I've been out knocking on doors with the amazing @janetphorner.bsky.social I already knew how effective she is in the council chamber, and I've come to see how hard she works for her constituency. She would make a brilliant representative for Dublin Central!
25+ years derelict. In Dublin City Council ownership since 2019. No funding from the Department of Housing to rebuild.
The two derelict houses on 19 & 21 Connaught Street have been abandoned by the state. They're now structurally compromised and a risk to the neighbouring houses on the terrace.
Happy International Women’s Day! I’m genuinely blown away by the amazing women who support me every day, knocking on doors and making the case for me to be the next TD for Dublin Central.
What a fantastic day in Dublin Central! Had a mega canvas in Stoneybatter covering 450 houses with tons of amazing people, and a super positive reception on the door, followed by a delicious lunch in Tang on Abbey Street organised by Mná Glasa 💚! #JanetForThePlanet #DublinCentral #Politics
As we look to celebrate International Women's Day this weekend, let's look at how we can protect all women and girls from online toxicity and violence.
Turn off automatic recommender systems, safeguard against AI and hold big tech to account rather than pander to them.
#internationalwomensday #IWD
Ireland cannot outsource its future to FDI alone. Research Ireland’s long-anticipated strategy does not match the scale of the opportunity that exists in Ireland, nor the urgency, given the ongoing geopolitical disruption
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@nwc.bsky.social protest at the Dáil calling for better-paid, & more, family leave & public childcare.
With our chair @janetphorner.bsky.social are @lourdascottgreen.bsky.social, @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social @hazelchu.bsky.social, @carolynmoore-ie.bsky.social & @ray-cunningham.bsky.social
Great news! As a board member I’m delighted to see this hospital remain a part of our community, where it has been for literal centuries.
#RotundaHospital #ParnellSquare #NorthInnerCity #Dublin #Ireland
Has he considered not shelving rail projects? Not cutting funding for expansion of public transport could be worth looking at too.
“This Government is failing on climate, on housing, and on caring for our most vulnerable.
We are the Party with the track record of solutions.
We are the Party with a positive alternative for the voters of Galway West and Dublin Central
Let’s make Hope happen“
#Greens2026
“Tonight civilians in Iran and Palestine are paying the price for decisions made by those who will never face the consequences. That has to stop. De-escalation now. Diplomacy now.” — Mal O’Hara, Green Party NI Leader
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Mná Glasa at our 2026 Green Party Convention. Proud to stand with so many strong women. #Greens2026 #Kilkenny #Ireland #Politics @greenparty.ie
Standing cheer for @hazelchu.bsky.social who is making her maiden speech as deputy leader. “Politics is the reality of daily life.” 💪
The inspiring @hazelchu.bsky.social giving her first Deputy Leader Convention speech! Proud to be Green.
#Greens2026
@greenparty.ie
320,000 customers weren't able to pay their energy bills last year
When asked why households pay more for energy than data centres, Minister Chambers said our view wasn't supportive of economic growth.
When will Government put the needs of Irish citizens over the interests of big businesses?
Hope v Hate
Greens v Reform
Good luck Hannah Spencer, we are all behind you.
So much positivity and unity at today’s protest against the governments SNA plan (or lack thereof). It was inspiring to see so many people come together and to hear from parents, carers, SNAs, and the kids who need them to get through school.
#StopTheSNACuts #Politics #Ireland #Dublin #Education
Are they getting bored not using the ones we already have?
Ireland’s AI committee (somewhat relevant here) asked the main AI giants in for a chat.
Google turned up and engaged.
OpenAI and Microsoft told us to get lost, X didn’t bother responding.
Notable in terms of US multinationals’ attitudes.
(Ireland isn’t Montenegro. HQs are here. It’s relevant.)
Irish Data Protection Commission was asked today in Committee: have you ever taken a GDPR decision on Google?
Answer... No.
Ireland is responsible for supervising Google's data use across the whole EU. It has produced no decisions.
Kudos @sineadgibney.bsky.social for asking the question.
When we look at Epstein Files it feels like we learned nothing from the Me Too movement, we still don't believe women.
In Ireland we have insanely low rates of prosecution for trafficking. It doesn't mean there's no trafficking, it just means the law is not fit for purpose and we are doing enough!
The fact is under the assessment toolkit that the Gov is basing their review on it does not take into account many of the extra duties SNAs go above and beyond to do.
Our message to this Gov is loud and clear, that we need to prioritise SNAs, the work they do rather than make them feel penalised.
I don't know if the problem is unwillingness, incompetence, or laziness, but the Minister for Road Safety has to take responsibility for the consequences of his inaction, and resign.
The online portal to submit dashcam footage of dangerous driving is delayed again.
The gov cancelled the camera enforcement pilot last year. The draft strategy to roll out camera enforcement around the country has been sitting on Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social's desk since May 2025.
What a great Sunday morning! It’s sunny, we’re up in the polls, @hazelchu.bsky.social is on Brendan O’Connor’s panel @rteradio1.bsky.social at 11, and @irishindosport.bsky.social has a brilliant interview with @janetphorner.bsky.social
Had an amazing day today canvassing in Gorton and Denton for the incomparable Hannah Spencer of Green Party Manchester.
Hannah is the politics of hope and unity in this by-election rather Reform's division and hate! If you have a vote in Gorton and Denton please vote for Hannah this Thursday 26th!
There’s still time to check seanadvoter.ie and get registered for the new Seanad Higher Education constituency before the February 26th deadline.
Please don’t assume you’re on the list as voters on the previous NUI and TCD panels were not automatically added to this new register.
I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
I'm part of the National Action Plan Against Racism Advisory and today with the Special Rapporteur Dr Ebun Joseph we launched our Year 1 monitoring report at the Gresham Hotel today.
We found progress but major gaps in implementation and accountability.
#racism #ireland #antiracism #equality
The erosion of dance spaces and clubs in our city started before Hoxton.
Saying that what Hoxton is doing is absurd.
Dance Culture IS Culture! We have been fighting for more dance spaces alongside Give Us The Night, No More Hotels & others. We need more spaces, not less!
#Hoxton #Izakaya #Dublin
