Gary
@glassandcopper.bsky.social
Fórsa Trade Union member. Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) member.
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It is a huge relief that the European Court of Justice has rejected the demand by Denmark and Sweden to annul the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive.
A resume of the judgement in FR is here: curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...
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A resume of the judgement in FR is here: curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...
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CURIA - Documents
curia.europa.eu
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It is a huge relief that the European Court of Justice has rejected the demand by Denmark and Sweden to annul the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive.
A resume of the judgement in FR is here: curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...
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A resume of the judgement in FR is here: curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...
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Interpretation of African French speakers' testimony in criminal trial so bad it leads to a wrongful conviction ultimately overturned on appeal
Interpreter goes on to work in at least 40 more trials
The lack of regulation in this area is nothing short of scandalous.
#speirghorm
archive.ph/fP0vI
Interpreter goes on to work in at least 40 more trials
The lack of regulation in this area is nothing short of scandalous.
#speirghorm
archive.ph/fP0vI
archive.ph
November 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Interpretation of African French speakers' testimony in criminal trial so bad it leads to a wrongful conviction ultimately overturned on appeal
Interpreter goes on to work in at least 40 more trials
The lack of regulation in this area is nothing short of scandalous.
#speirghorm
archive.ph/fP0vI
Interpreter goes on to work in at least 40 more trials
The lack of regulation in this area is nothing short of scandalous.
#speirghorm
archive.ph/fP0vI
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It is claimed that cutting VAT (cost: €700 million) will help restaurants and coffee shops. Yet, less than 20% of that tax cut will benefit those businesses. 60% will go to fast-food outlets and meals in hotels. This is highly wasteful and inefficient. tinyurl.com/mrkamxrh
Wasteful Spending, Irrational Policy
In order to assist restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, the Government intends to cut VAT in the upcoming budget at a cost of nearly €700 million. There’s one problem: restaurants, cafes and coffee sh...
tinyurl.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
It is claimed that cutting VAT (cost: €700 million) will help restaurants and coffee shops. Yet, less than 20% of that tax cut will benefit those businesses. 60% will go to fast-food outlets and meals in hotels. This is highly wasteful and inefficient. tinyurl.com/mrkamxrh
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Want a way to support the School Secretaries and Caretakers Strike?
Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally.
Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity
Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally.
Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity
August 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Want a way to support the School Secretaries and Caretakers Strike?
Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally.
Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity
Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally.
Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity
"We hear a lot about ‘accidental landlords’ making ‘pin money’... The data tells a very different story: in 2022, the average gross rental income from second properties was €133,800, or 85% higher than households without a rental income."
From DCTU FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/179k...
From DCTU FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/179k...
August 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
"We hear a lot about ‘accidental landlords’ making ‘pin money’... The data tells a very different story: in 2022, the average gross rental income from second properties was €133,800, or 85% higher than households without a rental income."
From DCTU FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/179k...
From DCTU FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/179k...
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⚡️ In landmark ruling, same-sex couple recognized as family by Ukrainian court.
Ukraine does not currently recognize same-sex marriages or partnerships, and this court ruling may serve as a legal milestone in expanding rights for LGBTQ families.
Ukraine does not currently recognize same-sex marriages or partnerships, and this court ruling may serve as a legal milestone in expanding rights for LGBTQ families.
In landmark ruling, same-sex couple recognized as family by Ukrainian court
Ukraine does not currently recognize same-sex marriages or partnerships, and this court ruling may serve as a critical legal milestone in expanding rights for LGBTQ families.
kyivindependent.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
⚡️ In landmark ruling, same-sex couple recognized as family by Ukrainian court.
Ukraine does not currently recognize same-sex marriages or partnerships, and this court ruling may serve as a legal milestone in expanding rights for LGBTQ families.
Ukraine does not currently recognize same-sex marriages or partnerships, and this court ruling may serve as a legal milestone in expanding rights for LGBTQ families.
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A four-day working week, pay, remote working and artificial intelligence will be among the topics debated at the biennial conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions which begins in Belfast today
Union leaders to debate four-day working week
A four-day working week, pay, remote working and artificial intelligence will be among the topics debated at the biennial conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, which begins in Belfast toda...
www.rte.ie
July 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
A four-day working week, pay, remote working and artificial intelligence will be among the topics debated at the biennial conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions which begins in Belfast today
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Brighten up a Monday morning with a throwback to Dublin and (the banned) Budapest Pride over the weekend!
June 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Brighten up a Monday morning with a throwback to Dublin and (the banned) Budapest Pride over the weekend!
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The Labour Court has recommended a final extension of the current special scheme for healthcare workers living with long Covid to run up to 31 December 2025, which the Government has now accepted
Long Covid scheme extended after court recommendation
The Labour Court has recommended a final extension of the current special scheme for healthcare workers living with long Covid to run up to 31 December 2025, which the Government has now accepted.
www.rte.ie
June 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Labour Court has recommended a final extension of the current special scheme for healthcare workers living with long Covid to run up to 31 December 2025, which the Government has now accepted
Today is UN Public Services Day. A good reminder that public services don’t run themselves, we do! Decent pay, respect, and safe workplaces shouldn’t be too much to ask. #KeepPublicServicesPublic
June 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Today is UN Public Services Day. A good reminder that public services don’t run themselves, we do! Decent pay, respect, and safe workplaces shouldn’t be too much to ask. #KeepPublicServicesPublic
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Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for #LibreOffice and #Linux www.zdnet.com/article/why-...
Europe doesn't trust the US government or its tech powers, so its countries are looking elsewhere.
Europe doesn't trust the US government or its tech powers, so its countries are looking elsewhere.
Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for LibreOffice and Linux
Before the Danish government announced its move, Denmark's largest cities, Copenhagen and Aarhus, had already announced plans to phase out Microsoft software and cloud services. Here's why.
www.zdnet.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for #LibreOffice and #Linux www.zdnet.com/article/why-...
Europe doesn't trust the US government or its tech powers, so its countries are looking elsewhere.
Europe doesn't trust the US government or its tech powers, so its countries are looking elsewhere.
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Hi all,
We’re asking people to sign and share this petition ✍️ calling for:
✅ Emergency legislation to close the loophole on evictions for no reason
✅ A ban on corporate landlords who are making people homeless and profiting off the housing crisis.
Link to sign:
tinyurl.com/s458p3h8
We’re asking people to sign and share this petition ✍️ calling for:
✅ Emergency legislation to close the loophole on evictions for no reason
✅ A ban on corporate landlords who are making people homeless and profiting off the housing crisis.
Link to sign:
tinyurl.com/s458p3h8
Stop Evictions and Ban Corporate Landlords in Ireland
I've just signed this CATU petition calling for an end to evictions and a ban on corporate landlords. Will you sign too?
tinyurl.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Hi all,
We’re asking people to sign and share this petition ✍️ calling for:
✅ Emergency legislation to close the loophole on evictions for no reason
✅ A ban on corporate landlords who are making people homeless and profiting off the housing crisis.
Link to sign:
tinyurl.com/s458p3h8
We’re asking people to sign and share this petition ✍️ calling for:
✅ Emergency legislation to close the loophole on evictions for no reason
✅ A ban on corporate landlords who are making people homeless and profiting off the housing crisis.
Link to sign:
tinyurl.com/s458p3h8
Support union school secretaries in their fight for pension parity! ✊
Ballot hub is here: forsa.ie/ballot-pensi...
If you want to show your support but aren't a secretary or caretaker, you can still sign the pledge, link above.
If you want to show your support but aren't a secretary or caretaker, you can still sign the pledge, link above.
Ballot: Pension Parity for School Secretaries and Caretakers - Forsa
Ballot: HSE Pay and Numbers Strategy - all the information and guides that you need to vote on industrial action.
forsa.ie
May 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Support union school secretaries in their fight for pension parity! ✊
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DCU, Ireland’s first formally designated University of Sanctuary, has announced five new scholarships for postgraduate taught Master’s for refugees and international protection applicants who are not eligible for state support.
Find out more here: launch.dcu.ie/42JvTDx
Find out more here: launch.dcu.ie/42JvTDx
April 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
DCU, Ireland’s first formally designated University of Sanctuary, has announced five new scholarships for postgraduate taught Master’s for refugees and international protection applicants who are not eligible for state support.
Find out more here: launch.dcu.ie/42JvTDx
Find out more here: launch.dcu.ie/42JvTDx
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This piece from @jvl.bsky.social is one of the most important insightful I have read since January 20th 2025.
How to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement
AOC, solidarity, and people power.
www.thebulwark.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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You truly could not make it up.
You could not.
You could not.
March 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
You truly could not make it up.
You could not.
You could not.
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This is disgraceful, but honestly not surprising. How many more women have to be harassed, abused, or killed before our institutions step up? It’s terrifying things are getting worse, and men are being enabled by a culture full of violent misogynistic role models
WhatsApp group of 200 young men created to target woman in her student accommodation, Dáil hears
University of Limerick student alleges shouting and bullying behaviour with no remedial action taken by accommodation provider when first contacted
www.irishtimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
This is disgraceful, but honestly not surprising. How many more women have to be harassed, abused, or killed before our institutions step up? It’s terrifying things are getting worse, and men are being enabled by a culture full of violent misogynistic role models
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Immigration is good! It's a good thing. Immigration is not at the root of any of our problems. I'm not prepared to cede that ground, to be honest.
March 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Immigration is good! It's a good thing. Immigration is not at the root of any of our problems. I'm not prepared to cede that ground, to be honest.
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There is no migration crisis in Ireland. We do have a housing crisis and a political ideology crisis where the far right want to blame migration and the government is happy to let them. International protection applicants form less that 5% of migration to Ireland and usually much less than that.
March 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
There is no migration crisis in Ireland. We do have a housing crisis and a political ideology crisis where the far right want to blame migration and the government is happy to let them. International protection applicants form less that 5% of migration to Ireland and usually much less than that.
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"If this is mission accomplished then what good was the mission? To go to the White House, laugh and joke with a man who’s taking political prisoners, threatening the annexation of Canada, and walk away face-first into the same tariffs we were always going to be hit with anyway?"
Surrealing:
Surrealing:
Surrealing in the Years: Plámás is far too kind a word for what we witnessed this week
Micheál Martin is lucky that there’s no direct translation for the Irish concept of plámás.
www.thejournal.ie
March 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"If this is mission accomplished then what good was the mission? To go to the White House, laugh and joke with a man who’s taking political prisoners, threatening the annexation of Canada, and walk away face-first into the same tariffs we were always going to be hit with anyway?"
Surrealing:
Surrealing: