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the government that claims we need to abolish the Triple Lock to protect our sovereignty and independence also thinks our foreign policy should be decided in Washington and our asylum policy decided in Westminster
November 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
the government that claims we need to abolish the Triple Lock to protect our sovereignty and independence also thinks our foreign policy should be decided in Washington and our asylum policy decided in Westminster
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it's obscene that we still haven't passed the OTB, obscene that we're still debating whether to include services, and obscene that we've already accepted it being narrowed to Occupied Palestine only so Ireland isn't cut out of the coming goldrush in Occupied Western Sahara
November 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
it's obscene that we still haven't passed the OTB, obscene that we're still debating whether to include services, and obscene that we've already accepted it being narrowed to Occupied Palestine only so Ireland isn't cut out of the coming goldrush in Occupied Western Sahara
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"Starter homes" only exist if you view houses as financial investments and nothing else
To everyone else they are just "homes"
To everyone else they are just "homes"
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Starter homes" only exist if you view houses as financial investments and nothing else
To everyone else they are just "homes"
To everyone else they are just "homes"
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Once again, the government is willing to do anything to fix the housing crisis, except for anything that will actually fix the housing crisis
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Once again, the government is willing to do anything to fix the housing crisis, except for anything that will actually fix the housing crisis
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I interviewed then housing minister Darragh O’Brien and put it to him that these illegal short term lets could be brought back to the rental market with the stroke of a pen. That it wasn’t done shows the “we’re doing all we can to fix housing” line was a lie.
All Airbnbs being rented year round are in contravention of planning laws. Houses built for private residential tenancy need to apply for change of use. If you built a house without following the rules it could be torn down. We could solve this Airbnb problem overnight, there’s no political will.
Rental crisis to intensify as ‘starved of supply’ housing stock dips below 2,000
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I interviewed then housing minister Darragh O’Brien and put it to him that these illegal short term lets could be brought back to the rental market with the stroke of a pen. That it wasn’t done shows the “we’re doing all we can to fix housing” line was a lie.
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In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
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Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
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I have had much of the kumbaya aggressively beaten out of me over the past several years but if it’s any comfort whatsoever, I can at least say that every single time I thought nothing good would happen again I was wrong, and I’ve never looked back and thought “so glad I spent my time panicking!”
November 8, 2024 at 1:12 AM
I have had much of the kumbaya aggressively beaten out of me over the past several years but if it’s any comfort whatsoever, I can at least say that every single time I thought nothing good would happen again I was wrong, and I’ve never looked back and thought “so glad I spent my time panicking!”
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i love when i log into something and it tells me some shit like Notification Hub is now Alert Village
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
i love when i log into something and it tells me some shit like Notification Hub is now Alert Village
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This is a disastrous move. RTE's documentary-makers in both radio and TV are held in very high esteem all over the globe, and to shutter the in-house TV unit is as stupid as it is short-sighted.
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 11:26 PM
This is a disastrous move. RTE's documentary-makers in both radio and TV are held in very high esteem all over the globe, and to shutter the in-house TV unit is as stupid as it is short-sighted.
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The Government lurching to the right was 100% inevitable after the presidential election; this is how they deal with failure rather than any form of reflection.
But I'm fairly shocked at the speed and vigour with which they've done it, not letting the attempted murder of refugees get in their way
But I'm fairly shocked at the speed and vigour with which they've done it, not letting the attempted murder of refugees get in their way
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Government lurching to the right was 100% inevitable after the presidential election; this is how they deal with failure rather than any form of reflection.
But I'm fairly shocked at the speed and vigour with which they've done it, not letting the attempted murder of refugees get in their way
But I'm fairly shocked at the speed and vigour with which they've done it, not letting the attempted murder of refugees get in their way
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79% of homes sold in Dublin this year were bought by landlords, 75% by large landlords. About 1 in 5 TDs are landlords.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
🗣️ "The one thing that there is a problem with is housing right across the state, and the more that come to seek asylum, the more pressure it puts on that system.” - Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley
#TonightVMTV
#TonightVMTV
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
79% of homes sold in Dublin this year were bought by landlords, 75% by large landlords. About 1 in 5 TDs are landlords.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
This is disgusting dog whistling. The problem has never been people seeking asylum. The problem is people seeking to endlessly profit from folks just looking for a home.
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"YOU'RE TRYING TO SHUT DOWN DEBATE ON IMMIGRATION"
If your standard of debate on immigration leads to IPAS centres being set on fire with people inside, then yes, I am trying to shut down your debate on immigration.
If your standard of debate on immigration leads to IPAS centres being set on fire with people inside, then yes, I am trying to shut down your debate on immigration.
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
"YOU'RE TRYING TO SHUT DOWN DEBATE ON IMMIGRATION"
If your standard of debate on immigration leads to IPAS centres being set on fire with people inside, then yes, I am trying to shut down your debate on immigration.
If your standard of debate on immigration leads to IPAS centres being set on fire with people inside, then yes, I am trying to shut down your debate on immigration.
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Probably not a good example to show the people that menacingly picket your house that that's a tactic that works.
Listening to Tánaiste Simon Harris's comments on the way into Cabinet this morning - accusing parties on the left of the 'extraordinary' move of 'trying to shut down debate' on immigration.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Probably not a good example to show the people that menacingly picket your house that that's a tactic that works.
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📣#jobfairy
👉 Marketing & Communications Manager #TheLinenhall
🗣 Key to the role is providing strong leadership across all marketing, partnerships & audience development activities creating a cohesive marketing/comms plan
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../marketing.../
⏰Closing Fri 21 November
👉 Marketing & Communications Manager #TheLinenhall
🗣 Key to the role is providing strong leadership across all marketing, partnerships & audience development activities creating a cohesive marketing/comms plan
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../marketing.../
⏰Closing Fri 21 November
November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
📣#jobfairy
👉 Marketing & Communications Manager #TheLinenhall
🗣 Key to the role is providing strong leadership across all marketing, partnerships & audience development activities creating a cohesive marketing/comms plan
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../marketing.../
⏰Closing Fri 21 November
👉 Marketing & Communications Manager #TheLinenhall
🗣 Key to the role is providing strong leadership across all marketing, partnerships & audience development activities creating a cohesive marketing/comms plan
📋https://www.performingartsforum.ie/.../marketing.../
⏰Closing Fri 21 November
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Centrism is the belief that society achieved perfection around the same time as you became a homeowner
November 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Centrism is the belief that society achieved perfection around the same time as you became a homeowner
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Every minute without a strong statement from the Irish government about the arson and attempted murder in Drogheda is another minute of silent acquiescence to the far right - by remaining silent, the govt is making it very clear which side they are on.
Everyone who is here, belongs here.
#SpeirGorm
Everyone who is here, belongs here.
#SpeirGorm
November 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Every minute without a strong statement from the Irish government about the arson and attempted murder in Drogheda is another minute of silent acquiescence to the far right - by remaining silent, the govt is making it very clear which side they are on.
Everyone who is here, belongs here.
#SpeirGorm
Everyone who is here, belongs here.
#SpeirGorm
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Simon Harris is a coward and a bully who would rather scapegoat innocent communities of vulnerable people rather than face up to the failures of either his government or himself as a leader, a Cabinet minister and a human being. Couldn't think less of him and have no problem saying it.
November 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Simon Harris is a coward and a bully who would rather scapegoat innocent communities of vulnerable people rather than face up to the failures of either his government or himself as a leader, a Cabinet minister and a human being. Couldn't think less of him and have no problem saying it.
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And don't get me started on Jim O'Callaghan. A Minister for Justice spreading misinformation in the aftermath of an arson attack on women and children. Shouldn't have to resign. Should be fired. Gross incompetence, at best. Spare me the lot of them.
November 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
And don't get me started on Jim O'Callaghan. A Minister for Justice spreading misinformation in the aftermath of an arson attack on women and children. Shouldn't have to resign. Should be fired. Gross incompetence, at best. Spare me the lot of them.
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Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
November 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
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Wild thing looking at the NY mayor election is that the Cuomo campaign appears to consist entirely of AI generated deep fake videos of his opponents. Someone is 100% going to copy that here and we need legislation to be ahead of this
November 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Wild thing looking at the NY mayor election is that the Cuomo campaign appears to consist entirely of AI generated deep fake videos of his opponents. Someone is 100% going to copy that here and we need legislation to be ahead of this
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So it wasn't fireworks. It was a calculated and deliberate attempt at the mass murder of men, women and children.
www.thetimes.com/article/0887...
www.thetimes.com/article/0887...
CCTV catches moment intruder torched asylum centre housing children
Gardai have rebranded attack in Drogheda as a potential attempted murder after camera footage was released
www.thetimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
So it wasn't fireworks. It was a calculated and deliberate attempt at the mass murder of men, women and children.
www.thetimes.com/article/0887...
www.thetimes.com/article/0887...
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Just don’t think you can disconnect the government taking an increasingly hostile rhetorical line to migrants this week with that horrific attack on the IPAS centre in Drogheda. If you tell these people they have a point, they will escalate their violence.
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Just don’t think you can disconnect the government taking an increasingly hostile rhetorical line to migrants this week with that horrific attack on the IPAS centre in Drogheda. If you tell these people they have a point, they will escalate their violence.
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You cannot appease the far right on migration. You cannot appease the far right on fucking anything. You have to oppose them and stamp them the fuck out.
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
You cannot appease the far right on migration. You cannot appease the far right on fucking anything. You have to oppose them and stamp them the fuck out.