Nessa Lynch

Tomorrow's Headlines

The Telegraph: Starmer Next!

The Guardian: Morgan McSweeney's Gone, Thank God!

The Irish Times: Irishman forced out of UK Labour Role

The Irish (Cork) Examiner: Having Completed Michael Collins' Work, and brought low the British Government, Macroom Calls it's Son Home

Wonderful news💚

Remembering Ann Lovett who tragically died 42 years ago today after giving birth alone in a grotto in Granard.

The Statue of the Virgin at Granard Speaks -Paula Meehan

"and though she cried out to me in extremis
I did not move,
I didn’t lift a finger to help her,
I didn’t intercede with heaven

Had this problem when we lived out on the peninsula with only on street parking (someone with a gardening business and multiple trailers/vans). As another poster says, if it is unrestricted parking, 'can't do anything' was WCC response.

One of the first events of the political year in Aotearoa New Zealand is expected to be the announcement of the date of this year’s general election.

I have a letter in today’s Irish Times about Ireland and the ECHR and the apparent shift in the Irish government’s position towards reform of the Convention signalled recently by the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan TD #ECHR

I am shocked and appalled by the gun attack targeting Sydney’s Jewish community that has left at least twelve dead and dozens more injured. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families and friends of those lost, the injured, the first responders, and the people of Australia at this deeply distressing time. There can be no place for hatred or violence anywhere, in particular at a time of celebration for many as people gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach. At a lecture honouring the historian Dermot Keogh just two days ago, I noted that antisemitism has been one of the most consistent and pernicious prejudices throughout history, providing the foundation for murderous outrages in many eras and many places. This latest evil act in Sydney is a further manifestation of the murderous hate spawned by antisemitism.

Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Sydney attack.

After Years of Controversy, the EU’s Chat Control Nears Its Final After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the

Chat Control has seen many different iterations over the years, and now that it’s coming up on final negotiations, what the proposal does and doesn’t protect can be confusing. Here’s what’s going on. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

Come join us at @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social — applications are open for lecturer/senior lecturer roles at our law school. 🤓

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Watching some boy rugby for a change. Yellow boots ick. Why is one of the Irish jerseys looked ripped already? What is up with this turf??

I have pledged as this is important to @siouxsiew.bsky.social but also important to anyone who has to be an expert in the public domain for their work. 🖤💚

Excited to vote for my head of state today for the first time (was away from Ireland for last few Presidential elections). I do miss #dogsatpollingstations which fills feeds on NZ election day due to the strict media moratorium there. Pic of my best boy Dexter (RIP) on GE '23 #aras25 #speirgorm

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After 8 years of inaction, the DPC now claims that RTB adtech does not provide location data to dodgy firms.
Wrong.
Meet "Patternz" for example:
An Israeli surveillance tool built on RTB data that provides a targeted individual's coordinates and "driving path" www.iccl.ie/wp-content/u...

More challenge, more reward.

Those considering a career in An Garda Síochána are encouraged to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role.

Apply today. Closing date is 9 October ➡️ bit.ly/46tk7iJ

#ItsAJobWorthDoing

Job Alert: Applications are invited for the position of Higher Executive Officer Research Strategy and Insights in the #PCSA.

Deadline for applications is 3.00pm on 22nd October 2025

Read more and apply here: www.pcsaireland.ie/about-us/car...

I think you should all read Payne v Thomas [2025] NZHC 2864 then be kind to someone on the other side today. It's tough out there.

Looking forward to this conference- I will be presenting on two [rare] decisions on child justice DPP v CC [2025] IESC 11; DPP v PB [2025] IESC 12 (co-written with @ursulak.bsky.social)

@lawucc.bsky.social

Welcome home, did you bring the rain with you?

UCC and Matheson 2025 Hackathon - Register Now! | University College Cork Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

Calling all @ucc.ie students!
The UCC & Matheson #Hackathon returns on October 14th!
€1,000 cash prize for each member of the winning team - Join Munster based employers - Brainstorm on contemporary challenges and risks to governance structures
Full details & registration: www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...

Kelly reviewing policing model over 'inefficiencies' Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said he is reviewing the garda operational policing model - the structure through which the gardaí police the country - because there are "inefficiencies" and it is...

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said he is reviewing the garda operational policing model - the structure through which the gardaí police the country - because there are “inefficiencies” and it is “not working well” in parts

Significant additional resources required for national security, says commissioner Justin Kelly unveils plans during first appearance as Garda chief before Police and Community Safety Authority

Significant additional resources required for national security, says commissioner

The PCSA will hold its first Authority meeting in public with new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly on Thursday, 25 September in the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin. To register for this event click here ✍️ bit.ly/4psufzw

ICCL warned watchdog about sale of Irish sexual abuse survivors’ data in 2020 — but DPC and minister did nothing In 2020, ICCL went undercover and purchased data identifying 200 Irish people tagged as survivors of sexual abuse. The findings were handed to the Data Protection Commission and the Minister for Justi...

In light of RTÉ Prime Time exposé, @johnnyryan.bsky.social spoke today on radio about how in 2020 he bought similar data identifying 200 Irish people tagged as sex abuse survivors. He gave evidence of this - and more - to DPC and Justice Minister... but nothing happened.

www.iccl.ie/news/iccl-wa...

ICCL warned watchdog about sale of Irish sexual abuse survivors’ data in 2020 — but DPC and minister did nothing In 2020, ICCL went undercover and purchased data identifying 200 Irish people tagged as survivors of sexual abuse. The findings were handed to the Data Protection Commission and the Minister for Justi...

On @antonsavage.bsky.social NewsTalk Radio this morning:
We warned Helen McEntee (then Minister for Justice) five years ago about Data Protection Commission's refusal to stop the flow of data about Irish people to data brokers - as now exposed by RTE Prime Time.

www.iccl.ie/news/iccl-wa...

Ronan Dunne claims bronze at UCI World Mountain Bike Championships in Switzerland British rider Alice McWilliam wins 2025 Rás na mBan

Ronan Dunne claims bronze at UCI World Mountain Bike Championships in Switzerland

Elaine Byrne: Commissioner Justin Kelly will have to tackle myth that gardaí are immune to consequences Good work must be recognised, poor performance addressed and accountability must be consistent. This requires a solid, meaningful performance management system

Elaine Byrne: Commissioner Justin Kelly will have to tackle myth that gardaí are immune to consequences

The short term fate of democracy may be in the hands of one Cork man: Michael McGrath. My piece in the Cork Echo newspaper this morning. www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...