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Draft: Here’s the report Children’s Health won’t publish
Children’s Health Ireland respects legal advice. The Ditch respects the public interest.
Will publish shortly.
Children’s Health Ireland respects legal advice. The Ditch respects the public interest.
Will publish shortly.
July 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Draft: Here’s the report Children’s Health won’t publish
Children’s Health Ireland respects legal advice. The Ditch respects the public interest.
Will publish shortly.
Children’s Health Ireland respects legal advice. The Ditch respects the public interest.
Will publish shortly.
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An Israel Defense Forces war jet deployed in Gaza last year was allowed to refuel at Shannon Airport on its way to an Israeli military base in 2021.
The plane – used to 'mark targets' – required diplomatic clearance from the foreign affairs minister.
www.ontheditch.com/idf-warfare-...
The plane – used to 'mark targets' – required diplomatic clearance from the foreign affairs minister.
www.ontheditch.com/idf-warfare-...
IDF warfare jet allowed refuel at Shannon
It required diplomatic clearance from the foreign affairs minister, at the time Fine Gael’s Simon Coveney.
www.ontheditch.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
An Israel Defense Forces war jet deployed in Gaza last year was allowed to refuel at Shannon Airport on its way to an Israeli military base in 2021.
The plane – used to 'mark targets' – required diplomatic clearance from the foreign affairs minister.
www.ontheditch.com/idf-warfare-...
The plane – used to 'mark targets' – required diplomatic clearance from the foreign affairs minister.
www.ontheditch.com/idf-warfare-...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/re...
Remove the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism from the Programme for Government 2025
I've just signed this petition calling on the government to remove the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism from the Programme for Government. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
March 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/re...
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Stories are appearing in the press and on RTÉ from people opposed to Ireland taking measures like the Occupied Territories Bill.
It feels like organised pushback.
Context matters. Here is some.
It feels like organised pushback.
Context matters. Here is some.
January 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Stories are appearing in the press and on RTÉ from people opposed to Ireland taking measures like the Occupied Territories Bill.
It feels like organised pushback.
Context matters. Here is some.
It feels like organised pushback.
Context matters. Here is some.
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Fianna Fail Cllr donated Athlone anti IPAS group €1000 even though his party have a hand in opening up IPAS centres...
November 21, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Fianna Fail Cllr donated Athlone anti IPAS group €1000 even though his party have a hand in opening up IPAS centres...
That's some type of company Martin keeps.
#VoteThemAllOut
#VoteThemAllOut
November 21, 2024 at 11:33 PM
That's some type of company Martin keeps.
#VoteThemAllOut
#VoteThemAllOut
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Health workers are crying out for more support at #Letterkenny University Hospital.
Recruitment restrictions are putting health services under an unacceptable strain, forcing staff to work under severe pressure. This can’t continue!
bit.ly/LUHStaffingCrisis
#GE24 #Donegal
Recruitment restrictions are putting health services under an unacceptable strain, forcing staff to work under severe pressure. This can’t continue!
bit.ly/LUHStaffingCrisis
#GE24 #Donegal
November 20, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Health workers are crying out for more support at #Letterkenny University Hospital.
Recruitment restrictions are putting health services under an unacceptable strain, forcing staff to work under severe pressure. This can’t continue!
bit.ly/LUHStaffingCrisis
#GE24 #Donegal
Recruitment restrictions are putting health services under an unacceptable strain, forcing staff to work under severe pressure. This can’t continue!
bit.ly/LUHStaffingCrisis
#GE24 #Donegal
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12,722 children with additional needs are now overdue an Assessment of Need
www.newstalk.com/news/exclusi...
www.newstalk.com/news/exclusi...
EXCLUSIVE: 12,722 children now overdue an Assessment of Need | Newstalk
The number of children who are overdue an Assessment of Need has increased by nearly 1,600 in the...
www.newstalk.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:33 AM
12,722 children with additional needs are now overdue an Assessment of Need
www.newstalk.com/news/exclusi...
www.newstalk.com/news/exclusi...
Waiting for assessments Waiting for services after Waiting for supports in school
It never ends
It never ends
12,722 children with additional needs are now overdue an Assessment of Need
www.newstalk.com/news/exclusi...
www.newstalk.com/news/exclusi...
EXCLUSIVE: 12,722 children now overdue an Assessment of Need | Newstalk
The number of children who are overdue an Assessment of Need has increased by nearly 1,600 in the...
www.newstalk.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Waiting for assessments Waiting for services after Waiting for supports in school
It never ends
It never ends
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This is the detail of the crisis www.into.ie/2024/10/21/a...
INTO anticipates 2,700 vacant teaching posts in January ‘25. 59% of respondents had to reallocate Special Education Teachers to mainstream classrooms. Where is the opportunity for children with additional needs in that?
INTO anticipates 2,700 vacant teaching posts in January ‘25. 59% of respondents had to reallocate Special Education Teachers to mainstream classrooms. Where is the opportunity for children with additional needs in that?
November 20, 2024 at 7:33 PM
This is the detail of the crisis www.into.ie/2024/10/21/a...
INTO anticipates 2,700 vacant teaching posts in January ‘25. 59% of respondents had to reallocate Special Education Teachers to mainstream classrooms. Where is the opportunity for children with additional needs in that?
INTO anticipates 2,700 vacant teaching posts in January ‘25. 59% of respondents had to reallocate Special Education Teachers to mainstream classrooms. Where is the opportunity for children with additional needs in that?
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"Why would anyone believe this government that things are going to get better in terms of housing"
Record homelessness, rents, & house prices are a result of failed policy to 'incentivise' the private market.
Housing should be a right, not a millionaire's right to profiteer.
#ge24 #speirgorm
Record homelessness, rents, & house prices are a result of failed policy to 'incentivise' the private market.
Housing should be a right, not a millionaire's right to profiteer.
#ge24 #speirgorm
November 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM
"Why would anyone believe this government that things are going to get better in terms of housing"
Record homelessness, rents, & house prices are a result of failed policy to 'incentivise' the private market.
Housing should be a right, not a millionaire's right to profiteer.
#ge24 #speirgorm
Record homelessness, rents, & house prices are a result of failed policy to 'incentivise' the private market.
Housing should be a right, not a millionaire's right to profiteer.
#ge24 #speirgorm
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Yesterday was a great day as Sweden re-opened their embassy in Dublin after a 14-year absence - I sat down with the new ambassador to talk through the process and what it means for relations between the two countries. open.spotify.com/episode/25DJ...
November 19, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Yesterday was a great day as Sweden re-opened their embassy in Dublin after a 14-year absence - I sat down with the new ambassador to talk through the process and what it means for relations between the two countries. open.spotify.com/episode/25DJ...
After a full night's sleep, some just aren't ready for Monday morning
November 18, 2024 at 8:47 AM
After a full night's sleep, some just aren't ready for Monday morning
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A vote for Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil is a vote for the continuation and worsening of the homelessness and hospital crises. It really is as simple as that. You can try to rationalise it however you like, but that's exactly what you're voting for if you vote for either of those parties. (And Greens)
November 17, 2024 at 1:13 PM
A vote for Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil is a vote for the continuation and worsening of the homelessness and hospital crises. It really is as simple as that. You can try to rationalise it however you like, but that's exactly what you're voting for if you vote for either of those parties. (And Greens)
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The three autism classes in Educate Together National School in Wicklow have been closed since March due to weather damage, with the students receiving support in the PE hall, and corridors. The Dept of Ed has rejected their application for funds for repair, and subsequent appeals. #edchatie #ge24
November 17, 2024 at 12:45 PM
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You got the United Nations, the Lemkin Institute, and the damned Papacy saying Israel's actions in Gaza are either consonant with genocide or need to be seriously investigated as such
I really don't see how anyone can look you in the eye and deny it at this point
I really don't see how anyone can look you in the eye and deny it at this point
November 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM
You got the United Nations, the Lemkin Institute, and the damned Papacy saying Israel's actions in Gaza are either consonant with genocide or need to be seriously investigated as such
I really don't see how anyone can look you in the eye and deny it at this point
I really don't see how anyone can look you in the eye and deny it at this point
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Left the old place a year ago, and it looks like the rest of you are following suit now. Been thriving over on Instagram since then, but happy to reconnect here! Kicking things off with a link to my Substack, and a few pre-electoral words.
Vote with Vulnerability in Mind: A Call to Action for the Upcoming Election
When we approach the ballot box, our choices have the power to shape not just policies but also lives.
open.substack.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Left the old place a year ago, and it looks like the rest of you are following suit now. Been thriving over on Instagram since then, but happy to reconnect here! Kicking things off with a link to my Substack, and a few pre-electoral words.
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The Party of Law and Order 🤔
This video is of Fine Gael Senator John McGahon, viciously beating a man on the ground. He has the full backing of his party. This is how he left the man after he was pulled off him.
x.com/luke_oriorda...
This video is of Fine Gael Senator John McGahon, viciously beating a man on the ground. He has the full backing of his party. This is how he left the man after he was pulled off him.
x.com/luke_oriorda...
November 17, 2024 at 3:32 PM
The Party of Law and Order 🤔
This video is of Fine Gael Senator John McGahon, viciously beating a man on the ground. He has the full backing of his party. This is how he left the man after he was pulled off him.
x.com/luke_oriorda...
This video is of Fine Gael Senator John McGahon, viciously beating a man on the ground. He has the full backing of his party. This is how he left the man after he was pulled off him.
x.com/luke_oriorda...
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I found this really upsetting to read. The absolute disrespect for those families and the school.
www.laoistoday.ie/2024/11/14/s...
www.laoistoday.ie/2024/11/14/s...
St Francis Special School plunged into 'crisis' as Department of Education order major reduction in classes - Laois Today
The Dept of Education have plunged into crisis the most vulnerable people in Laois, by reducing class numbers in St Francis Special School.
www.laoistoday.ie
November 16, 2024 at 8:17 AM
I found this really upsetting to read. The absolute disrespect for those families and the school.
www.laoistoday.ie/2024/11/14/s...
www.laoistoday.ie/2024/11/14/s...
@emmakcoates.bsky.social
omg, that's an excellent bio, I was completely stumped
omg, that's an excellent bio, I was completely stumped
November 16, 2024 at 2:13 PM
@emmakcoates.bsky.social
omg, that's an excellent bio, I was completely stumped
omg, that's an excellent bio, I was completely stumped
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No heating or hot water in this respite center for disabled people. The org got €53m in gov funding 🙁
"Portable heaters are being used to keep service users warm, as staff contend with leaks and dampness. The employee said the situation is “Dickensian”."
www.thejournal.ie/islandbridge...
"Portable heaters are being used to keep service users warm, as staff contend with leaks and dampness. The employee said the situation is “Dickensian”."
www.thejournal.ie/islandbridge...
Staff at day centre have to boil kettle to bathe service users with intellectual disabilities
There has been no heating at the day centre in Islandbridge for months, an employee said.
www.thejournal.ie
November 16, 2024 at 10:09 AM
No heating or hot water in this respite center for disabled people. The org got €53m in gov funding 🙁
"Portable heaters are being used to keep service users warm, as staff contend with leaks and dampness. The employee said the situation is “Dickensian”."
www.thejournal.ie/islandbridge...
"Portable heaters are being used to keep service users warm, as staff contend with leaks and dampness. The employee said the situation is “Dickensian”."
www.thejournal.ie/islandbridge...
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I implore you to read this article. Not just the headline. Look at the photos, too. I'm appalled. Why does Ireland hate disabled people so badly? www.thejournal.ie/islandbridge...
Staff at day centre have to boil kettle to bathe service users with intellectual disabilities
There has been no heating at the day centre in Islandbridge for months, an employee said.
www.thejournal.ie
November 16, 2024 at 9:40 AM
I implore you to read this article. Not just the headline. Look at the photos, too. I'm appalled. Why does Ireland hate disabled people so badly? www.thejournal.ie/islandbridge...