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Colin Harvey

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 14h

Maith sibh 💚

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 15h

Will be good to be back in Derry for this conversation about constitutional change in Ireland.

Growing acknowledgement that this island is heading towards a border poll.

The lack of open governmental preparation is beyond irresponsible at this point.

PERSPECTIVES
IRISH UNITY

Sandra
Claire
David

Duffy
Ni Misteil
Adams
Colin
Harvey
As the conversation around the future of Ireland continues to grow, our panel, who are all from different backgrounds will discuss how we can shape a new and united Ireland.
Join us and join the conversation!
Chairperson Catherine Pollock
THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER
7PM
GALLIAGH COMMUNITY CENTRE
#THINK32
#JoinTheConversation

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 1d

Appreciated the very welcome opportunity to discuss the ongoing conversation about constitutional change as part of this new BBC series.

Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

BORDERLAND UK OR UNITED IRELAND?
Listen now
Episode 1 - The Importance of being Irish
Chris Buckler alongside lan Paisley and Michelle Gildernew, are joined by Colin Harvey, Colum Eastwood MP and Leo Varadkar.

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 2d

Irish government has put up 'artificial barrier' to united Ireland poll

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Irish government accused of putting up 'barrier' to unity poll

The first two episodes of the Borderland podcast explore issues surrounding a referendum on Irish unity.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 3d

Taoiseach to face pressure at Fianna Fáil meeting after turmoil of Jim Gavin’s withdrawal

Robust party meeting to be held on Wednesday where ‘knives will be out’

www.irishtimes.com

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Liam Tunney | Journalist @ismiseliam.bsky.social · 3d

🔴 | LATEST: "This is a reckless attack but it won't stop me in my role as Minister"

Liz Kimmins and First Minister Michelle O'Neill have hit out at those responsible for the attack in Newry.

📰 | @belfasttelegraph.co.uk

‘We will not be deterred’: Sinn Féin minister responds to pipe bomb attack on constituency office

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has said she “will not be deterred” after a pipe bomb was left outside her Co Down constituency office over the weekend.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 5d

5th October.

Northern Ireland Civil Rights
ASSOCIATION
A CIVIL RICHTS MARCH WILL BE HELD IN DERRY ON SATURDAY, 5™ OCT.
COMMENCING AT 3-30 p.m.
ASSEMBLY POINT: WATERSIDE RAILWAY STATION
MARCH TO THE DIAMOND
Where a PUBLIC METTING will take place

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 5d

On constitutional change, the Taoiseach appears to be in open defiance of all of northern nationalism/republicanism - political and civic.

A concerning situation on our shared island.

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London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · 7d

‘The current members of the Supreme Court, ten men and two women, all of them white, seem to regard the Human Rights Act as an unwelcome remnant of a past era.’

In his final piece for the LRB, Conor Gearty writes on the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the HRA: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Conor Gearty · Unwelcome Remnant: Erasing the Human Rights Act

The Supreme Court is quietly editing the Human Rights Act out of existence. In cases where human rights cannot be...

www.lrb.co.uk

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 8d

The ending of partition and the unification of Ireland can be “a really noble undertaking” that can offer “a new rising tide of energy and momentum”, former president of Ireland Mary McAleese has said.

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Irish unification can offer ‘new rising tide of energy and momentum’, McAleese says

Former president of Ireland spoke at launch of book on unity by the Belfast-based writer Ben Collins

www.irishtimes.com

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TJ McIntyre @tjmcintyre.com · 8d

“The UK government has issued a new order to Apple to create a backdoor into its cloud storage service, this time targeting only British users’ data, despite US claims that Britain had abandoned all attempts to break the tech giant’s encryption.”

UK makes new attempt to access Apple cloud data

Order issued in September comes after Trump administration said London had backed down in fight over encryption

www.ft.com

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 8d

In the matter of an application by Martina Dillon, John McEvoy, Brigid Hughes and Lynda McManus for Judicial Review
supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...

In the matter of an application by Martina Dillon, John McEvoy, Brigid Hughes and Lynda McManus for Judicial Review (Respondents) - UK Supreme Court

In summary, did the Court of Appeal err by holding that: (1) The trial judge at first instance was entitled to disapply provisions of the Legacy Act under Article 2(1) of the Windsor Framework (and ...

supremecourt.uk

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

Ireland’s Future meets Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD
irelandsfuture.com/2025/09/30/i...

Ireland’s Future meets Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD

Ireland’s Future board members Reverend Karen Sethuraman, Stephen McCann and Senator Frances Black met with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly TD today in Dublin. We discussed the implementatio...

irelandsfuture.com

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 12d

View from QUB Law School.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

‘Denying legions of potential voters the right to choose their first citizen is an extreme exercise in gerrymandering.’

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Justine McCarthy: If Northerners had a vote, Catherine Connolly would be our next president

Northerners have a vested interest in an election portrayed as seminal for the abolition of partition. But they don’t have a vote

www.irishtimes.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14d

Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh thrown out

Chief magistrate at Woolwich crown court rules that ‘proceedings were instituted unlawfully and are null’ The terrorism case against the Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been thrown out following a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought. The 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was accused of displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, last November. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 14d

The electoral calculations of England will dominate until the current Union is brought to a peaceful, democratic, and constitutional end.

Discuss.

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Brian Dooley @dooleydooley.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks for having me on your podcast, Activist Lawyer.
(Full disclaimer, am not a lawyer)
ow.ly/bR9r50N6FGj
@humanrightsfirst.org @cjharvey1.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #speirgorm

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 14d

Good evening.

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Donal Coffey @donalcoffey.bsky.social · 15d

What I think was the most recent debate about it wasn't laced with optimism: www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d... This is a very basic thing that we should do.

Dáil Éireann debate - Tuesday, 24 Jun 2025

Presidential Voting Rights: Motion [Private Members] Dáil Éireann debate - Tuesday, 24 Jun 2025

www.oireachtas.ie

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 15d

Another Presidential election in Ireland that excludes voting rights for the North.

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 15d

I understand that live-streaming options are being explored due to the level of interest.

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 18d

Belfast Half Marathon done.

Massive support and encouragement along the way - on a lovely sunny morning: thank you all.

Congratulations everyone 💛

Colin Harvey running Belfast Half Marathon

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 20d

A welcome return for Culture Night in Belfast.

Lovely evening wandering round.

Well done to everyone who made it possible.

#OícheDárSaol #OneNightForAll

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 21d

Commission Seeks Permission for Supreme Court Appeal in Case Regarding Unaccompanied International Protection Applicants

www.ihrec.ie/news-press/c...

Commission Seeks Permission for Supreme Court Appeal in Case…

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the 'Commission’) has today announced that it is applying to the Supreme Court to seek leave to appeal the…

www.ihrec.ie

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 22d

Dublin.

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Human Rights First @humanrightsfirst.org · 23d

The trial of former British paratrooper Soldier F opened in Belfast yesterday, 53 years after #BloodySunday. He is charged with 2 murders & 5 attempted murders. Our Sr. advisor @dooleydooley.bsky.social tells you what you needs to know in this brief explainer. #speirgorm

Explainer: Soldier F on Trial for Bloody Sunday Murders - Human Rights First

The trial of Former British paratrooper Lance Corporal Soldier F opened this week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is charged with two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1...

humanrightsfirst.org

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 24d

Great to be in Croke Park today for the IHREC inaugural annual conference - “Leadership on Human Rights and Equality: A Time for Courage and Vision.”

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 24d

Thanks to @eurofound.europa.eu for hosting this opportunity to catch up.

Building on longstanding cooperation @fra.europa.eu Director Sirpa Rautio met Eurofound Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin to keep each other abreast of ongoing work and explore synergies moving forward.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio shakes hands with Eurofound Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin at Eurofound.

FRA Director Sirpa Rautio at Eurofound with Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin and FRA / Eurofound staff.

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 24d

Third legal challenge to get Irish language strategy from Stormont

Conradh na Gaeilge is seeking to judicially review the Executive and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

www.irishnews.com/news/norther...

Third legal challenge to get Irish language strategy from Stormont

Conradh na Gaeilge is seeking to judicially review the Executive and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

www.irishnews.com

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