Daithi
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It's like chess, you know. The Queen saves the King
He/Him
He/Him
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Imagine going through life like this
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Imagine going through life like this
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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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This is the direct result of the shite the Sindo has been pushing out for years about "men" in women's sports. It is not some abstract debate, it hurts people, trans (and in this case cis) every fucking day
This is the direct result of the shite the Sindo has been pushing out for years about "men" in women's sports. It is not some abstract debate, it hurts people, trans (and in this case cis) every fucking day
Genuinely mental story. The obvious intersection of trans panic and deranged sports parents: adults gleefully bullying the shit out of a kid
Looking for answers to ‘case closed’ following troubling events at a girls’ football match in Cavan
On a Friday in August, a WhatsApp message describing troubling events at a girls’ football match began to spread in Cavan GAA circles. It read:
m.independent.ie
November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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This is the direct result of the shite the Sindo has been pushing out for years about "men" in women's sports. It is not some abstract debate, it hurts people, trans (and in this case cis) every fucking day
This is the direct result of the shite the Sindo has been pushing out for years about "men" in women's sports. It is not some abstract debate, it hurts people, trans (and in this case cis) every fucking day
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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 🏳️⚧️
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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 🏳️⚧️
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It wasn’t a failure if you acknowledge that cutting government spending wasn’t the goal
Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
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It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It wasn’t a failure if you acknowledge that cutting government spending wasn’t the goal
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1. Family reunification is ALREADY limited to "close family"
2. Forcing people to avoid claiming benefits they are entitled to and need under threat of being refused citizenship is horrifically cruel. That was the policy under Michael McDowell and it caused great hardship to the most vulnerable.
2. Forcing people to avoid claiming benefits they are entitled to and need under threat of being refused citizenship is horrifically cruel. That was the policy under Michael McDowell and it caused great hardship to the most vulnerable.
New: major overhaul of immigration laws to see citizenship denied to those who got welfare, or are in debt. Family reunification only for close family, tighter rules around self sufficiency. Changes to revoke residency for those who commit serious crimes
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
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No Irish citizenship for refugees on welfare benefits
Ministers to crack down on migration after UK review of asylum-seeking rules
www.thetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
1. Family reunification is ALREADY limited to "close family"
2. Forcing people to avoid claiming benefits they are entitled to and need under threat of being refused citizenship is horrifically cruel. That was the policy under Michael McDowell and it caused great hardship to the most vulnerable.
2. Forcing people to avoid claiming benefits they are entitled to and need under threat of being refused citizenship is horrifically cruel. That was the policy under Michael McDowell and it caused great hardship to the most vulnerable.
Didn't Paschal have some involvement in watering down the carers referendum so the State wouldn't be on the hook for more financial support too?
'In his exit interview this week, he told Morning Ireland: “The pinnacle of my ambition was to be the Minister for Finance.” Which, we can all admit, is a funny thing to say after you’ve just quit that job to move to what is very objectively a cooler job in every possible way.'
This week's column.
This week's column.
Surrealing in the Years: Paschal Donohoe leaves government unscathed, but how?
Donohoe has played a decisive role in every budget since 2016.
www.thejournal.ie
November 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Didn't Paschal have some involvement in watering down the carers referendum so the State wouldn't be on the hook for more financial support too?
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"Neither ABP nor the bats can be blamed for the fact that the developer hasn’t delivered on the planning permission in Killarney, just as they can’t be blamed for the estimated 90,000 other homes nationally (including c.45,000 in Dublin) which reportedly had unused planning permissions in 2025." 💯
I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
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Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"Neither ABP nor the bats can be blamed for the fact that the developer hasn’t delivered on the planning permission in Killarney, just as they can’t be blamed for the estimated 90,000 other homes nationally (including c.45,000 in Dublin) which reportedly had unused planning permissions in 2025." 💯
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Well I'll grant him that he knows about entitlement.
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Well I'll grant him that he knows about entitlement.
Isn't this by design though? "Affordable housing" in Ireland means a combination of discounted house prices and people applying for multiple State schemes.
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
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Two-thirds of First Home Scheme applicants also availing of help-to-buy arrangement
Finding prompts criticism that first-time buyers now need two State subsidies to buy a home
www.irishtimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Isn't this by design though? "Affordable housing" in Ireland means a combination of discounted house prices and people applying for multiple State schemes.
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
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‘He explained the majority of the people complaining about the artwork are against high levels of immigration and believe the artwork is an attempt to humanise small boat crossings because the people walking across the water have Christmas hats on.‘
THAT’S what people are objecting to?
THAT’S what people are objecting to?
It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
London's giant AI artwork to be torn down
The bizarre story of why a much-talked-about creation is being torn down. Plus: Docklands Light Railway extension, giant laser stalks the night sky, and more tales of Android phone theft rejection.
www.londoncentric.media
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
‘He explained the majority of the people complaining about the artwork are against high levels of immigration and believe the artwork is an attempt to humanise small boat crossings because the people walking across the water have Christmas hats on.‘
THAT’S what people are objecting to?
THAT’S what people are objecting to?
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A cycling influencer nominated for a list of top 100 women cyclists said she has declined the honour due to the decision not to include trans women.
Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
Woman refuses Cycling UK award over trans women being left out - BBC News
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A cycling influencer nominated for a list of top 100 women cyclists said she has declined the honour due to the decision not to include trans women.
Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
I'd also suggest be wary of chargers in Dealz or Euro stores.
ALERT! Irish households warned as SHEIN recalls chargers amid risk of electric shock and fire
ALERT! Irish households warned as SHEIN recalls chargers amid risk of electric shock and fire
Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately
SHEIN is carrying out a recall of certain chargers across Ireland sold by third-party sellers on SHEIN marketplace. The product presents a serious risk of electric shock, fire and injury as the product has poor insulation, lack of th
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November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I'd also suggest be wary of chargers in Dealz or Euro stores.
Fascinating stuff here. A bleak future for a public and civil service in Ireland who spend money on these "productivity gains" (they can hire fewer people or the people don't have to do this work) and not take any responsibility.
Our investigation into Irish Department of Justice use of chatbots. The department hides behind disclaimers while deploying misleading chatbots.
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Department of Justice chatbots mislead people seeking information
Irish Department of Justice internalises the AI hype and takes no responsibility for misleading chatbots.
www.iccl.ie
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fascinating stuff here. A bleak future for a public and civil service in Ireland who spend money on these "productivity gains" (they can hire fewer people or the people don't have to do this work) and not take any responsibility.
There's no way these files haven't been tampered with before release and shredded somewhere.
November 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
There's no way these files haven't been tampered with before release and shredded somewhere.
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This is effectively what Simon Harris and FG are saying also
Obviously, a reliable expert on what is and isn't racist
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is effectively what Simon Harris and FG are saying also
Well now, how are various media presenters going to find books to read
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Well now, how are various media presenters going to find books to read
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Unsurprisingly, Lenihan spends several paragraphs arguing the right-wing plot that the BBC is actually pro-trans.
Hugh Linehan: Is the BBC controversy a right-wing plot?
Hugh Linehan: Is the BBC controversy a right-wing plot?
Will Donald Trump sue? And is public service broadcasting doomed?
www.irishtimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Unsurprisingly, Lenihan spends several paragraphs arguing the right-wing plot that the BBC is actually pro-trans.
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BBC News: "the government believe refugees are deliberately bringing their children to avoid deportation"
As opposed to doing what with their children??
As opposed to doing what with their children??
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
BBC News: "the government believe refugees are deliberately bringing their children to avoid deportation"
As opposed to doing what with their children??
As opposed to doing what with their children??
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The amount of tax-payer money that these same people have handed to greyhound racing in the last few years would pay for this hospice for children with life-limiting conditions. The existence of one is contingent on private charity, the other has it's existence guaranteed by the state. Priorities.
A fundraising campaign has been launched to finance the first purpose-built children's hospice outside Dublin
Fundraiser for first children's hospice outside Dublin
A fundraising campaign has been launched to finance the first purpose-built children's hospice outside Dublin.
www.rte.ie
November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The amount of tax-payer money that these same people have handed to greyhound racing in the last few years would pay for this hospice for children with life-limiting conditions. The existence of one is contingent on private charity, the other has it's existence guaranteed by the state. Priorities.
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Well we said Black and Asian home secretaries are used as a shield to implement racist policies a white man couldn’t get away with and there’s no starker example than this. The worst kind of identity politics.
Shabana Mahmood asks MPs to stop mentioning Tommy Robinson's name (in relation to his support for her policies) as "he doesn't even think I am English. I find that offensive."
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Well we said Black and Asian home secretaries are used as a shield to implement racist policies a white man couldn’t get away with and there’s no starker example than this. The worst kind of identity politics.
Political response to road deaths barely even mention anything about improving road safety.
When a Garda was killed we got about three days talk of "resetting the conversation on road safety" and that was it
When a Garda was killed we got about three days talk of "resetting the conversation on road safety" and that was it
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Political response to road deaths barely even mention anything about improving road safety.
When a Garda was killed we got about three days talk of "resetting the conversation on road safety" and that was it
When a Garda was killed we got about three days talk of "resetting the conversation on road safety" and that was it
They should do it like the Muppets but it's the N64 version of Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan has hinted he could “entertain” returning to the James Bond film franchise as a retired agent.
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Pierce Brosnan hints he might be open to featuring in another James Bond film
The star played 007 from 1995 to 2002.
jrnl.ie
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
They should do it like the Muppets but it's the N64 version of Pierce Brosnan