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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 1h

The Irish media have a lot to answer for when it comes to our failure to take action on both transport and housing, as they continue to publish absolute rubbish like this.

Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 1h

More nonsensical anti-cycling rhetoric from The Irish Times.

This nonsense tries to pit people cycling up against people trying to buy a home.

This kind of framing is nothing more than a distraction tactic, pitting ordinary people against each other instead of addressing the real issues.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 1h

You could argue that with the push to lift the Dublin airport passenger cap and the fight to keep the nitrates derogation (to name a few examples), that they don't even prefer status quo, but that they want to make it worse.

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Róisín Moriarty @roisinmoriarty.com · 2h

The citizens' assemblies on climate action and biodiversity loss gave government overwhelming undivided feedback from the public on what kinds of action they would like taken on both emergencies. They understood the benefits of taking action.

Our political leadership prefer the status quo...

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 2h

Our kids are ready to ride, it’s the adults that aren’t ready for them.

B/W shot of 3 kids on bikes, two on the sidewalk one in the bike lane

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 3h

These aren’t offhand remarks. They’re a pattern.

They minimise. Mock. Downplay. Delay. Ignore.

The climate crisis is here. The question is: will our leaders wake up before it’s too late.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 3h

A must-read by the force of nature that is @rupamarya.bsky.social!

"Stories are powerful medicine. Some stories harm, and others heal."

Weaving This Thread Together

This essay was first published in Airmid's Journal October 2025

open.substack.com

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Orlagh Gaynor @orlaghgaynor.bsky.social · 1d

As I attend the Planetary Health Alliance Annual Meeting, the message could not be clearer: we need urgent, brave, bold action NOW.

For a government minister to say this is downright negligent.

Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 1d

This is up there with Leo Varadkar's statement about how climate change could be beneficial for Ireland as one of the most dangerous, illiterate, and ignorant comments from an Irish politician on climate change.

They're playing Russian roulette with our future.

Minister says climate costs warning is ‘back of envelope stuff’

Darragh O’Brien says he does not believe Ireland will face fines of up to €26 billion

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 1d

This is up there with Leo Varadkar's statement about how climate change could be beneficial for Ireland as one of the most dangerous, illiterate, and ignorant comments from an Irish politician on climate change.

They're playing Russian roulette with our future.

Minister says climate costs warning is ‘back of envelope stuff’

Darragh O’Brien says he does not believe Ireland will face fines of up to €26 billion

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent piece by Brian Caulfield.

We keep falling further and further behind our European counterparts when it comes to sustainable transport solutions.

Brian Caulfield: Now Metrolink is going ahead, what’s the next rail project for Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway?

If Luas Finglas is delivered on time, there will have been a 15-year gap since the last Luas extension

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 1d

No healthcare professionals either.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 2d

Yet another example of the harm cars cause to our society and yet another example of Dublin City Council’s failure to act.

Fed up locals occupy Dublin's Richmond Road as part of long-running road safety campaign

Residents occupied Richmond Road during the morning rush hour today in protest against Dublin City Council’s refusal to trial filtered permeability on the road.

www.thejournal.ie

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 2d

If you wonder why we are failing to reduce our transport emissions and why we have a dysfunctional car-centric transport system. This is why. This is who are invited to aa Oireachtas committee to discuss transport and climate targets...

The mind boggles.

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 2d

The #Budget2026 fails to set Ireland on a new course.

It doesn’t shift focus from endless economic growth to one where the health of people and planet comes first. It fails to move us toward a fairer, healthier future for all.

It’s business as usual with a few ‘green tweaks’.

Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

The 2026 Budget must be the one that turns the tide on nature and climate action in Ireland.

Health, climate and nature are inseparable. The Budget 2026 must reflect that.

Our demands below.
#Buget2026

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 3d

As is, with his continued push to not only lift the Dublin Airport passenger cap but also to significantly increase numbers, Minister O'Brien seems more like a minister for worsening climate change than one responsible for climate action and a sustainable transport system.

Brilliant letter below!

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

The 2026 Budget must be the one that turns the tide on nature and climate action in Ireland.

Health, climate and nature are inseparable. The Budget 2026 must reflect that.

Our demands below.
#Buget2026

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

By changing what we eat, we could see enormous benefits to both our own health and wellbeing as humans and that of our shared planet.

Changing how people eat could save 15 million lives a year and help save the planet, say scientists

Changing what we eat could save 15 million lives every year and help bring the planet back from the brink of climate disaster, according to a new study.

www.independent.ie

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

This is the level of ambition we need to see in Ireland!

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 5d

According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.

Just the start.

Common sense.

Paris before and after street transformation

New urban forest planted in front of Paris City Hall

A Paris “School Street” where cars are removed and people space/tree planting are added

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 4d

What an energising, inspiring weekend spent with the most wonderful visionaries in beautiful Co. Wicklow.

A few snapshots from our séjour this weekend!

Here's to the future of IDE and to a fairer, healthier and greener planet for all 🌎

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 5d

There is NO reason for these vehicles to be on Irish roads.

They might serve a small purpose in certain rural landscapes for a limited number of people, but they do NOT belong in urban environments.

Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 5d

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster review: rugged 4x4 tested on Irish roads and off-road terrain

The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster channels the spirit of the Defender, delivering rugged off-road brilliance but testing urban patience

dlvr.it

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 5d

Yes we definitely need to have a serious discussion around car parking subsidies in the HSE.

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Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 7d

An important perspective from @ciarancannon.bsky.social!

The contrast between active transport and car infrastructure becomes even starker once you factor in the broader financial and health costs of cars, whether it's inactivity, air pollution, or noise pollution (to name but a few negatives...).

Opinion: Those outraged by a €100k bike shed should look at the annual cost of renting out car park spaces

We have completely normalised investment in congestion, pollution and the continuation of car-first planning, writes Ciarán Cannon.

www.thejournal.ie

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 7d

The science is clear: a default 30km/h speed limit in all urban areas will save lives!

Any further delay in implementing this long overdue change is unforgivable.
#Love30

Campaigners heap pressure on government to rollout 30km speed limit

The Love30 campaign is stepping up the pressure - calling on the government to stop delaying and deliver a default 30km speed limit in towns and cities.

www.fm104.ie

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 7d

It’s goodnight Vienna as Paris sleeper train to Austria and Berlin hit by cuts

Some Nightjet services suspended from mid-December after French withdrawal amid public budget crisis

www.theguardian.com

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 7d

One of our members caught the soon-to-be-cut Paris–Berlin sleeper train...

Sad to see the service go, but very on brand to be reading @thinkorswim.bsky.social's fabulous new book, The Lie of the Land, along the way.

Available in any good bookstore as John would say!

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 9d

We welcome a discussion about the costs of different transport modes, but that conversation must also address the enormous financial and health impacts of our reliance on cars.

And just to be clear, the NMH is in urgent need of a new bike shed!

How much is okay for the State to spend on a bike shed?

The cost of bike sheds came up again in the Dáil yesterday – this time over a €100,000 tender for one at the National Maternity Hospital.

www.thejournal.ie

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