon this weekend
Thank you @europeangreens.eu @greenpartyie.bsky.social for your time, dedication, and crack in Lisbon this weekend
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Trump makes it worryingly clear in his National Security Strategy: he wants to take down the EU, destroy the European Green Deal and allow unfettered EU access to US tech, oil and gas companies. This must be resisted.
December 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Trump makes it worryingly clear in his National Security Strategy: he wants to take down the EU, destroy the European Green Deal and allow unfettered EU access to US tech, oil and gas companies. This must be resisted.
Careful what you wish for
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
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“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
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December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Careful what you wish for
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My attempt to cut through some of the misinformation around farming and water quality as we approach decision time on Ireland’s nitrates derogation
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Ireland's lax approach to inspecting farms and enforcing rules
The EU Nitrates Committee meets tomorrow 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 ecol...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
My attempt to cut through some of the misinformation around farming and water quality as we approach decision time on Ireland’s nitrates derogation
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
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My brother in Christ, you're a cabinet minister who approved the National Development Plan which shelved DART+ South West until 2031
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
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Minister calls for Kildare's DART+ Southwest to progress in parallel with DART+ West
Minister James Lawless TD has said DART+ Southwest must extend to Sallins and Newbridge
www.leinsterleader.ie
December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My brother in Christ, you're a cabinet minister who approved the National Development Plan which shelved DART+ South West until 2031
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
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Delighted that my nomination as Green Party Candidate for Galway West By-election has now been ratified by the executive. Looking forward to working with members and supporters in the campaign ahead.
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Delighted that my nomination as Green Party Candidate for Galway West By-election has now been ratified by the executive. Looking forward to working with members and supporters in the campaign ahead.
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At a meeting Monday, councillors fumed over the govt's delay of Dart extension meant to serve thousands of homes. “If we keep taking money away from these projects and delaying them, we’re just going to condemn people to slowly losing the will to live in gridlock.”
Councillors fume over government delay of Dart line meant to serve thousands of homes planned for west Dublin
“If we keep taking money away from these projects and delaying them, we’re just going to condemn people to slowly losing the will to live in gridlock.”
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December 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
At a meeting Monday, councillors fumed over the govt's delay of Dart extension meant to serve thousands of homes. “If we keep taking money away from these projects and delaying them, we’re just going to condemn people to slowly losing the will to live in gridlock.”