Prof David Farrell, UCD
@davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social
Full Professor UCD Politics. Member of the Royal Irish Academy. Member of the Academia Europaea. Representative politics, electoral systems, deliberative minipublics https://people.ucd.ie/david.farrell he/him. Personal account.
Good on you. The universities, media, parties, government, etc. should all follow suit.
Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
January 17, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Good on you. The universities, media, parties, government, etc. should all follow suit.
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I’m sorry but this is objectively fucking hilarious
January 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I’m sorry but this is objectively fucking hilarious
Came across this little cutie in the University of Malta earlier today
January 16, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Came across this little cutie in the University of Malta earlier today
Interesting. Look forward to reading
January 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Interesting. Look forward to reading
Nothing disturbs kitty
January 15, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Nothing disturbs kitty
The bullies need to be stood up to
Breaking news: Today’s meeting about Greenland between U.S. and Danish officials ended in a standstill.
“We didn’t manage to change the American position,” said Lars Lokke Rasmussen, the top Danish diplomat.
“We didn’t manage to change the American position,” said Lars Lokke Rasmussen, the top Danish diplomat.
Vance-hosted Greenland meeting ends with ‘fundamental disagreement’
Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland had originally requested the meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after provocative statements from the president.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM
The bullies need to be stood up to
V naughty
January 14, 2026 at 9:26 PM
V naughty
They’re big on statues for former prime ministers here in Malta
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
They’re big on statues for former prime ministers here in Malta
V interesting. Looking forward to reading
January 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
V interesting. Looking forward to reading
Will definitely try to squeeze in a visit. I’ve heard great things about it.
January 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Will definitely try to squeeze in a visit. I’ve heard great things about it.
The Maltese PM has nice digs
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Maltese PM has nice digs
A beautiful day in Valletta
January 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM
A beautiful day in Valletta
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Really positive to see. Will almost certainly need to be backed up by action
BREAKING: Strong words from Keir Starmer to Parliamentary Labour Party on X and Grok: “If X cannot control Grok, we will - and we'll do it fast because if you profit from harm and abuse, you lose the right to self regulate”
January 12, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Really positive to see. Will almost certainly need to be backed up by action
We’re sleepwalking our way into the same chaos we’re seeing in our neighbours. The complacency of “the Centre” to all of this is incredible
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Those seeking new Irish government should seek help from Maga movement, Eddie Hobbs tells conference
US ambassador Edward Walsh among audience at IRL Forum in Co Meath on Saturday
www.irishtimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
We’re sleepwalking our way into the same chaos we’re seeing in our neighbours. The complacency of “the Centre” to all of this is incredible
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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This is the 'engagement' that the Irish government has been using to justify remaining on X. These are the top replies to a randomly chosen recent post.
January 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
This is the 'engagement' that the Irish government has been using to justify remaining on X. These are the top replies to a randomly chosen recent post.
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Spot on! A d great podcast too. Bit of progress as @dublincityuni.bsky.social will no longer post on X.
January 10, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Spot on! A d great podcast too. Bit of progress as @dublincityuni.bsky.social will no longer post on X.
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👋 Hello 2026!
🔓 We are @ecpr.bsky.social's O.G #OpenAccess journal
🏠 Home for innovation in #PolSci
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🔓 We are @ecpr.bsky.social's O.G #OpenAccess journal
🏠 Home for innovation in #PolSci
🌱 Looked after by Editors @lisazanottiphd.bsky.social @mlorimer.bsky.social @steven-vanhauwaert.bsky.social
😍 Take a look at all the amazing articles from last year: buff.ly/QopHmSx
January 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
👋 Hello 2026!
🔓 We are @ecpr.bsky.social's O.G #OpenAccess journal
🏠 Home for innovation in #PolSci
🌱 Looked after by Editors @lisazanottiphd.bsky.social @mlorimer.bsky.social @steven-vanhauwaert.bsky.social
😍 Take a look at all the amazing articles from last year: buff.ly/QopHmSx
🔓 We are @ecpr.bsky.social's O.G #OpenAccess journal
🏠 Home for innovation in #PolSci
🌱 Looked after by Editors @lisazanottiphd.bsky.social @mlorimer.bsky.social @steven-vanhauwaert.bsky.social
😍 Take a look at all the amazing articles from last year: buff.ly/QopHmSx
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Section 5(1)(f) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998 (as amended) makes it a criminal offence to knowingly facilitate the production or distribution of sexualised images of children. The problem here isn't the law - it's the political willingnesss to enforce it against X.
My word. (Again.)
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
January 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Section 5(1)(f) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998 (as amended) makes it a criminal offence to knowingly facilitate the production or distribution of sexualised images of children. The problem here isn't the law - it's the political willingnesss to enforce it against X.
Lovely to finally meet you in person today Declan.
January 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Lovely to finally meet you in person today Declan.
On this he is wrong.
My word.
The Taoiseach, in China, says "platforms can be misused and abused or they can be used for positive reasons as well..." and says that should be considered carefully "before jumping to conclusions" on whether it's appropriate for the Government to be on X.
The Taoiseach, in China, says "platforms can be misused and abused or they can be used for positive reasons as well..." and says that should be considered carefully "before jumping to conclusions" on whether it's appropriate for the Government to be on X.
January 8, 2026 at 10:16 AM
On this he is wrong.
This morning’s desk assistant
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
This morning’s desk assistant
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Out-of-control Trump regime has withdrawn inter alia from the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, confirming their contempt for democracy, human rights and the rule of law, not that any confirmation was needed
www.coe.int/en/web/venic...
www.coe.int/en/web/venic...
January 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Out-of-control Trump regime has withdrawn inter alia from the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, confirming their contempt for democracy, human rights and the rule of law, not that any confirmation was needed
www.coe.int/en/web/venic...
www.coe.int/en/web/venic...
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Please @ucddublin.bsky.social @orlafeely.bsky.social let us depart this foul platform. We’re demeaned by our participation and it represents the very antithesis of our values.
January 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Please @ucddublin.bsky.social @orlafeely.bsky.social let us depart this foul platform. We’re demeaned by our participation and it represents the very antithesis of our values.