Save Our Bride Otters
@saveourbrideotters.bsky.social
Protecting the River Bride and its aquatic inhabitants in Blackpool, Cork City. Urban wildlife, cycling, planning, flooding and interesting Cork City stuff will also feature. Posts by Blackpool resident @chrismoodydraws.bsky.social
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This 350m of river to be piped underground. Impact on Bats, Otters and Fisheries will be permanent, significant and negative according to EIAR. There is an alternative - upstream storage. Public consultation on Blackpool Flood Relief open until 10th October 2025. Link - www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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@fplogue.bsky.social telling it like it is.
'If these new cost rules get over the line, if you were to go to court and you win your case, it will still cost you hundreds of thousands of euros to correct a legal error made by a public body. And that’s just not fair, and it’s not affordable.'
'If these new cost rules get over the line, if you were to go to court and you win your case, it will still cost you hundreds of thousands of euros to correct a legal error made by a public body. And that’s just not fair, and it’s not affordable.'
The Government Do Not Want To Hear From You!
@fplogue.bsky.social on the shack
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@fplogue.bsky.social on the shack
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The Government Does Not Want To Hear From You!
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January 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
@fplogue.bsky.social telling it like it is.
'If these new cost rules get over the line, if you were to go to court and you win your case, it will still cost you hundreds of thousands of euros to correct a legal error made by a public body. And that’s just not fair, and it’s not affordable.'
'If these new cost rules get over the line, if you were to go to court and you win your case, it will still cost you hundreds of thousands of euros to correct a legal error made by a public body. And that’s just not fair, and it’s not affordable.'
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These are our collective, environmental democratic rights which are being eroded here. If you're not worried about this, then you're clearly not paying enough attention.
Financial barriers to environmental litigation are against the law, because protecting the environment is an important public interest.
The government now wants to make it super expensive (>€100,000) for ordinary people to go to court to protect the environment
Please read and take action 👇
The government now wants to make it super expensive (>€100,000) for ordinary people to go to court to protect the environment
Please read and take action 👇
January 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
These are our collective, environmental democratic rights which are being eroded here. If you're not worried about this, then you're clearly not paying enough attention.
Without the cost protections afforded by the Aarhus convention we would not have been in a position to challenge the decision to slab over and destroy our river Bride. It would already be underground. The state conceded our case. They were in the wrong and they knew it. #cork
The Government is consulting on rules to cap legal costs when you go to court and hold the state to account for breaking environmental law, they want you to pay €100s of thousands
If you think this is wrong, make your views known by emailing aarhus@dcee.gov.ie by 15 January
tinyurl.com/NPECons
If you think this is wrong, make your views known by emailing aarhus@dcee.gov.ie by 15 January
tinyurl.com/NPECons
Consultation on the regulation of costs payable in matters prescribed on foot of section 294 of the Planning and Development Act 2024 (Scale of Fees)
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January 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Without the cost protections afforded by the Aarhus convention we would not have been in a position to challenge the decision to slab over and destroy our river Bride. It would already be underground. The state conceded our case. They were in the wrong and they knew it. #cork
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If we're to turn the tide on nature loss, we're going to need a government that treats it with the level of priority that was given to holding on to the nitrates derogation
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Habitats report a stark contrast to nitrates decision
Biodiversity collapse is not a lost cause, but Government failure to prioritise it is devastating for all those working on nature restoration
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December 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If we're to turn the tide on nature loss, we're going to need a government that treats it with the level of priority that was given to holding on to the nitrates derogation
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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At this time of year (and other times of the year) cycling or walking is the best way to get around Cork City quickly and relatively stress free. Possibly applies to other cities too. #cork
December 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
At this time of year (and other times of the year) cycling or walking is the best way to get around Cork City quickly and relatively stress free. Possibly applies to other cities too. #cork
The NPWS otter and bat derogations page has been offline since at least Dec 11th. I have been told by NPWS that it will not be back online until the new year. Currently apart from a long winded AIE process there is no way to tell if derogations have been issued.
December 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The NPWS otter and bat derogations page has been offline since at least Dec 11th. I have been told by NPWS that it will not be back online until the new year. Currently apart from a long winded AIE process there is no way to tell if derogations have been issued.
Over a 1000 submissions on the latest round of public consultation on the Blackpool Flood Scheme. We made one detailed submission. In the last (2020) consultation there were 71 (ish) submissions. Interesting. #cork
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Over a 1000 submissions on the latest round of public consultation on the Blackpool Flood Scheme. We made one detailed submission. In the last (2020) consultation there were 71 (ish) submissions. Interesting. #cork
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I’m involved with groups who have taken Judicial Reviews successfully over the years. The reason for success is always because due process has not been followed, or basic rules and laws are being ignored. Judicial Review is an essential tool in our democracy.
Judicial reviews are not the enemy of progress; they are a vital safeguard - @fplogue.bsky.social
www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...
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Fred Logue: Judicial reviews are not the enemy of progress — they are a vital safeguard
Judicial review is a way for ordinary people to ensure that laws protecting their homes, communities and the environment are enforced.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I’m involved with groups who have taken Judicial Reviews successfully over the years. The reason for success is always because due process has not been followed, or basic rules and laws are being ignored. Judicial Review is an essential tool in our democracy.
Otter having breakfast in the River Lee, Cork City this morning. There is a very healthy otter population in the city. We know this because we are paying close attention. #cork
December 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Otter having breakfast in the River Lee, Cork City this morning. There is a very healthy otter population in the city. We know this because we are paying close attention. #cork
Hah. Listening to adults discussing ways to control kids use of digital devices on the radio. Any observant parent knows that today’s kids are much smarter and technically savvy than we are. Much better to build trust and leave the door wide open for discussion. In my humble opinion.
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hah. Listening to adults discussing ways to control kids use of digital devices on the radio. Any observant parent knows that today’s kids are much smarter and technically savvy than we are. Much better to build trust and leave the door wide open for discussion. In my humble opinion.
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Not doing Black Friday because I'm against the creeping Americanisation of Irish life and can't afford to as a small artist, but WILL be doing Vengeful Hag Friday where for every piece of art you purchase from www.ciaraioch.com/artprints I will fervently wish bad cess to your enemies
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Not doing Black Friday because I'm against the creeping Americanisation of Irish life and can't afford to as a small artist, but WILL be doing Vengeful Hag Friday where for every piece of art you purchase from www.ciaraioch.com/artprints I will fervently wish bad cess to your enemies
Every now and again it occurs to me that we have assimilated an animal into our human family. The dog doesn’t appear to realise that it is not human. It just fits in and communicates with us using its paws and eyes.
November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Every now and again it occurs to me that we have assimilated an animal into our human family. The dog doesn’t appear to realise that it is not human. It just fits in and communicates with us using its paws and eyes.
I wear high-vis but it’s clear that some drivers are blind to it.
Gardaí launch Can You See Me Now campaign after 82 vulnerable road users killed this year. Wear high-vis, use lights, be seen to be safer this winter. csalert.ie/4aecoqL
Gardaí Launch "Can You See Me Now?" Campaign as 82 Vulnerable Road Users Die This Year
Gardaí launch Can You See Me Now campaign after 82 vulnerable road users killed this year. Wear high-vis, use lights, be seen to be safer this winter.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I wear high-vis but it’s clear that some drivers are blind to it.
Out wading the river this morning to pick up some otter poop for educational purposes. Some say it smells like jasmine tea or mown grass. It reminds me of neither but doesn’t smell like traditional shite. It doesn’t smell bad anyway. So there you go. #cork
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Out wading the river this morning to pick up some otter poop for educational purposes. Some say it smells like jasmine tea or mown grass. It reminds me of neither but doesn’t smell like traditional shite. It doesn’t smell bad anyway. So there you go. #cork
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I have obtained a copy of the Flood Advisory issued by Met Éireann to local authorities today showing an orange level flood risk for many parts of East and South. I cannot see why it is not made public as I believe it is in the public interest to share it so I am sharing it.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I have obtained a copy of the Flood Advisory issued by Met Éireann to local authorities today showing an orange level flood risk for many parts of East and South. I cannot see why it is not made public as I believe it is in the public interest to share it so I am sharing it.
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Amidst Gov's attempt to hijack the common good & ur #JR rights,a contrary perspective from me on what's happening
As always the @irishexaminer.bsky.social facilitates examination 😇👏
#accesstojustice
#aarhus
#eulaw
#courts
#judicialreview
#publicinterest
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
As always the @irishexaminer.bsky.social facilitates examination 😇👏
#accesstojustice
#aarhus
#eulaw
#courts
#judicialreview
#publicinterest
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Judicial reviews serve the common good
Rather than castigating public-spirited ordinary people concerned by planning problems, the Government should focus on properly resourcing the planning and legal systems
www.irishexaminer.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Amidst Gov's attempt to hijack the common good & ur #JR rights,a contrary perspective from me on what's happening
As always the @irishexaminer.bsky.social facilitates examination 😇👏
#accesstojustice
#aarhus
#eulaw
#courts
#judicialreview
#publicinterest
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
As always the @irishexaminer.bsky.social facilitates examination 😇👏
#accesstojustice
#aarhus
#eulaw
#courts
#judicialreview
#publicinterest
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Today’s litter pick river treasure. Thanks to @ScoilMhuireCork TY students and teacher Anne for coming out to Blackpool for a tidy along the banks of the River Bride. (Again!) Thanks to Seán at Cork City Council Blackpool depot for sorting collection of the rubbish. #cork
October 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Today’s litter pick river treasure. Thanks to @ScoilMhuireCork TY students and teacher Anne for coming out to Blackpool for a tidy along the banks of the River Bride. (Again!) Thanks to Seán at Cork City Council Blackpool depot for sorting collection of the rubbish. #cork
Things are not going well for the party of supreme arrogance and general all round nastiness. #youknowwho
October 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Things are not going well for the party of supreme arrogance and general all round nastiness. #youknowwho
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A damning account of the rot within Inland Fisheries Ireland at a critical time for our rivers and waterways
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
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Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI
It seems there has been a complete disregard for the protection of rivers and lakes under Inland Fisheries Ireland, writes Mick Clifford
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October 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A damning account of the rot within Inland Fisheries Ireland at a critical time for our rivers and waterways
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
John Creedon sent us this clip of an otter yesterday afternoon. It is the fourth time he has spotted an otter at this location which is the last place most people would expect to see one. Thanks John. #cork
October 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
John Creedon sent us this clip of an otter yesterday afternoon. It is the fourth time he has spotted an otter at this location which is the last place most people would expect to see one. Thanks John. #cork
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'[this] could not have come at a worse time for the Gov. & farmers as Ireland attempts to retain its EU nitrates derogation.. The EPA findings undermine the case for retention ..The Min for Ag has called for an extension..This now looks like a specious argument.'
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The Irish Times view on Ireland’s waterways: an ecological death
Nutrients from agriculture and poor wastewater treatment have led to 48 per cent of waters being rated below minimum standards
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October 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
'[this] could not have come at a worse time for the Gov. & farmers as Ireland attempts to retain its EU nitrates derogation.. The EPA findings undermine the case for retention ..The Min for Ag has called for an extension..This now looks like a specious argument.'
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