eoghan81.bsky.social
@eoghan81.bsky.social
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There seems to be this idea that there are thousands of doctors working in the private sector who can be recruited to help with NHS work. 99% of private doctors are also NHS doctors, who do their private work on days off or evenings. There is no untapped magic doctor tree (or any other HCW)
January 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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The European Parliament's EPP, which includes Ireland's Fine Gael, is busy undoing the Green Deal. This week they voted to substantially weeken measures to prevent products from illegal deforestation entering the EU

news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
EU delays and weakens anti-deforestation law, adding ‘no-risk’ loophole
The European Parliament approved a move to postpone a watered-down version of its anti-deforestation law, with implementation pushed back 12 months to the end of 2025. The Nov. 14 vote to delay the Eu...
news.mongabay.com
November 16, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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Hello BlueSkiers! I’ve made a starter back of people working on rewilding and similar things in UK and Ireland. Many more to add but it’s a start.

go.bsky.app/A7v5ZUQ
November 9, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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I'm baffled as to how Fine Gael have any credibility among farmers given the mess they've created for them. Holly Cairns standing out as an honest voice in this debate!

www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Taoiseach hits back at Social Democrats leader Holly Cairn's stance on derogation
Simon Harris said he will continue to defend the special derogation for farmers if re-elected, and would also work to improve water quality, which the EU has said must be addressed
www.irishexaminer.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:23 AM
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If you are in or near Walthamstow tonight there is a great Just Stop Oil benefit tonight - tickets on the door

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-burnin...
The Burning Parrot
Get ready for another wild night at The Burning Parrot - expect fiery performances!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 12, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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"What Happens If… We Actually Exceed 1.5°C In Global Warming?" by Kate Nicholson for @huffpost.bsky.social: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/what-h...
What Happens If… We Actually Exceed 1.5°C In Global Warming?
An ever-pressing question as COP29 gathers.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 12, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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Given that farming is the biggest source of pollution in Ireland I think I would have expected something more elaborate from the Green Party in their manifesto 🫤
www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
November 12, 2024 at 5:55 PM