Colin Harvey

@cjharvey1.bsky.social

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Professor, QUB | Belfast via Derry

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

Derry ❤️

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 6h

In a lecture last week hosted by the Law Society of Ireland and @arinsproject.bsky.social Supreme Court judge Gerard Hogan explored how Irish Constitution's flexibility and strength might shape the future of Irish unity.

Read the full article in @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 10h

‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September

www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September

Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record

www.irishtimes.com

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UK Constitutional Law Association @ukcla.bsky.social · 14h

Joel Hames and Emma-Jane Faulkner: Frustrating Liberty: Habeas Corpus, the Right to Trial, and Palestine Action Remand Prisoners ukconstitutionallaw.org/2026/02/09/j...

Joel Hames and Emma-Jane Faulkner: Frustrating Liberty: Habeas Corpus, the Right to Trial, and Palestine Action Remand Prisoners

Introduction ‘It manifestly appeareth, that no man ought be imprisoned but for some certain cause: and these words, Ad subjiciend’ Et recipiend, prove that cause must be shewed: for otherwise how c…

ukconstitutionallaw.org

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 1d

The Irish Constitution: an aid or barrier to unity?

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

The Irish Constitution: an aid or barrier to unity?

The Constitution, designed to achieve unity, ‘may ultimately complicate that ambition’, not ‘because it was weak and inflexible’ but ‘rather because it was sufficiently flexible and strong’

www.irishtimes.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 1d

Belfast.

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Alan Rusbridger @arusbridger.bsky.social · 2d

Epstein has, from beyond the grave, exposed the make-it-up-as-you-go-along nature of the monarchy and the House of Lords www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/con...

Jeffrey Epstein has exposed the rotten state of the UK’s constitution

The late sex offender had a ruthless capacity for exploiting grifters

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 2d

Irish Times poll: Wide support for neutrality to be guaranteed by the Constitution

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

Irish Times poll: Wide support for neutrality to be guaranteed by the Constitution

Public also gives views on triple lock, a visit by Donald Trump and social media regulation

www.irishtimes.com

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 3d

Last night @arinsproject.bsky.social in association with The Law Society of Ireland, hosted a lecture with the Honourable Mr Justice Gerard Hogan titled ‘Is the Constitution of Ireland (still) an obstacle to Irish reunification?’

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 3d

Two-thirds of voters back insertion of right to housing into Constitution, poll shows

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Two-thirds of voters back insertion of right to housing into Constitution, poll shows

Fewer than a third of voters think Government is making progress on housing, Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll finds

www.irishtimes.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 4d

Excellent conversation in Banbridge Town Hall last night with Prof John Doyle DCU.

Necessary and detailed discussion on the opportunities, benefits and costs of constitutional change.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 5d

It’s not just football tricks that President Catherine Connolly has up her sleeve – she can also score an impressive backwards basketball shot.

jrnl.ie/6946030

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President of Ireland @president.ie · 5d

President Catherine Connolly to commence official visit to Northern Ireland

president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Catherine Connolly to commence official visit to Northern Ireland | President of Ireland

Welcome to the website of the President of Ireland.

president.ie

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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 6d

Around Banbridge tomorrow night? I will be in the Town Hall at 7pm, with Prof Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social of QUB. Talking about my research on the UK subvention and the possible economic costs and benefits of a united Ireland. Report here
all-islandeconomy.com/analysing-th...

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 6d

QUB.

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Fintan O'Toole @fotoole.bsky.social · 6d

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

Fintan O'Toole: Tony Blair and Peter Mandelson will go down in history as crawlers and creeps

If we want to understand why democracy is in such trouble, we can learn plenty from the careers of two men who were once stellar figures in democratic politics

www.irishtimes.com

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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 7d

In the UK academic recession, you will be at one of these stages since many unis buy the same cuts model from the same consultancies. It is always the same process:
*Talk of belt-tightening
*Incidental savings (e.g. printing, refreshments)
*Travel budgets cut
*Promotion freeze (1/4)

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Claire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · 7d

Rinne mé crosóg Bhríde sa rang Gaeilge an tseachtain seo caite, from pipecleaners.

Had always wanted to know how to make one, but it was never around me.

Gathered rushes from the bottom of my road then and made my own. Such a small, simple thing, but it made me incredibly happy.

Crosóg Bhríde - Green pipecleaners on wood table

Crosóg Bhríde - green rushes on wood floor

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Brian Dooley @dooleydooley.bsky.social · 7d

As an Honorary Professor at Queen’s University Belfast, I welcome today’s news that the university is to cut ties with former US Senator George Mitchell over his links with Jeffrey Epstein
@cjharvey1.bsky.social #speirgorm
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Epstein files: Queen's University Belfast cuts ties with George Mitchell over Epstein links

George Mitchell chaired the talks which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

www.bbc.com

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Annu Mayor @annumayor.bsky.social · 8d

The Pat Finucane Centre @finucanecentre.bsky.social and @humanrightsfirst.org talk about 'Public Funding of Soldier F's Legal Defence' this afternoon @museumfreederry.bsky.social @dooleydooley.bsky.social @suchitauppal.bsky.social

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Sam McBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social · 8d

There is a compelling practical case for an Irish passport office in Belfast. None of the historic objections endures to any significant extent. It is increasingly hard to explain this situation when there is such an office in Dublin, in Cork & in London.

Why it’s way past time for an Irish passport office in Northern Ireland

Why is there no Irish passport office in Belfast?

m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

Doire abú ❤️

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Sky News @news.sky.com · 9d

Northern Ireland should hold unity referendum by 2030, first minister says

Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

news.sky.com

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End Deportations Belfast @enddbelfast.bsky.social · 10d

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 10d

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 11d

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon believes she will see a united Ireland in the next 20 years.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

Nicola Sturgeon on Irish unity, ‘difficult’ relationship with Arlene Foster, and why NI ‘well served’ by Michelle O’Neill

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon believes she will see a united Ireland in the next 20 years.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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European Court of Human Rights @echr.coe.int · 11d

Today, the Court also released an overview of its case‑law.

It presents the most significant cases of 2025, especially those that broke new legal ground or addressed emerging issues.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 11d

Is the Constitution of Ireland (still) an obstacle to Irish reunification?

www.lawsociety.ie/news/news/St...

Is the Constitution of Ireland (still) an obstacle to Irish reunification?

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