Natalie O'Regan
@natalieoregan.bsky.social
People, Policy, Progress
Drug Policy Reform | Cannabis Reform | Harm Reduction | Substance Use
Drug Policy Reform | Cannabis Reform | Harm Reduction | Substance Use
Addiction is a mental health issue, yet it still hangs around the edges of justice. We need an actual evidence-based, health-led approach—not a health-led-light approach that satisfies moral objections
#Ireland #SpeirGorm #Drugsky
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#Ireland #SpeirGorm #Drugsky
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Intergenerational Trauma, Addiction and a System at Breaking Point: Inside the Oireachtas Debate Ireland Can No Longer Ignore
On 16 October 2025, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use met to examine one of the most profound and least understood forces shaping addiction in Ireland: intergenerational trauma
natalieoregan.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Addiction is a mental health issue, yet it still hangs around the edges of justice. We need an actual evidence-based, health-led approach—not a health-led-light approach that satisfies moral objections
#Ireland #SpeirGorm #Drugsky
natalieoregan.substack.com/p/intergener...
#Ireland #SpeirGorm #Drugsky
natalieoregan.substack.com/p/intergener...
Ireland’s drug policy isn’t just failing, it’s harming families.
Kinship carers save the State billions, yet face legal hurdles, poverty, and zero recognition.
#DrugPolicy #KinshipCare #Ireland #SocialJustice #DrugSky #SpeirGorm
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Kinship carers save the State billions, yet face legal hurdles, poverty, and zero recognition.
#DrugPolicy #KinshipCare #Ireland #SocialJustice #DrugSky #SpeirGorm
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Kinship Care: Ireland’s Invisible Safety Net in an Addiction Crisis
On 9 October, the Joint Committee on Drugs Use met in Leinster House for its third public session, turning the spotlight on kinship care,the hidden backbone of Ireland’s response to addiction-related
natalieoregan.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ireland’s drug policy isn’t just failing, it’s harming families.
Kinship carers save the State billions, yet face legal hurdles, poverty, and zero recognition.
#DrugPolicy #KinshipCare #Ireland #SocialJustice #DrugSky #SpeirGorm
natalieoregan.substack.com/p/kinship-ca...
Kinship carers save the State billions, yet face legal hurdles, poverty, and zero recognition.
#DrugPolicy #KinshipCare #Ireland #SocialJustice #DrugSky #SpeirGorm
natalieoregan.substack.com/p/kinship-ca...
Hypocrisy:
the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
#SpeirGorm #Ireland #DrugPolicy #DrugSky
the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
#SpeirGorm #Ireland #DrugPolicy #DrugSky
November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Hypocrisy:
the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
#SpeirGorm #Ireland #DrugPolicy #DrugSky
the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
#SpeirGorm #Ireland #DrugPolicy #DrugSky
While communities burn, the Department of Health clings to control, strips task forces of independence, and excludes the very voices that know what works.”
This is a political choice that perpetuates harm.
#DrugPolicy #Ireland #DrugSky #SpeirGorm
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This is a political choice that perpetuates harm.
#DrugPolicy #Ireland #DrugSky #SpeirGorm
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Ireland’s Drug Policy at Breaking Point: Crack Cocaine, Funding Chaos, and Voices Shut Out
The Joint Committee on Drugs Use turned its attention to community supports, & what unfolded was a stark warning: Ireland’s drug policy is not just failing individuals, it is hollowing out communities
natalieoregan.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
While communities burn, the Department of Health clings to control, strips task forces of independence, and excludes the very voices that know what works.”
This is a political choice that perpetuates harm.
#DrugPolicy #Ireland #DrugSky #SpeirGorm
natalieoregan.substack.com/p/irelands-d...
This is a political choice that perpetuates harm.
#DrugPolicy #Ireland #DrugSky #SpeirGorm
natalieoregan.substack.com/p/irelands-d...
Ireland’s drug policy isn’t just failing individuals, it’s failing families.
The first sitting of the Drugs Committee (25/09/25) exposed the hidden harm, stigma, and neglect families face every day.
#DrugPolicy #Decriminalisation #Ireland #SpeirGorm
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The first sitting of the Drugs Committee (25/09/25) exposed the hidden harm, stigma, and neglect families face every day.
#DrugPolicy #Decriminalisation #Ireland #SpeirGorm
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Families on the Frontline: What the First Sitting of the Drugs Committee Reveals About Ireland’s Broken System
On 25 September, the Joint Committee on Drugs Use held its first public sitting in Leinster House. The topic? Family supports and the ripple effect of addiction.
natalieoregan.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Ireland’s drug policy isn’t just failing individuals, it’s failing families.
The first sitting of the Drugs Committee (25/09/25) exposed the hidden harm, stigma, and neglect families face every day.
#DrugPolicy #Decriminalisation #Ireland #SpeirGorm
natalieoregan.substack.com/p/families-o...
The first sitting of the Drugs Committee (25/09/25) exposed the hidden harm, stigma, and neglect families face every day.
#DrugPolicy #Decriminalisation #Ireland #SpeirGorm
natalieoregan.substack.com/p/families-o...
Hang it in the Lourve
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Hang it in the Lourve
Reposted by Natalie O'Regan
That fella Ronaldo… is a cod.
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
That fella Ronaldo… is a cod.
A bit shocked seeing this. Free sample of nicotine products!
November 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A bit shocked seeing this. Free sample of nicotine products!
Reposted by Natalie O'Regan
November 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
People who use drugs must be taken out of the court system and into health services when needed.
#Drugsky
#Ireland
#SpeirGorm
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#Drugsky
#Ireland
#SpeirGorm
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'The war on drugs has not worked': Labour urges Government to decriminalise personal drug use
The party has said the government has shown “little progress” on decriminalisation despite recommendations to do so.
www.thejournal.ie
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
People who use drugs must be taken out of the court system and into health services when needed.
#Drugsky
#Ireland
#SpeirGorm
www.thejournal.ie/labour-motio...
#Drugsky
#Ireland
#SpeirGorm
www.thejournal.ie/labour-motio...
From Connolly in Ireland to Mamdani in New York.. Did socialism just have a branding problem all this time?
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
From Connolly in Ireland to Mamdani in New York.. Did socialism just have a branding problem all this time?
The "Nobody" has gone and done it. Mamdani is the Mayor of New York!
Did i stay up late to watch the election results, yes... Do i regret it this morning, also, yes.
Did i stay up late to watch the election results, yes... Do i regret it this morning, also, yes.
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The "Nobody" has gone and done it. Mamdani is the Mayor of New York!
Did i stay up late to watch the election results, yes... Do i regret it this morning, also, yes.
Did i stay up late to watch the election results, yes... Do i regret it this morning, also, yes.
Sliding more to the right to appease the riot and spoil your vote crowd.
Newsflash, they still won't vote FG
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Newsflash, they still won't vote FG
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Govt should reconsider immigration policies, says Harris
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said Ireland's asylum seeker system is not working and that the Government should reconsider existing policies "in a very serious way".
www.rte.ie
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sliding more to the right to appease the riot and spoil your vote crowd.
Newsflash, they still won't vote FG
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Newsflash, they still won't vote FG
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...
Done and dusted, took less than 2 mins to cast my vote for @catherinegalway.bsky.social
#Aras25 #VoteConnolly
#Aras25 #VoteConnolly
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Done and dusted, took less than 2 mins to cast my vote for @catherinegalway.bsky.social
#Aras25 #VoteConnolly
#Aras25 #VoteConnolly
My favourite part of voting day is #DogsAtPollingStations
It's probably the only aspect of old Irish twitter I miss. Please post dogs here 😭
It's probably the only aspect of old Irish twitter I miss. Please post dogs here 😭
October 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
My favourite part of voting day is #DogsAtPollingStations
It's probably the only aspect of old Irish twitter I miss. Please post dogs here 😭
It's probably the only aspect of old Irish twitter I miss. Please post dogs here 😭
Reposted by Natalie O'Regan
Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works?
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works?
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Reposted by Natalie O'Regan
The study of voting patterns is called psephology, alluding to how the ancient Greeks voted by placing a pebble (‘psephos’) in the jar of their preferred option.
I hereby proclaim the birth of psmartology.
I hereby proclaim the birth of psmartology.
Loads of confused looking people showing up to the polling stations with fistfuls of smarties thanks to @gavreilly.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The study of voting patterns is called psephology, alluding to how the ancient Greeks voted by placing a pebble (‘psephos’) in the jar of their preferred option.
I hereby proclaim the birth of psmartology.
I hereby proclaim the birth of psmartology.
"The most desperate times call for the most desperate measures and Fine Gael have reached a new level of desperation. A level only known by men on Tinder who lie about their age." 😂
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"The most desperate times call for the most desperate measures and Fine Gael have reached a new level of desperation. A level only known by men on Tinder who lie about their age." 😂
At this stage I think Heather Humphreys has it out for @paulmurphy.pbp.ie more than Catherine Connolly.
#Áras25
#Áras25
Paul Murphy is not Connolly’s campaign manager, fwiw
October 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
At this stage I think Heather Humphreys has it out for @paulmurphy.pbp.ie more than Catherine Connolly.
#Áras25
#Áras25
I really am lucky to work in a place i truly feel appriciated.
We’re so proud of Natalie O’Regan, who received an Outstanding Colleague Award at the UCC Staff Recognition Awards 2025!
Nominated by Dr Roisín Kelly Laubscher and presented by Professor John O’Halloran, a truly well-deserved honour! 💛
#Pharmacology #StaffRecognition
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Nominated by Dr Roisín Kelly Laubscher and presented by Professor John O’Halloran, a truly well-deserved honour! 💛
#Pharmacology #StaffRecognition
www.ucc.ie/en/pharmacol...
Congratulations to Natalie O’Regan: Outstanding Colleague Award 2025 | University College Cork
Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.
www.ucc.ie
October 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I really am lucky to work in a place i truly feel appriciated.
Reposted by Natalie O'Regan
More Irish activists have now been taken by the IDF from international waters including author Naoise Dolan, TD Barry Heneghan and psychiatrist Veronica O’Keane.
They are part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
They are part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
October 8, 2025 at 6:19 AM
More Irish activists have now been taken by the IDF from international waters including author Naoise Dolan, TD Barry Heneghan and psychiatrist Veronica O’Keane.
They are part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
They are part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
October 6, 2025 at 6:28 AM
