Ciarán Ahern TD
@ciaranahern.bsky.social
TD for Dublin South West, Labour Party, lawyer, Chair of Ballyroan BNS & Rathfarnham Concert Band. Calcutta Connect #andacyclist
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Emissions expansion at Dublin Airport must be offset elsewhere - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
“If Government is serious about climate action, it must publish the emissions impact of abolishing the passenger cap and set out exactly where equivalent cuts will be made.
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labour.ie/news/2026/02...
“If Government is serious about climate action, it must publish the emissions impact of abolishing the passenger cap and set out exactly where equivalent cuts will be made.
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labour.ie/news/2026/02...
Emissions expansion at Dublin Airport must be offset elsewhere - The Labour Party
Emissions expansion at Dublin Airport must be offset elsewhere - The Labour Party Passenger cap should and must go through planning process Labour’s climate and transport spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD ...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Emissions expansion at Dublin Airport must be offset elsewhere - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
“If Government is serious about climate action, it must publish the emissions impact of abolishing the passenger cap and set out exactly where equivalent cuts will be made.
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labour.ie/news/2026/02...
“If Government is serious about climate action, it must publish the emissions impact of abolishing the passenger cap and set out exactly where equivalent cuts will be made.
👇
labour.ie/news/2026/02...
Not even lip service to the climate impact of this decision either from the Govt or from RTÉ - cheerleaders for Ireland’s billionaire polluters. Shameful.
Legislation to remove the passenger cap at Dublin Airport will be discussed at Cabinet. The cap was introduced as a planning condition when T2 was granted planning permission in 2007. That year 23 million passengers used the airport, numbers have grown strongly since and exceeded the 32 million cap
Cabinet to discuss removal of airport passenger cap
Legislation to remove the passenger cap at Dublin airport will be discussed at this morning's cabinet meeting.
www.rte.ie
February 10, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Not even lip service to the climate impact of this decision either from the Govt or from RTÉ - cheerleaders for Ireland’s billionaire polluters. Shameful.
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Now we're talking!
Hi-vis for everyone!
Hi-vis for everyone!
February 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Now we're talking!
Hi-vis for everyone!
Hi-vis for everyone!
I spoke about the Government’s ridiculous proposal to criminalise cyclists who don’t wear helmets 🪖
The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social
The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
I spoke about the Government’s ridiculous proposal to criminalise cyclists who don’t wear helmets 🪖
The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social
The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social
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I am reminded of the words uttered by a Giro cycle helmet designer in an interview with Carlton Reid in Forbes journal:
“We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter.
“The number of variables is too
tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3
“We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter.
“The number of variables is too
tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3
February 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I am reminded of the words uttered by a Giro cycle helmet designer in an interview with Carlton Reid in Forbes journal:
“We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter.
“The number of variables is too
tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3
“We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter.
“The number of variables is too
tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3
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Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case
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Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case
The ruling could have implications for projects with a climate impact such as data centres.
www.thejournal.ie
February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case
www.thejournal.ie/wind-farm-co...
www.thejournal.ie/wind-farm-co...
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Govts attempt to distract from its own communications failures ahead of Storm Chandra must be called out.
Met Éireann isn’t the problem - this Government is.
Full statement from @ciaranahern.bsky.social 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Met Éireann isn’t the problem - this Government is.
Full statement from @ciaranahern.bsky.social 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Minister Browne’s Met Éireann comments disgraceful - The Labour Party
Minister Browne’s Met Éireann comments disgraceful - The Labour Party Govt must take responsibility for communications failures during Storm Chandra Labour’s climate spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has c...
labour.ie
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Govts attempt to distract from its own communications failures ahead of Storm Chandra must be called out.
Met Éireann isn’t the problem - this Government is.
Full statement from @ciaranahern.bsky.social 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Met Éireann isn’t the problem - this Government is.
Full statement from @ciaranahern.bsky.social 👇
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra – Govt fail to prepare - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
"Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people.
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people.
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra - Govt fail to prepare - The Labour Party
Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra - Govt fail to prepare - The Labour Party Flood alleviation schemes must receive renewed focus from Minister for OPW Labour climate spokespe...
labour.ie
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra – Govt fail to prepare - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
"Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people.
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
"Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people.
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Be careful out there folks.
There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham.
Don’t drive into the floods
Check in on your neighbours
Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.
There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham.
Don’t drive into the floods
Check in on your neighbours
Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.
#StormChandra
Firefighters are currently attending flooding incidents at
Stocking Avenue
Nutgrove Avenue
M50 J13 Ballinteer Northbound
Lambs Cross
We've taken motorists to safety in Kilmacud and Rathfarnham after they became trapped in floods.
Firefighters are currently attending flooding incidents at
Stocking Avenue
Nutgrove Avenue
M50 J13 Ballinteer Northbound
Lambs Cross
We've taken motorists to safety in Kilmacud and Rathfarnham after they became trapped in floods.
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Be careful out there folks.
There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham.
Don’t drive into the floods
Check in on your neighbours
Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.
There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham.
Don’t drive into the floods
Check in on your neighbours
Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.
Yes, let’s make cycling safer by ensuring there are fewer cyclists 😳
How many SPADs did it take to come up with this codswollop? 🧐
Just slow down cars, enforce the rules of the road and give us segregated lanes already ✅
How many SPADs did it take to come up with this codswollop? 🧐
Just slow down cars, enforce the rules of the road and give us segregated lanes already ✅
“It’s like telling a person who is struggling with their heating bill to put on an extra jumper”
Plans to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence branded “performative policymaking” which “shifts responsibility away from those operating the most dangerous vehicles”
Plans to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence branded “performative policymaking” which “shifts responsibility away from those operating the most dangerous vehicles”
‘Over-reaction based on vibes’: Are mandatory helmet and hi-vis laws for cyclists set to be introduced in Ireland?
The Irish government appears to be considering whether to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence, but campaigners say the “performative policymaking… shifts responsibi...
road.cc
January 26, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Yes, let’s make cycling safer by ensuring there are fewer cyclists 😳
How many SPADs did it take to come up with this codswollop? 🧐
Just slow down cars, enforce the rules of the road and give us segregated lanes already ✅
How many SPADs did it take to come up with this codswollop? 🧐
Just slow down cars, enforce the rules of the road and give us segregated lanes already ✅
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Labour selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu to contest Galway West Bye-Election 🌹
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
Labour Selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu To Contest Galway West Bye-Election - The Labour Party
Labour Selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu To Contest Galway West Bye-Election - The Labour Party “I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” – Councillor Helen Ogbu “Labou...
labour.ie
January 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Labour selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu to contest Galway West Bye-Election 🌹
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
“I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu
➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01...
#GaillimhOgbu
Kind of unbelievably, this morning as we launched a Dáil motion on congestion on our roads & the need for flexible working, my colleague @markwalltd was late for the debate as he was stuck in traffic. He had left Athy at 6.30am and wasn’t able to make it on time for a 10am start. Absolute madness🤯
TD can't propose congestion motion due to traffic delay
A Labour Party TD who was due to propose a motion on reducing congestion could not do so, because of a traffic delay on the M50 this morning.
www.rte.ie
January 21, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Kind of unbelievably, this morning as we launched a Dáil motion on congestion on our roads & the need for flexible working, my colleague @markwalltd was late for the debate as he was stuck in traffic. He had left Athy at 6.30am and wasn’t able to make it on time for a 10am start. Absolute madness🤯
Had to have my weetabix this morning for a 7.30am interview on 📻@newstalkfm.bsky.social about our Labour Party plan to give workers a right to flexible and remote work 👨🏻💻
Have a listen and let me know what you think!👇
www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
Have a listen and let me know what you think!👇
www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
Would more remote working solve the congestion crisis? | Newstalk
The government should introduce a right for employees to flexible and remote work in order to dea...
www.newstalk.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Had to have my weetabix this morning for a 7.30am interview on 📻@newstalkfm.bsky.social about our Labour Party plan to give workers a right to flexible and remote work 👨🏻💻
Have a listen and let me know what you think!👇
www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
Have a listen and let me know what you think!👇
www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
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💡 Ireland must get serious about blinding LED lights - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
“2025 was a devastating year on our roads, and we need to give every road user the very best chance when it comes to safety.”
Full statement: labour.ie/news/2026/01...
“2025 was a devastating year on our roads, and we need to give every road user the very best chance when it comes to safety.”
Full statement: labour.ie/news/2026/01...
Ireland must get serious about blinding LED lights - The Labour Party
Ireland must get serious about blinding LED lights - The Labour PartyLabour transport spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has urged the Transport Minister to instigate a safety review into dazzling LED headl...
labour.ie
January 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM
💡 Ireland must get serious about blinding LED lights - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
“2025 was a devastating year on our roads, and we need to give every road user the very best chance when it comes to safety.”
Full statement: labour.ie/news/2026/01...
“2025 was a devastating year on our roads, and we need to give every road user the very best chance when it comes to safety.”
Full statement: labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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Darragh O'Brien wants to bypass normal planning permission, maritime consent, energy regulator & CPO procedures for the State's LNG project. @ciaranahern.bsky.social Jennifer Whitmore @social-democrats.bsky.social & Pa Daly are concerned
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Proposed law would enble Minister to decide on process relating to State gas reserve
Move to bypass normal procedures comes after all-party committee asked to waive right to scrutinise draft legislation
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Darragh O'Brien wants to bypass normal planning permission, maritime consent, energy regulator & CPO procedures for the State's LNG project. @ciaranahern.bsky.social Jennifer Whitmore @social-democrats.bsky.social & Pa Daly are concerned
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Incredibly disappointing. What a bad look for a government that claims to care about road safety.
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving
A Fianna Fáil TD was convicted of dangerous driving after a court heard he was driving at over 190km/h on a motorway last March.
www.rte.ie
January 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Incredibly disappointing. What a bad look for a government that claims to care about road safety.
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
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Not clear what investment is being lost but assume its data centres. These bring little economic benefit, put huge strain on the grid now using a 1/4 of generation so driving up electricity prices, and will cost jobs in the long run due to AI. But govt want more?
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Ireland ‘losing billions of euro in foreign investment’ due to energy grid constraints
Companies choosing to invest elsewhere in Europe because of infrastructure issues here, adviser says
www.irishtimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Not clear what investment is being lost but assume its data centres. These bring little economic benefit, put huge strain on the grid now using a 1/4 of generation so driving up electricity prices, and will cost jobs in the long run due to AI. But govt want more?
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
This is fun and lovely, but we can’t rely on possible future tech like air cleaning (C02 capturing) machines to think we’ll be able to save our planet.
We need to take bigger and more radical steps right now to reduce our emissions!
We need to take bigger and more radical steps right now to reduce our emissions!
This panel captures the hopes and fears of the biggest changes in how we live our lives by 2050 as suggested at Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Hopefully only some of these come true! ⚽
Artist: Hazel Hurley.
Artist: Hazel Hurley.
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM
This is fun and lovely, but we can’t rely on possible future tech like air cleaning (C02 capturing) machines to think we’ll be able to save our planet.
We need to take bigger and more radical steps right now to reduce our emissions!
We need to take bigger and more radical steps right now to reduce our emissions!
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This is great news. Well done Seán Binder 👏
"If I am guilty, then you're guilty too.”
You can listen back to an interview that he did with Labour Youth after being awarded the 2023 Cormac Ó Braonáin award at @labourpartyireland.bsky.social conference.
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"If I am guilty, then you're guilty too.”
You can listen back to an interview that he did with Labour Youth after being awarded the 2023 Cormac Ó Braonáin award at @labourpartyireland.bsky.social conference.
shows.acast.com/the-bread-an...
January 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
This is great news. Well done Seán Binder 👏
"If I am guilty, then you're guilty too.”
You can listen back to an interview that he did with Labour Youth after being awarded the 2023 Cormac Ó Braonáin award at @labourpartyireland.bsky.social conference.
shows.acast.com/the-bread-an...
"If I am guilty, then you're guilty too.”
You can listen back to an interview that he did with Labour Youth after being awarded the 2023 Cormac Ó Braonáin award at @labourpartyireland.bsky.social conference.
shows.acast.com/the-bread-an...
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"This did not happen by accident. It is the direct result of decisions taken by Government to protect the status quo rather than confront the scale of the climate crisis." - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
🔗 Read the full statement from Labour Party Climate Spokesperson:
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
🔗 Read the full statement from Labour Party Climate Spokesperson:
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
"This did not happen by accident. It is the direct result of decisions taken by Government to protect the status quo rather than confront the scale of the climate crisis." - @ciaranahern.bsky.social
🔗 Read the full statement from Labour Party Climate Spokesperson:
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
🔗 Read the full statement from Labour Party Climate Spokesperson:
labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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“The commentary by Judge James O’Donohoe is deeply problematic, and has exhibited a clear perception of bias against cyclists in his decision-making." @ciaranahern.bsky.social
🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...
🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...
January 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM
“The commentary by Judge James O’Donohoe is deeply problematic, and has exhibited a clear perception of bias against cyclists in his decision-making." @ciaranahern.bsky.social
🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...
🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...
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Good meeting with @ciaranahern.bsky.social -@labourpartyireland.bsky.social Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy & Transport.
We emphasised the urgent need for Gov to publish the long-delayed Marine Protected Areas legislation, so actual restoration & conservation can begin.
#FairSeas
We emphasised the urgent need for Gov to publish the long-delayed Marine Protected Areas legislation, so actual restoration & conservation can begin.
#FairSeas
June 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Good meeting with @ciaranahern.bsky.social -@labourpartyireland.bsky.social Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy & Transport.
We emphasised the urgent need for Gov to publish the long-delayed Marine Protected Areas legislation, so actual restoration & conservation can begin.
#FairSeas
We emphasised the urgent need for Gov to publish the long-delayed Marine Protected Areas legislation, so actual restoration & conservation can begin.
#FairSeas
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Homes or Home Pages - Data centre surge jeopardises climate & housing targets 🌍️ ❝Government must be honest with the public: are we planning to meet our targets — or not?❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social 🔗 labour.ie/news/2025/06...
June 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Homes or Home Pages - Data centre surge jeopardises climate & housing targets 🌍️ ❝Government must be honest with the public: are we planning to meet our targets — or not?❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social 🔗 labour.ie/news/2025/06...
Great to meet with @fairseas.ie and I’ll be supporting their push to enact a Marine Protected Areas law without any further delay 🙌
Good meeting with @ciaranahern.bsky.social -@labourpartyireland.bsky.social Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy & Transport.
We emphasised the urgent need for Gov to publish the long-delayed Marine Protected Areas legislation, so actual restoration & conservation can begin.
#FairSeas
We emphasised the urgent need for Gov to publish the long-delayed Marine Protected Areas legislation, so actual restoration & conservation can begin.
#FairSeas
June 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Great to meet with @fairseas.ie and I’ll be supporting their push to enact a Marine Protected Areas law without any further delay 🙌
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Government inaction leaves Ireland unprepared for climate crisis.
❝Scientists, experts, and communities are all telling us the same thing—climate risks are accelerating, and we are not ready.❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social
Read more: labour.ie/news/2025/03...
❝Scientists, experts, and communities are all telling us the same thing—climate risks are accelerating, and we are not ready.❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social
Read more: labour.ie/news/2025/03...
March 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Government inaction leaves Ireland unprepared for climate crisis.
❝Scientists, experts, and communities are all telling us the same thing—climate risks are accelerating, and we are not ready.❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social
Read more: labour.ie/news/2025/03...
❝Scientists, experts, and communities are all telling us the same thing—climate risks are accelerating, and we are not ready.❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social
Read more: labour.ie/news/2025/03...