Liam van der Spek 🇵🇸🇺🇦
@spekofthedevil.bsky.social
Database & Software Dev | Labour Party 🌹 | He/Him
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Christmas can be a stressful time of the year for many. So please remember (if you have to) to step away from your family and spend more time doomscrolling on your phone.
December 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Christmas can be a stressful time of the year for many. So please remember (if you have to) to step away from your family and spend more time doomscrolling on your phone.
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I don’t think there’s even a straightforward set of policy prescriptions for antisemitism because its both concurrent with and downstream of like 15 other massive societal problems we’re doing hardly anything to solve
December 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I don’t think there’s even a straightforward set of policy prescriptions for antisemitism because its both concurrent with and downstream of like 15 other massive societal problems we’re doing hardly anything to solve
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accidentally did more washing than I have drying space
December 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
accidentally did more washing than I have drying space
Unbelievable. When will countries ever pressure Israel to stop this behavior in a meaningful way? If not, why will it ever stop?
Syria calls Israeli incursion, strikes that killed 13 a ‘war crime’
Two Syrian children are among those killed by Israeli strikes following the incursion into the town of Beit Jinn.
www.aljazeera.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Unbelievable. When will countries ever pressure Israel to stop this behavior in a meaningful way? If not, why will it ever stop?
Blasting through my 100 press-ups a day for #TeamLauraLynn
2162 press-ups so far and €253 raised, with 9 more days to go! 💪
2162 press-ups so far and €253 raised, with 9 more days to go! 💪
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Blasting through my 100 press-ups a day for #TeamLauraLynn
2162 press-ups so far and €253 raised, with 9 more days to go! 💪
2162 press-ups so far and €253 raised, with 9 more days to go! 💪
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European and Ukrainian officials have rejected Donald Trump’s latest proposal for a lopsided peace deal that favors Moscow, warning that caving in to Russia will only encourage Vladimir Putin to attack NATO next.
Europe to Trump: Your Ukraine peace plan is no plan at all
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s ceasefire blueprint is a blow to dismayed Europeans who thought Trump finally understood that you can’t trust Putin.
www.politico.eu
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
European and Ukrainian officials have rejected Donald Trump’s latest proposal for a lopsided peace deal that favors Moscow, warning that caving in to Russia will only encourage Vladimir Putin to attack NATO next.
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Fuck Putin.
At least 25 people have been killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil.
Dozens more were injured. Ukraine says civilian areas, including a residential tower block, and energy facilities were targeted in the strike.
#VMNews
Dozens more were injured. Ukraine says civilian areas, including a residential tower block, and energy facilities were targeted in the strike.
#VMNews
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Fuck Putin.
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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.
This this this!
On Simon Harris and the immigration debate.
November 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This this this!
100 pushups down, just 2900 more to go!
November is finally here so I'm posting this again. LauraLynn does amazing work so please donate any little you can! 👇
#spéirgorm #LauraLynn #Pushups
November is finally here so I'm posting this again. LauraLynn does amazing work so please donate any little you can! 👇
#spéirgorm #LauraLynn #Pushups
Liam van der Spek
I'm fundraising for LauraLynn - Irelands Childrens Hospice and would love if you could support my challenge.
fundraise.lauralynn.ie
November 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
100 pushups down, just 2900 more to go!
November is finally here so I'm posting this again. LauraLynn does amazing work so please donate any little you can! 👇
#spéirgorm #LauraLynn #Pushups
November is finally here so I'm posting this again. LauraLynn does amazing work so please donate any little you can! 👇
#spéirgorm #LauraLynn #Pushups
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I just voted for Catherine Connolly in #Áras2025, but whoever you’re voting for, get out and vote!
I don’t care what your politics are or how cynical you feel about the process, exercise your right!
Vote, vote, vote!
#Spéirgorm #Áras25
I don’t care what your politics are or how cynical you feel about the process, exercise your right!
Vote, vote, vote!
#Spéirgorm #Áras25
October 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I just voted for Catherine Connolly in #Áras2025, but whoever you’re voting for, get out and vote!
I don’t care what your politics are or how cynical you feel about the process, exercise your right!
Vote, vote, vote!
#Spéirgorm #Áras25
I don’t care what your politics are or how cynical you feel about the process, exercise your right!
Vote, vote, vote!
#Spéirgorm #Áras25
Israel is very dependent on EU trade. We need the will from more EU member states to hold criminal actions to account.
Cavan man calls for EU to put 'heavier sanctions' on Israel | NorthernSound
Labour representative for Cavan-Belturbet, Liam van der Spek believes there has been a clear effort by the Israeli government to erase the state of Palestine.
www.northernsound.ie
October 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Israel is very dependent on EU trade. We need the will from more EU member states to hold criminal actions to account.
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The greatest bird in the universe has finally won Australia's bird of the year. ALL HAIL THE TAWNY FROGMOUTH! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The greatest bird in the universe has finally won Australia's bird of the year. ALL HAIL THE TAWNY FROGMOUTH! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It’s an extremely serious threat, if not *the* biggest threat that impacts us all. Not good enough for the govt to throw up their hands and say it’s too hard and divisive. Some still do need to be convinced, but it’s a leaders job to lead!
“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”
- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.
www.independent.ie/business/tec...
- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.
www.independent.ie/business/tec...
Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.
www.independent.ie
October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It’s an extremely serious threat, if not *the* biggest threat that impacts us all. Not good enough for the govt to throw up their hands and say it’s too hard and divisive. Some still do need to be convinced, but it’s a leaders job to lead!
Grateful to speak to Northern Sound earlier about the potential ceasefire.
"…if there is a cease fire, what kind of peace can be guaranteed for Palestine? What pressure can be put on Israel to keep their side of the agreement?”
"…if there is a cease fire, what kind of peace can be guaranteed for Palestine? What pressure can be put on Israel to keep their side of the agreement?”
Labour rep 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza ceasefire | NorthernSound
The plan will see the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, as well as the lifting of restrictions on aid and food to Gaza.
www.northernsound.ie
October 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Grateful to speak to Northern Sound earlier about the potential ceasefire.
"…if there is a cease fire, what kind of peace can be guaranteed for Palestine? What pressure can be put on Israel to keep their side of the agreement?”
"…if there is a cease fire, what kind of peace can be guaranteed for Palestine? What pressure can be put on Israel to keep their side of the agreement?”
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🚨 Paschal Donohoe TD announces the minimum wage will rise by 65c to €14.15 per hour.
#VMNews | #Budget2026
#VMNews | #Budget2026
October 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🚨 Paschal Donohoe TD announces the minimum wage will rise by 65c to €14.15 per hour.
#VMNews | #Budget2026
#VMNews | #Budget2026
Labour representative Liam van der Spek was amongst those attending. “What’s been happening in Gaza is just constant bombardment, slaughter, starvation - there’s no way to characterise it other than genocide.”
Optimism in short supply at Gaza protest | Anglo Celt
Scores of people stood in solidarity with the people of Palestine at the monthly protest outside Cavan Courthouse on Saturday as the Gaza genocide rages on.
www.anglocelt.ie
October 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Labour representative Liam van der Spek was amongst those attending. “What’s been happening in Gaza is just constant bombardment, slaughter, starvation - there’s no way to characterise it other than genocide.”
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"Getting on a boat to Gaza is performative nonsense, you should be pressuring politicians at home to change policy"
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"Holding a protest to pressure politicians at home does nothing to directly help! You should be on a boat to Gaza"
Beginning to think this commentary might not be in good faith
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"Holding a protest to pressure politicians at home does nothing to directly help! You should be on a boat to Gaza"
Beginning to think this commentary might not be in good faith
October 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"Getting on a boat to Gaza is performative nonsense, you should be pressuring politicians at home to change policy"
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"Holding a protest to pressure politicians at home does nothing to directly help! You should be on a boat to Gaza"
Beginning to think this commentary might not be in good faith
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"Holding a protest to pressure politicians at home does nothing to directly help! You should be on a boat to Gaza"
Beginning to think this commentary might not be in good faith
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Two people have died following an attack outside a synagogue in Manchester
Two dead after attack outside Manchester synagogue
Two people have died following an attack outside a synagogue in Manchester.
www.rte.ie
October 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Two people have died following an attack outside a synagogue in Manchester
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They blocked the flotilla because they want Palestinians to die and to suggest otherwise is genocide denial. And if you are /not/ denying that intention then I do not understand why you would possibly argue that the Israelis are entitled to govern even a shred of Gaza.
October 2, 2025 at 10:18 AM
They blocked the flotilla because they want Palestinians to die and to suggest otherwise is genocide denial. And if you are /not/ denying that intention then I do not understand why you would possibly argue that the Israelis are entitled to govern even a shred of Gaza.
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A whopping 38% of Russia’s refining capacity is now offline, according to The Economist.
Gasoline output fell by 1 million tons in September which has created a 20% domestic shortfall.
Repairs may take months because of sanctions limiting access to parts and tech.
Gasoline output fell by 1 million tons in September which has created a 20% domestic shortfall.
Repairs may take months because of sanctions limiting access to parts and tech.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A whopping 38% of Russia’s refining capacity is now offline, according to The Economist.
Gasoline output fell by 1 million tons in September which has created a 20% domestic shortfall.
Repairs may take months because of sanctions limiting access to parts and tech.
Gasoline output fell by 1 million tons in September which has created a 20% domestic shortfall.
Repairs may take months because of sanctions limiting access to parts and tech.
Big show of support for Palestine in Cavan today! 🇵🇸✊
Free Palestine, sanction Israel
Free Palestine, sanction Israel
September 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Big show of support for Palestine in Cavan today! 🇵🇸✊
Free Palestine, sanction Israel
Free Palestine, sanction Israel
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#Breaking The UK, Australia and Canada have formally recognised a Palestinian state
UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state
The UK, Australia and Canada have formally recognised a Palestinian state.
www.rte.ie
September 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#Breaking The UK, Australia and Canada have formally recognised a Palestinian state
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Saturday in Ukraine
Russia fired 40 missiles and around 580 drones at Ukraine in a "massive attack" -- one of the largest in past weeks -- killing three people and wounding dozens, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday ➡️ u.afp.com/SPjv
September 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Saturday in Ukraine
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Only Dublin could treat the provision of public toilets as if they were being asked to land people on Mars.
From the start of the millennium until the pandemic struck in 2020 there were no on street public toilets in Dublin city, writes Samantha Libreri
The challenges and risks of installing public toilets
A carved granite plinth with perforated metal roundels, wrought-iron railings with shamrock heads and a cast-iron ventilation shaft with stylised foliage located at the junction of Kevin Street and Ne...
www.rte.ie
September 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Only Dublin could treat the provision of public toilets as if they were being asked to land people on Mars.