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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 8h

😭 help . I planted a beefsteak tomato thinking it was going to grow bits of cattle flesh but it was just tomato. I'm so confused, the EU parliament needs to help me. I've been tricked and mislead

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 7h

www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...

Minister says climate costs warning is ‘back of envelope stuff’

Darragh O’Brien says he does not believe Ireland will face fines of up to €26 billion

www.irishtimes.com

Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 7h

We're so screwed

Minister says climate costs warning is ‘back of envelope stuff’
Darragh O’Brien says he does not believe Ireland will face fines of up to €26 billion

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 12h

This is a big step and badly needed at level crossings. We're still waiting for the Gardaí and the NTA to install red-light cameras at junctions that were promised early this year.
independent.ie/regionals/du...

Red light traffic camera to monitor drivers at Merrion Gates level crossing

A traffic camera that detects cars running red lights and speeding is to be installed at a notorious level crossing in Dublin 4.

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 19h

At a recent council meeting, an amendment highlighted the messy politics around planning exemptions for asylum shelters. “It was a little bit ill-informed, but they were in a rush to, you know, counterbalance Mr Pepper,” says independent Councillor Mannix Flynn.

At council meeting, amendment highlights messy politics around planning exemptions for asylum shelters

“It was a little bit ill-informed, but they were in a rush to, you know, counterbalance Mr Pepper,” says independent Councillor Mannix Flynn.

www.dublininquirer.com

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 1d

A more targeted measure that would deliver better value for small businesses and the taxpayer was available.

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 1d

This is an eye-watering tax cut that will go directly into the pockets of big chain restaurants. This tax cut would fund the equivalent of building Luas Finglas every year.

Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenpartyie.bsky.social · 1d

It's official. They're giving big restaurant chains a massive tax cut, costing nearly €700m in the #VAT cut to hospitality.

For that kind of money you could:

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Bring in a second tier of child benefit - lifting 55,000 children out of poverty
🚌 Make public transport free

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 4d

Drones have a value in our society, but they are a really new technology and there has to be rules about how they work.

That's why I have drafted a law to regulate delivery drones, addressing the issues raised in Dublin 15 and that the Govt have so far ignored.

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 7d

Somebody will get back to you, council officials repeatedly assured councillors with questions at climate action meeting. “How this has been managed is an absolute joke,” said a frustrated Lord Mayor Ray McAdam.

Somebody will get back to you, council officials repeatedly assured councillors with questions at climate action meeting

“How this has been managed is an absolute joke,” said a frustrated Lord Mayor Ray McAdam.

www.dublininquirer.com

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenpartyie.bsky.social · 5d

We’re deeply saddened to hear of Manchán’s passing. A candidate for the party in 2016, he was more importantly a passionate and skilled advocate for Irish language and culture, and an appreciation for the beauty and importance of nature.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 5d

The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed

Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55

The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.

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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeon.ie · 6d

Ireland is in a corporation tax gold rush.

The Green Party is warning govt not to fritter it all away on scattergun projects and temporary measures - rather than saving for future challenges like climate change.

Here's our 9 key ideas for #Budget26:

greenparty.ie/news/greens-...

Greens warn Government is “drifting without direction” in pre-Budget submission | Green Party

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Michael Pidgeon @pidgeon.ie · 6d

A big blanket VAT cut? It's a bad idea. Better to give smarter, more targetted supports for cafes and restaurants.

We've set out a way to give more to small businesses while spending about a third of what the government are planning.

Be smart: do more, spend less!

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 6d

The planning inspector for MetroLink taking economist Colm McCarthy to school. McCarthy has been objecting to rail investment in Dublin since the late 1970s.

Once again, MetroLink is not just about the airport.

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 6d

Yesss!! MetroLink has been approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála after three years in the planning process. 🥳 Still awaiting details and if any modifications were made. More later today.

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 7d

What does a toilet, a car park, housing construction and the relocation of a crypt have in common? All climate action apparently.

Proper budgeting should be the basics of tackling any major problem. How can we hope to tackle climate action if we don't even know how much we're spending to tackle it?

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Cllr Hazel Chu @hazelchu.bsky.social · 7d

1/2 Recently I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month so PLEASE check yourself. And if you find anything no matter how small, please go to get a referral.

I wrote about my experience in @irishtimesnews yesterday 👉

www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenpartyie.bsky.social · 7d

Greens were proud to join @foeireland.bsky.social at their ‘Energy for Who?’ protest outside Leinster House.

Data centres used more power last year than all our urban homes combined.

Any future growth must:

✅ Economically benefit the State
✅ Run on renewables
✅ Stay within our climate targets

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Alan Kinsella @electionlit.bsky.social · 8d

Flyer for Roger Garland, the first Green TD.

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Green Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenpartyie.bsky.social · 8d

FF/FG: “There’s a €250m gap in funding public transport.”

We say it’s a gap in ambition.

When we should be pressing the gas on public transport, Govt. are hitting reverse.

Read more below on how the Greens would keep us on track 👇

@feljin.ie

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Greens reject proposed public transport fare increases | Green Party

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 10d

I will sign off by adding that co-creation and community-led initiatives are not inherently bad.

Local volunteers brought the vision, staff worked to implement it and we're working together to build on it and create safe, local, community-managed plays streets that are open most of the year.

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 10d

These are all questions you could have asked before telling us we should be embarrassed to be a part of it. I'm happy to sit down and discuss with the committee of IDE.

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 10d

That's exactly what we're doing 🤦

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 10d

I have huge respect for @irishdocsenv.bsky.social but it's really not a good look for their social media output to be dominated by negative opinions of one member even in the face of progress — especially on the work of other volunteers. It's depressing and discouraging to be honest.

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 10d

Staff in DCC are very excited to build on this and we're meeting again soon to do just that.

It can be frustrating seeing community-led initiatives that are achieving progress being criticised but even more frustrating when it was explained before someone wrote their blog putting it down.

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Feljin Jose @feljin.ie · 10d

I worked really hard for this alongside a lot of incredible volunteers to bring together different divisions in DCC. It was never planned as a once-off event. It was a step and an opportunity to showcase our vision to more people.

This was all explained to the author before he wrote his blog.

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

We should be embarrassed that people in Dublin, especially children, are only given the chance to enjoy their streets safely once a year.

This is a powerful and thought-provoking Substack piece, well worth reading.

Dubliners, and communities across the country, deserve so much better.

Ola Løkken Nordrum @olaln.bsky.social · 11d

I am sometimes criticised for being too negative and for failing to see the progress happening around Dublin. While that may certainly be true at times, I think the far greater issue in Dublin is that we tend to accept even the smallest progress as a major victory.

My most recent Substack!

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