Stephan Köppe
@drkoeppe.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Social Policy @ucddublin.bsky.social
https://people.ucd.ie/stephan.koeppe
comparative social policy | housing inequality | large families | family leave | living in Dublin | alter ego @welfaremarkets.bsky.social
https://people.ucd.ie/stephan.koeppe
comparative social policy | housing inequality | large families | family leave | living in Dublin | alter ego @welfaremarkets.bsky.social
Interesting article about digital public policy and open data in local government practice
Lack of speed-limit data from Dublin City Council is hampering a “lifesaving” technology in cars. The council is now over 18 months late in meeting a legal deadline to publish a digital map of speed limits on city streets.
Lack of speed-limit data from Dublin City Council hampering “lifesaving” technology in cars
The council is now over 18 months late in meeting a legal deadline to publish a digital map of speed limits on city streets.
www.dublininquirer.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Interesting article about digital public policy and open data in local government practice
Reposted by Stephan Köppe
Lack of speed-limit data from Dublin City Council is hampering a “lifesaving” technology in cars. The council is now over 18 months late in meeting a legal deadline to publish a digital map of speed limits on city streets.
Lack of speed-limit data from Dublin City Council hampering “lifesaving” technology in cars
The council is now over 18 months late in meeting a legal deadline to publish a digital map of speed limits on city streets.
www.dublininquirer.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Lack of speed-limit data from Dublin City Council is hampering a “lifesaving” technology in cars. The council is now over 18 months late in meeting a legal deadline to publish a digital map of speed limits on city streets.
A must read. The most shocking for me is: 1) AI companies pay 'campus ambassadors' to undermine campus teaching itself. 2) students are encouraged to upload lectures to train AI. On the latter I might have to ban recordings allowed for access students.
I've said it before, but the first school that promotes itself as "AI-free" is going to corner the market on folks committed to learning. (gift link)
Opinion | How A.I. Companies Are Preying on College Students
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:54 AM
A must read. The most shocking for me is: 1) AI companies pay 'campus ambassadors' to undermine campus teaching itself. 2) students are encouraged to upload lectures to train AI. On the latter I might have to ban recordings allowed for access students.
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I've said it before, but the first school that promotes itself as "AI-free" is going to corner the market on folks committed to learning. (gift link)
Opinion | How A.I. Companies Are Preying on College Students
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I've said it before, but the first school that promotes itself as "AI-free" is going to corner the market on folks committed to learning. (gift link)
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Irish fathers discover their kids??? No. It’s only 10 years since the State started to support new dads to take time off to care for their babies (now 11 weeks paid leave in baby’s first two years).
I’ve some words here on what’s and who is behind our improving division of work & care.
I’ve some words here on what’s and who is behind our improving division of work & care.
February 12, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Irish fathers discover their kids??? No. It’s only 10 years since the State started to support new dads to take time off to care for their babies (now 11 weeks paid leave in baby’s first two years).
I’ve some words here on what’s and who is behind our improving division of work & care.
I’ve some words here on what’s and who is behind our improving division of work & care.
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We welcome the Tánaiste’s reassurance that new laws will not make cycling without a helmet a crime.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
February 5, 2026 at 7:27 PM
We welcome the Tánaiste’s reassurance that new laws will not make cycling without a helmet a crime.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
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Why Mandatory Helmet and Hi-Vis Laws are not the Answer to Road Danger Issues
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/why-mandator...
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/why-mandator...
Why Mandatory Helmet and Hi-Vis Laws are not the Answer to Road Danger Issues
Irish Cycling Campaign is the member for Ireland of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), and we support the ECF’s position on reducing road danger and their position on helmets. In summary, it is ...
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie
February 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Why Mandatory Helmet and Hi-Vis Laws are not the Answer to Road Danger Issues
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/why-mandator...
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/why-mandator...
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Where we're going we don't need cycle paths... and, sure, what do you want street lights for? Get some lights on your bike....
(...excuse the blooper reel audio...)
(...excuse the blooper reel audio...)
January 30, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Where we're going we don't need cycle paths... and, sure, what do you want street lights for? Get some lights on your bike....
(...excuse the blooper reel audio...)
(...excuse the blooper reel audio...)
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Bicycles do not require numberplates in Switzerland, even most e-bikes and cargo e-bikes don't
However, if your e-bike can go faster than 25km/h it is classed the same as a moped and must have a license plate...
...which is exactly the same as the law here in Ireland, only here it is not enforced.
However, if your e-bike can go faster than 25km/h it is classed the same as a moped and must have a license plate...
...which is exactly the same as the law here in Ireland, only here it is not enforced.
What madness is being published in the Irish Times here? Zurich doesn't have plates for bikes (and Paris innovated licence plates first...) @cianginty.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Bicycles do not require numberplates in Switzerland, even most e-bikes and cargo e-bikes don't
However, if your e-bike can go faster than 25km/h it is classed the same as a moped and must have a license plate...
...which is exactly the same as the law here in Ireland, only here it is not enforced.
However, if your e-bike can go faster than 25km/h it is classed the same as a moped and must have a license plate...
...which is exactly the same as the law here in Ireland, only here it is not enforced.
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Should we try this? Would it be enforced?
In France's Lot-et-Garonne area, drivers using a mobile phone while driving will face an immediate six-month licence suspension and a €135 fine, in addition to other penalties applied at the national level elsewhere. www.connexionfrance.com/practical/de...
In France's Lot-et-Garonne area, drivers using a mobile phone while driving will face an immediate six-month licence suspension and a €135 fine, in addition to other penalties applied at the national level elsewhere. www.connexionfrance.com/practical/de...
Departments in south-west France introduce tougher penalties for mobile phone usage when driving
Measure comes after record numbers of drivers caught using phones on the road
www.connexionfrance.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Should we try this? Would it be enforced?
In France's Lot-et-Garonne area, drivers using a mobile phone while driving will face an immediate six-month licence suspension and a €135 fine, in addition to other penalties applied at the national level elsewhere. www.connexionfrance.com/practical/de...
In France's Lot-et-Garonne area, drivers using a mobile phone while driving will face an immediate six-month licence suspension and a €135 fine, in addition to other penalties applied at the national level elsewhere. www.connexionfrance.com/practical/de...
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No space for cycle paths in plan for street which is primary route in Dublin’s cycle network plan
A Dublin City Council presentation to local area councillors wrongly outlined that Golden Lane is a secondary route in the statutory-backed Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network when it is designated as a…
A Dublin City Council presentation to local area councillors wrongly outlined that Golden Lane is a secondary route in the statutory-backed Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network when it is designated as a…
No space for cycle paths in plan for street which is primary route in Dublin’s cycle network plan
A Dublin City Council presentation to local area councillors wrongly outlined that Golden Lane is a secondary route in the statutory-backed Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network when it is designated as a primary cycle route with the policy expectation that it would be upgraded to that level. In the GDA plan, Golden Lane (highlighted on the map in a yellow box below) is a Primary Orbital route -- the same status as routes such as the quays, Dame Street, and the North Circular Road.
irishcycle.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
No space for cycle paths in plan for street which is primary route in Dublin’s cycle network plan
A Dublin City Council presentation to local area councillors wrongly outlined that Golden Lane is a secondary route in the statutory-backed Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network when it is designated as a…
A Dublin City Council presentation to local area councillors wrongly outlined that Golden Lane is a secondary route in the statutory-backed Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network when it is designated as a…
Here is a great course on family leave policies across the globe for civil servants, policy-makers and advocacy groups
sustainable-leave-policies.eu/online-course/
All sessions hosted by @leave-policies.bsky.social & @leavenetwork.bsky.social
Relevant 4 @paidleaveforall.bsky.social
sustainable-leave-policies.eu/online-course/
All sessions hosted by @leave-policies.bsky.social & @leavenetwork.bsky.social
Relevant 4 @paidleaveforall.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Here is a great course on family leave policies across the globe for civil servants, policy-makers and advocacy groups
sustainable-leave-policies.eu/online-course/
All sessions hosted by @leave-policies.bsky.social & @leavenetwork.bsky.social
Relevant 4 @paidleaveforall.bsky.social
sustainable-leave-policies.eu/online-course/
All sessions hosted by @leave-policies.bsky.social & @leavenetwork.bsky.social
Relevant 4 @paidleaveforall.bsky.social
The main issue here is that cyclist crossing a red light or not having lights on is a very visible violation of the law. As the report highlights, speeding violations and mobile phone use by drivers is largely invisible, but as prevalent. Still, this morning I also observed cars breaking red lights.
Excellent reporting from @cianginty.bsky.social as per usual on @irishcycle.com.
A few eye-opening facts regarding this judge.
irishcycle.com/2026/01/13/j...
A few eye-opening facts regarding this judge.
irishcycle.com/2026/01/13/j...
Judge who said cyclists a “nightmare” pleaded guilty to failing to take breathalyser test
A Dublin-based Circuit Court judge who said that “Cyclists have become a nightmare in Dublin” pleaded guilty in 2012 to failing to comply with a request by a garda to use a breathalyser…
irishcycle.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM
The main issue here is that cyclist crossing a red light or not having lights on is a very visible violation of the law. As the report highlights, speeding violations and mobile phone use by drivers is largely invisible, but as prevalent. Still, this morning I also observed cars breaking red lights.
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U16s are banned from e-scooters, so how can adding high-vis or helmets laws make them safer?
-- How does it make sense for teens who are already banned or over-16s who are using illegal devices to be stopped by Gardaí for not wearing helmets or high-vis? Comment & Analysis: A Government plan to…
-- How does it make sense for teens who are already banned or over-16s who are using illegal devices to be stopped by Gardaí for not wearing helmets or high-vis? Comment & Analysis: A Government plan to…
U16s are banned from e-scooters, so how can adding high-vis or helmets laws make them safer?
-- How does it make sense for teens who are already banned or over-16s who are using illegal devices to be stopped by Gardaí for not wearing helmets or high-vis? Comment & Analysis: A Government plan to add a legal requirement for scooter users to wear high-vis and helmets when most problematic e-scooter use is already banned, but just not enforced, worrying shows that the Government is edging further away from evidence-based road safety and further towards Kafkaesque methods.
irishcycle.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
U16s are banned from e-scooters, so how can adding high-vis or helmets laws make them safer?
-- How does it make sense for teens who are already banned or over-16s who are using illegal devices to be stopped by Gardaí for not wearing helmets or high-vis? Comment & Analysis: A Government plan to…
-- How does it make sense for teens who are already banned or over-16s who are using illegal devices to be stopped by Gardaí for not wearing helmets or high-vis? Comment & Analysis: A Government plan to…
Dank an das BiB für den Podcast zu Mehrkindfamilien. Neben M. Bujard & E. Müller (KRFD) sprechen wir über Lebenslagen, Armutsrisken & Erwerbsquoten kinderreicher Familien. Ich plädiere für eine stärkere Kinderperspektive, dies sind rund 25% aller Kinder. Reinhören!
www.bib.bund.de/DE/Service/P...
www.bib.bund.de/DE/Service/P...
Kinderreiche Familien: Arm oder wohlhabend?
Unter kinderreichen Familien gibt es deutlich mehr Armut als bei Familien mit bis zu zwei Kindern, obwohl ihr Bruttoeinkommen sogar im Schnitt höher ist. Über ihre Situation diskutieren Prof. Dr. Mart...
www.bib.bund.de
January 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Dank an das BiB für den Podcast zu Mehrkindfamilien. Neben M. Bujard & E. Müller (KRFD) sprechen wir über Lebenslagen, Armutsrisken & Erwerbsquoten kinderreicher Familien. Ich plädiere für eine stärkere Kinderperspektive, dies sind rund 25% aller Kinder. Reinhören!
www.bib.bund.de/DE/Service/P...
www.bib.bund.de/DE/Service/P...
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📅 Vortrag & Diskussion: Wie stehen Studierende zur Redefreiheit an Unis? In welchen Situationen wären sie bereit, Vorträge oder Personen auszuladen?
Di, 13.01.2026 | 19:15 | A0701 @uni-konstanz.de & im Stream: t1p.de/ix7me
Mit @cdiehl.bsky.social, Richard Traunmüller & @nilsweidmann.bsky.social
Di, 13.01.2026 | 19:15 | A0701 @uni-konstanz.de & im Stream: t1p.de/ix7me
Mit @cdiehl.bsky.social, Richard Traunmüller & @nilsweidmann.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
📅 Vortrag & Diskussion: Wie stehen Studierende zur Redefreiheit an Unis? In welchen Situationen wären sie bereit, Vorträge oder Personen auszuladen?
Di, 13.01.2026 | 19:15 | A0701 @uni-konstanz.de & im Stream: t1p.de/ix7me
Mit @cdiehl.bsky.social, Richard Traunmüller & @nilsweidmann.bsky.social
Di, 13.01.2026 | 19:15 | A0701 @uni-konstanz.de & im Stream: t1p.de/ix7me
Mit @cdiehl.bsky.social, Richard Traunmüller & @nilsweidmann.bsky.social
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Today, we are publishing our World Inequality Report, which reviews the most recent #inequalitydata and exposes the magnitude of #inequality across time, space and all its dimensions.
👇Share this thread, share the report!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R67u...
👇Share this thread, share the report!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R67u...
World Inequality Report 2026
YouTube video by World Inequality Lab
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Today, we are publishing our World Inequality Report, which reviews the most recent #inequalitydata and exposes the magnitude of #inequality across time, space and all its dimensions.
👇Share this thread, share the report!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R67u...
👇Share this thread, share the report!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R67u...
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The 2025 National Security Strategy document makes it official: the Trump administration believes that European liberal democracy is a threat to U.S. national interest.
The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology | Cas Mudde
Don’t say you weren’t warned: Trump’s new national security strategy seeks to destroy liberal democracy as we know it, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The 2025 National Security Strategy document makes it official: the Trump administration believes that European liberal democracy is a threat to U.S. national interest.
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Congratulations to Paul Sweeney! The Honorary Doctorate was jointly proposed by econ & social policy @ucdspswsj.bsky.social as Paul's economic analyses and perspectives have direct welfare implications. Thanks to @natpolicy.bsky.social for highlighting these connections in his speech.
Delighted to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Economic Science from UCD for my “contributions to economics” and to “the distinctive Irish economic model.”
December 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations to Paul Sweeney! The Honorary Doctorate was jointly proposed by econ & social policy @ucdspswsj.bsky.social as Paul's economic analyses and perspectives have direct welfare implications. Thanks to @natpolicy.bsky.social for highlighting these connections in his speech.
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Delighted to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Economic Science from UCD for my “contributions to economics” and to “the distinctive Irish economic model.”
December 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Delighted to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Economic Science from UCD for my “contributions to economics” and to “the distinctive Irish economic model.”
The decade at @ucddublin.bsky.social & @ucdspswsj.bsky.social is full. Thanks to all the wonderful colleagues I had the honor to work with and the students I taught and also learned from. Hard to believe how fast the time went & that live now longer in Dublin than in any other city in my life.
December 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The decade at @ucddublin.bsky.social & @ucdspswsj.bsky.social is full. Thanks to all the wonderful colleagues I had the honor to work with and the students I taught and also learned from. Hard to believe how fast the time went & that live now longer in Dublin than in any other city in my life.
At least the motion is withdrawn for now. I still do not understand which green councillors on the committee voted for it. @donnacooney1.bsky.social & Ray Cunningham ? It seems also @greenpartyie.bsky.social lacks sufficient understanding of history & anti-semitic ideology.
Really concerning motion on the table at the Dublin City Council for the Monday sitting. Open anti-semitism is ripe within SF, PBP and wonder who else is supporting it. Dishonouring a former Israeli president, who has nothing to do with the current Israeli government, is just plain anti-semitism.
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections
November 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
At least the motion is withdrawn for now. I still do not understand which green councillors on the committee voted for it. @donnacooney1.bsky.social & Ray Cunningham ? It seems also @greenpartyie.bsky.social lacks sufficient understanding of history & anti-semitic ideology.
Really concerning motion on the table at the Dublin City Council for the Monday sitting. Open anti-semitism is ripe within SF, PBP and wonder who else is supporting it. Dishonouring a former Israeli president, who has nothing to do with the current Israeli government, is just plain anti-semitism.
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections
Chief Rabbi says Jewish story deserves not to be ‘whitewashed or erased’
www.irishtimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Really concerning motion on the table at the Dublin City Council for the Monday sitting. Open anti-semitism is ripe within SF, PBP and wonder who else is supporting it. Dishonouring a former Israeli president, who has nothing to do with the current Israeli government, is just plain anti-semitism.
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We have a few spaces left for an in person event on Tax and Poverty on the 5th December in Glasgow.
Aimed at experts and non-experts alike.
Speakers include @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social Sara Cowan (SWBG) and @elainemaag.bsky.social
More info & link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/poverty-an...
Aimed at experts and non-experts alike.
Speakers include @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social Sara Cowan (SWBG) and @elainemaag.bsky.social
More info & link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/poverty-an...
Poverty and Tax Conference - SPA Tax and Social Policy Group
Eventbrite - Tax and Social Policy Group presents Poverty and Tax Conference - SPA Tax and Social Policy Group - Friday, 5 December 2025 at Level 9, Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) Conference, ...
www.eventbrite.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
We have a few spaces left for an in person event on Tax and Poverty on the 5th December in Glasgow.
Aimed at experts and non-experts alike.
Speakers include @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social Sara Cowan (SWBG) and @elainemaag.bsky.social
More info & link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/poverty-an...
Aimed at experts and non-experts alike.
Speakers include @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social Sara Cowan (SWBG) and @elainemaag.bsky.social
More info & link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/poverty-an...