Sárán Fogarty
@saranfogarty.bsky.social
He/him | Brussels based | Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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Why aren’t MEPs even allowed to vote⁉️
145 MEPs tabled a motion to refer the #EUMercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the EU. Now, under pressure from group leaders & EP President Metsola, it may be blocked based on a rule with no legal basis.
Let MEPs vote. Let the Court decide. #StopEUMercosur
145 MEPs tabled a motion to refer the #EUMercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the EU. Now, under pressure from group leaders & EP President Metsola, it may be blocked based on a rule with no legal basis.
Let MEPs vote. Let the Court decide. #StopEUMercosur
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Why aren’t MEPs even allowed to vote⁉️
145 MEPs tabled a motion to refer the #EUMercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the EU. Now, under pressure from group leaders & EP President Metsola, it may be blocked based on a rule with no legal basis.
Let MEPs vote. Let the Court decide. #StopEUMercosur
145 MEPs tabled a motion to refer the #EUMercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the EU. Now, under pressure from group leaders & EP President Metsola, it may be blocked based on a rule with no legal basis.
Let MEPs vote. Let the Court decide. #StopEUMercosur
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The EU Court has found that we have failed to even bring in the laws we’d need to comply with our obligations to combat water pollution.
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The EU Court has found that we have failed to even bring in the laws we’d need to comply with our obligations to combat water pollution.
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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Department of Agriculture and Teagasc are partners on an EU funded project with Israel to develop digital technologies for agriculture.
€34m EU funds. Two years of genocide.
Ireland doesn't need EU approval to refuse participation in such projects.
electronicintifada.net/blogs/david-...
€34m EU funds. Two years of genocide.
Ireland doesn't need EU approval to refuse participation in such projects.
electronicintifada.net/blogs/david-...
Ireland teams up with agency promoting Israel's drones
Dublin's defense of Palestinian rights rings hollow.
electronicintifada.net
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Department of Agriculture and Teagasc are partners on an EU funded project with Israel to develop digital technologies for agriculture.
€34m EU funds. Two years of genocide.
Ireland doesn't need EU approval to refuse participation in such projects.
electronicintifada.net/blogs/david-...
€34m EU funds. Two years of genocide.
Ireland doesn't need EU approval to refuse participation in such projects.
electronicintifada.net/blogs/david-...
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Living in Louisiana's so-called 'Cancer Alley' means that I have a message for the European Parliament as it continues to debate the EU’s flagship corporate accountability law: do not give in to the fossil-fuel industry.
Message to MEPs from US 'Cancer Alley' - don't give in on CSDDD
Living in Louisiana's so-called 'Cancer Alley' means that I have a message for the European Parliament as it continues to debate the EU’s flagship corporate accountability law: do not give in to the fossil-fuel industry.
euobserver.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Living in Louisiana's so-called 'Cancer Alley' means that I have a message for the European Parliament as it continues to debate the EU’s flagship corporate accountability law: do not give in to the fossil-fuel industry.
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Join me in Dublin on November 6th to discuss trade justice. The EU is trying to use the Trump tarrifs as an excuse to railroad through the #Mercosur deal and pressure Ireland to ratify #CETA with its corporate courts.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/never-wast...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/never-wast...
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join me in Dublin on November 6th to discuss trade justice. The EU is trying to use the Trump tarrifs as an excuse to railroad through the #Mercosur deal and pressure Ireland to ratify #CETA with its corporate courts.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/never-wast...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/never-wast...
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The #ToxicTradeTour saying NO to #EU-Mercosur began today in Vienna.
Standing in front of parliament, figures dressed as the leaders of Austria's governing coalition were dunked in green slime when they tried to perpetuate myths about the controversial trade deal
Standing in front of parliament, figures dressed as the leaders of Austria's governing coalition were dunked in green slime when they tried to perpetuate myths about the controversial trade deal
October 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The #ToxicTradeTour saying NO to #EU-Mercosur began today in Vienna.
Standing in front of parliament, figures dressed as the leaders of Austria's governing coalition were dunked in green slime when they tried to perpetuate myths about the controversial trade deal
Standing in front of parliament, figures dressed as the leaders of Austria's governing coalition were dunked in green slime when they tried to perpetuate myths about the controversial trade deal
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EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza.
"The EU “likes to pride itself ” on championing freedom of expression, but it was not living up to those ideals within its own walls."
www.thejournal.ie/eu-staff-gaz...
"The EU “likes to pride itself ” on championing freedom of expression, but it was not living up to those ideals within its own walls."
www.thejournal.ie/eu-staff-gaz...
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza
In one incident, bake sales organised for the Irish Red Cross were allegedly criticised as being “antisemitic”.
www.thejournal.ie
August 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza.
"The EU “likes to pride itself ” on championing freedom of expression, but it was not living up to those ideals within its own walls."
www.thejournal.ie/eu-staff-gaz...
"The EU “likes to pride itself ” on championing freedom of expression, but it was not living up to those ideals within its own walls."
www.thejournal.ie/eu-staff-gaz...
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Mothers of Palestinian political prisoners protest after the death of Bobby Sands May 1981
December 15, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Mothers of Palestinian political prisoners protest after the death of Bobby Sands May 1981
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Ireland also needs to step up like Slovenia by delivering a proper ban on expiry & transit of weapons including the export of deadly dual use technologies which are part of the machinery of war & support horrendous human rights abuses in Gaza.
August 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Ireland also needs to step up like Slovenia by delivering a proper ban on expiry & transit of weapons including the export of deadly dual use technologies which are part of the machinery of war & support horrendous human rights abuses in Gaza.
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Slovenia the first to deliver long overdue action to enforce international law & end trade with illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories - Ireland needs to rapidly follow through & include ban on services as recommended by our FA Committee report.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Slovenia introduces ban on imports from Israeli-occupied territories
Slovenia on Wednesday introduced a ban on imports of goods produced in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories and approved an additional aid package for Palestinians in Gaza, the government said in a statement.
www.reuters.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Slovenia the first to deliver long overdue action to enforce international law & end trade with illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories - Ireland needs to rapidly follow through & include ban on services as recommended by our FA Committee report.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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"The first genocide in history where its victims are broadcasting their own destruction in real time in the desperate, so far vain hope that the world might do something."
Blinne Ni Ghralaigh at the ICJ in the Hague.
Over 18 months ago.
Blinne Ni Ghralaigh at the ICJ in the Hague.
Over 18 months ago.
August 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"The first genocide in history where its victims are broadcasting their own destruction in real time in the desperate, so far vain hope that the world might do something."
Blinne Ni Ghralaigh at the ICJ in the Hague.
Over 18 months ago.
Blinne Ni Ghralaigh at the ICJ in the Hague.
Over 18 months ago.
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Record numbers in arrears on energy bills as families ‘forced to prioritise buying groceries’
The government has no interest in cutting your energy bills.
They’re happy to make you pay more, while cutting energy costs for data centres.
www.independent.ie/business/mon...
The government has no interest in cutting your energy bills.
They’re happy to make you pay more, while cutting energy costs for data centres.
www.independent.ie/business/mon...
Record numbers in arrears on energy bills as families ‘forced to prioritise buying groceries’
The number of households in arrears on their energy bills has hit a record high, just as network charges are set to rise.
www.independent.ie
July 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Record numbers in arrears on energy bills as families ‘forced to prioritise buying groceries’
The government has no interest in cutting your energy bills.
They’re happy to make you pay more, while cutting energy costs for data centres.
www.independent.ie/business/mon...
The government has no interest in cutting your energy bills.
They’re happy to make you pay more, while cutting energy costs for data centres.
www.independent.ie/business/mon...
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Israel's leading human rights group issued a report this week declaring the country's actions in Gaza "our genocide," joining a growing global consensus. "Israel is taking systematic, organized action to destroy Palestinian society in Gaza," says Sarit Michaeli of B'Tselem.
July 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Israel's leading human rights group issued a report this week declaring the country's actions in Gaza "our genocide," joining a growing global consensus. "Israel is taking systematic, organized action to destroy Palestinian society in Gaza," says Sarit Michaeli of B'Tselem.
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Disgusting to see major Israel arms supplier Keir Starmer treat Palestine’s basic right to exist as a bargaining chip in some macabre geopolitical game.
There’s a reckoning coming for all who abetted this Holocaust. Starmer is cynically dusting off his excuses.
www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
There’s a reckoning coming for all who abetted this Holocaust. Starmer is cynically dusting off his excuses.
www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel ends Gaza crisis
Israel must take ‘substantive steps’ to end ‘appalling’ situation in Gaza, says Keir Starmer
www.irishtimes.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Disgusting to see major Israel arms supplier Keir Starmer treat Palestine’s basic right to exist as a bargaining chip in some macabre geopolitical game.
There’s a reckoning coming for all who abetted this Holocaust. Starmer is cynically dusting off his excuses.
www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
There’s a reckoning coming for all who abetted this Holocaust. Starmer is cynically dusting off his excuses.
www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...
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Odeh Hadalin, a father, a filmmaker, a truth-teller was shot by an Israeli settler who had been sanctioned by the U.S. until Trump lifted the sanctions.
When Washington green-lights settler violence, Palestinians pay with their lives.
Rest in power, Odeh. We will not be silent.
When Washington green-lights settler violence, Palestinians pay with their lives.
Rest in power, Odeh. We will not be silent.
July 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Odeh Hadalin, a father, a filmmaker, a truth-teller was shot by an Israeli settler who had been sanctioned by the U.S. until Trump lifted the sanctions.
When Washington green-lights settler violence, Palestinians pay with their lives.
Rest in power, Odeh. We will not be silent.
When Washington green-lights settler violence, Palestinians pay with their lives.
Rest in power, Odeh. We will not be silent.
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Today I took part in a press conference in London to announce @gbsumudflotilla
It is hoped that this will be the largest civilian maritime mission to Gaza since the Israeli siege began in 2007 — with participants of 40+ countries.
Israel will never be able to stop Palestine Solidarity.
It is hoped that this will be the largest civilian maritime mission to Gaza since the Israeli siege began in 2007 — with participants of 40+ countries.
Israel will never be able to stop Palestine Solidarity.
July 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today I took part in a press conference in London to announce @gbsumudflotilla
It is hoped that this will be the largest civilian maritime mission to Gaza since the Israeli siege began in 2007 — with participants of 40+ countries.
Israel will never be able to stop Palestine Solidarity.
It is hoped that this will be the largest civilian maritime mission to Gaza since the Israeli siege began in 2007 — with participants of 40+ countries.
Israel will never be able to stop Palestine Solidarity.
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The detention of the Freedom Flotilla is part of the Netanyahu regime's strategy to commit genocide and hide it from the world.
The Left condemns this illegal interception in the strongest terms and we demand that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza.
We are proud of you Rima Hassan ✊
The Left condemns this illegal interception in the strongest terms and we demand that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza.
We are proud of you Rima Hassan ✊
June 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The detention of the Freedom Flotilla is part of the Netanyahu regime's strategy to commit genocide and hide it from the world.
The Left condemns this illegal interception in the strongest terms and we demand that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza.
We are proud of you Rima Hassan ✊
The Left condemns this illegal interception in the strongest terms and we demand that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza.
We are proud of you Rima Hassan ✊
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Have a minute to take a quick survey?
We want to see what people think airport emissions are, and how much this is understood by the public!
You can take part here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We want to see what people think airport emissions are, and how much this is understood by the public!
You can take part here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Have a minute to take a quick survey?
We want to see what people think airport emissions are, and how much this is understood by the public!
You can take part here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We want to see what people think airport emissions are, and how much this is understood by the public!
You can take part here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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We'll miss his strong words.
'Let us resolve to forge together a renewed sense of solidarity, reaffirming our commitment to the dignity and well-being of all, in building a just and compassionate world, one which reflects the best instincts of our humanity.'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Jr...
'Let us resolve to forge together a renewed sense of solidarity, reaffirming our commitment to the dignity and well-being of all, in building a just and compassionate world, one which reflects the best instincts of our humanity.'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Jr...
President Michael D. Higgins marks St. Patrick’s Day 2025
YouTube video by Áras an Uachtaráin
www.youtube.com
March 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We'll miss his strong words.
'Let us resolve to forge together a renewed sense of solidarity, reaffirming our commitment to the dignity and well-being of all, in building a just and compassionate world, one which reflects the best instincts of our humanity.'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Jr...
'Let us resolve to forge together a renewed sense of solidarity, reaffirming our commitment to the dignity and well-being of all, in building a just and compassionate world, one which reflects the best instincts of our humanity.'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Jr...
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In Seanad last week I highlighted that one of the ways Ireland best contributes to protection of EU security & democracy is not by undermining our precious & deeply valued neutrality but by taking our role as digital regulators very seriously.
February 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In Seanad last week I highlighted that one of the ways Ireland best contributes to protection of EU security & democracy is not by undermining our precious & deeply valued neutrality but by taking our role as digital regulators very seriously.
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The Palestinian Right of Return is enshrined in and guaranteed under international law. Nothing Donald Trump says can remove this right.
February 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Palestinian Right of Return is enshrined in and guaranteed under international law. Nothing Donald Trump says can remove this right.
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Trump sanctions the ICC, undermining international justice. Yet, the European Parliament refuses to even vote on a resolution condemning it.
Silence is complicity—international law must be defended
Silence is complicity—international law must be defended
February 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Trump sanctions the ICC, undermining international justice. Yet, the European Parliament refuses to even vote on a resolution condemning it.
Silence is complicity—international law must be defended
Silence is complicity—international law must be defended
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Here's something that takes seconds and could have actual positive outcomes.
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
February 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Here's something that takes seconds and could have actual positive outcomes.
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
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“You’re talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing and say, ‘You know, it’s over.’”
The US president openly proposes mass ethnic cleansing.
Abhorrent. We must stop this. #Gaza #StandWithPalestine
apnews.com/article/trum...
The US president openly proposes mass ethnic cleansing.
Abhorrent. We must stop this. #Gaza #StandWithPalestine
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees and floats plan to 'clean out' Gaza
Trump said he discussed his vision on a call earlier in the day with King Abdullah II of Jordan and would speak Sunday with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt.
apnews.com
January 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
“You’re talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing and say, ‘You know, it’s over.’”
The US president openly proposes mass ethnic cleansing.
Abhorrent. We must stop this. #Gaza #StandWithPalestine
apnews.com/article/trum...
The US president openly proposes mass ethnic cleansing.
Abhorrent. We must stop this. #Gaza #StandWithPalestine
apnews.com/article/trum...