Shazzy
@shazbear.bsky.social
Irish mammy, left leaning socialist. Wolves FC fan. Pro choice. CMPunk fan. Play the odd PC game. I swear a lot. Drogheda/Ardee Louth. #SpéirGorm Proud #Paddystinian
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Shazzy
@shazbear.bsky.social
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So, we can completely miss our climate targets but continue to build these energy sucking monstrosities. This needs to be stopped. Little to no employment, massive quantities of land and ridiculous damage to our air, water and habitats. #SpeirGorm
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke will this morning bring a major plan to build more data centres across the country to Cabinet for sign off.
jrnl.ie/6924426t
jrnl.ie/6924426t
"Electricity demand from data centres has grown from 5% of national electricity demand in 2015 to 22% in 2024.
According to Eirgrid, by 2034, it is expected that this, along with any other new technology-related energy drains, will rise to 34% of electricity demand." Source: @thejournal.ie
According to Eirgrid, by 2034, it is expected that this, along with any other new technology-related energy drains, will rise to 34% of electricity demand." Source: @thejournal.ie
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"They have powers here; they're choosing not to use them. Why have the regulations if we pass the buck to the EU rather than immediately use our own regulations as they stand in the Online Safety Code?
- Senator Lynn Ruane
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
- Senator Lynn Ruane
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Media watchdog asked to explain 'unacceptable' decision not to investigate X over breaches of Online Safety Code
EU Commission investigation into X over reports child sexual abuse material and non-consensual intimate images of adults were generated through the Grok AI tool relieves Coimisiún na Meán of its power...
www.irishexaminer.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
"They have powers here; they're choosing not to use them. Why have the regulations if we pass the buck to the EU rather than immediately use our own regulations as they stand in the Online Safety Code?
- Senator Lynn Ruane
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
- Senator Lynn Ruane
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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President Trump, your Melania movie has bombed
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
President Trump, your Melania movie has bombed
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Messages released in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files talk of Irish people's "horrible asses" that the writer says were "from the potato famine". jrnl.ie/6943442
Texts in Epstein files talk of Irish people's 'horrible asses' that were 'from the potato famine'
The heavily redacted documents don’t show who sent the texts, but the October 2018 conversation centred a trip to Dublin.
jrnl.ie
January 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Messages released in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files talk of Irish people's "horrible asses" that the writer says were "from the potato famine". jrnl.ie/6943442
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I don't often share my own emotions here.I mostly stick to facts&reason. But I'm actually a very emotional person.
The situation in #Kyiv with freezing people in cold homes that are left without electricity,heating &water during the cold winter after deliberate Russian attacks is simply terrible⤵️
The situation in #Kyiv with freezing people in cold homes that are left without electricity,heating &water during the cold winter after deliberate Russian attacks is simply terrible⤵️
January 30, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I don't often share my own emotions here.I mostly stick to facts&reason. But I'm actually a very emotional person.
The situation in #Kyiv with freezing people in cold homes that are left without electricity,heating &water during the cold winter after deliberate Russian attacks is simply terrible⤵️
The situation in #Kyiv with freezing people in cold homes that are left without electricity,heating &water during the cold winter after deliberate Russian attacks is simply terrible⤵️
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They almost certainly aren't unconstitutional, but let's put that beyond doubt by introducing a right to housing into the constitution.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
Big builders say rental reforms are unconstitutional and warn Minister of legal action
Five of the country’s biggest developers seek urgent engagement on legislation in advance of March 1st introduction
www.irishtimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
They almost certainly aren't unconstitutional, but let's put that beyond doubt by introducing a right to housing into the constitution.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
Former EU commissioner Phil Hogan is seeking government backing for a big job in the UN.
However, sources say other people have also applied for the role, which is based in Rome. It is understood a panel will be interviewing people next week. jrnl.ie/6943417
However, sources say other people have also applied for the role, which is based in Rome. It is understood a panel will be interviewing people next week. jrnl.ie/6943417
Phil Hogan wants a big job in the UN, but he needs government backing to get it
Ireland’s former EU Commissioner has put his name forward for the role, with interviews to take place next week.
jrnl.ie
January 30, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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📌 ICYMI — Revealed: Reform UK Crypto Partner’s Ties to Pro-Trump Big Tech and Kemi Badenoch
Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency partner is tied to Trump-supporting tech firms…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/26/revealed-reform-uk-crypto-partners-ties-to-pro-trump-big-tech-and-kemi-badenoch/
Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency partner is tied to Trump-supporting tech firms…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/26/revealed-reform-uk-crypto-partners-ties-to-pro-trump-big-tech-and-kemi-badenoch/
Revealed: Reform UK Crypto Partner's Ties to Pro-Trump Big Tech and Kemi Badenoch
Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency partner is tied to Trump-supporting tech firms and senior Conservative figures, reports Nafeez Ahmed
bylinetimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
📌 ICYMI — Revealed: Reform UK Crypto Partner’s Ties to Pro-Trump Big Tech and Kemi Badenoch
Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency partner is tied to Trump-supporting tech firms…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/26/revealed-reform-uk-crypto-partners-ties-to-pro-trump-big-tech-and-kemi-badenoch/
Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency partner is tied to Trump-supporting tech firms…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/01/26/revealed-reform-uk-crypto-partners-ties-to-pro-trump-big-tech-and-kemi-badenoch/
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Argentina in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations, NYT reports reut.rs/46l9Owo
Argentina in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations, NYT reports
The United States and Argentina are in advanced talks to sign an agreement that would allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other countries to the South American nation, the New York Times reported on Friday.
reut.rs
January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Argentina in advanced talks to become destination for US deportations, NYT reports reut.rs/46l9Owo
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Sat down with Hassan Abo Qamar who is a Gaza-based journalist, writer, engineering student and small business owner. He’s fabulous. You should listen: www.patreon.com/posts/149482...
January 30, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Sat down with Hassan Abo Qamar who is a Gaza-based journalist, writer, engineering student and small business owner. He’s fabulous. You should listen: www.patreon.com/posts/149482...
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empathy is toxic, bro
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
empathy is toxic, bro
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Tánaiste Simon Harris says he was 'rather horrified' to see Sinn Féin vote against a motion seeking approval for Ireland to contribute to an EU loan for Ukraine worth €90bn.
'I think that's a very significant development,' he said today in Croatia. jrnl.ie/6942663
'I think that's a very significant development,' he said today in Croatia. jrnl.ie/6942663
Sinn Féin accused of 'populist rhetoric' over comments about lending money to Ukraine
Sinn Féin argues that the €90 billion EU loan, which Ireland will contribute to, will mostly be used for military purposes.
jrnl.ie
January 30, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Tánaiste Simon Harris says he was 'rather horrified' to see Sinn Féin vote against a motion seeking approval for Ireland to contribute to an EU loan for Ukraine worth €90bn.
'I think that's a very significant development,' he said today in Croatia. jrnl.ie/6942663
'I think that's a very significant development,' he said today in Croatia. jrnl.ie/6942663
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Pep Guardiola gives passionate speech in support of Palestinian children
Pep Guardiola gives passionate speech in support of Palestinian children
Pep Guardiola has given a passionate speech in support of Palestinian children and called for action.
news.sky.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Pep Guardiola gives passionate speech in support of Palestinian children
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"We didn't realise what was going on until he ended up in hospital".
jrnl.ie/6941510
jrnl.ie/6941510
Mother issues warning after son left unable to walk due to nitrous oxide use
Young people in Ireland are increasingly being diagnosed with spinal cord damage caused by the recreational use of the drug.
jrnl.ie
January 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
"We didn't realise what was going on until he ended up in hospital".
jrnl.ie/6941510
jrnl.ie/6941510
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Reform of Esta system (app-only, no website) based on:
- common use of facial scans in airports anyway
- tougher rules on who’s allowed in US
But they also want selfies before *and after* US visit + years of social media.
Lack of protest from X-based Irish ‘free speech’ folks is striking
- common use of facial scans in airports anyway
- tougher rules on who’s allowed in US
But they also want selfies before *and after* US visit + years of social media.
Lack of protest from X-based Irish ‘free speech’ folks is striking
January 30, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Reform of Esta system (app-only, no website) based on:
- common use of facial scans in airports anyway
- tougher rules on who’s allowed in US
But they also want selfies before *and after* US visit + years of social media.
Lack of protest from X-based Irish ‘free speech’ folks is striking
- common use of facial scans in airports anyway
- tougher rules on who’s allowed in US
But they also want selfies before *and after* US visit + years of social media.
Lack of protest from X-based Irish ‘free speech’ folks is striking
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Entering the US is set to become an app-based dystopia with social media tracking.
What used to be a visa-free privilege (the ESTA) is to turn into a biometric, digitally-scored identity system.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
What used to be a visa-free privilege (the ESTA) is to turn into a biometric, digitally-scored identity system.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Adrian Weckler: Entering the US set to become an app-based dystopia with social media tracking
Travelling to the US could soon become an app-based dystopia where facial scans and social media tracking are the norm.
m.independent.ie
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Entering the US is set to become an app-based dystopia with social media tracking.
What used to be a visa-free privilege (the ESTA) is to turn into a biometric, digitally-scored identity system.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
What used to be a visa-free privilege (the ESTA) is to turn into a biometric, digitally-scored identity system.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
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“while the Irish government speaks the language of justice, its material role in Israel’s genocide is amongst the most substantial in the world“.
Daragh Cogley
Daragh Cogley
Environmental Struggle & Anti-Imperialism in Ireland - Rundale
This is a collective analysis drafted by the Self-Education working group within Slí Eile, presented at a public meeting on Irish neutrality, militarism and the environmental struggle in September 202...
www.rundale.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
“while the Irish government speaks the language of justice, its material role in Israel’s genocide is amongst the most substantial in the world“.
Daragh Cogley
Daragh Cogley
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The context here is that the US Govt has taken an adversarial position to the work of the ICC and has issued orders such that Microsoft, as a US company, has hampered the ICC’s access to their software.
By the same logic, every state body outside the US should now do the same.
By the same logic, every state body outside the US should now do the same.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will switch its internal work environment away from Microsoft Office to Open Desk, a European open source alternative, the institution confirmed to Euractiv.
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The context here is that the US Govt has taken an adversarial position to the work of the ICC and has issued orders such that Microsoft, as a US company, has hampered the ICC’s access to their software.
By the same logic, every state body outside the US should now do the same.
By the same logic, every state body outside the US should now do the same.
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Expect more racism.
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris will travel to Croatia for a two-day European People's Party summit on migration, security, and the future of the EU-US relationship following the Greenland tariffs crisis.
Harris to attend EPP's leaders summit in Croatia
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris will travel to Croatia for a two-day European People's Party summit on migration, security, and the future of the EU-US relationship following the Greenland ...
www.rte.ie
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Expect more racism.
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The Board of Peace plans to build a prison camp in Rafah (they call it a city) for 25,000 Palestinians, where the prisoners will be monitored 24/7 & every aspect of their lives will be controlled by Israel.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
January 29, 2026 at 6:57 AM
The Board of Peace plans to build a prison camp in Rafah (they call it a city) for 25,000 Palestinians, where the prisoners will be monitored 24/7 & every aspect of their lives will be controlled by Israel.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
Sharif Kouddous from @dropsitenews.com explains its already being built.
Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan’s department has embarrassingly included three long-rescinded laws in its “anti-democratic and authoritarian” new Civil Reform Bill.
The Department of Justice told The Ditch the errors will be “amended”.
www.ontheditch.com/jim-ocallagh...
The Department of Justice told The Ditch the errors will be “amended”.
www.ontheditch.com/jim-ocallagh...
Jim O'Callaghan embarrasses himself with long-revoked laws
The Department of Justice told The Ditch the errors will be “amended”.
www.ontheditch.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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BREAKING: President Trump says airstrikes are going to be necessary after Iran cunningly placed its country among US military bases 👀
January 30, 2026 at 9:29 AM
BREAKING: President Trump says airstrikes are going to be necessary after Iran cunningly placed its country among US military bases 👀
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Breaking: A lawsuit against Meta claims WhatsApp can access virtually all of its 3 billion users’ supposedly “private” communications.
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Breaking: A lawsuit against Meta claims WhatsApp can access virtually all of its 3 billion users’ supposedly “private” communications.