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@cuimhaidin.bsky.social
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Primary school principal in Limerick, Ireland
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antaisce.bsky.social
"Today’s vote by the European Nitrates Committee to approve an extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation for another three years is a bad day for Irish waterbodies and for everyone who relies on clean quality water in Ireland"

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EU Nitrate Derogation decision a bad day for Irish waterways
Today’s vote by the European Nitrates Committee to approve an extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation for another three years is a bad day for Irish waterbodies and for everyone who relies on clean...
www.antaisce.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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shaunacorr.bsky.social
People across the island of Ireland want clean beaches, pristine lakes and rivers - and both governments are catastrophically failing them
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OPINION: Dáil Éireann and Stormont tone deaf on citizen views about farm pollution in our waters
People across the island want clean beaches, pristine lakes and rivers - and both governments are catastrophically failing
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December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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premthakker.bsky.social
Wow: Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention (named for Holocaust survivor Raphael Lemkin, who coined term "genocide") calls Clinton's remarks "genocide denial."

"Young people in the US are not stupid or gullible. They simply reject genocide – something the Secretary might consider doing as well."
Statement on Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Genocide Denial at the Israel Hayom Summit December 9, 2025 The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security feels called to point out that former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s recent remarks at the Israel Hayom Summit on 2 December amount to outright genocide denial. During her remarks, the Secretary correctly noted that the recent deterioration of Israel’s standing among U.S. voters is not a “Republican versus Democrat kind of divide” but rather a generational one. Nevertheless, she incorrectly diagnosed the reasons for the shift as a matter purely of optics, stating that “Israel [has] the worst PR of any group” and accusing social media, particularly TikTok, of presenting “pure propaganda” that American youth are uncritically ingesting. Secretary Clinton’s framing is not at all an accurate reflection of why Americans are growing more critical of Israel. Young Americans of all political stripes have not fallen prey to propaganda, though that is always a legitimate concern. Rather, they have consumed two years of videos depicting Israel’s genocide against Palestinians that have been uploaded by Palestinian journalists, ordinary people trying to survive in Gaza, IDF soldiers, and ordinary Israelis themselves. There has been no convincing refutation of the sheer amount of raw evidence of genocide coming out of Palestine. Young people in the U.S. are not stupid or gullible. They simply reject genocide – something the Secretary might consider doing as well. Secretary Clinton appears not to be bothered by the reality of genocidal violence – in fact, she did not mention anything about it. Her concern is, rather, in her words, “the narrative” – the fact that these crimes are no longer hidden and are now being live-streamed and documented in real time, making it harder for her and others to control it. TikTok cannot be blamed for the fact that many members of Gen Z understand that Israel is … It is in fact highly ironic to blame TikTok for the dissemination of content laying bare the realities of Israel’s genocide in Palestine. Like many other social media conglomerates, TikTok has been accused of systematic censorship of pro-Palestinian content. In July of this year, TikTok appointed an ex-IDF instructor as its new manager of hate speech. This person can hardly be accused of pro-Palestinian views given her background and stated opinions. It appears that what Secretary Clinton really means to say is that TikTok is not being effective enough at censoring the truth. What truly seems to unsettle Secretary Clinton is not “misinformation,” but rather the fact that younger generations are no longer consuming a single, state-controlled narrative. They are accessing unfiltered images and testimonies that challenge decades of political messaging. This helps explain why TikTok has become a target, not because it is misleading students, but precisely because the content uploaded by its users allow them to see beyond official propaganda. When former Secretary Clinton calls this “a serious problem for democracy,” it sounds less like a defense of democratic values and more like concern for the weakening of a long-standing political and ideological agenda, one that, it must be stated, is highly undemocratic. Secretary Clinton did get one thing right, although quite inadvertently: When you do not have the truth on your side, all you left with is indeed optics and “the narrative.” But she is wrong to think that any amount of PR – even really great and expensive PR – is going to hide this genocide. Israel would be better served by advice to end the genocide, engage in a transformational process that brings the perpetrators to justice, and build a future with Palestinians. That is the only way to change its image. America’s young people are no longer fooled by genocide denial – whether it is being presented by Israel, the United States, Sudan, Myanmar, Russia, or Secre…
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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whittledaway.bsky.social
Remarkable decision given only last week Ireland was successfully convicted by the ECJ for not implementing the Water Framework Directive and the deteriorating state of our waterways
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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news.rte.ie
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, YouTube and Instagram and Facebook.
Australia social media ban for under 16s takes effect
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, YouTube and Instagram and Facebook.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Hamas has said that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli violations persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement
Gaza truce cannot proceed with Israeli violations - Hamas
Hamas has said that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli violations persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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irlsecret.bsky.social
‘The judge repeated that to be released, Mr Burke does not have to give any undertaking to call a child they or them or to accept transgenderism. He simply had to agree not to trespass on the school’s property.’

This is it in a nutshell.

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Enoch Burke has 'something to hide' over income - judge
A High Court judge has said teacher Enoch Burke and his family could be using his court case to make money and that it was clear Mr Burke had "something to hide" about his income.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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zeteo.com
“Despite the obstacles Syria has faced over the last year, Monday marked a day of joy, of celebration, of a Syria that could be united.”

Anagha Subhash Nair reports from Syria, one year after the end of Bashar Al-Assad’s dictatorship.

Read the full article: zeteo.com/p/were-all-o...
December 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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philipoconnor.bsky.social
This filleting of Enoch and the Burkes by Justice Brian Cregan is absolutely epic - a complete and utter demolition of their bluffing and spoofing.
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Enoch Burke has 'something to hide' over income - judge
A High Court judge has said teacher Enoch Burke and his family could be using his court case to make money and that it was clear Mr Burke had "something to hide" about his income.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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elainemcgoff.bsky.social
'Our waters are crying out for a break from the pollution, Irish people are calling for clean water, but our voices are being drowned out in a world of political wrangling and vested interest. And the thing is, you can’t drink politics.'

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Most Irish people want clean water, not a nitrates derogation
Has the Government ever asked the people of Ireland if they agree with pulling on the green jersey to convince Europe to give us another derogation?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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news.rte.ie
New research has found high levels of stress and burnout among teachers.
High levels of stress and burnout among teachers - report
New research has found high levels of stress and burnout among teachers.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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irishrainforest.bsky.social
"Our waters are crying out for a break from the pollution, Irish people [want] clean water, but our voices are drowned out in a world of political wrangling and vested interest.

[But] you can’t drink politics."

Excellent piece by
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Most Irish people want clean water, not a nitrates derogation
Has the Government ever asked the people of Ireland if they agree with pulling on the green jersey to convince Europe to give us another derogation?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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news.rte.ie
Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts.
Australia social media ban for under 16s to take effect
Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking th...
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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altnps.bsky.social
The Department of Education will bring back a lot of federal workers who were placed on administrative leave in March.
December 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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davekeating.substack.com
The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
The US has declared rhetorical war on the EU
The calls from America this weekend to destroy the EU are revealing. They hate the union because it's the only thing that can keep European countries from being Russian or American vassals.
davekeating.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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ciarancuffe.bsky.social
Trump makes it worryingly clear in his National Security Strategy: he wants to take down the EU, destroy the European Green Deal and allow unfettered EU access to US tech, oil and gas companies. This must be resisted.
December 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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gregsargent.bsky.social
This is so perfect. No one have any doubts at this point about what Elon Musk really represents.
December 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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kneecapceol.bsky.social
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Israel is still blocking tents, blankets and clothing from entering Gaza. After killing over 100,000 civilians, after committing genocide, after destroying almost every single building. It's still Israel, a depraved state, that decides what Gazans can and cannot get. Meanwhile Blair and Trump, two war criminals, are now backing up a fanatical Israel. TAKE ACTION FREE PALESTINE
December 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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rimaanabtawi.bsky.social
Trump and Netanyahu want to kill @unrwa.org , but most governments see it as essential to sustain the lives of Palestinian civilians under Israeli assault. The UN General Assembly votes overwhelming to renew UNRWA's mandate for three years, by a vote of 151 to 10.
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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joenoonan.bsky.social
West Bank public servants have received only partial salaries. The Palestinian Authority tax revenues are collected by Israel which is not passing them on – to the tune of $1.76 billion, according to the UN's trade and development agency.

www.bbc.com/news/article... #Scrooge
Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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philipb-h.bsky.social
The mighty little herb that might go a long way to solving river pollution.

Field trials show that Ribwort Plantain can absorb anywhere between 30% and 90% of the nitrogen in cow’s urine.

Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Plantain
Could a little grass-herb, dismissed in the past as a weed, play a key role in solving Ireland’s livestock/water quality issue? With Thomas Moloney, DLF Seeds; Thomas Duffy, dairy farmer.
www.rte.ie
December 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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altnps.bsky.social
Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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josefoshea.bsky.social
Ireland has joined Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia in boycotting the #Euovision now that #Israel is taking part.

It's the right thing to do.
December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM