I agree: it's not so much red table, but rather confused, incoherent and vague processes

fwiw I hate it when Abundance types raise bat barns or newt corridors as the "problems" to be solved. That misses the point about why nature is so diminished in the first place. We should be restoring nature as an infrastructure investment just as important as houses and railways

I understand concerns about Abundance agenda, but John's diagnosis seems partly correct. There *are* agencies with overlapping, contradictory & vague mandates, & this feels deliberate by IE government that hates taking responsibility. Surely room for reform around delivery of clearer societal goals?

About time. I love that they're going to build the monorail straight through Phoenix Park. It's been a long time coming

I wish she would attack cars for killing horses the same way she’s attacking wolves for eating her pony

also there's no better way to school yourself on all things Ireland than by subscribing to this podcast: @passportirish.bsky.social

If you are looking for gardens, here are 3 Wicklow gems:
- Kilruddery house and gardens (easy from Dublin by public transport)
- national botanical gardens at Kilmacuragh
- Mt Ushers
And a wonderful garden centre in Birr, Co. Offally: Woodland Cottage. Bonus: nearby is the Leviathan of Parsonstown