Conor O'Mahony
@conorom.bsky.social
Dean of the School of Law, University College Cork. Teaching and researching constitutional law and children's rights. Father of two. Sports fan. Hillwalker and cyclist.
https://research.ucc.ie/en/persons/conor-omahony/
https://research.ucc.ie/en/persons/conor-omahony/
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Videos from Gaza show huge explosions as Israeli air attacks hit a building in Gaza City and tents in al-Mawasi.
Gaza’s Government Media Office says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on October 10.
Gaza’s Government Media Office says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on October 10.
January 31, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Videos from Gaza show huge explosions as Israeli air attacks hit a building in Gaza City and tents in al-Mawasi.
Gaza’s Government Media Office says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on October 10.
Gaza’s Government Media Office says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on October 10.
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12 killed, 6 of them children.
This will not even register with most people
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
This will not even register with most people
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Israeli strikes on Gaza reportedly kill at least 12, one of the highest tolls since October agreement
The strikes, which killed women and children, came a day before a border crossing is expected to open in Gaza’s southernmost city
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:29 AM
12 killed, 6 of them children.
This will not even register with most people
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
This will not even register with most people
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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The same cohort that don't want people to take judicial reviews, have no problem making legal threats to protect their economic interest
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
Big builders say rental reforms are unconstitutional and warn Minister of legal action
Five of the country’s biggest developers seek urgent engagement on legislation in advance of March 1st introduction
www.irishtimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:21 AM
The same cohort that don't want people to take judicial reviews, have no problem making legal threats to protect their economic interest
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
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Thinking of studying a Postgrad Law Programme at UCC?
Join us for our PG Information Session to find out more! This session will give you the opportunity to speak to academic and professional staff!
📍 Wednesday 4th February, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Student Common Room, Áras na Laoi
Join us for our PG Information Session to find out more! This session will give you the opportunity to speak to academic and professional staff!
📍 Wednesday 4th February, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Student Common Room, Áras na Laoi
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Thinking of studying a Postgrad Law Programme at UCC?
Join us for our PG Information Session to find out more! This session will give you the opportunity to speak to academic and professional staff!
📍 Wednesday 4th February, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Student Common Room, Áras na Laoi
Join us for our PG Information Session to find out more! This session will give you the opportunity to speak to academic and professional staff!
📍 Wednesday 4th February, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Student Common Room, Áras na Laoi
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"Senator Chuck Grassley, a lifelong Iowan, has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee since 1981, when he was first sworn into the U.S. Senate." www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/chair
He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
Suddenly republicans have forgotten what the constitution says 🤷🏼 🇺🇸
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 AM
"Senator Chuck Grassley, a lifelong Iowan, has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee since 1981, when he was first sworn into the U.S. Senate." www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/chair
He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
The Govt has advertised for applicants for the post of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection. I had the privilege of acting in this role from 2019-2022; I'm happy to chat to anyone considering applying.
bit.ly/LI_Org_SRCP26
bit.ly/LI_Org_SRCP26
Special Rapporteur for Child Protection - publicjobs
Title: Special Rapporteur for Child Protection. Vacancy type: publicjobs. Department/Organisation: Department of Children, Disability and Equality. Location: Dublin. Advertising date: 23/01/2026, 08:3...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The Govt has advertised for applicants for the post of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection. I had the privilege of acting in this role from 2019-2022; I'm happy to chat to anyone considering applying.
bit.ly/LI_Org_SRCP26
bit.ly/LI_Org_SRCP26
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A teacher literally shaking as she describes the threat from her own government to the children she teaches www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 AM
A teacher literally shaking as she describes the threat from her own government to the children she teaches www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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ICE uses extrajudicial violence and intimidation for political ends. It's unconstrained by the law, unaccountable to the public. Its crimes are endorsed at the highest levels. What does this tell us? That it's the force of paramilitary thugs all fascist movements & governments use. It is Trump’s SS.
January 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
ICE uses extrajudicial violence and intimidation for political ends. It's unconstrained by the law, unaccountable to the public. Its crimes are endorsed at the highest levels. What does this tell us? That it's the force of paramilitary thugs all fascist movements & governments use. It is Trump’s SS.
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On one side is a nurse and a poet dying while saying “Are you okay?” and “I'm not even mad at you dude"
And on the other side are armed officers of the state saying “Boo hoo” and “Fucking bitch.”
And they want you to believe the first side are the domestic terrorists.
And on the other side are armed officers of the state saying “Boo hoo” and “Fucking bitch.”
And they want you to believe the first side are the domestic terrorists.
Alex Pretti’s last words were “are you ok?” said the woman next to him who ICE also pepper sprayed in the face.
January 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
On one side is a nurse and a poet dying while saying “Are you okay?” and “I'm not even mad at you dude"
And on the other side are armed officers of the state saying “Boo hoo” and “Fucking bitch.”
And they want you to believe the first side are the domestic terrorists.
And on the other side are armed officers of the state saying “Boo hoo” and “Fucking bitch.”
And they want you to believe the first side are the domestic terrorists.
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Trump works tirelessly to empower America's enemies and to undermine world security.
January 23, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Trump works tirelessly to empower America's enemies and to undermine world security.
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“We’ve invented a magic computer. It uses all of the earth’s resources, we’ve spent trillions on it and it’s the sole growth area of the US economy.”
“What does it do?”
“We were hoping you could tell us.”
“What does it do?”
“We were hoping you could tell us.”
Delicious to me
January 22, 2026 at 7:36 AM
“We’ve invented a magic computer. It uses all of the earth’s resources, we’ve spent trillions on it and it’s the sole growth area of the US economy.”
“What does it do?”
“We were hoping you could tell us.”
“What does it do?”
“We were hoping you could tell us.”
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Our reporting has found that ICE sent 600 immigrant kids to detention in federal shelters in 2025.
A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf.
Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf.
Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
January 22, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Our reporting has found that ICE sent 600 immigrant kids to detention in federal shelters in 2025.
A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf.
Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf.
Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
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The Canadian PM’s Davos speech is unmissable in a time of “rupture” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The Canadian PM’s Davos speech is unmissable in a time of “rupture”
I've been thinking about it all night.
www.motherjones.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:41 AM
The Canadian PM’s Davos speech is unmissable in a time of “rupture” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
January 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM
This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
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So far the "Board of Peace" is Trump, Orban, Lukaschenko and Netanyahu.
Which if you wrote in a satire would be considered too outlandish and sent back.
Which if you wrote in a satire would be considered too outlandish and sent back.
January 21, 2026 at 7:16 AM
So far the "Board of Peace" is Trump, Orban, Lukaschenko and Netanyahu.
Which if you wrote in a satire would be considered too outlandish and sent back.
Which if you wrote in a satire would be considered too outlandish and sent back.
What other product would receive media coverage like this? Amid all the hype, never forget that it's just business people trying to sell a product. The risk with AI is too much adoption of it, not the opposite.
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:40 AM
What other product would receive media coverage like this? Amid all the hype, never forget that it's just business people trying to sell a product. The risk with AI is too much adoption of it, not the opposite.
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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Report #1 on the impacts of non-consensual deepfake image abuse.
Sonia suffered years of panic attacks and needed counselling after photos, some dating from when she was a teenager, were edited & uploaded on an explicit site with her personal info.
She's come forward because of the Grok scandal.
Sonia suffered years of panic attacks and needed counselling after photos, some dating from when she was a teenager, were edited & uploaded on an explicit site with her personal info.
She's come forward because of the Grok scandal.
A woman whose images were deepfake edited and uploaded to porn sites without her consent has appealed to the Government to use every power to stop predators.
She told Virgin Media News the abuse led to years of panic attacks and unwanted contact.
#VMNews | @newschambers.bsky.social
She told Virgin Media News the abuse led to years of panic attacks and unwanted contact.
#VMNews | @newschambers.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Report #1 on the impacts of non-consensual deepfake image abuse.
Sonia suffered years of panic attacks and needed counselling after photos, some dating from when she was a teenager, were edited & uploaded on an explicit site with her personal info.
She's come forward because of the Grok scandal.
Sonia suffered years of panic attacks and needed counselling after photos, some dating from when she was a teenager, were edited & uploaded on an explicit site with her personal info.
She's come forward because of the Grok scandal.
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A new tranche of case reports from child protection proceedings has revealed “significant and serious systemic issues that continue to blight the lives of children and young people in the care system”, the Children’s Rights Alliance has said.
Case reports reveal ‘significant systemic issues’ in care system
A new tranche of case reports from child protection proceedings has revealed “significant and serious systemic issues that continue to blight the lives of children and young people in the care system”, the Children’s Rights Alliance has said.
www.irishlegal.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:48 PM
A new tranche of case reports from child protection proceedings has revealed “significant and serious systemic issues that continue to blight the lives of children and young people in the care system”, the Children’s Rights Alliance has said.
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🚨 Fine Gael TD and barrister Barry Ward has written to Gardaí issuing a formal complaint against X and its linked companies "in the anticipation that you will investigate it fully and transmit a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions without delay.”
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January 19, 2026 at 7:17 AM
🚨 Fine Gael TD and barrister Barry Ward has written to Gardaí issuing a formal complaint against X and its linked companies "in the anticipation that you will investigate it fully and transmit a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions without delay.”
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"That's roughly a girl or boy
killed here every day during a ceasefire"
says UNICEF spokesperson James Elder
killed here every day during a ceasefire"
says UNICEF spokesperson James Elder
January 19, 2026 at 7:50 AM
"That's roughly a girl or boy
killed here every day during a ceasefire"
says UNICEF spokesperson James Elder
killed here every day during a ceasefire"
says UNICEF spokesperson James Elder
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Without meaningful pushback from regulators and users, Grok’s example risks setting a permissive precedent—signaling to other nudification apps and platform companies that AI-generated NCII can be treated as funny, harmless, or otherwise tolerable, writes Kaylee Williams.
Grok Supercharges the Nonconsensual Pornography Epidemic
Without meaningful pushback from regulators and users, Grok’s example risks setting a dangerously permissive precedent that, writes Kaylee Williams.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Without meaningful pushback from regulators and users, Grok’s example risks setting a permissive precedent—signaling to other nudification apps and platform companies that AI-generated NCII can be treated as funny, harmless, or otherwise tolerable, writes Kaylee Williams.
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Deutsche Bank here with the good stuff.
Game on.
Game on.
January 18, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Deutsche Bank here with the good stuff.
Game on.
Game on.
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"Ireland has been crystal clear that the future of Greenland is a matter to be determined by Denmark and by the Greenlandic people, in line with well-established democratic principles and international law."
"This is a position that will not change."
"This is a position that will not change."
January 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
"Ireland has been crystal clear that the future of Greenland is a matter to be determined by Denmark and by the Greenlandic people, in line with well-established democratic principles and international law."
"This is a position that will not change."
"This is a position that will not change."
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A ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped jrnl.ie/6927711
It's become so rare to see an actual article in the news which details the fact that the genocide is still happening; most media pretend there's a "ceasefire" in place.
It's become so rare to see an actual article in the news which details the fact that the genocide is still happening; most media pretend there's a "ceasefire" in place.
A ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne says Israel’s banning of 37 humanitarian organisations exposes the grim reality behind claims of a Gaza ceasefire.
jrnl.ie
January 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM
A ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped jrnl.ie/6927711
It's become so rare to see an actual article in the news which details the fact that the genocide is still happening; most media pretend there's a "ceasefire" in place.
It's become so rare to see an actual article in the news which details the fact that the genocide is still happening; most media pretend there's a "ceasefire" in place.
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X says No.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Grok nudification scandal: X turns down request to appear before Oireachtas committee
AI minister Niamh Smyth says concerns persist over Grok’s use and regulation, despite X disabling its nudification feature
www.irishexaminer.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
X says No.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...