@treasa017.bsky.social
Aspiring Gaeilgeoir, working for a better world than the one we have right now
She/her/sí/í
She/her/sí/í
Reposted
Dismal framing. Every aspect of most asylum seekers’ lives is controlled & paid for by the Home Office. They can’t work, are told where to live & have no autonomy or dignity. So they aren’t *choosing* to use taxis & don’t need to be “banned” from doing so. The HO just needs to get its act in order.
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Dismal framing. Every aspect of most asylum seekers’ lives is controlled & paid for by the Home Office. They can’t work, are told where to live & have no autonomy or dignity. So they aren’t *choosing* to use taxis & don’t need to be “banned” from doing so. The HO just needs to get its act in order.
Reposted
Striking in this debate hosted by @krishgm.bsky.social how many people in the comments are saying that a wealth tax at this point is so obvious.
Is it any surprise that the Labour Governments response is to continually try and take swipes at the Green Party?
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Is it any surprise that the Labour Governments response is to continually try and take swipes at the Green Party?
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Will Polanski's wealth tax tank the economy? Reeves budget debate
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Striking in this debate hosted by @krishgm.bsky.social how many people in the comments are saying that a wealth tax at this point is so obvious.
Is it any surprise that the Labour Governments response is to continually try and take swipes at the Green Party?
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Is it any surprise that the Labour Governments response is to continually try and take swipes at the Green Party?
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Reposted
Israeli security forces shot two Palestinian men who appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestine TV news footage showed
IDF kill two Palestinians who appeared to surrender
Israeli security forces shot two Palestinian men who appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestine TV news footage showed.
www.rte.ie
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Israeli security forces shot two Palestinian men who appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestine TV news footage showed
Reposted
Airstrikes don’t “test” a ceasefire. They break a ceasefire. Language isn’t that hard, media. Neither is professionalism and bravery.
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Airstrikes don’t “test” a ceasefire. They break a ceasefire. Language isn’t that hard, media. Neither is professionalism and bravery.
Reposted
If 24 people are dead due to airstrikes, I think we're safe to assume that the ceasefire is not being "tested", but is "over" - if it ever started in the first place.
Call things by their proper names.
Call things by their proper names.
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If 24 people are dead due to airstrikes, I think we're safe to assume that the ceasefire is not being "tested", but is "over" - if it ever started in the first place.
Call things by their proper names.
Call things by their proper names.
Reposted
I’m told by younger Dublin friends, that if one of their number says something reactionary, they are immediately called ‘Enoch’. He’s Ireland’s most infamous anti-trans activist. His behaviour has associated the anti-trans stance with being ‘utterly intransigent’ & irrational.
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I’m told by younger Dublin friends, that if one of their number says something reactionary, they are immediately called ‘Enoch’. He’s Ireland’s most infamous anti-trans activist. His behaviour has associated the anti-trans stance with being ‘utterly intransigent’ & irrational.
Reposted
European Court of Justice ruling slams Ireland on water quality, a ‘national embarrassment’.
How long more will the people of this country put up with our rivers being destroyed for private profit?
share.google/xzTWNuALN6PE...
How long more will the people of this country put up with our rivers being destroyed for private profit?
share.google/xzTWNuALN6PE...
A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules, court finds
European Court of Justice ruling raises questions about Government’s system of water charges
share.google
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
European Court of Justice ruling slams Ireland on water quality, a ‘national embarrassment’.
How long more will the people of this country put up with our rivers being destroyed for private profit?
share.google/xzTWNuALN6PE...
How long more will the people of this country put up with our rivers being destroyed for private profit?
share.google/xzTWNuALN6PE...
Reposted
Four members of the Burke family could face jail time after a fresh round of High Court hearings involving Enoch Burke.
A judge recommended civil contempt charges be brought against the family after a series of outbursts in his courtroom:
jrnl.ie/6880856t
A judge recommended civil contempt charges be brought against the family after a series of outbursts in his courtroom:
jrnl.ie/6880856t
'This is not normal behaviour': Why three more Burkes could be facing jail for contempt of court
A High Court judgment from this week has widened the case between Enoch Burke and Wilson’s Hospital School.
jrnl.ie
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Four members of the Burke family could face jail time after a fresh round of High Court hearings involving Enoch Burke.
A judge recommended civil contempt charges be brought against the family after a series of outbursts in his courtroom:
jrnl.ie/6880856t
A judge recommended civil contempt charges be brought against the family after a series of outbursts in his courtroom:
jrnl.ie/6880856t
Reposted
Entitled to lower bills.
Entitled to a liveable planet.
Entitled to make hope normal again.
Know your entitlement. Know our collective power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Entitled to a liveable planet.
Entitled to make hope normal again.
Know your entitlement. Know our collective power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Entitled to lower bills.
Entitled to a liveable planet.
Entitled to make hope normal again.
Know your entitlement. Know our collective power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Entitled to a liveable planet.
Entitled to make hope normal again.
Know your entitlement. Know our collective power.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Reposted
Jfc. How are regular Americans accepting this? Unless they are just ignorant of it all
79-year-old Paul Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a WWII German refugee camp. His family legally emigrated to the U.S. when he was 5.
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
He’s been taken by ICE in Florida.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
Sanford grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
www.orlandosentinel.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Jfc. How are regular Americans accepting this? Unless they are just ignorant of it all
Reposted
'“This is the first land rematriation by Catholic sisters in the history of the country,” Koteles said. “They're setting a precedent for the largest private landowner in the world—the Catholic Church—and that's a huge invitation to healing...”'
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Historic land return: Catholic sisters transfer Marywood property to Lac du Flambeau Tribe
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA), based in La Crosse, have transferred their Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center property on Trout Lake back to the Lac du Flambeau Band of
www.wxow.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
'“This is the first land rematriation by Catholic sisters in the history of the country,” Koteles said. “They're setting a precedent for the largest private landowner in the world—the Catholic Church—and that's a huge invitation to healing...”'
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Reposted
This is the "mature debate" they keep banging on about btw. What level of cruelty we should aspire to, with the claimed fear of being seen as less cruel than a country rapidly sliding towards fascism. An ivory tower scumbag
Justice and Migration Minister Jim O'Callaghan said he's committed to ensuring Ireland is 'not viewed more favourably than the UK by those seeking to claim asylum'.
His statement comes following proposed reforms to the UK's asylum practices
jrnl.ie/6877693
His statement comes following proposed reforms to the UK's asylum practices
jrnl.ie/6877693
O'Callaghan 'committed' to ensuring Ireland not viewed 'more favourably' than the UK by asylum seekers
A new International Protection Bill to reform Ireland’s asylum system will be published later this year.
jrnl.ie
November 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
This is the "mature debate" they keep banging on about btw. What level of cruelty we should aspire to, with the claimed fear of being seen as less cruel than a country rapidly sliding towards fascism. An ivory tower scumbag
Reposted
Lots of Labour MPs asking Mahmood tonight to rule out child detention. She won’t rule it out. That’s because forced removals of families will mean children in detention for periods.
Home Office ruling out deportation of lone minors but the changes will certainly mean more detention of children.
Home Office ruling out deportation of lone minors but the changes will certainly mean more detention of children.
November 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Lots of Labour MPs asking Mahmood tonight to rule out child detention. She won’t rule it out. That’s because forced removals of families will mean children in detention for periods.
Home Office ruling out deportation of lone minors but the changes will certainly mean more detention of children.
Home Office ruling out deportation of lone minors but the changes will certainly mean more detention of children.
Reposted
One of the most shameful incidents of WW2 was when the government and press scapegoated refugees, then decided to pack them off an a cramped ship, The HMT DUNERA and ship them to Australia.
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
One of the most shameful incidents of WW2 was when the government and press scapegoated refugees, then decided to pack them off an a cramped ship, The HMT DUNERA and ship them to Australia.
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
As they boarded the boat they were stripped of the valuables and robbed by the guards.
Now government policy
Reposted
Govt minister Alex Norris is asked if the govt will take jewellery from people [fleeing war and persecution]. Norris says the govt won't be taking peoples wedding rings but they will seize assets.
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Govt minister Alex Norris is asked if the govt will take jewellery from people [fleeing war and persecution]. Norris says the govt won't be taking peoples wedding rings but they will seize assets.
Reposted
Hey Labour
Remember the majority of voters who believe in treating people decently and not stealing from those who've endured months and years of hardship fleeing war and persecution to seek a place of safety?
We're still over here 👋
Remember the majority of voters who believe in treating people decently and not stealing from those who've endured months and years of hardship fleeing war and persecution to seek a place of safety?
We're still over here 👋
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Hey Labour
Remember the majority of voters who believe in treating people decently and not stealing from those who've endured months and years of hardship fleeing war and persecution to seek a place of safety?
We're still over here 👋
Remember the majority of voters who believe in treating people decently and not stealing from those who've endured months and years of hardship fleeing war and persecution to seek a place of safety?
We're still over here 👋
Reposted
Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Reposted
“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas & city center in 2021.”
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM
“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas & city center in 2021.”
Reposted
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Reposted
With all the recent intense rainfall, many parts of the woods are gloriously full of water.
The forests, bogs, + other wild habitats we've removed once retained colossal amounts of water, preventing flooding downstream.
Between that and climate breakdown, we're creating a perfect storm for floods.
The forests, bogs, + other wild habitats we've removed once retained colossal amounts of water, preventing flooding downstream.
Between that and climate breakdown, we're creating a perfect storm for floods.
November 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
With all the recent intense rainfall, many parts of the woods are gloriously full of water.
The forests, bogs, + other wild habitats we've removed once retained colossal amounts of water, preventing flooding downstream.
Between that and climate breakdown, we're creating a perfect storm for floods.
The forests, bogs, + other wild habitats we've removed once retained colossal amounts of water, preventing flooding downstream.
Between that and climate breakdown, we're creating a perfect storm for floods.
Reposted
Belfast needs an overdose prevention centre.
Lives are needlessly being lost. We need leadership from Stormont, especially the Health & Justice Ministers.
Are they worried by how some voters will feel about the prospect of an overdose prevention centre, 20 months out from an election?
Lives are needlessly being lost. We need leadership from Stormont, especially the Health & Justice Ministers.
Are they worried by how some voters will feel about the prospect of an overdose prevention centre, 20 months out from an election?
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Belfast needs an overdose prevention centre.
Lives are needlessly being lost. We need leadership from Stormont, especially the Health & Justice Ministers.
Are they worried by how some voters will feel about the prospect of an overdose prevention centre, 20 months out from an election?
Lives are needlessly being lost. We need leadership from Stormont, especially the Health & Justice Ministers.
Are they worried by how some voters will feel about the prospect of an overdose prevention centre, 20 months out from an election?
Reposted
There was a great art to the building of drystone field walls, since, without mortar, every stone needed to be held in place by gravity.
Construction styles varied according to locality and stone type, and some walls could be 100s or even 1,000s of years old (but with periodic repairs).
Construction styles varied according to locality and stone type, and some walls could be 100s or even 1,000s of years old (but with periodic repairs).
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 AM
There was a great art to the building of drystone field walls, since, without mortar, every stone needed to be held in place by gravity.
Construction styles varied according to locality and stone type, and some walls could be 100s or even 1,000s of years old (but with periodic repairs).
Construction styles varied according to locality and stone type, and some walls could be 100s or even 1,000s of years old (but with periodic repairs).
Reposted
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are preparing to leave Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening as his term comes to an end.
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated tomorrow as Ireland’s next president.
#VMNews
Reposted
For all that recent talk about sectarianism down here against Orangemen just minding their own business...
Orange Order grand masters wrote to King Charles over prayers with Pope Leo jrnl.ie/6866355
Orange Order grand masters wrote to King Charles over prayers with Pope Leo jrnl.ie/6866355
Orange Order grand masters wrote to King Charles over prayers with Pope Leo
The Pope’s historic meeting with Charles has come in for criticism from unionist figures in the North and elsewhere over recent weeks.
jrnl.ie
November 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
For all that recent talk about sectarianism down here against Orangemen just minding their own business...
Orange Order grand masters wrote to King Charles over prayers with Pope Leo jrnl.ie/6866355
Orange Order grand masters wrote to King Charles over prayers with Pope Leo jrnl.ie/6866355