Micheal
@michealhalton.bsky.social
Interested in Energy, transport, urban planning.
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This confirmed by the Taoiseach in the Dáil just now – a significant backtrack by the Government in the midst of an acute housing shortage, now allowing more properties to stay in use for short-term lettings without needing to register/amend their property designation as 'commercial'
Irish Examiner: Government climbdown on proposals to regulate short-term lets
Government climbdown on proposals to regulate short-term lets
Previously, restrictions were due to apply to any town with a population of 10,000 or more
www.irishexaminer.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:39 PM
This confirmed by the Taoiseach in the Dáil just now – a significant backtrack by the Government in the midst of an acute housing shortage, now allowing more properties to stay in use for short-term lettings without needing to register/amend their property designation as 'commercial'
This is a brilliant transformation of vana kalamaja street in Tallinn, Estonia.
Would love to see more streets like this in Irelands’ towns and cities.
youtu.be/wfCe-yyjS1U?...
Would love to see more streets like this in Irelands’ towns and cities.
youtu.be/wfCe-yyjS1U?...
Tallinn by Bike: Renovated Vana Kalamaja Street
YouTube video by Cycling in Tallinn
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 11:44 AM
This is a brilliant transformation of vana kalamaja street in Tallinn, Estonia.
Would love to see more streets like this in Irelands’ towns and cities.
youtu.be/wfCe-yyjS1U?...
Would love to see more streets like this in Irelands’ towns and cities.
youtu.be/wfCe-yyjS1U?...
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Weather update: Mowldy.
As much as 100mm of rain forecast for the Wicklow Mountains - which is obviously a big concern for towns like Aughrim but also ones downstream.
An update ⤵️
As much as 100mm of rain forecast for the Wicklow Mountains - which is obviously a big concern for towns like Aughrim but also ones downstream.
An update ⤵️
February 5, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Weather update: Mowldy.
As much as 100mm of rain forecast for the Wicklow Mountains - which is obviously a big concern for towns like Aughrim but also ones downstream.
An update ⤵️
As much as 100mm of rain forecast for the Wicklow Mountains - which is obviously a big concern for towns like Aughrim but also ones downstream.
An update ⤵️
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On RTE 1 there, Today with David McCullagh, @mcculld.bsky.social asks: "what advice would you give to road users?"
RSA spokesperson: "Very dangerous conditions for drivers." Continues to talk about drivers. Drivers only.
DMC: "any advice for any other road users such as cyclists?"
RSA: "Eh...."
RSA spokesperson: "Very dangerous conditions for drivers." Continues to talk about drivers. Drivers only.
DMC: "any advice for any other road users such as cyclists?"
RSA: "Eh...."
February 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM
On RTE 1 there, Today with David McCullagh, @mcculld.bsky.social asks: "what advice would you give to road users?"
RSA spokesperson: "Very dangerous conditions for drivers." Continues to talk about drivers. Drivers only.
DMC: "any advice for any other road users such as cyclists?"
RSA: "Eh...."
RSA spokesperson: "Very dangerous conditions for drivers." Continues to talk about drivers. Drivers only.
DMC: "any advice for any other road users such as cyclists?"
RSA: "Eh...."
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When repair or maintenance work is required in your area, we want to make sure homes and businesses are informed.
That’s why we have a new free text alert service, providing real-time updates for issues lasting more than 4 hours.
Sign up today at www.water.ie/water-service-updates.
That’s why we have a new free text alert service, providing real-time updates for issues lasting more than 4 hours.
Sign up today at www.water.ie/water-service-updates.
March 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
When repair or maintenance work is required in your area, we want to make sure homes and businesses are informed.
That’s why we have a new free text alert service, providing real-time updates for issues lasting more than 4 hours.
Sign up today at www.water.ie/water-service-updates.
That’s why we have a new free text alert service, providing real-time updates for issues lasting more than 4 hours.
Sign up today at www.water.ie/water-service-updates.
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Do you use an e-scooter to get around?
I’m working on a feature about the people behind the growing number of e-scooters on our streets - why people ride, how it’s changed daily life, and how riders are navigating new rules, safety risks etc
Replies, DMs, or email: geraldine.herbert@independent.ie
I’m working on a feature about the people behind the growing number of e-scooters on our streets - why people ride, how it’s changed daily life, and how riders are navigating new rules, safety risks etc
Replies, DMs, or email: geraldine.herbert@independent.ie
February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Do you use an e-scooter to get around?
I’m working on a feature about the people behind the growing number of e-scooters on our streets - why people ride, how it’s changed daily life, and how riders are navigating new rules, safety risks etc
Replies, DMs, or email: geraldine.herbert@independent.ie
I’m working on a feature about the people behind the growing number of e-scooters on our streets - why people ride, how it’s changed daily life, and how riders are navigating new rules, safety risks etc
Replies, DMs, or email: geraldine.herbert@independent.ie
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Coming up after midnight @nialljournal.bsky.social speaks to sources about the reality on the ground for operational gardaí dealing with illegal scramblers in communities across Ireland.
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Coming up after midnight @nialljournal.bsky.social speaks to sources about the reality on the ground for operational gardaí dealing with illegal scramblers in communities across Ireland.
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The Govt has advertised for applicants for the post of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection. I had the privilege of acting in this role from 2019-2022; I'm happy to chat to anyone considering applying.
bit.ly/LI_Org_SRCP26
bit.ly/LI_Org_SRCP26
Special Rapporteur for Child Protection - publicjobs
Title: Special Rapporteur for Child Protection. Vacancy type: publicjobs. Department/Organisation: Department of Children, Disability and Equality. Location: Dublin. Advertising date: 23/01/2026, 08:3...
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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A great way to realise sovereign renewable energy infrastructure and alleviate dependence on despots, East or West, is to not invest billions in new #LNG infrastructure for fracked US fossil gas imports, Ireland.
www.thejournal.ie/ireland-nort...
www.thejournal.ie/ireland-nort...
Ireland among North Sea nations to sign wind power pledge to resist Russian energy 'blackmail'
The EU’s Commissioner for Energy and Housing said the agreement was a ‘very clear signal to Russia’.
www.thejournal.ie
January 26, 2026 at 10:39 PM
A great way to realise sovereign renewable energy infrastructure and alleviate dependence on despots, East or West, is to not invest billions in new #LNG infrastructure for fracked US fossil gas imports, Ireland.
www.thejournal.ie/ireland-nort...
www.thejournal.ie/ireland-nort...
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If any policymakers or campaigners in Ireland want to discuss the evidence base for these policies I'm happy to talk
“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 8:00 PM
If any policymakers or campaigners in Ireland want to discuss the evidence base for these policies I'm happy to talk
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Hundreds of people gathered in Finglas this evening for a vigil for 16-year-old Grace Lynch.
Her mother gave an emotional statement, pledging to fight to get scramblers off the streets after Grace was killed when struck by a scrambler near her home at the weekend.
#VMNews
Her mother gave an emotional statement, pledging to fight to get scramblers off the streets after Grace was killed when struck by a scrambler near her home at the weekend.
#VMNews
January 26, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Hundreds of people gathered in Finglas this evening for a vigil for 16-year-old Grace Lynch.
Her mother gave an emotional statement, pledging to fight to get scramblers off the streets after Grace was killed when struck by a scrambler near her home at the weekend.
#VMNews
Her mother gave an emotional statement, pledging to fight to get scramblers off the streets after Grace was killed when struck by a scrambler near her home at the weekend.
#VMNews
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Ourselves, @dublincommuters.bsky.social, @galwaycommuters.bsky.social, & Cork Commuter Coalition wrote to Iarnród Éireann & the NTA today, asking them to cease posting real-time service updates exclusively on X. This vital info should be widely available. Read below:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Request to Relocate Real-Time Service Updates from X to Iarnród Éireann Website
Request to Relocate Real-Time Service Updates from X to Iarnród Éireann Website We are writing as rail and commuter advocacy groups across Ireland, to request that Iarnród Éireann move its real-time s...
docs.google.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Ourselves, @dublincommuters.bsky.social, @galwaycommuters.bsky.social, & Cork Commuter Coalition wrote to Iarnród Éireann & the NTA today, asking them to cease posting real-time service updates exclusively on X. This vital info should be widely available. Read below:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Leap into action for foxes and help get fox hunting banned in Ireland:
🦊 Contact TDs and political party leaders: banbloodsports.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/u...
🦊 Sign the ‘Ban Fox Hunting’ petition: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe...
#Ireland #BanFoxHunting 🦊🙏
🦊 Contact TDs and political party leaders: banbloodsports.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/u...
🦊 Sign the ‘Ban Fox Hunting’ petition: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe...
#Ireland #BanFoxHunting 🦊🙏
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Leap into action for foxes and help get fox hunting banned in Ireland:
🦊 Contact TDs and political party leaders: banbloodsports.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/u...
🦊 Sign the ‘Ban Fox Hunting’ petition: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe...
#Ireland #BanFoxHunting 🦊🙏
🦊 Contact TDs and political party leaders: banbloodsports.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/u...
🦊 Sign the ‘Ban Fox Hunting’ petition: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe...
#Ireland #BanFoxHunting 🦊🙏
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I continue to be surprised at how under the radar this is going, considering that it’s more consequential than a lot of the things that #spéirghorm gets worked up about.
There’ll be major handwringing on here if we get a “majority of parents support Church patronage of primary schools” result.
There’ll be major handwringing on here if we get a “majority of parents support Church patronage of primary schools” result.
If you're in ireland and have kids in primary school or soon to be, please fill out this survey on preferences re religious involvement in schools, and whether people prefer single-sex or co-ed. It takes < 1 minute and will inform future provision. #speirgorm www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Primary School Survey
This survey is for parents and guardians of children in primary school or who will enter primary school in the coming years
www.gov.ie
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I continue to be surprised at how under the radar this is going, considering that it’s more consequential than a lot of the things that #spéirghorm gets worked up about.
There’ll be major handwringing on here if we get a “majority of parents support Church patronage of primary schools” result.
There’ll be major handwringing on here if we get a “majority of parents support Church patronage of primary schools” result.
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We were told the interchange would cost €100 million and solve the congestion and tailbacks.
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
‘Jury still out’ on Cork city’s €225m junction as congestion continues
The head of the transport committee in Cork city says he is still not satisfied with a major junction that opened last year at a cost of over €200 million, and which still sees tailbacks on a regular ...
www.independent.ie
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We were told the interchange would cost €100 million and solve the congestion and tailbacks.
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
It cost €225 million, and it didn't.
The people who were 100% wrong about this – and blew 9 figures of public money on it – have a new suggestion.
More lanes.
www.independent.ie/regionals/co...
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If the landlord that lived in our garage and pretended he didn't and used to secretly sleep in one of the girls beds when she was away and used go through our bins and once fished out a pregnancy test amd brought it up ever runs for president I will be ready
October 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
If the landlord that lived in our garage and pretended he didn't and used to secretly sleep in one of the girls beds when she was away and used go through our bins and once fished out a pregnancy test amd brought it up ever runs for president I will be ready
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Last chance to book your ticket and come get your signed copy of Dublin Pub a social and cultural history. Click the link. It’s free and gratis to attend and gonna be deadly. And it’s in @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social! Cmom
#Speirgorm
#Speirgorm
October 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Last chance to book your ticket and come get your signed copy of Dublin Pub a social and cultural history. Click the link. It’s free and gratis to attend and gonna be deadly. And it’s in @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social! Cmom
#Speirgorm
#Speirgorm
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Sarah Clancy and Chris Andrews have both been kidnapped by the IDF.
Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs:
Address:
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Website:
www.ireland.ie/dfa
Telephone:
+353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla
Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs:
Address:
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Website:
www.ireland.ie/dfa
Telephone:
+353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla
October 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sarah Clancy and Chris Andrews have both been kidnapped by the IDF.
Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs:
Address:
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Website:
www.ireland.ie/dfa
Telephone:
+353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla
Contact Dept of Foreign Affairs:
Address:
Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VY53
Website:
www.ireland.ie/dfa
Telephone:
+353 1 408 2000 #globalsumudflotilla
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We’ve heard of a few reports of glitches in the zonal leap card system recently
If you’re using one, have you come across any incorrect charges tagging on and off when moving between zones?
If you’re using one, have you come across any incorrect charges tagging on and off when moving between zones?
September 5, 2025 at 6:39 AM
We’ve heard of a few reports of glitches in the zonal leap card system recently
If you’re using one, have you come across any incorrect charges tagging on and off when moving between zones?
If you’re using one, have you come across any incorrect charges tagging on and off when moving between zones?
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Fuck. Feicin legalese bollocksology. We're still complicit. thecurrency.news/articles/200...
September 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Okay, this is one for any writers or illustrators in Ireland doing children's events. In case you haven't already heard, it looks like Garda Vetting rules are changing, so that you will have to appear in person to show your ID documents for any organization that looks for vetting. 1/5
#SpeirGorm
#SpeirGorm
July 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Okay, this is one for any writers or illustrators in Ireland doing children's events. In case you haven't already heard, it looks like Garda Vetting rules are changing, so that you will have to appear in person to show your ID documents for any organization that looks for vetting. 1/5
#SpeirGorm
#SpeirGorm
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Unfortunate to see no progress on negotiations for equal access to pension and entitlements for secretaries and caretakers. Schools are feeling the impact and we want our colleagues inside where they belong instead of quite literally out in the cold. #speirgorm #forsa
An indefinite strike by school secretaries and caretakers has entered a fresh school week.
Pickets at schools amid strike by secretaries, caretakers
An indefinite strike by school secretaries and caretakers has entered a fresh school week.
www.rte.ie
September 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Unfortunate to see no progress on negotiations for equal access to pension and entitlements for secretaries and caretakers. Schools are feeling the impact and we want our colleagues inside where they belong instead of quite literally out in the cold. #speirgorm #forsa
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School Secretary entitled to just five days pay during cancer treatment - school secretary #pensionparity #speirgorm
www.offalyexpress.ie/news/tullamo...
www.offalyexpress.ie/news/tullamo...
Entitled to just five days pay during cancer treatment - Offaly school secretary speaks out
Mairead Guinan is secretary at Daingean National School
www.offalyexpress.ie
September 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
School Secretary entitled to just five days pay during cancer treatment - school secretary #pensionparity #speirgorm
www.offalyexpress.ie/news/tullamo...
www.offalyexpress.ie/news/tullamo...
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I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
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I have officially become an Old Man Who Writes To Newspapers. It's time this SUV problem was addressed
#spéirgorm
#spéirgorm
August 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I have officially become an Old Man Who Writes To Newspapers. It's time this SUV problem was addressed
#spéirgorm
#spéirgorm
