Dr Síbhe Ní Fhathaigh
@sibhe01.bsky.social
Enfant terrible; Ardéchoise cœur fidèle; Baix-Galway-Sydney-Whyanbeel; environment, all things law, politics and culture in a personal capacity
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If Ireland's emissions are "too small to matter" then I might as well evade my taxes and eat doughnuts for lunch.
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
‘Too small to matter’ is the laziest-possible excuse in climate debate
At a time of crisis, co-operation is the only way to resolve the climate collective-action problem
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If Ireland's emissions are "too small to matter" then I might as well evade my taxes and eat doughnuts for lunch.
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Under the guise of 'speeding the delivery of essential infrastructure', the government is going to basically remove the option of taking judicial reviews.
Very often, this is the only legal route communities have to defend local ecosystems against being destroyed.
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Very often, this is the only legal route communities have to defend local ecosystems against being destroyed.
share.google/0844XAjcdexK...
Govt to introduce legislation to fast-track key projects
The Government is set to introduce emergency legislation to fast-track key projects through the planning process under a plan Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will outline to the Cabinet.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Under the guise of 'speeding the delivery of essential infrastructure', the government is going to basically remove the option of taking judicial reviews.
Very often, this is the only legal route communities have to defend local ecosystems against being destroyed.
share.google/0844XAjcdexK...
Very often, this is the only legal route communities have to defend local ecosystems against being destroyed.
share.google/0844XAjcdexK...
For those who have never seen one. We found a spiny leaf stick insect while doing groundwork.
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
For those who have never seen one. We found a spiny leaf stick insect while doing groundwork.
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Brilliant new ad campaign I just spotted at the Southwark tube station in London.
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Brilliant new ad campaign I just spotted at the Southwark tube station in London.
Jackfruits are out too
November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Jackfruits are out too
The jaboticaba tree is plentiful this year
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The jaboticaba tree is plentiful this year
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The gutting of nature from the Infrastructure, Climate & Nature Fund to finance transport, energy & water infrastructure projects in the National Development Plan is very alarming. Great to see our view on the NDP referenced in a recent @irishtimes.com editorial www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
The Irish Times view on funding for nature: not an optional extra
At both EU and national level, commitments on environmental spending are being scaled back
www.irishtimes.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The gutting of nature from the Infrastructure, Climate & Nature Fund to finance transport, energy & water infrastructure projects in the National Development Plan is very alarming. Great to see our view on the NDP referenced in a recent @irishtimes.com editorial www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
Beautiful agathia pisina moth
April 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Beautiful agathia pisina moth
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Join the CEJ at 12pm on May 15th to learn more about the changes coming into effect under the P&D Act.
We will hear from environmental law experts about judicial review costs, who can bring cases, and how the revised Act may delay housing and renewable energy infrastructure.
tinyurl.com/yu64u6h8
We will hear from environmental law experts about judicial review costs, who can bring cases, and how the revised Act may delay housing and renewable energy infrastructure.
tinyurl.com/yu64u6h8
April 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Join the CEJ at 12pm on May 15th to learn more about the changes coming into effect under the P&D Act.
We will hear from environmental law experts about judicial review costs, who can bring cases, and how the revised Act may delay housing and renewable energy infrastructure.
tinyurl.com/yu64u6h8
We will hear from environmental law experts about judicial review costs, who can bring cases, and how the revised Act may delay housing and renewable energy infrastructure.
tinyurl.com/yu64u6h8
Roscam Peninsula
March 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Roscam Peninsula
More than 3,300 obsolete laws from 19th century set to be repealed
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
More than 3,300 obsolete laws from 19th century set to be repealed
Laws include proclamations on beatings with sticks and nettles, breaking eggs and an order banning a Daniel O’Connell rally
www.irishtimes.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
More than 3,300 obsolete laws from 19th century set to be repealed
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Will be talking in Galway this Friday about the work of Rewild! and the potential for rewilding in Ireland
March 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Will be talking in Galway this Friday about the work of Rewild! and the potential for rewilding in Ireland
US chief justice rebukes Donald Trump after president’s threat to impeach judges
March 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
US chief justice rebukes Donald Trump after president’s threat to impeach judges
The real history of free speech — from supreme ideal to poisonous politics
March 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The real history of free speech — from supreme ideal to poisonous politics
Idiot & a coward
American influencer leaves Australia after baby wombat grab www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ameri...
American influencer leaves Australia after baby wombat grab www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ameri...
www.theaustralian.com.au
March 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Idiot & a coward
American influencer leaves Australia after baby wombat grab www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ameri...
American influencer leaves Australia after baby wombat grab www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ameri...
Morning baby frog hiding on the bat plant
March 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Morning baby frog hiding on the bat plant
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So we are soft-launching a beta of our Planning and Environment Litigation Tracker today 🧵
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March 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
So we are soft-launching a beta of our Planning and Environment Litigation Tracker today 🧵
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The report, ‘A colossal, missed opportunity: Ireland’s climate action and the potential costs of missing targets’, sets out a clear and unambiguous choice for government: invest now, or pay significant costs in the years ahead.
Read the report here: shorturl.at/yvZx9
@fiscalcouncil.bsky.social
Read the report here: shorturl.at/yvZx9
@fiscalcouncil.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The report, ‘A colossal, missed opportunity: Ireland’s climate action and the potential costs of missing targets’, sets out a clear and unambiguous choice for government: invest now, or pay significant costs in the years ahead.
Read the report here: shorturl.at/yvZx9
@fiscalcouncil.bsky.social
Read the report here: shorturl.at/yvZx9
@fiscalcouncil.bsky.social
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This is very concerning. Air pollution is a silent killer that claims almost 2000 lives in Ireland every year.
Widespread breaches of smoky coal regulations uncovered in Dublin
‘Results raise serious concerns about effectiveness of regulations and integrity of solid fuel supply chain’
www.irishtimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is very concerning. Air pollution is a silent killer that claims almost 2000 lives in Ireland every year.
The road home with the Daintree in the back ground
March 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The road home with the Daintree in the back ground
Morning jewel beetle
March 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Morning jewel beetle
Climate scientists sound alarm as US experts miss key UN meetings
March 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Climate scientists sound alarm as US experts miss key UN meetings
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Désir de justice ou pur ressentiment, comprendre ce que cache la vengeance grâce à Nietzsche et Hegel.
À quoi bon se venger ? : épisode 4/4 du podcast Les ressorts de la vengeance
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February 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Désir de justice ou pur ressentiment, comprendre ce que cache la vengeance grâce à Nietzsche et Hegel.
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We are looking for a consultant to assess options for species restoration in Georgia:
www.sabuko.org/en/wildlife-...
Deadline will be extended probably.
www.sabuko.org/en/wildlife-...
Deadline will be extended probably.
Wildlife Comeback and Natural Recolonization Feasibility Study - SABUKO
Application deadline March 1st midnight CET Budget maximum budget is $8,640 Timeline We are looking to start in March 2025
www.sabuko.org
February 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We are looking for a consultant to assess options for species restoration in Georgia:
www.sabuko.org/en/wildlife-...
Deadline will be extended probably.
www.sabuko.org/en/wildlife-...
Deadline will be extended probably.