Cian Ó Concubhair
@cianoconcubhair.bsky.social
Lectures criminal law, policing & criminology @ Maynooth University
Research: policing, media, crime, legitimacy & trust, power & resistance
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Dublin via da Banner
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/people/cian-concubhair
Research: policing, media, crime, legitimacy & trust, power & resistance
Views personal
Sé/é
Dublin via da Banner
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/people/cian-concubhair
"I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death"
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death"
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1. Family reunification is ALREADY limited to "close family"
2. Forcing people to avoid claiming benefits they are entitled to and need under threat of being refused citizenship is horrifically cruel. That was the policy under Michael McDowell and it caused great hardship to the most vulnerable.
2. Forcing people to avoid claiming benefits they are entitled to and need under threat of being refused citizenship is horrifically cruel. That was the policy under Michael McDowell and it caused great hardship to the most vulnerable.
New: major overhaul of immigration laws to see citizenship denied to those who got welfare, or are in debt. Family reunification only for close family, tighter rules around self sufficiency. Changes to revoke residency for those who commit serious crimes
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
No Irish citizenship for refugees on welfare benefits
Ministers to crack down on migration after UK review of asylum-seeking rules
www.thetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
1. Family reunification is ALREADY limited to "close family"
2. Forcing people to avoid claiming benefits they are entitled to and need under threat of being refused citizenship is horrifically cruel. That was the policy under Michael McDowell and it caused great hardship to the most vulnerable.
2. Forcing people to avoid claiming benefits they are entitled to and need under threat of being refused citizenship is horrifically cruel. That was the policy under Michael McDowell and it caused great hardship to the most vulnerable.
Is this Revenge of the Economists who got it in the neck for 10 years for cheerleading the great Celtic property bubble?
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Is this Revenge of the Economists who got it in the neck for 10 years for cheerleading the great Celtic property bubble?
One of the most interesting things about the highly effective entryism of certain stickies into Irish news media
Is that it was never problematised by those on the political right
And what this implies about those stickies
Is that it was never problematised by those on the political right
And what this implies about those stickies
November 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
One of the most interesting things about the highly effective entryism of certain stickies into Irish news media
Is that it was never problematised by those on the political right
And what this implies about those stickies
Is that it was never problematised by those on the political right
And what this implies about those stickies
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"At least the far right don't have anyone in the Dáil ..."
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New: major overhaul of immigration laws to see citizenship denied to those who got welfare, or are in debt. Family reunification only for close family, tighter rules around self sufficiency. Changes to revoke residency for those who commit serious crimes
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
No Irish citizenship for refugees on welfare benefits
Ministers to crack down on migration after UK review of asylum-seeking rules
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
"At least the far right don't have anyone in the Dáil ..."
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How AP News whitewashes genocide.
TESTING THE CEASEFIRE??
Israel is *BREAKING* the ceasefire. Do you really think this would be the headline if Hamas killed 24 Israelis?
AP doesn’t even have the integrity to say Israel killed Palestinians. “Are dead” is passive to avoid attributing liability.
TESTING THE CEASEFIRE??
Israel is *BREAKING* the ceasefire. Do you really think this would be the headline if Hamas killed 24 Israelis?
AP doesn’t even have the integrity to say Israel killed Palestinians. “Are dead” is passive to avoid attributing liability.
November 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
How AP News whitewashes genocide.
TESTING THE CEASEFIRE??
Israel is *BREAKING* the ceasefire. Do you really think this would be the headline if Hamas killed 24 Israelis?
AP doesn’t even have the integrity to say Israel killed Palestinians. “Are dead” is passive to avoid attributing liability.
TESTING THE CEASEFIRE??
Israel is *BREAKING* the ceasefire. Do you really think this would be the headline if Hamas killed 24 Israelis?
AP doesn’t even have the integrity to say Israel killed Palestinians. “Are dead” is passive to avoid attributing liability.
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I live in (what I think I'm correct in saying is) the most diverse constituency in the whole country - Dublin Central, D1 - *and* I'm old enough to remember what this place was like before significant immigration, and the idea that immigration hasn't been good for this country is fucking laughable
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I live in (what I think I'm correct in saying is) the most diverse constituency in the whole country - Dublin Central, D1 - *and* I'm old enough to remember what this place was like before significant immigration, and the idea that immigration hasn't been good for this country is fucking laughable
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Once again, we are way too relaxed about the fact that "shooting Irish people is good actually" is a mainstream political position on the neighbouring island.
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Once again, we are way too relaxed about the fact that "shooting Irish people is good actually" is a mainstream political position on the neighbouring island.
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When you ask for one thing and get another...
"In 2023, a study was carried out on behalf of Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit which found 92% of participants wanted more parks, biodiversity, and green spaces in Cork City: 89% wanted more trees on city streets."
"In 2023, a study was carried out on behalf of Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit which found 92% of participants wanted more parks, biodiversity, and green spaces in Cork City: 89% wanted more trees on city streets."
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
When you ask for one thing and get another...
"In 2023, a study was carried out on behalf of Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit which found 92% of participants wanted more parks, biodiversity, and green spaces in Cork City: 89% wanted more trees on city streets."
"In 2023, a study was carried out on behalf of Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit which found 92% of participants wanted more parks, biodiversity, and green spaces in Cork City: 89% wanted more trees on city streets."
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“Groups engaging in far-right rhetoric and discourse .. have grown increasingly emboldened in Ireland to the point they gather and sometimes march openly in military fatigues in our cities.“
- James Carr
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
- James Carr
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Lack of action on hate speech contributing to racist violence
The far-right have been emboldened by lack of action to curtail them. It's beyond time to act
www.irishexaminer.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
“Groups engaging in far-right rhetoric and discourse .. have grown increasingly emboldened in Ireland to the point they gather and sometimes march openly in military fatigues in our cities.“
- James Carr
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
- James Carr
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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I'm struck by this clip of former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz saying Holocaust education has backfired in part because people Palestinians as victims: "They think the lesson of the Holocaust is…you fight the big powerful people hurting the weak people."
www.reddit.com/r/JewsOfCons...
www.reddit.com/r/JewsOfCons...
From the JewsOfConscience community on Reddit: Former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz speaking to the Jewish Federation and lamenting that young people are learning the wrong lessons from Holocaust e...
Explore this post and more from the JewsOfConscience community
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November 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'm struck by this clip of former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz saying Holocaust education has backfired in part because people Palestinians as victims: "They think the lesson of the Holocaust is…you fight the big powerful people hurting the weak people."
www.reddit.com/r/JewsOfCons...
www.reddit.com/r/JewsOfCons...
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POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
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November 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Peadar was vocally behind the "spoil the vote" campaign, but I guess it's mature to be writing "hang traitors" on the ballot and colouring in a handbag.
Incredible that it’s always the parties that you could count their youth vote on your fingers that have this position.
November 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Peadar was vocally behind the "spoil the vote" campaign, but I guess it's mature to be writing "hang traitors" on the ballot and colouring in a handbag.
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‘They surround our car’: Families at Citywest IPAS centre tell of ongoing ‘harassment’ People fleeing war, poverty, insecurity are being abused daily by local racist gobsh*tes, desecrating the tricolour as they harass women, children & men. Shameful! #speirgorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
‘They surround our car’: Families at Citywest IPAS centre tell of ongoing ‘harassment’
‘Intimidation’ includes children being told ‘go home’ and witnessing parents being called derogatory names
www.irishtimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
‘They surround our car’: Families at Citywest IPAS centre tell of ongoing ‘harassment’ People fleeing war, poverty, insecurity are being abused daily by local racist gobsh*tes, desecrating the tricolour as they harass women, children & men. Shameful! #speirgorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Car broke down on a blind junction and stuck in Park mode
Tow truck took an hour
Feeling guilty while I waited about the minor confusion the car was causing
I perhaps foolishly took it upon myself to direct cars safely around
Take away: about 30% of motorists are psychopathic
Tow truck took an hour
Feeling guilty while I waited about the minor confusion the car was causing
I perhaps foolishly took it upon myself to direct cars safely around
Take away: about 30% of motorists are psychopathic
November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Car broke down on a blind junction and stuck in Park mode
Tow truck took an hour
Feeling guilty while I waited about the minor confusion the car was causing
I perhaps foolishly took it upon myself to direct cars safely around
Take away: about 30% of motorists are psychopathic
Tow truck took an hour
Feeling guilty while I waited about the minor confusion the car was causing
I perhaps foolishly took it upon myself to direct cars safely around
Take away: about 30% of motorists are psychopathic
I do not understand how this case has not resulted in a lifetime driving ban?
www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
Man jailed for dangerous driving causing death of man
A man with six previous drink-driving convictions has been sentenced to four years in prison for dangerous driving and disqualified from driving for ten years for causing the death of a pensioner in D...
www.rte.ie
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I do not understand how this case has not resulted in a lifetime driving ban?
www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
Interesting to see this experiment being abandoned in England
While obviously flawed & arguably quite wasteful it did produce some interesting results in a narrow range of cases
I also think creating direct political connection to police governance is not bad
www.ft.com/content/1f15...
While obviously flawed & arguably quite wasteful it did produce some interesting results in a narrow range of cases
I also think creating direct political connection to police governance is not bad
www.ft.com/content/1f15...
UK government to abolish police and crime commissioners
Abolition of posts expected to save £100mn annually and allow £20mn each year to be reinvested in policing
www.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Interesting to see this experiment being abandoned in England
While obviously flawed & arguably quite wasteful it did produce some interesting results in a narrow range of cases
I also think creating direct political connection to police governance is not bad
www.ft.com/content/1f15...
While obviously flawed & arguably quite wasteful it did produce some interesting results in a narrow range of cases
I also think creating direct political connection to police governance is not bad
www.ft.com/content/1f15...
There are many remarkable things about this intervention from Collins
But the one that stands out is the idea that cycling/walking is purely leisure, and driving never is
While children and adults in rural Ireland are the most inactive and suffering from obesity in the state
But the one that stands out is the idea that cycling/walking is purely leisure, and driving never is
While children and adults in rural Ireland are the most inactive and suffering from obesity in the state
Independent Ireland TD Michael Collins claimed "the shit was frightened out of" Transport Infrastructure Ireland today during a committee appearance in relation to CPOs and greenways.
"Remember one thing, Cromwell is gone," the Cork TD told protesters.
jrnl.ie/6872252t
"Remember one thing, Cromwell is gone," the Cork TD told protesters.
jrnl.ie/6872252t
Independent Ireland leader claims 'sh*t frightened out of' TII during committee appearance
A protest against compulory land purchases for greenways took place outside Leinster House this afternoon.
jrnl.ie
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
There are many remarkable things about this intervention from Collins
But the one that stands out is the idea that cycling/walking is purely leisure, and driving never is
While children and adults in rural Ireland are the most inactive and suffering from obesity in the state
But the one that stands out is the idea that cycling/walking is purely leisure, and driving never is
While children and adults in rural Ireland are the most inactive and suffering from obesity in the state
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Sinn Féin has expelled a member of the party after her partner was arrested as part of investigations by the anti-terror Special Detective Unit into far-right extremism.
jrnl.ie/6873061t
jrnl.ie/6873061t
Sinn Féin expels party member after arrest of her partner in far-right terror probe
Sinn Féin said this morning that it had expelled the party member once it emerged that her home was searched.
jrnl.ie
November 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Sinn Féin has expelled a member of the party after her partner was arrested as part of investigations by the anti-terror Special Detective Unit into far-right extremism.
jrnl.ie/6873061t
jrnl.ie/6873061t
I'm told a scientist of politics with a regular national broadsheet column
Described reducing the voting age to 16 as gerrymandering
What quality of analysis is this?
Described reducing the voting age to 16 as gerrymandering
What quality of analysis is this?
November 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I'm told a scientist of politics with a regular national broadsheet column
Described reducing the voting age to 16 as gerrymandering
What quality of analysis is this?
Described reducing the voting age to 16 as gerrymandering
What quality of analysis is this?
Listened to the last episode of RTÉ Investigates First Conviction today (didn't watch the TV part)
Good stuff
New in many ways for RTÉ
Stylistically reminded me of the amazing In The Dark
Interesting to see the subtle digs at crime hacks (including their own?)
www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...
Good stuff
New in many ways for RTÉ
Stylistically reminded me of the amazing In The Dark
Interesting to see the subtle digs at crime hacks (including their own?)
www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...
First Conviction - RTÉ Podcasts
An investigation into the case of a couple imprisoned for a crime against their child - that never happened...
www.rte.ie
November 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Listened to the last episode of RTÉ Investigates First Conviction today (didn't watch the TV part)
Good stuff
New in many ways for RTÉ
Stylistically reminded me of the amazing In The Dark
Interesting to see the subtle digs at crime hacks (including their own?)
www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...
Good stuff
New in many ways for RTÉ
Stylistically reminded me of the amazing In The Dark
Interesting to see the subtle digs at crime hacks (including their own?)
www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...
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The Government's new stated aim is to make it so unattractive for lawyers to take good cases against the State that they will stop. Not bad cases. Good ones. Successful ones. This new rule only applies if you *win* your case. Doesn't that worry anyone slightly?
m.independent.ie/irish-news/o...
m.independent.ie/irish-news/o...
Objectors will be on the hook to pay six-figure legal costs under judicial reviews clampdown
Objectors will have to foot six-figure legal bills for successful judicial review cases in a new move being brought to the Cabinet to speed up the supply of infrastructure and housing.
m.independent.ie
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The Government's new stated aim is to make it so unattractive for lawyers to take good cases against the State that they will stop. Not bad cases. Good ones. Successful ones. This new rule only applies if you *win* your case. Doesn't that worry anyone slightly?
m.independent.ie/irish-news/o...
m.independent.ie/irish-news/o...
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"To obtain the capital they need, hyperscalers have leveraged a growing list of complex debt-financing options ... That shift is fueling speculation that A.I. investments are turning into a game of musical chairs whose financial instruments are reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis."
Vibe shift.
Vibe shift.
Debt Has Entered the A.I. Boom
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"To obtain the capital they need, hyperscalers have leveraged a growing list of complex debt-financing options ... That shift is fueling speculation that A.I. investments are turning into a game of musical chairs whose financial instruments are reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis."
Vibe shift.
Vibe shift.