Councillor Oisín O'Connor
@oisinoconnor.bsky.social
Green Party Councillor on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, representing Glencullen-Sandyford. oisinoconnor.com
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This is outrageous from DLR - our Fine Gael Cathaoirleach promoting a multinational plastic tree company while we have fantastic local family businesses here growing and selling real Christmas trees for generations. 1/3
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
This is outrageous from DLR - our Fine Gael Cathaoirleach promoting a multinational plastic tree company while we have fantastic local family businesses here growing and selling real Christmas trees for generations. 1/3
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🇵🇸No more delay on the Occupied Territories Bill
I was proud to stand today with other Leaders of Opposition Parties and Senator @francesblack1 to call on the Government to progress the Occupied Territories Bill.
It has been a year since FF and FG campaigned on this during the general election(1/2)
I was proud to stand today with other Leaders of Opposition Parties and Senator @francesblack1 to call on the Government to progress the Occupied Territories Bill.
It has been a year since FF and FG campaigned on this during the general election(1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🇵🇸No more delay on the Occupied Territories Bill
I was proud to stand today with other Leaders of Opposition Parties and Senator @francesblack1 to call on the Government to progress the Occupied Territories Bill.
It has been a year since FF and FG campaigned on this during the general election(1/2)
I was proud to stand today with other Leaders of Opposition Parties and Senator @francesblack1 to call on the Government to progress the Occupied Territories Bill.
It has been a year since FF and FG campaigned on this during the general election(1/2)
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Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Everyone has been affected, or knows someone who has been effected, by accidents on our roads. Sadly, the number of deaths on Irish roads has been rising for the past number of years.
November 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Everyone has been affected, or knows someone who has been effected, by accidents on our roads. Sadly, the number of deaths on Irish roads has been rising for the past number of years.
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A video shared on social media appears to show a teacher leading a classroom full of schoolchildren, each kneeling on their own mat, in Islamic prayer during a class.
The footage, however, is fake and created by Artificial Intelligence.
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The footage, however, is fake and created by Artificial Intelligence.
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Debunked: Fake video of children learning Islamic prayer in school shared millions of times
False claims about children being “indoctrinated into Islam” are a recurring theme.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A video shared on social media appears to show a teacher leading a classroom full of schoolchildren, each kneeling on their own mat, in Islamic prayer during a class.
The footage, however, is fake and created by Artificial Intelligence.
jrnl.ie/6874547
The footage, however, is fake and created by Artificial Intelligence.
jrnl.ie/6874547
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Talking to @rodericogorman.bsky.social at the national climate protest. Climate action is about protecting our future, but it's also about making our lives better today - warmer homes, lower bills, better public transport. @greenpartyie.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Talking to @rodericogorman.bsky.social at the national climate protest. Climate action is about protecting our future, but it's also about making our lives better today - warmer homes, lower bills, better public transport. @greenpartyie.bsky.social
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Government's new housing plan? 👇
Delivering homelessness, blaming communities.
After a wasted year tinkering at the edges, we now have a plan with....no targets.
@oliver.ie
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Delivering homelessness, blaming communities.
After a wasted year tinkering at the edges, we now have a plan with....no targets.
@oliver.ie
greenparty.ie/news/moran-g...
Moran: Government abandoning housing targets has admitted its own failure | Green Party
Moran: Government abandoning housing targets has admitted its own failure
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November 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Government's new housing plan? 👇
Delivering homelessness, blaming communities.
After a wasted year tinkering at the edges, we now have a plan with....no targets.
@oliver.ie
greenparty.ie/news/moran-g...
Delivering homelessness, blaming communities.
After a wasted year tinkering at the edges, we now have a plan with....no targets.
@oliver.ie
greenparty.ie/news/moran-g...
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Join us this weekend in Dublin or Online for our 23rd AGM! We have split this years AGM into two sessions to clear our afternoon for the Stop Climate Chaos National Climate March at 1pm.
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join us this weekend in Dublin or Online for our 23rd AGM! We have split this years AGM into two sessions to clear our afternoon for the Stop Climate Chaos National Climate March at 1pm.
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Uachtarán Catherine Connolly 🌈
Wishing President Connolly the very best as she embarks on her term of office.
Wishing President Connolly the very best as she embarks on her term of office.
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Uachtarán Catherine Connolly 🌈
Wishing President Connolly the very best as she embarks on her term of office.
Wishing President Connolly the very best as she embarks on her term of office.
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The only chart that matters when it comes to housing —
Between 2019 and Q2 2025, planning permission for 329,637 units granted, but only 213,790 started.
There’s no issue with zoning, no issue with planning. They are just not being built — except 2024, then the new government crashed that.
Between 2019 and Q2 2025, planning permission for 329,637 units granted, but only 213,790 started.
There’s no issue with zoning, no issue with planning. They are just not being built — except 2024, then the new government crashed that.
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The only chart that matters when it comes to housing —
Between 2019 and Q2 2025, planning permission for 329,637 units granted, but only 213,790 started.
There’s no issue with zoning, no issue with planning. They are just not being built — except 2024, then the new government crashed that.
Between 2019 and Q2 2025, planning permission for 329,637 units granted, but only 213,790 started.
There’s no issue with zoning, no issue with planning. They are just not being built — except 2024, then the new government crashed that.
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As our new President-elected prepares to take the oath of office, we hail the start of her term in Arás an Uachtaráin.
Greens are heartened by a presidency that will continue to focus on the worsening effects of our changing climate and destruction of natures life.
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Greens are heartened by a presidency that will continue to focus on the worsening effects of our changing climate and destruction of natures life.
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Greens welcome inauguration of our 10th President, Catherine Connolly | Green Party
Greens welcome inauguration of our 10th President, Catherine Connolly
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As our new President-elected prepares to take the oath of office, we hail the start of her term in Arás an Uachtaráin.
Greens are heartened by a presidency that will continue to focus on the worsening effects of our changing climate and destruction of natures life.
greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
Greens are heartened by a presidency that will continue to focus on the worsening effects of our changing climate and destruction of natures life.
greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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The fact that rich people are buying up the media and politicians, and using up the remaining carbon budget is very bad for everyone.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The fact that rich people are buying up the media and politicians, and using up the remaining carbon budget is very bad for everyone.
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We've transformed our city in many ways in the last five years. This street used to be full of cars. Now there's music, laughter, food, people sitting down. Life slows down a little bit on Parliament Street.
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We've transformed our city in many ways in the last five years. This street used to be full of cars. Now there's music, laughter, food, people sitting down. Life slows down a little bit on Parliament Street.
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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 ...
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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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FAI votes to suspend Israel from all Uefa competitions
FAI votes to suspend Israel from all Uefa competitions
Emergency General Meeting voted 74 in favour, with seven against and two abstaining
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November 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
FAI votes to suspend Israel from all Uefa competitions
Matt Cooper has upheld media impartiality here by replacing Yates with *drum roll* John Lee, husband of a current Fianna Fáil TD.
On this week's podcast, they discuss disquiet among Fianna Fáil TDs and Jim O'Callaghan's FF leadership prospects.
Next week will they have Miriam on the show?
On this week's podcast, they discuss disquiet among Fianna Fáil TDs and Jim O'Callaghan's FF leadership prospects.
Next week will they have Miriam on the show?
Broadcaster Matt Cooper has announced that he has parted ways with Ivan Yates on their podcast, Path to Power, after the Irish Independent reported that Yates worked with Jim Gavin during his presidential candidacy
Matt Cooper cuts Ivan Yates from Path to Power podcast after revelation he coached Jim Gavin during campaign
Broadcaster Matt Cooper has announced that he has parted ways with Ivan Yates on their podcast, Path to Power, after the Irish Independent reported that Yates worked with Jim Gavin during his presiden...
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November 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Matt Cooper has upheld media impartiality here by replacing Yates with *drum roll* John Lee, husband of a current Fianna Fáil TD.
On this week's podcast, they discuss disquiet among Fianna Fáil TDs and Jim O'Callaghan's FF leadership prospects.
Next week will they have Miriam on the show?
On this week's podcast, they discuss disquiet among Fianna Fáil TDs and Jim O'Callaghan's FF leadership prospects.
Next week will they have Miriam on the show?
I suppose it's nothing to worry about and carry on as we were.
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Man allegedly caught with explosives was planning terror attack for right wing extremist group, court hears
A man allegedly caught by gardaí with an explosive substance was planning a terror attack on behalf of a violent right-wing extremist group, a court has heard.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I suppose it's nothing to worry about and carry on as we were.
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A man allegedly caught by gardaí with an explosive substance was planning a terror attack on behalf of a violent right-wing extremist group, a court has heard
Man allegedly caught with explosives was planning terror attack for right wing extremist group, court hears
A man allegedly caught by gardaí with an explosive substance was planning a terror attack on behalf of a violent right-wing extremist group, a court has heard.
www.independent.ie
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A man allegedly caught by gardaí with an explosive substance was planning a terror attack on behalf of a violent right-wing extremist group, a court has heard
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The Taoiseach is telling world leaders at COP30 that they need to speak honestly to the public about climate change. Meanwhile his government is sitting on the land use review because he has no intention of telling farmers about the scale of change needed share.google/7UFl4nDNHxip...
Taoiseach tells world leaders about how Ireland was hit hard by Storm Éowyn
“All nations, large and small, rich and poor, will reap what we collectively sow in these crucial years.”
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November 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Taoiseach is telling world leaders at COP30 that they need to speak honestly to the public about climate change. Meanwhile his government is sitting on the land use review because he has no intention of telling farmers about the scale of change needed share.google/7UFl4nDNHxip...
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Reminder that Tánaiste Simon Harris *still* hasn't condemned the arson attack that was carried out in Drogheda 6 days ago.
As far as I know, he hasn't even issued any specific statement about it or the victims.
Leader of Fine Gael & the Deputy Leader of the Irish Government. Unbothered.
As far as I know, he hasn't even issued any specific statement about it or the victims.
Leader of Fine Gael & the Deputy Leader of the Irish Government. Unbothered.
"A vehicle carrying the men was stopped by gardaí in Co Laois in an operation involving armed members. Pipe ends and sealant, at least one bulletproof vest, cable ties, hatchets, knives and a Tricolour were discovered."
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Gardaí arrest far-right suspects ‘intent on minority attack’ in anti-terrorism operation
Special Detective Unit operation in Laois first of its kind in State, with homes evacuated in North by PSNI
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November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Reminder that Tánaiste Simon Harris *still* hasn't condemned the arson attack that was carried out in Drogheda 6 days ago.
As far as I know, he hasn't even issued any specific statement about it or the victims.
Leader of Fine Gael & the Deputy Leader of the Irish Government. Unbothered.
As far as I know, he hasn't even issued any specific statement about it or the victims.
Leader of Fine Gael & the Deputy Leader of the Irish Government. Unbothered.
The climate scientists are absolutely right.
Unfortunately we're caught in this cycle of climate action being popular with the commentariat when it's not happening, and unpopular when it is.
The vast majority of our elected representatives won't touch climate conversations with a barge pole.
Unfortunately we're caught in this cycle of climate action being popular with the commentariat when it's not happening, and unpopular when it is.
The vast majority of our elected representatives won't touch climate conversations with a barge pole.
Politicians must wake up to Ireland’s duty to act on climate, says leading scientist #Cop30
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Politicians must wake up to Ireland’s duty to act on climate, says leading scientist
Prof John Sweeney: Cop30 summit will struggle to make progress
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November 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The climate scientists are absolutely right.
Unfortunately we're caught in this cycle of climate action being popular with the commentariat when it's not happening, and unpopular when it is.
The vast majority of our elected representatives won't touch climate conversations with a barge pole.
Unfortunately we're caught in this cycle of climate action being popular with the commentariat when it's not happening, and unpopular when it is.
The vast majority of our elected representatives won't touch climate conversations with a barge pole.
The New York Mayoral election has received more in-depth coverage from the Irish media than last year's Irish local elections.
Theories as to why that is?
Theories as to why that is?
November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The New York Mayoral election has received more in-depth coverage from the Irish media than last year's Irish local elections.
Theories as to why that is?
Theories as to why that is?
In Micheál Martin's world, those responsible for the housing crisis: bats, Brussels and badgers.
Not to blame: Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the FF housing minister, the last FF housing Minister
Not to blame: Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the FF housing minister, the last FF housing Minister
Let’s be honest.
Brussels and bats are clearly not the bogeymen holding back the building of homes in this country.
Brussels and bats are clearly not the bogeymen holding back the building of homes in this country.
November 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In Micheál Martin's world, those responsible for the housing crisis: bats, Brussels and badgers.
Not to blame: Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the FF housing minister, the last FF housing Minister
Not to blame: Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the FF housing minister, the last FF housing Minister
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Why take accountability for housing failures when you can blame Brussels and bats? 🦇
Watering down environmental and housing standards is not in the best interest of anybody - only developers!
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Watering down environmental and housing standards is not in the best interest of anybody - only developers!
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@oisinoconnor.bsky.social @oliver.ie
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Why take accountability for housing failures when you can blame Brussels and bats? 🦇
Watering down environmental and housing standards is not in the best interest of anybody - only developers!
greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
@oisinoconnor.bsky.social @oliver.ie
Watering down environmental and housing standards is not in the best interest of anybody - only developers!
greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
@oisinoconnor.bsky.social @oliver.ie
Nobody is trying to shut down any debate on immigration.
Simon Harris made a comment that emboldened the violent racists in this country.
People criticised Simon Harris for making a comment that emboldened the violent racists in this country.
That's the debate.
Simon Harris made a comment that emboldened the violent racists in this country.
People criticised Simon Harris for making a comment that emboldened the violent racists in this country.
That's the debate.
Listening to Tánaiste Simon Harris's comments on the way into Cabinet this morning - accusing parties on the left of the 'extraordinary' move of 'trying to shut down debate' on immigration.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Nobody is trying to shut down any debate on immigration.
Simon Harris made a comment that emboldened the violent racists in this country.
People criticised Simon Harris for making a comment that emboldened the violent racists in this country.
That's the debate.
Simon Harris made a comment that emboldened the violent racists in this country.
People criticised Simon Harris for making a comment that emboldened the violent racists in this country.
That's the debate.