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Raised grave safeguarding risk for children in @HSELive West North West @HSE_West_NWest - where National Guidelines & Instructions on Mandatory Reporting not fully circulated -Risk of predatory paedophilia compounded when Clinicians who raise concerns are targeted for retaliation

21.07.2025 07:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜No Irish. No Blacks. No Dogsโ€™ - No Opinions! Labelling Irelandโ€™s Criticism of #Netanyahu โ€˜s War Crimes in #Gaza & #WestBank as โ€˜Anti-Semitismโ€™ is Racist Slur against Irish people. A reprehensible rhetorical device - designed to silence criticism of #EthnicCleansing & #Genocide

19.07.2025 08:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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No more empty apologies & spin from @CHI_Ireland -We need accountability (Resignations at Board & Senior Mgmt Team) -We need Action -Immediate action to treat all of the children & young adults that are being harmed by CHI -Support for families also @scolionetwork www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bil...

06.07.2025 09:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Israeli military used 500lb bomb in strike on Gaza cafe, fragments reveal Experts say use of heavy munition in Mondayโ€™s strike that killed dozens may constitute a war crime

www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-4...

03.07.2025 05:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bayan Abusultan in two images. One bloodied after the bombing of her cafe. The other in her journalist gear.

Bayan Abusultan in two images. One bloodied after the bombing of her cafe. The other in her journalist gear.

On Tuesday, an Israeli government spokesperson said the IDF โ€œnever, ever targets civiliansโ€.

On Friday an ex CIA head said the same in Dublin at our Law Society.

I believe neither.

03.07.2025 05:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review โ€“ this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it The film the BBC refused to air shows the targeting, detainment and torture of medics in Gaza. Its relentless timeline of horrors will never leave you

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

03.07.2025 06:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Proud to progress our Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/โ€ฆ with fellow Senators from @greenparty_ie @labour & @SocDems -Violence against women & children is endemic in Ireland -One woman is murdered every month -majority by partners

03.07.2025 07:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cabinet have directed my #Disability (Personalised Budgets) Bill be delayed by 18 months until Christmas Day 2026 -This Bill would transform lives of #Disabled & Older Citizens needing care support giving Autonomy & Dignity -Govt ideologically opposed to #Disabled Rights #Scrooge

01.07.2025 07:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brought my #Disability Personalised Budgets Bill 2024 to Debate Stage -This legislation will transform the lives of #Disabled citizens & older citizens requiring supports to live with dignity at home -Scrooge Cabinet have postponed it to Christmas Day 2026 www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bil...

28.06.2025 10:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€ผ๏ธPay attentionโ€ผ๏ธ

This disrespects an Irish world view developed over centuries.

@tomclonan.bsky.social:
โ€œDoes that mean any future Govt. can send any no. of ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIrish troops to any conflict anywhere in the world just by simple majority?โ€

@joenoonan.bsky.social

โ€œYesโ€.

#speirgorm #IrishPol

28.06.2025 10:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Annual review needed if Triple Lock removed, says expert Without the Triple Lock mechanism in place, any future Irish peacekeeping missions should be subjected to an annual review to ensure they align with the UN Charter, an Oireachtas committee has been to...

www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

26.06.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Opinion: You canโ€™t bomb, shoot and kill your way to peace, despite what Trump thinks Last night, after eight days of Israeli air assaults, the United States has entered the war on Iran in a major escalation of the conflict.

US Enters War On Iran -My Initial Analysis in @thejournal_ie #Iran #Fardo #Natanz #Isfahan Opinion: You canโ€™t bomb, shoot and kill your way to peace, despite what Trump thinks (via @thejournal_ie) Last night, after eight days of Israeli air strikes - US now involved
www.thejournal.ie/readme/unite...

22.06.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#WorldWhistleblowerDay -30 years ago my Doctoral research revealed systematic sexual violence against women in Irelandโ€™s armed forces -I called for Govt Inquiry into my PhD -The Study Review Group fully vindicated my findings -End Reprisal & Isolation & Celebrate Whistleblowers!

23.06.2025 10:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Opinion: You canโ€™t bomb, shoot and kill your way to peace, despite what Trump thinks Last night, after eight days of Israeli air assaults, the United States has entered the war on Iran in a major escalation of the conflict.

US Enters War On Iran -My Initial Analysis in @thejournal_ie #Iran #Fardo #Natanz #Isfahan Opinion: You canโ€™t bomb, shoot and kill your way to peace, despite what Trump thinks (via @thejournal_ie) Last night, after eight days of Israeli air strikes - US now involved
www.thejournal.ie/readme/unite...

22.06.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Norma Foley has no plans for a St John Ambulance abuse inquiry despite campaigning from Paul Murphy, Dr Tom Clonan, Chris Andrews, Lynn Ruane & Paul Donnelly

@paulmurphy.pbp.ie @tomclonan.bsky.social

#stjohnambulance #podcast #ireland #journalism #MOTHNews #scandal #abuse #Inquiry

30.05.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Ireland Needs #Referendum On Militarily Non-Aligned #Neutral Status -Removal Of Triple Lock Is Seismic Shift In Irish Foreign Policy -Needs Carefully Considered Replacement-NOT Simple Govt Majority -We Need To Reform UN -Not Repudiate It -We Need To Invest In Defence & Neutrality

04.05.2025 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Grace Case Happening Again -In Real Time -To Caitlin & Louise Hassan -Caitlin Was Raped In State Funded Care -A Life Changing Act Of Sexual Violence -โ€˜Enough For Any Mother In Any Lifetime -For Her Daughter To Tell Her She Was Rapedโ€™ Please @NormaFoleyTD1 #BelieveHer

01.05.2025 07:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The #Grace Case Is Happening Again -Now -To Caitlin Hassan -Sexually Assaulted In State Funded Care -Raised This Issue With @Louisehassan4 Caitlinโ€™s Mum With @NormaFoleyTD1 -This Is Happening On The The Ministerโ€™s Watch -#Caitlin Needs Support -Not Retaliation From @roinnslainte

30.04.2025 07:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Proud To Attend #1916 #Rising Commemoration At GPO Today - With Former Comrades Of @defenceforces & Commander In Chief @President_IRL - Happy Easter Sunday To All - May Our Republic Keep Rising - To All Of The Challenges Before Us - An Rรณd Seo Romhainn

20.04.2025 12:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Following #Hamas Genocidal Attack On #October7 - #Israel โ€˜s Defence Forces #IDF Persistent War Crimes In #Gaza -Urbanicide Femicide Infanticide -Murdering Over 14,000 Children & Infants -โ€˜Field Executionsโ€™ Of Medics, Young Men, Boys & Girls -Targeting Hospitals -De Facto Genocide

14.04.2025 07:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Following #Hamas Genocidal Attack On #October7 - #Israel โ€˜s Defence Forces #IDF Persistent War Crimes In #Gaza -Urbanicide Femicide Infanticide -Murdering Over 14,000 Children & Infants -โ€˜Field Executionsโ€™ Of Medics, Young Men, Boys & Girls -Targeting Hospitals -De Facto Genocide

14.04.2025 07:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On Day That @HIQA Report On #Scoliosis Surgeries Published - @CHI_Ireland Spokesperson States โ€œNot all patients waiting for spinal surgery for longer than four months are clinically suitable to travel abroad for surgeryโ€ โ€”In Other Words -They Are Now INOPERABLE -Irelandโ€™s SCANDAL

08.04.2025 07:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Damning @HIQA Report Into @CHI_Ireland Demonstrates Clearly -Executive Management Team & Board Are UNFIT To Lead New Childrenโ€™s Hospital -For #Disabled Childrenโ€™s Health & Welfare & For #Carers & Families They Need To Resign Now -Public Enquiry Now -Toxic Culture Of Systemic Harm

11.04.2025 07:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Next? On @HIQA Report On #Scoliosis Surgeries Published -Repeated Governance & Management Failures @CHI_Ireland @HSELive & @roinnslainte -Zero Confidence In Executive Leadership Team & Board at Childrenโ€™s Health Ireland -Zero Confidence In โ€˜Transitionโ€™ To Childrenโ€™s Hospital

09.04.2025 07:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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People Shocked At #Adolescence -Traumatised -However, Shamefully -Were Netflix To Dramatise The Lives Of #Disabled Irish Adolescents & Teens -There Would Be International Outrage -Disbelief At The Routine & Cruel Suffering & Unmet Need In Ireland -A Pathologically #Ableist State

06.04.2025 08:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Next? On @HIQA Report On #Scoliosis Surgeries Published -Repeated Governance & Management Failures @CHI_Ireland @HSELive & @roinnslainte -Zero Confidence In Executive Leadership Team & Board at Childrenโ€™s Health Ireland -Zero Confidence In โ€˜Transitionโ€™ To Childrenโ€™s Hospital

09.04.2025 07:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On Day That @HIQA Report On #Scoliosis Surgeries Published - @CHI_Ireland Spokesperson States โ€œNot all patients waiting for spinal surgery for longer than four months are clinically suitable to travel abroad for surgeryโ€ โ€”In Other Words -They Are Now INOPERABLE -Irelandโ€™s SCANDAL

08.04.2025 07:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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People Shocked At #Adolescence -Traumatised -However, Shamefully -Were Netflix To Dramatise The Lives Of #Disabled Irish Adolescents & Teens -There Would Be International Outrage -Disbelief At The Routine & Cruel Suffering & Unmet Need In Ireland -A Pathologically #Ableist State

06.04.2025 08:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How @HSELive & @CHI_Ireland Fail #Disabled Children #Scoliosis Curvature Of Spine Beyond 90/100 Degrees -Twisting & Compressing Little Lungs Hearts & Kidneys Of #Disabled Children & Teens Until They Are Complex & Inoperable -Spending Millions On Lawyers Against #Carers & Families

04.04.2025 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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