@riadol.bsky.social
Cancer has impacted too many people and their families. I wish you well in your work and hope we see tangible actions that prevent cases and improve outcomes for those living with cancer, from your work 👏👏
I'm pleased to share that as of today, I will serve as the Chairperson of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Cancer Group - a group of TDs and Senators who work alongside the Irish Cancer Society to hear directly from cancer patients and fight to improve cancer services across the country (1/4)
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Cancer has impacted too many people and their families. I wish you well in your work and hope we see tangible actions that prevent cases and improve outcomes for those living with cancer, from your work 👏👏
Good post here from Cllr @pidgeon.ie on the challenges of illegal air bnb’s and getting the balance right
I've had another illegal AirBnB in #Dublin shut down.
But it's a drop in the ocean.
Here's why the system doesn't work - and what we need to do to fix it.
youtu.be/lK-VFPGM9q0
But it's a drop in the ocean.
Here's why the system doesn't work - and what we need to do to fix it.
youtu.be/lK-VFPGM9q0
Why Ireland's AirBnB regulation doesn't work
YouTube video by Cllr. Michael Pidgeon
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November 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Good post here from Cllr @pidgeon.ie on the challenges of illegal air bnb’s and getting the balance right
They cannot silence the truth
BREAKING: Green Party councillors have walked out of Belfast City Council’s meeting after the Lord Mayor blocked a member from speaking on the Gaza genocide and refused a recess to resolve it. This is a clear overreach of the Mayor’s duty to act impartially.
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
They cannot silence the truth
Such sleight of hand …. Nothing new I suppose
As we’re out on freshers stands this week we’re hearing first hand from students the stress they are facing over increased student fees, don’t worry though, James Lawless has a plan to save the day!
September 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Such sleight of hand …. Nothing new I suppose
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We are delighted to see RTÉ are finally listening to those who have been calling to #BoycottEurovision for many years. We believe this decision is long overdue but it is better late than never. You can read their full statement below.
September 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We are delighted to see RTÉ are finally listening to those who have been calling to #BoycottEurovision for many years. We believe this decision is long overdue but it is better late than never. You can read their full statement below.
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Disabled people have tolerated too much, for too long.
€795m was allocated to the Department of Children and Equality in the NDP review — but where’s the detail?
Govt. must show their hand and deliver on their promises.
@riadol.bsky.social @lourdascottgreen.bsky.social
shorturl.at/sviZO
€795m was allocated to the Department of Children and Equality in the NDP review — but where’s the detail?
Govt. must show their hand and deliver on their promises.
@riadol.bsky.social @lourdascottgreen.bsky.social
shorturl.at/sviZO
Green Party calls on Government to “show their hand” on Childcare, Disability and Equality funding in National Development Plan | Green Party
Green Party calls on Government to “show their hand” on Childcare, Disability and Equality funding in National Development Plan
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July 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Disabled people have tolerated too much, for too long.
€795m was allocated to the Department of Children and Equality in the NDP review — but where’s the detail?
Govt. must show their hand and deliver on their promises.
@riadol.bsky.social @lourdascottgreen.bsky.social
shorturl.at/sviZO
€795m was allocated to the Department of Children and Equality in the NDP review — but where’s the detail?
Govt. must show their hand and deliver on their promises.
@riadol.bsky.social @lourdascottgreen.bsky.social
shorturl.at/sviZO
This is the basis of my motion that was eventually tabled at Kilkenny County Council in April 2024. Huge resistance from government parties. I was shocked but persisted
If those 20 EU govts who joined Monday's strong statement by Western countries to immediately allow aid & supplies move unencumbered into Gaza are ready to put their words into action, there's already a qualified majority to act. QMV can immediately suspend the trade chapter 1/4
The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
I spoke again with Gideon Sa'ar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points.
All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges.
July 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This is the basis of my motion that was eventually tabled at Kilkenny County Council in April 2024. Huge resistance from government parties. I was shocked but persisted
The investment stated in the National Development Plan in disabled people is simply not going to cut the mustard. Read my piece as spokeswoman for #Disability together with the views of my colleague Cllr @LourdaScott as Greenparty spokeswoman for #Children & #Equality greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
Green Party calls on Government to “show their hand” on Childcare, Disability and Equality funding in National Development Plan | Green Party
Green Party calls on Government to “show their hand” on Childcare, Disability and Equality funding in National Development Plan
greenparty.ie
July 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The investment stated in the National Development Plan in disabled people is simply not going to cut the mustard. Read my piece as spokeswoman for #Disability together with the views of my colleague Cllr @LourdaScott as Greenparty spokeswoman for #Children & #Equality greenparty.ie/news/green-p...
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The EU doesn't need unanimity to suspend trade agreement with #Israel: Ireland must push hard for action now. We have to act to stop this ongoing tragedy
#GazaStarving
greenparty.ie/news/time-eu...
@janetphorner.bsky.social @rodericogorman.bsky.social @europeangreens.eu @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
#GazaStarving
greenparty.ie/news/time-eu...
@janetphorner.bsky.social @rodericogorman.bsky.social @europeangreens.eu @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
Time for EU governments to put their words on Gaza into action and suspend parts of the EU Israel Association Agreement | Green Party
Time for EU governments to put their words on Gaza into action and suspend parts of the EU Israel Association Agreement
greenparty.ie
July 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The EU doesn't need unanimity to suspend trade agreement with #Israel: Ireland must push hard for action now. We have to act to stop this ongoing tragedy
#GazaStarving
greenparty.ie/news/time-eu...
@janetphorner.bsky.social @rodericogorman.bsky.social @europeangreens.eu @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
#GazaStarving
greenparty.ie/news/time-eu...
@janetphorner.bsky.social @rodericogorman.bsky.social @europeangreens.eu @ciarancuffe.bsky.social
Sorry I couldn’t make the #Kilkenny gig but heard you filled the place and made quite an impression with people unfamiliar with your work 👏👏👏👏
Delighted to have taken part in a public interview and Q&A with Maria Dickenson, chair of Booksellers Association of Ireland at Chapters Bookshop last night to discuss my upcoming book, 'The Lie Of The Land', due for publication on Sept. 4th with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Sorry I couldn’t make the #Kilkenny gig but heard you filled the place and made quite an impression with people unfamiliar with your work 👏👏👏👏
“Conversely young women are both genuinely shifting leftwards, and within the left-wing vote towards more radical parties like the Greens or Die Linke.” @younggreens.ie @greenparty.org.uk #projectdandelion #women #change
I don't think it's surprising more young women are lefties when the young male right are into the likes of the Tate bros.
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/w...
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/w...
Why are young women increasingly left-wing?
And how it could change politics
open.substack.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
“Conversely young women are both genuinely shifting leftwards, and within the left-wing vote towards more radical parties like the Greens or Die Linke.” @younggreens.ie @greenparty.org.uk #projectdandelion #women #change
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🚨 The €3.15bn Climate & Nature Fund that the Green Party fought for in Govt. has been raided by FF/FG.
This fund should be used as intended – to retrofit our buildings and to help farmers restore nature to meet our emissions targets.
@rodericogorman.bsky.social on @drivetime.bsky.social
This fund should be used as intended – to retrofit our buildings and to help farmers restore nature to meet our emissions targets.
@rodericogorman.bsky.social on @drivetime.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🚨 The €3.15bn Climate & Nature Fund that the Green Party fought for in Govt. has been raided by FF/FG.
This fund should be used as intended – to retrofit our buildings and to help farmers restore nature to meet our emissions targets.
@rodericogorman.bsky.social on @drivetime.bsky.social
This fund should be used as intended – to retrofit our buildings and to help farmers restore nature to meet our emissions targets.
@rodericogorman.bsky.social on @drivetime.bsky.social
The law may be slower sometimes but eventually it’s more effective and whatever way countries want to slice it they will pay heavily for inaction on #climateaction
Today's opinion by the International Court of Justice on Climate is huge. It establishes for the first time an obligation in international law that states must meet the commitments they signed up to in climate treaties, and must work with each other to achieve this
www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
ICJ says countries must address climate change threat
The United Nations' highest court has said countries must address the "urgent and existential threat" of climate change by cooperating to curb emissions, as it delivered an opinion set to determine fu...
www.rte.ie
July 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The law may be slower sometimes but eventually it’s more effective and whatever way countries want to slice it they will pay heavily for inaction on #climateaction
The brass neck of him. Surely that’s a sackable offence ?
Apart from being an enthusiastic lobbyist in undermining state policy on emissions reduction, DAA chief Jacobs also holds shares in assorted airlines.
He has to resign, or be fired.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
He has to resign, or be fired.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
DAA chief failed to tell Eamon Ryan about airline shares before appointment
Kenny Jacobs told minister he had ‘no conflict of interest’ when joining board of State airport company
www.irishtimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The brass neck of him. Surely that’s a sackable offence ?
How do we deal with politicians cheerleading this path to disaster #MichaelHealyRae @greenpartyie.bsky.social @younggreens.ie
This, from Le Monde, is truly shocking:
killer heatwaves threaten to make large swathes of Europe, France included, too hot for humans and other animals, and too hot to grow food.
killer heatwaves threaten to make large swathes of Europe, France included, too hot for humans and other animals, and too hot to grow food.
July 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
How do we deal with politicians cheerleading this path to disaster #MichaelHealyRae @greenpartyie.bsky.social @younggreens.ie
@thinkorswim.bsky.social answering comprehensively and challenging ‘to hell with the planet’ nonsense from #MichaelHealyRae @virginmedianews.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
@thinkorswim.bsky.social answering comprehensively and challenging ‘to hell with the planet’ nonsense from #MichaelHealyRae @virginmedianews.bsky.social
It’s stifling in Mayo! Windy but warm! What’s going on?
“Summer’s coolest month” is changing as furnace-like conditions grip Europe earlier than ever. Whatever can it be?
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
Heatwaves in June made 10 times more likely due to climate change
As our climate warms, the number of June days reaching 28C plus is increasing.
www.bbc.com
June 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It’s stifling in Mayo! Windy but warm! What’s going on?
I hear a lot of people that voted FFG minus Greens complaining this government are not doing what they said they would do. I guarantee this wouldn’t have happened if @greenpartyie.bsky.social were part of government. We have the government we wanted. Well. Some people wanted 🤷♀️
June 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I hear a lot of people that voted FFG minus Greens complaining this government are not doing what they said they would do. I guarantee this wouldn’t have happened if @greenpartyie.bsky.social were part of government. We have the government we wanted. Well. Some people wanted 🤷♀️
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“Last year #FossilFuel giants #Shell and #BP made a total of £26 billion in profit – while ordinary people struggle every day to pay their #EnergyBills, and the #ClimateCrisis takes its toll on communities across the UK" @carladenyer.bsky.social said
greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/25/m...
greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/25/m...
June 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
“Last year #FossilFuel giants #Shell and #BP made a total of £26 billion in profit – while ordinary people struggle every day to pay their #EnergyBills, and the #ClimateCrisis takes its toll on communities across the UK" @carladenyer.bsky.social said
greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/25/m...
greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/25/m...
It’s a ‘task’ force. The hint is the title. Mr O’Driscoll will want to avoid manipulating his role to make obvious political slurs and get on with the job he is ‘tasked’ with and which the Irish people want to see done.
Sean O'Driscoll's comments on public transport investment are not compatible with his membership of the new Infrastructure Taskforce.
We are left with the question of whether his continued membership of this taskforce is tenable.
Click the link below to read more 👇
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We are left with the question of whether his continued membership of this taskforce is tenable.
Click the link below to read more 👇
shorturl.at/dGzt6
June 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
It’s a ‘task’ force. The hint is the title. Mr O’Driscoll will want to avoid manipulating his role to make obvious political slurs and get on with the job he is ‘tasked’ with and which the Irish people want to see done.
In a world where we want simple answers to complicated problems, John is one of the best communicators on climate and biodiversity issues. Hope he comes to #kilkenny for a signing ✍️
Delighted to announce that my first book, THE LIE OF THE LAND, is due for publication on September 4th next via @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social.
It's a frank assessment of Ireland and the #Climate emergency, with a roadmap towards a more food and energy-secure future.
It's a frank assessment of Ireland and the #Climate emergency, with a roadmap towards a more food and energy-secure future.
June 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
In a world where we want simple answers to complicated problems, John is one of the best communicators on climate and biodiversity issues. Hope he comes to #kilkenny for a signing ✍️
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Pollution and nutrient run-off has turned Lady Island’s Lake into an ecological disaster zone ⚠️
@rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇
@rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇
June 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Pollution and nutrient run-off has turned Lady Island’s Lake into an ecological disaster zone ⚠️
@rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇
@rodericogorman.bsky.social joined RTÉ's Prime Time this week to call on the Minister for Agriculture to take the lead on solving this unfolding ecological crisis 👇
More and more and more ….. the Irish public want more public transport, not a standstill…… not a reduction…… more and more and more…… #IrishGovernment #ClimateAction #KeepOnTrack
We launched our first motion in this Dáil term today - calling for better public transport for all.
Here's what we are calling for:
💶 Extra 20% fare cut – and keep fares low
🚌 Passenger Experience Office
🌐 Local Link in every village, every hour
🏗️ €10bn more investment
Read more 👇
bit.ly/3HGmSTF
Here's what we are calling for:
💶 Extra 20% fare cut – and keep fares low
🚌 Passenger Experience Office
🌐 Local Link in every village, every hour
🏗️ €10bn more investment
Read more 👇
bit.ly/3HGmSTF
June 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
More and more and more ….. the Irish public want more public transport, not a standstill…… not a reduction…… more and more and more…… #IrishGovernment #ClimateAction #KeepOnTrack
Greens in Government transformed public transport in Ireland! The people of Ireland are calling for more and more and the Greens are calling for more and more - there’s no going back so stay on track
We launched our first motion in this Dáil term today - calling for better public transport for all.
Here's what we are calling for:
💶 Extra 20% fare cut – and keep fares low
🚌 Passenger Experience Office
🌐 Local Link in every village, every hour
🏗️ €10bn more investment
Read more 👇
bit.ly/3HGmSTF
Here's what we are calling for:
💶 Extra 20% fare cut – and keep fares low
🚌 Passenger Experience Office
🌐 Local Link in every village, every hour
🏗️ €10bn more investment
Read more 👇
bit.ly/3HGmSTF
June 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Greens in Government transformed public transport in Ireland! The people of Ireland are calling for more and more and the Greens are calling for more and more - there’s no going back so stay on track
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Spotted this corporate slogan in a window in Kilkenny this week, something of a modern masterpiece in ambiguity.
June 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Spotted this corporate slogan in a window in Kilkenny this week, something of a modern masterpiece in ambiguity.