Alice-Mary Higgins
@aliceeire.bsky.social
Independent Senator on NUI Panel. Leader of Seanad Civil Engagement Group.
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are you displeased with today’s AI safety evaluation landscape and curious about what greater conceptual clarity, methodological soundness, and rigour in AI evaluation could look like? if so, consider coming to Dublin to pursue a PhD with me
apply here: aial.ie/hiring/phd-a...
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apply here: aial.ie/hiring/phd-a...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM
are you displeased with today’s AI safety evaluation landscape and curious about what greater conceptual clarity, methodological soundness, and rigour in AI evaluation could look like? if so, consider coming to Dublin to pursue a PhD with me
apply here: aial.ie/hiring/phd-a...
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apply here: aial.ie/hiring/phd-a...
pls repost
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There are currently two corporations with applications to strip the west coast of seaweed.
There will be a tiny window to put in a submission to these applications but it'd be good to build momentum now and get these applications being talked about locally.
Please sign and share.
There will be a tiny window to put in a submission to these applications but it'd be good to build momentum now and get these applications being talked about locally.
Please sign and share.
''Acadian Seaplants, a massive Canadian corporation and owner of Arramara Teoranta, has put in an application to harvest tens of thousands of tons of wrack from huge swathes of the west coast.''
Sign the petition and lets stop this from happening ✊️
#SpeirGorm
my.uplift.ie/petitions/st...
Sign the petition and lets stop this from happening ✊️
#SpeirGorm
my.uplift.ie/petitions/st...
Stop a Canadian corporation harvesting huge forests of seaweed from the west coast
There should be a public consultation on this plan opening soon but lets gather signatures to demonstrate the fact that up and down the west coast, thousands of people don't want our seaweed rights gi...
my.uplift.ie
February 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
There are currently two corporations with applications to strip the west coast of seaweed.
There will be a tiny window to put in a submission to these applications but it'd be good to build momentum now and get these applications being talked about locally.
Please sign and share.
There will be a tiny window to put in a submission to these applications but it'd be good to build momentum now and get these applications being talked about locally.
Please sign and share.
Looking forward to this event tonight on the power of active neutrality, the dangers of escalating militarisation & the role Ireland can play to promote peace, international law & the UN.
7pm at Wynns Hotel Dublin TONIGHT
All welcome
7pm at Wynns Hotel Dublin TONIGHT
All welcome
January 29, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Looking forward to this event tonight on the power of active neutrality, the dangers of escalating militarisation & the role Ireland can play to promote peace, international law & the UN.
7pm at Wynns Hotel Dublin TONIGHT
All welcome
7pm at Wynns Hotel Dublin TONIGHT
All welcome
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We're at 80.37%. C'mon Ireland. France is at 307%!! Where's your competitive spirit.
This petition is the queen of petitions, 👸.
I know you've signed a lot already, but don't skip this one by. It's got clout!
#JusticeForPalestine #Speirgorm
This petition is the queen of petitions, 👸.
I know you've signed a lot already, but don't skip this one by. It's got clout!
#JusticeForPalestine #Speirgorm
Sharing again, because we still haven't passed the threshold.
We are at 77%.
This petition is really important. Sign, share and make sure others sign, please. 🙏
eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public
#Speirgorm #Speirghorm
#JusticeForPalestine
We are at 77%.
This petition is really important. Sign, share and make sure others sign, please. 🙏
eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public
#Speirgorm #Speirghorm
#JusticeForPalestine
January 28, 2026 at 12:52 PM
We're at 80.37%. C'mon Ireland. France is at 307%!! Where's your competitive spirit.
This petition is the queen of petitions, 👸.
I know you've signed a lot already, but don't skip this one by. It's got clout!
#JusticeForPalestine #Speirgorm
This petition is the queen of petitions, 👸.
I know you've signed a lot already, but don't skip this one by. It's got clout!
#JusticeForPalestine #Speirgorm
Hi, since a few people have been asking me - I stopped using x about a year ago. My last post was on Feb 4th 2025 - it told people I was moving to bluesky & mastadon & encouraged others to do the same!
January 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Hi, since a few people have been asking me - I stopped using x about a year ago. My last post was on Feb 4th 2025 - it told people I was moving to bluesky & mastadon & encouraged others to do the same!
great news
Seán Binder, who grew up in Castlegregory, was standing trial at the Court of Appeal in Lesvos, along with 23 other migrant rescue volunteers.
www.radiokerry.ie/news/greek-c...
www.radiokerry.ie/news/greek-c...
Greek court acquits Seán Binder of all charges | RadioKerry.ie
A Greek court has acquitted Seán Binder of charges against him including money laundering and smuggling.
www.radiokerry.ie
January 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
great news
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The An Taisce website has plenty of suggestions on what to include in the email, but if you find it overwhelming I will legit help you write an email.
Just reply here if you want help or DM me if we're mutuals #Spéirgorm
Just reply here if you want help or DM me if we're mutuals #Spéirgorm
⚖️ DEADLINE TOMORROW ⚖️
Submissions on this are due tomorrow. Please do take a few minutes to make a submission, it sounds like a dry topic, but the negative consequences for the Irish environment could be profound.
We need as many people as possible to push back on this.
Submissions on this are due tomorrow. Please do take a few minutes to make a submission, it sounds like a dry topic, but the negative consequences for the Irish environment could be profound.
We need as many people as possible to push back on this.
Have your say by January 15 deadline.
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
January 14, 2026 at 5:44 PM
The An Taisce website has plenty of suggestions on what to include in the email, but if you find it overwhelming I will legit help you write an email.
Just reply here if you want help or DM me if we're mutuals #Spéirgorm
Just reply here if you want help or DM me if we're mutuals #Spéirgorm
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€FOUR. BILLION.... www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Data Protection Commission owed more than €4 billion in fines
Levies have either not been collected or are subject to legal challenge
www.irishtimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
€FOUR. BILLION.... www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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New Gist: What you can do about the Abuse Factory
As a follow-up to yesterday’s Gist, I’ve done a list of four things you can do about X without even having to put down your iPhone.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wha...
As a follow-up to yesterday’s Gist, I’ve done a list of four things you can do about X without even having to put down your iPhone.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wha...
January 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM
New Gist: What you can do about the Abuse Factory
As a follow-up to yesterday’s Gist, I’ve done a list of four things you can do about X without even having to put down your iPhone.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wha...
As a follow-up to yesterday’s Gist, I’ve done a list of four things you can do about X without even having to put down your iPhone.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wha...
Happy Nollaig na mBan! and wishing Peace and Love to all in 2026 (despite the rough start...) #speirgorm
January 6, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Happy Nollaig na mBan! and wishing Peace and Love to all in 2026 (despite the rough start...) #speirgorm
Ireland and the EU should be actively shouting about US breaches of international law right now - failure to do so contributes to normalisation of a new era of colonial gangsterism.
January 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Ireland and the EU should be actively shouting about US breaches of international law right now - failure to do so contributes to normalisation of a new era of colonial gangsterism.
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Our living planet is being relentlessly annihilated on a scale that's beyond any understanding. It is literally the apocalypse, in our time.
Is that *all* we humans collectively amount to?
I believe we have the power to change.
Is that *all* we humans collectively amount to?
I believe we have the power to change.
West Papua Indonesia Earth's oldest living eco system existing for at least 70 million years
Look at the 292 square Kilometers of ancient forest cleared in just 21 months
Now army brought in to fast track 5 million more acres
www.ft.com/content/27a6...
Look at the 292 square Kilometers of ancient forest cleared in just 21 months
Now army brought in to fast track 5 million more acres
www.ft.com/content/27a6...
December 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Our living planet is being relentlessly annihilated on a scale that's beyond any understanding. It is literally the apocalypse, in our time.
Is that *all* we humans collectively amount to?
I believe we have the power to change.
Is that *all* we humans collectively amount to?
I believe we have the power to change.
Happy Solstice to All! 💛
December 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Happy Solstice to All! 💛
So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Ireland’s nature is in a “very poor” state, with the country’s economic growth achieved at the expense of the environment, according to the EU’s State of Europe’s Environment report. We’re running out of wake-up calls! www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Ireland’s natural environment in ‘very poor’ condition, EU analysis finds
European Environment Report - news (analysis piece to follow)
Embargoed to Sunday night 11pm
www.irishtimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ireland’s nature is in a “very poor” state, with the country’s economic growth achieved at the expense of the environment, according to the EU’s State of Europe’s Environment report. We’re running out of wake-up calls! www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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handsoffnature.eu/take-action/...
Last day of Public Consultation
Sign and Share!
Have your say in protecting nature!
Last day of Public Consultation
Sign and Share!
Have your say in protecting nature!
Take Action - Hands Off Nature
The Europe an Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion. We have 10 days to speak up before it’s too late.
handsoffnature.eu
September 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
handsoffnature.eu/take-action/...
Last day of Public Consultation
Sign and Share!
Have your say in protecting nature!
Last day of Public Consultation
Sign and Share!
Have your say in protecting nature!
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While you're on holiday, the EU is dismantling environmental protections 🏖️➡️💔 #HandsOffNature
You have until 10 September to tell the Commission what you think. Your voice matters: birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
You have until 10 September to tell the Commission what you think. Your voice matters: birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
Hands Off Nature - BirdWatch Ireland
Tell politicians how important nature is to you and stop the EU from tearing up the laws that protect birds and nature.
birdwatchireland.ie
September 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
While you're on holiday, the EU is dismantling environmental protections 🏖️➡️💔 #HandsOffNature
You have until 10 September to tell the Commission what you think. Your voice matters: birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
You have until 10 September to tell the Commission what you think. Your voice matters: birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...
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There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
August 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
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Placards from this evening’s protest.
August 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Placards from this evening’s protest.
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Journalist Anas Al-Sharif reporting from Gaza, shortly before Israel killed him tonight:
“If this madness doesn’t end, Gaza will be reduced to ruins, its people’s voices silenced, their faces erased — and history will remember you as silent witnesses to a genocide you chose not to stop.”
“If this madness doesn’t end, Gaza will be reduced to ruins, its people’s voices silenced, their faces erased — and history will remember you as silent witnesses to a genocide you chose not to stop.”
August 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Journalist Anas Al-Sharif reporting from Gaza, shortly before Israel killed him tonight:
“If this madness doesn’t end, Gaza will be reduced to ruins, its people’s voices silenced, their faces erased — and history will remember you as silent witnesses to a genocide you chose not to stop.”
“If this madness doesn’t end, Gaza will be reduced to ruins, its people’s voices silenced, their faces erased — and history will remember you as silent witnesses to a genocide you chose not to stop.”
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The Israeli military just killed him.
(Look at the photo caption)
(Look at the photo caption)
August 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The Israeli military just killed him.
(Look at the photo caption)
(Look at the photo caption)
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Data centres in Ireland involved in this story of mass surveillance of Palestinians.
‘A million calls an hour’: Israel relying on Microsoft cloud for expansive surveillance of Palestinians
Revealed: The Israeli military undertook an ambitious project to store a giant trove of Palestinians’ phone calls on Microsoft’s servers in Europe
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Data centres in Ireland involved in this story of mass surveillance of Palestinians.