@alexiacobrien.bsky.social
Minnesotan turned Dubliner. Geographer. Housing Policy Advocate for JCFJ
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I spoke with the Archbishop of Dublin, Peter McVerry, and @kevinmnye.bsky.social to explore how Christmas is so incredibly hard for those who are homeless
www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
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At Christmas, a reminder of Ireland’s persistent homelessness crisis
“I know many homeless people who tell me they would love to fall asleep on the first of December and wake up on the first of January. Christmas is the most miserable time for them.”
www.americamagazine.org
December 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I spoke with the Archbishop of Dublin, Peter McVerry, and @kevinmnye.bsky.social to explore how Christmas is so incredibly hard for those who are homeless
www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
Before your weird uncle starts going on about how there is no housing crisis at Christmas dinner, you can read my report on how he could be right in a few years if we used our resources correctly 👇
www.jcfj.ie/research/usi...
www.jcfj.ie/research/usi...
Using the Kenny Report To End Land Hoarding - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland
The Housing Crisis in ireland needs a radical solution that was suggested 50 years ago.
www.jcfj.ie
December 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Before your weird uncle starts going on about how there is no housing crisis at Christmas dinner, you can read my report on how he could be right in a few years if we used our resources correctly 👇
www.jcfj.ie/research/usi...
www.jcfj.ie/research/usi...
My first report with @jcfjustice.bsky.social came out today, entitled “Using the Kenny Report to End Land Hoarding”, and is available to read now: www.jcfj.ie/research/usi...
Using the Kenny Report To End Land Hoarding - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland
The Housing Crisis in ireland needs a radical solution that was suggested 50 years ago.
www.jcfj.ie
December 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My first report with @jcfjustice.bsky.social came out today, entitled “Using the Kenny Report to End Land Hoarding”, and is available to read now: www.jcfj.ie/research/usi...
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In late October, the Centre published 'Faith in the North-East Inner-City,' a report exploring the overlooked connection between faith-based communities and the integration of new communities to a city.
A 🧵on the local and national coverage received so far /1
www.jcfj.ie/research/fai...
A 🧵on the local and national coverage received so far /1
www.jcfj.ie/research/fai...
Faith in the North-East Inner-City - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland
Introduction New research by the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice and ACET Ireland has identified almost fifty faith-based communities in the north-east inner-city of Dublin. A key aim of the resea...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In late October, the Centre published 'Faith in the North-East Inner-City,' a report exploring the overlooked connection between faith-based communities and the integration of new communities to a city.
A 🧵on the local and national coverage received so far /1
www.jcfj.ie/research/fai...
A 🧵on the local and national coverage received so far /1
www.jcfj.ie/research/fai...
Wonderful news from back home!
St. Paul voters on Tuesday handed a historic election victory to state Rep. Kaohly Her, who will be the first woman and first Hmong person to serve as mayor.
Her upset her former boss, two-term Mayor Melvin Carter, to win the election.
Her upset her former boss, two-term Mayor Melvin Carter, to win the election.
Kaohly Her wins historic election, will be St. Paul’s first Hmong mayor
Her, who entered the race in August, defeated her former boss Mayor Melvin Carter in his bid for a third term.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Wonderful news from back home!
It’s rumored that George Salmon, former Provost of Trinity College Dublin, said “over my dead body will women graduate from Trinity”. Well, George, this one is for you! PhD done!
November 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It’s rumored that George Salmon, former Provost of Trinity College Dublin, said “over my dead body will women graduate from Trinity”. Well, George, this one is for you! PhD done!
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This Tuesday, we are hosting a Webinar navigating Pope Leo XIV's first Apostolic Exhortation: DILEXI TE - I have loved You.
With Hosts @kevinhargaden.bsky.social , @nlsj.bsky.social , Fr Peter McVerry SJ and Trocaire’s Jane Mellet!
Register below!
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With Hosts @kevinhargaden.bsky.social , @nlsj.bsky.social , Fr Peter McVerry SJ and Trocaire’s Jane Mellet!
Register below!
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October 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This Tuesday, we are hosting a Webinar navigating Pope Leo XIV's first Apostolic Exhortation: DILEXI TE - I have loved You.
With Hosts @kevinhargaden.bsky.social , @nlsj.bsky.social , Fr Peter McVerry SJ and Trocaire’s Jane Mellet!
Register below!
forms.gle/4AayuXbAnU6S...
With Hosts @kevinhargaden.bsky.social , @nlsj.bsky.social , Fr Peter McVerry SJ and Trocaire’s Jane Mellet!
Register below!
forms.gle/4AayuXbAnU6S...
My colleagues at @jcfjustice.bsky.social have been working on this report for months & it’s incredible to see it come together. As someone without a religious background, it’s really eye opening to see the role faith based communities can play in integration & why they should be taken serious
Look to the many faith-based groups to boost integration in inner-city, a new report advises council. Almost 50 faith-based groups play a big role in helping people navigate civic life in the north inner-city, it says – and the council should tap into them, it says.
Look to the many faith-based groups to boost integration in inner-city, a new report advises council
Almost 50 faith-based groups play a big role in helping people navigate civic life in the north inner-city, it says – and the council should tap into them, it says.
www.dublininquirer.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
My colleagues at @jcfjustice.bsky.social have been working on this report for months & it’s incredible to see it come together. As someone without a religious background, it’s really eye opening to see the role faith based communities can play in integration & why they should be taken serious
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"Our real issue here is that the market price has gotten to a place that even 'affordable housing' is still unaffordable." My great colleague, @alexiacobrien.bsky.social, laying out the depressing numbers www.jcfj.ie/2025/10/16/a...
Affordable or "affordable"...which is it? - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland
Clúid housing announced they are now taking applications for a new cost-rental scheme in Belmayne that includes 1-, 2-, and 3-bed apartments. This, of course, is a good thing. Affordable housing is cr...
www.jcfj.ie
October 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"Our real issue here is that the market price has gotten to a place that even 'affordable housing' is still unaffordable." My great colleague, @alexiacobrien.bsky.social, laying out the depressing numbers www.jcfj.ie/2025/10/16/a...
First time seeing “Dr.O’Brien” in print alongside my research stuff 🤪
October 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
First time seeing “Dr.O’Brien” in print alongside my research stuff 🤪
Newest blog post by moi:
www.jcfj.ie/2025/09/18/d...
Students and young adults are regularly disregarded when it comes to enforcing tenant rights and are deemed 'lucky' enough to have a place to stay during the school year, even if it's only Monday-Thursday. But shouldn't they also be granted housing protections?
Students and young adults are regularly disregarded when it comes to enforcing tenant rights and are deemed 'lucky' enough to have a place to stay during the school year, even if it's only Monday-Thursday. But shouldn't they also be granted housing protections?
“Do not take advantage of the poor just because you can” …except students, that’s fine: how digs are sticking students with high prices and low rewards. - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Irelan...
In August, my colleague Kevin Hargaden posted a blog on the scramble for student accommodation and dignity in housing, drawing important attention on how we see quality housing contributing to the “co...
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September 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Newest blog post by moi:
If this man genuinely believes the reason we can’t afford apartments is because of balconies than we have a much bigger problem at hand than the cost of balconies. He also thanks the government for reducing apartment sizes! This stuff can’t even be made up
The debate: Does every apartment really need a balcony?
The debate: Does every apartment really need a balcony?
Are apartment balconies a waste of space and money - or valuable access to the outdoors for city dwellers?
www.irishtimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
If this man genuinely believes the reason we can’t afford apartments is because of balconies than we have a much bigger problem at hand than the cost of balconies. He also thanks the government for reducing apartment sizes! This stuff can’t even be made up
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www.jcfj.ie/2025/08/14/c...
What can CMAT's most recent single teach us about the housing Crisis in Ireland? How have the decisions made by past governments influenced our current situation?
Check out our new Housing Advocate, Alexia O'Brien's first blog!
#euro-country
What can CMAT's most recent single teach us about the housing Crisis in Ireland? How have the decisions made by past governments influenced our current situation?
Check out our new Housing Advocate, Alexia O'Brien's first blog!
#euro-country
CMAT, the Celtic Tiger, and Christianity: what an unlikely trio can teach us about Irish housing - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland
Irish country-pop singer, CMAT, recently released a new song “Euro-Country” in which she depicts life in Ireland since the Celtic Tiger and the Crash. The song is beautiful and haunting, reminding us ...
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August 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
www.jcfj.ie/2025/08/14/c...
What can CMAT's most recent single teach us about the housing Crisis in Ireland? How have the decisions made by past governments influenced our current situation?
Check out our new Housing Advocate, Alexia O'Brien's first blog!
#euro-country
What can CMAT's most recent single teach us about the housing Crisis in Ireland? How have the decisions made by past governments influenced our current situation?
Check out our new Housing Advocate, Alexia O'Brien's first blog!
#euro-country