@michaelvant.bsky.social
Born in the Netherlands (1968). Masters in Economics (Tilburg University). Moved to Dublin, Ireland (1996), married Jillian (1997). Work: Payments Strategist for a payments company. Interests: politics, (local) history, travel, gardening, reading.
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A new exhibition has opened at the Irish Emigration Museum to mark the centenary of the Irish passport, which tells stories of the country's "most travelled document".
Exhibition explores 100 years of the Irish passport
A new exhibition has opened at the Irish Emigration Museum to mark the centenary of the Irish passport.
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June 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
A new exhibition has opened at the Irish Emigration Museum to mark the centenary of the Irish passport, which tells stories of the country's "most travelled document".
At a meeting of the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland listening to a debate about the digital €
June 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
At a meeting of the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland listening to a debate about the digital €
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One of the most important surviving medieval manuscripts written in Irish goes on public display after a two-year long project to conserve it
'Wikipedia' of the Middle Ages goes on display at Trinity
One of the most important surviving medieval manuscripts written in Irish goes on public display after a two-year long project to conserve it.
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May 21, 2025 at 6:02 AM
One of the most important surviving medieval manuscripts written in Irish goes on public display after a two-year long project to conserve it
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The cost of megabill perks: Only during Trump's term would Americans enjoy benefits like no taxes on overtime.
It wouldn't be until 2029 that voters feel the sting of "pay-fors."
It wouldn't be until 2029 that voters feel the sting of "pay-fors."
Perks now, pain later: 12 ways Trump’s megabill pushes tradeoffs beyond Election Day
House fiscal hawks and Republican senators, scoffing at the tactic, say the bill needs to change before it hits Trump’s desk.
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May 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Brendan Loper. #NewYorkerCartoons
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Henceforth we should address the President of the United States as Donald Truss
April 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Henceforth we should address the President of the United States as Donald Truss
Just back from a wonderful visit to New York. We visited the Tenement Museum, went to the Hamilton broadway show, J.P. Morgan Library (picture), Central Park, Neue Gallerie, Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo and SoHo. What a great city.
April 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Just back from a wonderful visit to New York. We visited the Tenement Museum, went to the Hamilton broadway show, J.P. Morgan Library (picture), Central Park, Neue Gallerie, Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo and SoHo. What a great city.
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An update from @ESBNetworks says over half a million premises are without power now and restoration of power will take days. #StormÉowyn
January 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
An update from @ESBNetworks says over half a million premises are without power now and restoration of power will take days. #StormÉowyn
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The jet stream is currently blowing across the Atlantic at speeds that are at least 100km/h faster than normal - and it has supercharged Storm Éowyn, writes Environment Correspondent George Lee
Faster than usual jet stream has supercharged Storm Éowyn
The storm season runs from the start of September to the end of August each year. It is only in the past ten years that the big ones in this part of the world have been given names.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The jet stream is currently blowing across the Atlantic at speeds that are at least 100km/h faster than normal - and it has supercharged Storm Éowyn, writes Environment Correspondent George Lee
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Knock Airport has recorded gust of 156kmh in last hour. Some station reports are missing from the 6am reports. #StormÈowyn
January 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Knock Airport has recorded gust of 156kmh in last hour. Some station reports are missing from the 6am reports. #StormÈowyn
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All 32 counties now have a red warning as the UK Met Office have upgraded Northern Ireland to red also! A very rare event. #StormÉowyn
January 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
All 32 counties now have a red warning as the UK Met Office have upgraded Northern Ireland to red also! A very rare event. #StormÉowyn
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Donald Trump's sweeping pardon - which went further than his allies had signalled they expected - drew condemnation from police who battled the mob, their families and politicians, including some of the president's fellow Republicans
Hundreds of Capitol rioters released after Trump pardon
Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who had been serving prison sentences for participating in the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol were freed, after the new president pardoned more than 1,500 ...
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January 22, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Donald Trump's sweeping pardon - which went further than his allies had signalled they expected - drew condemnation from police who battled the mob, their families and politicians, including some of the president's fellow Republicans
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The overnight charts for #StormÉowyn are concerning as the high resolution models show damaging gusts across the country and this could be the worst storm we have seen in years. More later.
January 22, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The overnight charts for #StormÉowyn are concerning as the high resolution models show damaging gusts across the country and this could be the worst storm we have seen in years. More later.
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“The DC Police Union wishes to express its dismay over the recent pardons granted to individuals convicted of assaulting police officers during the January 6, 2021, riots at the US Capitol Building.”
January 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
“The DC Police Union wishes to express its dismay over the recent pardons granted to individuals convicted of assaulting police officers during the January 6, 2021, riots at the US Capitol Building.”
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Many parts of USA and Canada are in the freezer today! A lot colder than Europe for sure.
January 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Many parts of USA and Canada are in the freezer today! A lot colder than Europe for sure.
In Ireland no party has a majority - so after the election some parties come together and agree a program for government - a compromise between what the individual parties wanted - this evening the members of my party are gathering to discuss it before it is approved
January 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
In Ireland no party has a majority - so after the election some parties come together and agree a program for government - a compromise between what the individual parties wanted - this evening the members of my party are gathering to discuss it before it is approved
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This billboard says it all.
January 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This billboard says it all.
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#Breaking US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the result of the 2020 election if he had not been elected four years later, according to a special counsel report.
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Trump engaged in 'criminal effort' to overturn election
US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the result of the 2020 election if he had not been elected four years later, according to a special counsel...
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January 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
#Breaking US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the result of the 2020 election if he had not been elected four years later, according to a special counsel report.
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Let’s hope the EU gets its defence act together. Mind you, I live in Ireland and am one of a tiny minority who believes we should give up our neutrality and join NATO or an EU alliance.
Poland is pushing for a debate on increased military spending by EU member states during its presidency of the Council of the EU. But the result of Germany's election and the bloc's economic security could hold the key to any radical shift on defence
Can Poland reshape EU defence policy during presidency?
Poland is pushing for a debate on increased military spending by EU member states during its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU, which started on 1 January. But the result of Germany's fede...
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January 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Let’s hope the EU gets its defence act together. Mind you, I live in Ireland and am one of a tiny minority who believes we should give up our neutrality and join NATO or an EU alliance.
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JUST IN: U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%.
U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
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January 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
JUST IN: U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%.
It was unusually cold in Ireland, with lots of black ice. We parked our car on the driveway of a family member - only for it to slide down by itself and get wedged between the entrance pillars 😩 It took a creative tow truck driver to dislodge it!
January 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It was unusually cold in Ireland, with lots of black ice. We parked our car on the driveway of a family member - only for it to slide down by itself and get wedged between the entrance pillars 😩 It took a creative tow truck driver to dislodge it!
Maybe the USA should become the 11th province of Canada
More Canadian water bombers and helicopters for fire fighting will be on their way soon to Los Angeles to help #CanadianWaterBombers #Canada #LosAngeles
Alberta preparing to send water bombers, helicopters to help fight Los Angeles wildfire
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Alberta preparing to send water bombers, helicopters to help fight Los Angeles wildfire
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Alberta preparing to send water bombers, helicopters to help fight Los Angeles wildfire | CBC News
Alberta is preparing to send water bombers, night-vision helicopters and incident command team support to help battle wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles.
www.cbc.ca
January 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Maybe the USA should become the 11th province of Canada
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Great letter in today's Guardian. What sort of free speech is prevented by factchecking, Zuck?
January 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great letter in today's Guardian. What sort of free speech is prevented by factchecking, Zuck?
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* The Big Snow of 2025 on the Galtees * Brothers Tom John William & their nephew Billy Cunningham along with their Hill Sheep Farming Neighbours are out on the Galtees with the last few days digging out their sheep who have been trapped in what has been the worst snow fall in decades.
January 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
* The Big Snow of 2025 on the Galtees * Brothers Tom John William & their nephew Billy Cunningham along with their Hill Sheep Farming Neighbours are out on the Galtees with the last few days digging out their sheep who have been trapped in what has been the worst snow fall in decades.
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The EU has rejected a claim by the head of Meta that the bloc is engaged in "censorship" because of its technology regulations
EU 'absolutely' rejects Meta CEO's censorship claim
The European Union has rejected a claim by the head of Meta that the bloc is engaged in "censorship" because of its technology regulations.
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January 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The EU has rejected a claim by the head of Meta that the bloc is engaged in "censorship" because of its technology regulations