Maria Ni Fhlatharta
@nifhla.bsky.social
Personal ramblings on law & policy|Legal capacity, institutions, reproductive rights, human rights in healthcare | @InclusivePolicy | she/sí/í Migrant. Disabled. Aotearoa and Eire.
I think a huge part of my Mom's activism when I was a kid was focused on the idea that other families wouldn't have to go through what we did to get support, but everything I see suggests childhood disability supports are worse now.
November 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I think a huge part of my Mom's activism when I was a kid was focused on the idea that other families wouldn't have to go through what we did to get support, but everything I see suggests childhood disability supports are worse now.
When I interned at a trade union in the states (in the year of still had a flip phone) I went into the GC's office because after looking everywhere I couldn't find the maternity leave legislation, just a family medical leave act that couldn't be the only one...
A couple weeks ago a friend was telling me about someone she knew who had been on maternity leave, and said she had taken "the full year." I said, "A whole year? Wow, what kind of fancy job does she have that gives her a YEAR of leave?" and my friend looked surprised & said, "... welcome to Canada?"
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
When I interned at a trade union in the states (in the year of still had a flip phone) I went into the GC's office because after looking everywhere I couldn't find the maternity leave legislation, just a family medical leave act that couldn't be the only one...
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One of the maybe three things Rte actually does well and on rare enough occasions. And they’re closing it down.
RTÉ confirms move to wind down inhouse documentary unit
RTÉ confirms move to wind down inhouse documentary unit
Unions criticise decision to ‘dramatically increase commercialisation’ via outsourcing
www.irishtimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
One of the maybe three things Rte actually does well and on rare enough occasions. And they’re closing it down.
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Our co-director @amyhassett.bsky.social and treasurer @jonkskearns.bsky.social are appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, talking about access to work for Disabled Women.
You can watch along (or see the recording afterwards) here:
www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
You can watch along (or see the recording afterwards) here:
www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Oireachtas committee meeting live stream
Live stream of public Oireachtas committee meeting in committee room 1
www.oireachtas.ie
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our co-director @amyhassett.bsky.social and treasurer @jonkskearns.bsky.social are appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, talking about access to work for Disabled Women.
You can watch along (or see the recording afterwards) here:
www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
You can watch along (or see the recording afterwards) here:
www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
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Today, 144 years ago, 1600 Crown troops invaded a pacifist settlement that was the centre of resistance against British colonialism. The leaders were arrested, the settlement sacked, the people violated.
For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.
For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Today, 144 years ago, 1600 Crown troops invaded a pacifist settlement that was the centre of resistance against British colonialism. The leaders were arrested, the settlement sacked, the people violated.
For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.
For many in Aotearoa, November 5th is Parihaka Day, or Te Rā o te Pāhua: The Day of Plunder.
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Tomorrow is the Fifth of November – but let’s forget Guy Fawkes and his actions against an arrogant Protestant king and instead look to our own history: the unlawful attack on Parihaka and, by extension, Māori sovereignty.
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#kikorangi
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#kikorangi
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Tomorrow is the Fifth of November – but let’s forget Guy Fawkes and his actions against an arrogant Protestant king and instead look to our own history: the unlawful attack on Parihaka and, by extension, Māori sovereignty.
🧵
#kikorangi
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#kikorangi
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
Today is 10 years since the Northen Irish Assembly voted in favour of marriage equality. A landmark day, but it was another 5 years before it became a reality due to the abuse of the petition of concern.
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Today is 10 years since the Northen Irish Assembly voted in favour of marriage equality. A landmark day, but it was another 5 years before it became a reality due to the abuse of the petition of concern.
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Their Facebook page says that the Taoiseach’s officials promised them a mediation meeting on Monday. It has now been postponed to Wednesday. They have now been on hunger strike for over 40 days. This is an appalling way to treat people.
'We are not afraid to die': Industrial school survivors vow to continue 32-day hunger strike
Four are refusing to eat over two demands they say were promised but have not been delivered as part of the industrial schools' redress scheme — a Health Amendment Act card and a contributory pension
Four are refusing to eat over two demands they say were promised but have not been delivered as part of the industrial schools' redress scheme — a Health Amendment Act card and a contributory pension
www.irishexaminer.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Their Facebook page says that the Taoiseach’s officials promised them a mediation meeting on Monday. It has now been postponed to Wednesday. They have now been on hunger strike for over 40 days. This is an appalling way to treat people.
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Maybe you think that some people are applying for international protection cynically or dishonestly. So... would making it easier for someone to just come here and work fix that? Of course it would.
Oh, but you don't want to do that either?
Well, now who doesn't want to talk about immigration.
Oh, but you don't want to do that either?
Well, now who doesn't want to talk about immigration.
November 1, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Maybe you think that some people are applying for international protection cynically or dishonestly. So... would making it easier for someone to just come here and work fix that? Of course it would.
Oh, but you don't want to do that either?
Well, now who doesn't want to talk about immigration.
Oh, but you don't want to do that either?
Well, now who doesn't want to talk about immigration.
My wife has apparently been telling her peads patients "well your [insert siblings here] is probably better at this than you" to get them to enthusiastically participate in the anaesthesia process.
I am now rethinking every interaction I've ever had with this master manipulator.
I am now rethinking every interaction I've ever had with this master manipulator.
October 31, 2025 at 8:11 AM
My wife has apparently been telling her peads patients "well your [insert siblings here] is probably better at this than you" to get them to enthusiastically participate in the anaesthesia process.
I am now rethinking every interaction I've ever had with this master manipulator.
I am now rethinking every interaction I've ever had with this master manipulator.
A lot of the men in my family have the same name and half of them work in the same place which means I just had to describe myself as "Blondie's daughter" on the phone.
The man hasn't been blonde since 1964.
The man hasn't been blonde since 1964.
October 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
A lot of the men in my family have the same name and half of them work in the same place which means I just had to describe myself as "Blondie's daughter" on the phone.
The man hasn't been blonde since 1964.
The man hasn't been blonde since 1964.
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We’re turning 10!
Join the Center for Inclusive Policy’s anniversary event to reflect on our shared journey and explore the remaining challenges to advancing inclusive policies.
Nov 4, 9 am EST, 2 pm GMT, 5 pm EAT
Register here: bit.ly/4qb4tAa
We look forward to seeing you!
Join the Center for Inclusive Policy’s anniversary event to reflect on our shared journey and explore the remaining challenges to advancing inclusive policies.
Nov 4, 9 am EST, 2 pm GMT, 5 pm EAT
Register here: bit.ly/4qb4tAa
We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CIP 10th Anniversary: Building Inclusive Futures. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CIP 10th Anniversary: Building Inclusive Futures. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We’re turning 10!
Join the Center for Inclusive Policy’s anniversary event to reflect on our shared journey and explore the remaining challenges to advancing inclusive policies.
Nov 4, 9 am EST, 2 pm GMT, 5 pm EAT
Register here: bit.ly/4qb4tAa
We look forward to seeing you!
Join the Center for Inclusive Policy’s anniversary event to reflect on our shared journey and explore the remaining challenges to advancing inclusive policies.
Nov 4, 9 am EST, 2 pm GMT, 5 pm EAT
Register here: bit.ly/4qb4tAa
We look forward to seeing you!
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I know a lot of people (cough Millennials) feel like they need to START a thing, START a food bank, build a little free food pantry.
My friends, my loves, my dears.
Don't start.
JOIN.
These exist. They have community ties! They have some funding! Accountability! Regulations!
My friends, my loves, my dears.
Don't start.
JOIN.
These exist. They have community ties! They have some funding! Accountability! Regulations!
October 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I know a lot of people (cough Millennials) feel like they need to START a thing, START a food bank, build a little free food pantry.
My friends, my loves, my dears.
Don't start.
JOIN.
These exist. They have community ties! They have some funding! Accountability! Regulations!
My friends, my loves, my dears.
Don't start.
JOIN.
These exist. They have community ties! They have some funding! Accountability! Regulations!
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Can you imagine TDs scrambling to change the Constitution or commentators hand-wringing in the media if it was leftists who behaved the way the spoiled vote crew did, in the same (minority) numbers, after several bigoted riots. Not so much forced to pander to them as willingly taking a running leap.
October 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Can you imagine TDs scrambling to change the Constitution or commentators hand-wringing in the media if it was leftists who behaved the way the spoiled vote crew did, in the same (minority) numbers, after several bigoted riots. Not so much forced to pander to them as willingly taking a running leap.
And while I think of it, we looked at every single spoiled vote for Galway West that day, a lot were just badly filled out, some were clear spoils, but the reason why was not clear or consistent. You can't ascribe spoils to a particular point of view.
Once upon a time I had to spend a half hour looking over spoiled votes (for #MarRef) with Catherine Connolly.
October 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
And while I think of it, we looked at every single spoiled vote for Galway West that day, a lot were just badly filled out, some were clear spoils, but the reason why was not clear or consistent. You can't ascribe spoils to a particular point of view.
Part of the reason that FF/FG are a bit hopeless in presidential campaigns is because it relies on having a positive vision for the future of Ireland, not just fear and a strong constituency game. #Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Part of the reason that FF/FG are a bit hopeless in presidential campaigns is because it relies on having a positive vision for the future of Ireland, not just fear and a strong constituency game. #Áras25
I didn't get to vote today. Not news, but I didn't lose my vote on the president of Ireland when I moved to New Zealand, I lost it when I moved to Belfast.
It is so beyond time to extend the vote on the President to the whole island.
It is so beyond time to extend the vote on the President to the whole island.
October 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I didn't get to vote today. Not news, but I didn't lose my vote on the president of Ireland when I moved to New Zealand, I lost it when I moved to Belfast.
It is so beyond time to extend the vote on the President to the whole island.
It is so beyond time to extend the vote on the President to the whole island.
I really don't have much of a stomach left for more of the "what it Liz Truss was from rural Ireland?" simulation
October 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I really don't have much of a stomach left for more of the "what it Liz Truss was from rural Ireland?" simulation
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This is the evidence given by Joseph Mahon at the trial of Soldier F who wa found not guilty today. He was 16 when he was shot on Bloody Sunday, read it and digest the reality of British Justice when the victims aren’t classed as fully human
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is the evidence given by Joseph Mahon at the trial of Soldier F who wa found not guilty today. He was 16 when he was shot on Bloody Sunday, read it and digest the reality of British Justice when the victims aren’t classed as fully human
It would have been a really good time, for the world, to show that soldiers like David Cleary could face justice for massacring civilians as though they had impunity.
October 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It would have been a really good time, for the world, to show that soldiers like David Cleary could face justice for massacring civilians as though they had impunity.
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As Barney's body lay out in the street in a pool of blood, the Derry Civil Rights Association banner held by marchers that day was used to cover him.
Damien O'Kane's father (@mckanedj on Twitter) kept it and donated to the Museum of Free Derry, where it is now on permanent display.
Damien O'Kane's father (@mckanedj on Twitter) kept it and donated to the Museum of Free Derry, where it is now on permanent display.
October 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
As Barney's body lay out in the street in a pool of blood, the Derry Civil Rights Association banner held by marchers that day was used to cover him.
Damien O'Kane's father (@mckanedj on Twitter) kept it and donated to the Museum of Free Derry, where it is now on permanent display.
Damien O'Kane's father (@mckanedj on Twitter) kept it and donated to the Museum of Free Derry, where it is now on permanent display.
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I know a guy called David Cleary who hates that he has the same name as Soldier F.
October 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I know a guy called David Cleary who hates that he has the same name as Soldier F.