Patricia Stephenson
@patriciastephenson.bsky.social
Social Democrats Senator. Belfast born, living on the Carlow Kilkenny border with my partner and two rescue dogs
This is good news.
But Sean Binder & his peers should never have been put through years of legal stress for trying to save people’s lives - the weaponisation of law & criminalisation of humanitarians must be called out & stamped out.
But Sean Binder & his peers should never have been put through years of legal stress for trying to save people’s lives - the weaponisation of law & criminalisation of humanitarians must be called out & stamped out.
Irish man and humanitarian volunteer Sean Binder has been acquitted of all charges, including membership of a criminal organisation, fraud, money laundering, and smuggling, at a court in Greece this evening
jrnl.ie/6928251
jrnl.ie/6928251
'Huge relief': Irish man Sean Binder found not guilty of people smuggling in Greece
Binder faced a total of 23 charges, including money laundering and smuggling.
jrnl.ie
January 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM
This is good news.
But Sean Binder & his peers should never have been put through years of legal stress for trying to save people’s lives - the weaponisation of law & criminalisation of humanitarians must be called out & stamped out.
But Sean Binder & his peers should never have been put through years of legal stress for trying to save people’s lives - the weaponisation of law & criminalisation of humanitarians must be called out & stamped out.
I am relieved to hear that Heba, Kamran and Lewie, of the Filton 24, have ended their hunger strike.
I call on Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs to have the difficult conversation with British government about their treatment of Palestine Action activists, so this doesn't happen again.
I call on Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs to have the difficult conversation with British government about their treatment of Palestine Action activists, so this doesn't happen again.
January 15, 2026 at 8:24 PM
I am relieved to hear that Heba, Kamran and Lewie, of the Filton 24, have ended their hunger strike.
I call on Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs to have the difficult conversation with British government about their treatment of Palestine Action activists, so this doesn't happen again.
I call on Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs to have the difficult conversation with British government about their treatment of Palestine Action activists, so this doesn't happen again.
The Good Friday Agreement happened 28 years ago, but the legacy of the conflict still exists today and families are still fighting for justice.
The GFA failed to address legacy and justice.
All future peace processes must include victims voices for a sustainable peace.
The GFA failed to address legacy and justice.
All future peace processes must include victims voices for a sustainable peace.
January 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The Good Friday Agreement happened 28 years ago, but the legacy of the conflict still exists today and families are still fighting for justice.
The GFA failed to address legacy and justice.
All future peace processes must include victims voices for a sustainable peace.
The GFA failed to address legacy and justice.
All future peace processes must include victims voices for a sustainable peace.
Statement on Iran.
January 15, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Statement on Iran.
Thank you to Samantha Trevaskis and Dr Yvonne Hartnett for visiting today to discuss the realities of living with PMDD and the vital research into this disorder. Looking forward to further advocacy work around PMDD awareness.
January 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Thank you to Samantha Trevaskis and Dr Yvonne Hartnett for visiting today to discuss the realities of living with PMDD and the vital research into this disorder. Looking forward to further advocacy work around PMDD awareness.
Reposted by Patricia Stephenson
How do they get away with this stuff? They’re either purposefully misleading, or just blatantly ignorant to the facts. Family reunification accounts for less than 1% of inward migration to Ireland. It just means a traumatised person gets to be with their spouse or child while they restart their life
January 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
How do they get away with this stuff? They’re either purposefully misleading, or just blatantly ignorant to the facts. Family reunification accounts for less than 1% of inward migration to Ireland. It just means a traumatised person gets to be with their spouse or child while they restart their life
Reposted by Patricia Stephenson
Hundreds of thousands of vile sexualised non-consensual images of women and children have been created by Grok, X’s AI tool.
This isn't just horrifying – it's illegal.
The Govt response to this has been muted and confusing.
When will X be prosecuted?
This isn't just horrifying – it's illegal.
The Govt response to this has been muted and confusing.
When will X be prosecuted?
January 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Hundreds of thousands of vile sexualised non-consensual images of women and children have been created by Grok, X’s AI tool.
This isn't just horrifying – it's illegal.
The Govt response to this has been muted and confusing.
When will X be prosecuted?
This isn't just horrifying – it's illegal.
The Govt response to this has been muted and confusing.
When will X be prosecuted?
In light of the fake images generatef by Grok, how can the Taoiseach reassure parents that EU regulations will protect them and their children when the EU Commission is pushing for total digital deregulation?
The Government must enforce strict regulations on tech platforms in Ireland.
The Government must enforce strict regulations on tech platforms in Ireland.
January 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
In light of the fake images generatef by Grok, how can the Taoiseach reassure parents that EU regulations will protect them and their children when the EU Commission is pushing for total digital deregulation?
The Government must enforce strict regulations on tech platforms in Ireland.
The Government must enforce strict regulations on tech platforms in Ireland.
Looking forward to being a guest on The Late Debate tonight at 10pm.
January 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Looking forward to being a guest on The Late Debate tonight at 10pm.