Ray Cunningham
@ray-cunningham.bsky.social
Green Party councillor for Ballyfermot-Drimnagh on Dublin City Council
If we delete the account, there is nothing to stop someone else taking the name. The account is there, but inactive. The Green Party took the lead in Ireland, declaring two weeks ago that we had stopped posting to X.
January 18, 2026 at 6:14 PM
If we delete the account, there is nothing to stop someone else taking the name. The account is there, but inactive. The Green Party took the lead in Ireland, declaring two weeks ago that we had stopped posting to X.
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With Trumps threats to Greenland’s independence growing every day, a strong EU response is vital.
I’m calling on the Taoiseach to urgently brief Opposition leaders on the possible use of the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument and the impact on Ireland of the new tariffs threat 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇪🇺
I’m calling on the Taoiseach to urgently brief Opposition leaders on the possible use of the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument and the impact on Ireland of the new tariffs threat 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇪🇺
January 18, 2026 at 1:42 PM
With Trumps threats to Greenland’s independence growing every day, a strong EU response is vital.
I’m calling on the Taoiseach to urgently brief Opposition leaders on the possible use of the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument and the impact on Ireland of the new tariffs threat 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇪🇺
I’m calling on the Taoiseach to urgently brief Opposition leaders on the possible use of the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument and the impact on Ireland of the new tariffs threat 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇪🇺
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If your organisation is still on X, I wrote an article on why organisations especially public ones, shouldn't be!
www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Hazel Chu: Grok creates fake, sexualised images without consent and government is OK with that?
The Green Party councillor says the government’s decision to turn a blind eye to AI generation of sexual imagery without consent is not innovation, it’s negligence.
www.thejournal.ie
January 18, 2026 at 11:25 AM
If your organisation is still on X, I wrote an article on why organisations especially public ones, shouldn't be!
www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/elon-...
Darragh O'Brien seems to be saying the first thing that comes into his head these days
You published a plan seven weeks ago which which ended the 2:1 public transport funding commitment and shelved several public transport projects.
January 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Darragh O'Brien seems to be saying the first thing that comes into his head these days
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Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman will be on The Week in Politics @news.rte.ie at 12pm
January 18, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman will be on The Week in Politics @news.rte.ie at 12pm
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I wrote about the rise and fall of Twitter (with great insights from @marklittle.bsky.social and @kateconger.com and @jonronson.bsky.social) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
The rise and fall of Twitter: From a hub for democratic discourse to a bigoted, toxic sinkhole
Elon Musk’s site has evolved from one that influenced culture and helped foment revolution to one where users ‘get nothing back except rage’
www.irishtimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:56 AM
I wrote about the rise and fall of Twitter (with great insights from @marklittle.bsky.social and @kateconger.com and @jonronson.bsky.social) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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As Justine says, restricting family reunification solves no real problems. It’s performatively cruel & also bizarre given how many separated from their families get jobs minding ours. I’ve written in the past about carers (not just refugees) in similar situations
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
January 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM
As Justine says, restricting family reunification solves no real problems. It’s performatively cruel & also bizarre given how many separated from their families get jobs minding ours. I’ve written in the past about carers (not just refugees) in similar situations
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
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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 11:11 AM
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
Ireland has a real chance to take a lead in offshore renewable energy.
But this government is not interested - or maybe just incapable.
But this government is not interested - or maybe just incapable.
January 17, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Ireland has a real chance to take a lead in offshore renewable energy.
But this government is not interested - or maybe just incapable.
But this government is not interested - or maybe just incapable.
If the US Army is bigger than yours, it's perfectly legal for them to invade. That's the law now.
Miller: Denmark is a tiny country with a tiny economy and a tiny military. They cannot defend Greenland… Under every understanding of law that has existed about territorial control for 500 years, to control a territory you have to be able to defend a territory…
January 17, 2026 at 10:36 AM
If the US Army is bigger than yours, it's perfectly legal for them to invade. That's the law now.
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Thank-you @ctribune.bsky.social printed my letter today, highlighting the loss of funding and priority for public transport in #Galway under the current government
January 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Thank-you @ctribune.bsky.social printed my letter today, highlighting the loss of funding and priority for public transport in #Galway under the current government
"Hey, nobody's perfect!"
He did say Apple & Google should remove it from app stores.
He also said the Govt wouldn’t give “kneejerk” response by immediately coming off X, saying other platforms have issues too.
I interjected to say those other platforms don’t generate CSAM.
He accepts that but said other issues exist.
He also said the Govt wouldn’t give “kneejerk” response by immediately coming off X, saying other platforms have issues too.
I interjected to say those other platforms don’t generate CSAM.
He accepts that but said other issues exist.
January 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
"Hey, nobody's perfect!"
Active travel means healthier people, especially healthier kids. We should be doing everything we can to support it.
(Thanks to the D12BikeBus for letting me film them this cold morning!)
(Thanks to the D12BikeBus for letting me film them this cold morning!)
January 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Active travel means healthier people, especially healthier kids. We should be doing everything we can to support it.
(Thanks to the D12BikeBus for letting me film them this cold morning!)
(Thanks to the D12BikeBus for letting me film them this cold morning!)
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'I would be responsible and I know I’m in a position of making laws
'I’m not making excuses here
'I wanted to be there
'Asked if he was going to appeal the conviction, he said "I will be discussing that with my solicitor"
'I’m not making excuses here
'I wanted to be there
'Asked if he was going to appeal the conviction, he said "I will be discussing that with my solicitor"
FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving
A Fianna Fáil TD was convicted of dangerous driving after a court heard he was driving at over 190km/h on a motorway last March.
www.rte.ie
January 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
'I would be responsible and I know I’m in a position of making laws
'I’m not making excuses here
'I wanted to be there
'Asked if he was going to appeal the conviction, he said "I will be discussing that with my solicitor"
'I’m not making excuses here
'I wanted to be there
'Asked if he was going to appeal the conviction, he said "I will be discussing that with my solicitor"
Fundamentally unserious about climate
Climate action plan delayed for second year despite emissions cuts falling behind target
Climate action plan delayed for second year despite emissions cuts falling behind target
Opposition TDs accuse Government of lacking ambition in tackling climate crisis
www.irishtimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Fundamentally unserious about climate
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"Public consultation begins today on reviewing and reducing speed limits in Cork City. It's an important proposal that should be supported." - Cllr Dan Boyle
ℹ️ consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...
ℹ️ consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...
January 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM
"Public consultation begins today on reviewing and reducing speed limits in Cork City. It's an important proposal that should be supported." - Cllr Dan Boyle
ℹ️ consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...
ℹ️ consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...
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Deeply concerning that the 'Motorists for Themselves - AUTO' party has been given the Foreign Affairs and Environment portfolios in Andrej Babiš's new Czech Government.
"The incoming Czech government led by oligarch Andrej Babiš is yet another example of how anti-green & anti-climate agenda operates in Central & Eastern Europe."
@gabrielasva.bsky.social from @zeleni.cz.
More from @vulatsetsi.bsky.social & @ciarancuffe.bsky.social: europeangreens.eu/news/new-gov...
@gabrielasva.bsky.social from @zeleni.cz.
More from @vulatsetsi.bsky.social & @ciarancuffe.bsky.social: europeangreens.eu/news/new-gov...
January 16, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Deeply concerning that the 'Motorists for Themselves - AUTO' party has been given the Foreign Affairs and Environment portfolios in Andrej Babiš's new Czech Government.
Brilliant news!
Irish man and humanitarian volunteer Sean Binder has been acquitted of all charges, including membership of a criminal organisation, fraud, money laundering, and smuggling, at a court in Greece this evening
jrnl.ie/6928251
jrnl.ie/6928251
'Huge relief': Irish man Sean Binder found not guilty of people smuggling in Greece
Binder faced a total of 23 charges, including money laundering and smuggling.
jrnl.ie
January 15, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Brilliant news!
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I made a submission to oppose the proposed changes listed in the consultation by Government to make major changes to the cost rules for judicial reviews.
The proposal is designed to restrict access to justice, in breach of EU law and will only benefit the State and the wealthy.
#environment #courts
The proposal is designed to restrict access to justice, in breach of EU law and will only benefit the State and the wealthy.
#environment #courts
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I made a submission to oppose the proposed changes listed in the consultation by Government to make major changes to the cost rules for judicial reviews.
The proposal is designed to restrict access to justice, in breach of EU law and will only benefit the State and the wealthy.
#environment #courts
The proposal is designed to restrict access to justice, in breach of EU law and will only benefit the State and the wealthy.
#environment #courts
Ha, I knew you'd have no choice!
January 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Ha, I knew you'd have no choice!
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Minister O'Brien has committed to introducing the Blanchardstown - Dublin Airport bus before the end of the year.
This route has already been pushed back several times - now we need to make sure that this timeline is adhered to.
This route has already been pushed back several times - now we need to make sure that this timeline is adhered to.
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Minister O'Brien has committed to introducing the Blanchardstown - Dublin Airport bus before the end of the year.
This route has already been pushed back several times - now we need to make sure that this timeline is adhered to.
This route has already been pushed back several times - now we need to make sure that this timeline is adhered to.
I was one of five Green councillors who brought a motion to stop #DublinCityCouncil using X.
It has been pushed to the Protocol committee later this month.
@feljin.ie and I will argue there that a line has been crossed, and it is (past) time to stop using that platform.
It has been pushed to the Protocol committee later this month.
@feljin.ie and I will argue there that a line has been crossed, and it is (past) time to stop using that platform.
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I was one of five Green councillors who brought a motion to stop #DublinCityCouncil using X.
It has been pushed to the Protocol committee later this month.
@feljin.ie and I will argue there that a line has been crossed, and it is (past) time to stop using that platform.
It has been pushed to the Protocol committee later this month.
@feljin.ie and I will argue there that a line has been crossed, and it is (past) time to stop using that platform.
An incomplete list of Irish environmentalists, apologies to anyone left out!
go.bsky.app/U9uB82w
go.bsky.app/U9uB82w
January 15, 2026 at 9:50 AM
An incomplete list of Irish environmentalists, apologies to anyone left out!
go.bsky.app/U9uB82w
go.bsky.app/U9uB82w
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Green Party Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social asks An Garda Síochána if using AI tools such as Grok to create a naked image of someone is a crime.
January 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Green Party Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social asks An Garda Síochána if using AI tools such as Grok to create a naked image of someone is a crime.
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Four hundred free bicycle lights given our by @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @dublincycling.bsky.social volunteers this evening within an hour! So many people cycling, it's like Amsterdam in North Strand and all ages! Build it and they did come! #lifeisbetteronabike #bikelife @irishcycle.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Four hundred free bicycle lights given our by @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @dublincycling.bsky.social volunteers this evening within an hour! So many people cycling, it's like Amsterdam in North Strand and all ages! Build it and they did come! #lifeisbetteronabike #bikelife @irishcycle.com