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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 17h

They could start by having some policies and some conviction.

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 18h

I posted this on Instagram a few days ago. Should be paying back more than the original value he stole.

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 1d

Have you tried opening your eyes?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

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Conor Smith @conorsmith.ie · 2d

Gavin has shown himself unfit to be President. This is why we should let our current President take a third term, despite his age. Who cares what the constitution says.

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LA Legault ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 2d

People dislike Greta Thunberg because of jealousy and misogyny. That’s it. They can’t handle a young woman with that level of courage and conviction.

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 3d

"Now only two presidential candidates - democracy under threat?"

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 3d

Well, do I feel vindicated almost immediately now!

#Áras25 #ConnollyForPresident #spéirgorm

www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 3d

Now there's 2 of them!

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 3d

One thing that has been on my mind since Gavin was announced as the Fianna Fáil candidate: Is this really the best candidate that Fianna Fáil had to put forward?

If so, it showcases the lack of depth of the current FF political apparatus

If not, it showcases a woeful strategic blunder internally

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 3d

Presidential Election candidate Jim Gavin has said he is looking into reports he owes a former tenant €3,300, but that he did not have "all the information" about the matter

Gavin: 'Looking into' reports former tenant owed €3,300

Presidential Election candidate Jim Gavin has said he is looking into reports he owes a former tenant €3,300, but that he did not have "all the information" about the matter.

www.rte.ie

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 3d

You're doing terribly!

Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 3d

It's like he's been briefed to do so, but because he is not as politically savvy or adept, he does it poorly. Looking forward to him being last on the ballot.

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Francesca Fiorentini @franifio.bsky.social · 4d

Not a single Greta hater could do what she has done, face what she's faced, bear abuse and humiliation at the hands of the most psychotic and genocidal army. They haven't an ounce of her bravery and that's what drives them crazy. Free Greta, free Palestine🇵🇸

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 5d

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 5d

It would be interesting to see what groceries, cleaning supplies, and other household bits would cost without the profit incentive of multinational supermarkets.

Why not try it? See what people think.

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 5d

People Before Profit has proposed the introduction of state-owned and non-profit grocery shops.

What do you think?
jrnl.ie/6833986

Should the government introduce state-owned supermarkets?

People Before Profit has proposed the introduction of state-run grocery shops.

jrnl.ie

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 5d

This would be the competition, as without a profit incentive, prices could be kept consistently lower than other supermarkets.

There won't be someone with a gun to your head making you buy coriander! It's just a normal supermarket.

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 5d

Engagement bait lol

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 5d

Where next for the conservative right after Maria Steen’s failed presidential bid?

There seems to be little hope of her heralding a revival of social conservatism given that her political cohort isn’t even comfortable calling itself ‘conservative’

www.irishtimes.com

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 7d

Some people are just fundamentally incapable of thinking differently it seems.
Or even imagining a different way of living. I can't understand wanting the life of confinement, or strangulation, we currently have with how prevalent cars are.

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 7d

The absolute lack of spine from our Taoiseach.

Dozens of people, including a few Irish people, are peacefully approaching Gaza.

They should not be threatened by the Israeli military and our government should be providing aid to protect our citizens on a humanitarian mission.

Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 7d

Taoiseach urges Gaza aid flotilla to stop, warning of ‘very dangerous situation’

Micheál Martin says the Gaza aid flotilla faces serious danger, urging Irish citizens not to continue and pressing Israel to respect international law

dlvr.it

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Karen Mulreid @beatingblog.bsky.social · 9d

Heather Humphries saying 'what difference would it make?' in relation to the Occupied Territories Bill? She said the quiet part out loud! We all know this is the government's position on the OTB, but it's wild to hear them saying it out loud! #tonightvmtv #aras25

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 9d

Palestinians deserve better than speaking up more - fuck me

#TonightVMTV #Áras25

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 9d

Of course Jim Gavin and Heather Humphries will back increased punishment for crime rather than sincere investment in communities to actually reduce the reasons people go on to commit crimes.

Absolutely no imagination to try things they haven't tried before.

#TonightVMTV #Áras25

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 15d

Doesn't sound like you're in the centre so, seems like you're leaning left and are afraid to admit it

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 16d

The microaggressions need to be studied from these shows.

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 16d

What right wing policies are you in favour of?

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Criodán Ó Murchú (he/him) @criodanomurchu.bsky.social · 17d

The actual gall of this lad is unbelievable

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 17d

A Minister of State has called on a local authority to prioritise workers when allocating social housing

Workers should get priority for social housing - Minister

A Minister of State has called on a local authority to prioritise workers when allocating social housing.

www.rte.ie

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