Laura
@takeithandy.bsky.social
Exasperated but hopeful feelings for Dublin.
Irish music. Co-Producer on TILT on 103.2 DCFM. Monday nights 8-10pm
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Irish music. Co-Producer on TILT on 103.2 DCFM. Monday nights 8-10pm
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This is awful news, especially as the state continues to throw money at organisations like Ruhama, who do absolutely nothing except spread bullshit
SWAI Statement on Closing
We are heartbroken to announce that the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is closing our doors after over 16 years, due to a lack of funding.
Since our foundation in 2009, we have brought an alternative voice to the dominant narrative about sex work in Ireland.
We are heartbroken to announce that the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is closing our doors after over 16 years, due to a lack of funding.
Since our foundation in 2009, we have brought an alternative voice to the dominant narrative about sex work in Ireland.
SWAI Statement on Closing
We are heartbroken to announce that the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) is closing our doors after over 16 years, due to a lack of funding. Since our foundation in 2009, we have brought an…
sexworkersallianceireland.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This is awful news, especially as the state continues to throw money at organisations like Ruhama, who do absolutely nothing except spread bullshit
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TII says there's nothing it can do to fix the traffic on the M50.
They could try building Metro West.
They could try building Metro West.
December 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
TII says there's nothing it can do to fix the traffic on the M50.
They could try building Metro West.
They could try building Metro West.
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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You can't actually cap migration into Ireland without:
1. Dismantling the Common Travel Area
2. Leaving the EU
3. Placing a hard border between the Republic and the North
This "population growth" argument the self-declared sensible people have come up with is in reality really extreme
1. Dismantling the Common Travel Area
2. Leaving the EU
3. Placing a hard border between the Republic and the North
This "population growth" argument the self-declared sensible people have come up with is in reality really extreme
November 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
You can't actually cap migration into Ireland without:
1. Dismantling the Common Travel Area
2. Leaving the EU
3. Placing a hard border between the Republic and the North
This "population growth" argument the self-declared sensible people have come up with is in reality really extreme
1. Dismantling the Common Travel Area
2. Leaving the EU
3. Placing a hard border between the Republic and the North
This "population growth" argument the self-declared sensible people have come up with is in reality really extreme
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Embarassing one for the Taoiseach.. No funding for construction of Cork Luas. It'll be 2031 at the earliest before it starts.
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Embarassing one for the Taoiseach.. No funding for construction of Cork Luas. It'll be 2031 at the earliest before it starts.
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That is not exchequer spending and is outside of the NDP. The fund is being used to prop up spending that was already committed (MetroLink) because they're diverting funding to build roads. It's also not clear if there's additional exchequer funding for MetroLink.
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
That is not exchequer spending and is outside of the NDP. The fund is being used to prop up spending that was already committed (MetroLink) because they're diverting funding to build roads. It's also not clear if there's additional exchequer funding for MetroLink.
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There is funding for MetroLink.. sort of. They're raiding the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund which was set up by the Greens to save for future environmental problems and in the event of an economic downturn.
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
There is funding for MetroLink.. sort of. They're raiding the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund which was set up by the Greens to save for future environmental problems and in the event of an economic downturn.
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Active travel funding is being set at the same level for five more years. With the ongoing and projected inflation in construction, this €360m will deliver a lot fewer projects than it did in 2020. It's effectively a funding cut.
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Active travel funding is being set at the same level for five more years. With the ongoing and projected inflation in construction, this €360m will deliver a lot fewer projects than it did in 2020. It's effectively a funding cut.
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There's no funding to reopen the Waterford-Wexford/Rosslare. The All-Island Rail Review recommended reopening this. It's only been closed since 2010 and is being maintained. Would have been huge for regional development.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There's no funding to reopen the Waterford-Wexford/Rosslare. The All-Island Rail Review recommended reopening this. It's only been closed since 2010 and is being maintained. Would have been huge for regional development.
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There is no funding for Luas Lucan, Poolbeg or Bray. Luas Lucan is being designed now and thousands of homes are under construction in Poolbeg.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There is no funding for Luas Lucan, Poolbeg or Bray. Luas Lucan is being designed now and thousands of homes are under construction in Poolbeg.
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Luas Finglas, a simple 4km extension of the Green line, won't start construction until 2029. This project received planning permission this month and should be full steam ahead. Instead, the government is delaying procurement starting for at least two more years.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Luas Finglas, a simple 4km extension of the Green line, won't start construction until 2029. This project received planning permission this month and should be full steam ahead. Instead, the government is delaying procurement starting for at least two more years.
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DART+ South West is shelved until 2030. It has full planning approval since 2024, no judicial reviews and is ready to go but construction won't start until after 2030. A lot of housing around Adamstown and Clonburris built in anticipation of this upgrade.
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
DART+ South West is shelved until 2030. It has full planning approval since 2024, no judicial reviews and is ready to go but construction won't start until after 2030. A lot of housing around Adamstown and Clonburris built in anticipation of this upgrade.
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Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Four months after it was promised, we finally have the government's transport investment plan between now and 2030. It's bad. Roads are in, public transport is out. A lot of public transport projects being put on the long-finger to make funding available for new roads.
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@teni.bsky.social don't seem to use their bsky account so I'm posting this over here from their facebook because people should see it: one of the first things our new President Connolly did last week was write the community a letter for TDOR 🏳️⚧️
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
@teni.bsky.social don't seem to use their bsky account so I'm posting this over here from their facebook because people should see it: one of the first things our new President Connolly did last week was write the community a letter for TDOR 🏳️⚧️
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
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"Ukraine must “enshrine in its constitution” a promise to never join NATO. Ukraine must shrink the size of its armed forces to 600,000, down from 900,000. Ukraine may not host foreign troops on its soil. Ukraine must hold new elections within 100 days, a demand not made of Russia, a dictatorship"
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"Ukraine must “enshrine in its constitution” a promise to never join NATO. Ukraine must shrink the size of its armed forces to 600,000, down from 900,000. Ukraine may not host foreign troops on its soil. Ukraine must hold new elections within 100 days, a demand not made of Russia, a dictatorship"
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However low your expectations are of VdL, she never fails to disappoint. A disaster for the EU, on every level.
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
However low your expectations are of VdL, she never fails to disappoint. A disaster for the EU, on every level.
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In Madrid, Heritage’s Kevin Roberts rallied alongside CitizenGO, Vox, and ADF, pushing the same Christian nationalist agenda behind Project 2025. Roberts escalated his Opus Dei rhetoric and called to rebuild “Christendom” — a warning sign of how U.S. extremism is now embedding itself inside Europe.
Heritage’s European Offensive: Exporting America’s Christian Nationalist Project
Heritage president Kevin Roberts took his Project 2025 message to Madrid, joining a lineup of anti-LGBTQ and anti-woman figures from CitizenGO, Vox, ADF International, and beyond. He made no mention o...
globalextremism.org
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
In Madrid, Heritage’s Kevin Roberts rallied alongside CitizenGO, Vox, and ADF, pushing the same Christian nationalist agenda behind Project 2025. Roberts escalated his Opus Dei rhetoric and called to rebuild “Christendom” — a warning sign of how U.S. extremism is now embedding itself inside Europe.
Paschal Donohue fecking off to pretend to be more important than he is in Washington means we have a bye election in Dublin Central. Y'know the constituency where Hutch nearly got elected and lost out on a seat by 781 votes?
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Paschal Donohue fecking off to pretend to be more important than he is in Washington means we have a bye election in Dublin Central. Y'know the constituency where Hutch nearly got elected and lost out on a seat by 781 votes?
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Labour policy is being celebrated by Tommy Robinson.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Labour policy is being celebrated by Tommy Robinson.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
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nobody talks about the glow up fade street had it used to be so painfully ugly
November 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
nobody talks about the glow up fade street had it used to be so painfully ugly
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For years, I’ve known that Maitlis was a key player in the institutional and orchestrated attacks on Trans+ youth
Now, emboldened and clearly unrepentant, she's flaunting her complicity
The world can now see her for who she is - someone willing to weaponise their power against the vulnerable
Now, emboldened and clearly unrepentant, she's flaunting her complicity
The world can now see her for who she is - someone willing to weaponise their power against the vulnerable
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
For years, I’ve known that Maitlis was a key player in the institutional and orchestrated attacks on Trans+ youth
Now, emboldened and clearly unrepentant, she's flaunting her complicity
The world can now see her for who she is - someone willing to weaponise their power against the vulnerable
Now, emboldened and clearly unrepentant, she's flaunting her complicity
The world can now see her for who she is - someone willing to weaponise their power against the vulnerable
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From Eamonn Sweeney’s sports column in the Indo 👏
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
From Eamonn Sweeney’s sports column in the Indo 👏
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Anyone promoting, associating or sharing spaces with this man - what you permit you promote
A genuine embarrassment and national shame that this man is still platformed by our media and in the pro-Palestine movement
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Anyone promoting, associating or sharing spaces with this man - what you permit you promote
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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.