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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD)

@aoibhinnos.bsky.social

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Associate Professor in Mathematics Education at Dublin City University. Chair of the Independent Advisory Committee for Ireland’s Nature Restoration plan. Former Chair of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss. Act local, think global.

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jun 13

“This place could be beautiful, right?
You could make this place beautiful.”
(from Good Bones by Maggie Smith)

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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · Jul 23

“All these traumas are the reason why the Irish took almost 150 years before they could memorialise what they experienced in the 1840s. Those who inflict starvation are aware of this, they know that what they’re doing is actually dismantling a society.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Starvation in Gaza is destroying communities – and will leave generational scars

Health and societal ramifications of extreme hunger will reverberate long after the war is over

www.theguardian.com

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jul 22

Every single state who is not imposing sanctions on Israel or stopping the sale of weapons to Israel is complicit in all of the atrocities & deaths happening in Gaza. Shame on us all.

www.who.int/news/item/21...

WHO operations compromised following attacks on warehouse and facility sheltering staff and families in Deir al Balah, Gaza

WHO condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on a building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah, the mistreatment of those sheltering there, and the destruction of its main warehouse. Following inten...

www.who.int

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UNICEF @unicef.org · Jul 21

This is a man-made disaster.

Enough is enough. The United Nations must be allowed to deliver aid of all types at scale to families in Gaza, wherever they are.

Starvation is a horrific reality for children and families in Gaza.

Aid at scale must be allowed in urgently.

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · Jul 20

The Israeli Authorities are starving civilians in #Gaza.

Among them are 1 million children.

Lift the siege: allow UNRWA to bring in food and medicines.

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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · Jun 27

It is remarkable that the west is committing to spending 5% of GDP on defence, and almost no one has made the case that the most pressing threat to our security this century is climate change and we should be spending more on tackling that.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · Jun 19

Together with our partners, we urge all #EU Member States & the @ec.europa.eu to:

❌halt arms transfers
❌sanction those responsible for ongoing atrocity crimes
❌suspend the trade agreement with Israel

Under the Genocide Convention, EU states are bound to act.
Learn more: bit.ly/4eapcyB

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jun 18

It is utterly unacceptable that Israel is continued to be allowed to slaughter innocent people without any consequences. International rule of law will soon mean nothing if countries do not stand up to the lies & tyranny of this Israeli government.

www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

Israeli fire and strikes kill 140 in Gaza, medics say, as attention shifts to Iran

The deaths include the latest in near daily killings of Palestinians seeking aid

www.irishtimes.com

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jun 13

“This place could be beautiful, right?
You could make this place beautiful.”
(from Good Bones by Maggie Smith)

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jun 11

Same. I will immediately cancel my recurring donation if AI is part of the site. Already only using search engines not using AI because I will not be part of the zombie crowd walking into this bubble while depleting scarce resources (energy, water etc) needed for people. @wikipedia.org

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Irish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · Jun 11

We urgently need higher motor taxes and parking charges for SUVs and other larger vehicles.

They cause enormous damage to both human and our environment. This must be reflected in the cost of owning an SUV.

Campaigners concerned over rising heights of car bonnets

European campaign groups say the rising heights of car bonnets are a danger to vulnerable road users, particularly children.

www.rte.ie

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Jun 9

Let’s be clear: Israel, an occupier, has no authority under international law to board or divert the Madleen.

This is a hijacking, plain and simple. A hijacking of a UK-registered ship, with multiple *European* citizens on board.

Does the EU or UK government have anything to say? Anything??

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jun 8

#Madleen
“Let the Madleen reach Gaza. Let this small ship carry the weight of global conscience. Let it land in peace.” Mary Robinson

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Lynn Boylan MEP @lnbdublin.bsky.social · Jun 8

#Madleen #GazaFlotilla

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jun 7

My 2nd little boy got his gift from the library for starting school in Sept. His choice of a bag of books as Gaeilge nó as Béarla. Chuffed little man then got 6 books out on his card (18 books out for the family in total 😄) & we all go home happy. Publicly funded social good. Long may they last! 2/2

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jun 7

In the same vein as a post from @saoirsemc.bsky.social last year, I want to remind everyone how amazing our public libraries are. A public space where, counter to our consumer culture, you don’t have to buy anything, just enjoy the space & the shared resources ⭐️ The staff are also amazing. 📚 1/2

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Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social · Jun 4

BREAKING: French dock workers in Fos-sur-Mer refused today to load machine gun ammo destined for Israel's army

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · Jun 4

Such courage & leadership being demonstrated by all on this boat, putting their lives on the line with this demonstration of humanity.
This cannot end as another tragedy. Israel must be stopped from inflicting harm on civilians in Gaza & those trying to help them.
www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

International aid ship en route to Gaza will be stopped, warns Israeli military

Madleen, with Greta Thunberg on board, reaches east Mediterranean a month after drone attack on separate aid vessel

www.irishtimes.com

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · Jun 3

Gunning down people you are choosing to starve as they desperately seek food for their families shocks the conscience.

States should urgently act, including imposing sanctions and an arms embargo, to press Israel to stop exterminating Palestinians.

Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site. Gaza Officials Say 27 Are Killed.

www.nytimes.com

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · May 27

Such a great few days at the #MaryRobinson conference in Ballina. Inspiring talks (particularly from @hannahdaly.ie & @elainemcgoff.bsky.social), engaging workshops & lots of good conversations. Feeling simultaneously overwhelmed & revived! Thank you sincerely to the organisers for a great meeting.

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · May 25

My companion for the train journey to Ballina for the Mary Robinson Climate & Nature Conference. I *highly* recommend it. Every time I’ve read a few pages these past few weeks my brain has fired off in different directions around our history, our current relationships with land & abiding traditions.

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · May 24

Do we know why the council initially refused planning?

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · May 22

Should be toward the end of the summer when the Community Conversations begin.

Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · May 22

Yes! My exact thought when I found out you were presenting 😄

Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain (PhD) @aoibhinnos.bsky.social · May 22

I am very much looking forward to presenting at the Mary Robinson Conference on Climate & Nature next week in Ballina. Will be sharing my learnings from the Citizens’ Assembly and hopes for Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan.

www.agriland.ie/farming-news...

Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference returns next week

The Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference, which is in its third year, is set to take place again in Co. Mayo next week.

www.agriland.ie

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Andrew Forde @drandrewforde.bsky.social · May 16

When we discuss the genocide in Gaza, we must choose our words carefully.

My letter in today's edition of the @irishtimes.com

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