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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 5d

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This is not acceptable! Lives matter, safe journeys to schools and work matters.

Campaigners heap pressure on government to rollout 30km speed limit

The Love30 campaign is stepping up the pressure - calling on the government to stop delaying and deliver a default 30km speed limit in towns and cities.

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Dublin Cycling Campaign @dublincycling.bsky.social · 6d

Minister Canny’s U-turn on safer urban speeds risks lives and life-changing injuries. It cannot be let stand.

We were proud to visit the Dáil today at the invitation of Ciaran Ahern TD
to send the Minister our simple message: No delays. No excuses. Implement the law now.

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 8d

For the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si there is a Raising hope conference online for the next three days. With speakers celebrating and reflecting the impact Laudato Si has made!

🗓️ OCT 1ST POPE LEO XIV

On Oct, 2nd-3rd the conference continues.

Sign up online below🔽

raisinghope.earth/conference/

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 9d

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Every week, 10 people are killed, injured or seriously injured across Ireland due to road traffic accidents. Join us this Thursday to defend the 30km/h speed limits!

Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths

Wales cut road casualties by 28% after reducing speed limits. Yet only one of the new lower speed limits introduced in Ireland's Road Traffic Act 2024 has been implemented

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Irish Penal Reform Trust @irishpenalreform.bsky.social · 14d

Join us this afternoon as experts reflect on the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) report following its official visit to Ireland. Watch live:
www.youtube.com/live/5BOo_YO...
#CPTReport #CPTIreland2025

IPRT Event - Panel Discussion 24 September 2025

YouTube video by Irish Penal Reform Trust

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Dublin Cycling Campaign @dublincycling.bsky.social · 19d

Join us with Love 30 at the Dáil to defend 30km/h speed limits!

⭕️ Stop the U-turn on safer speeds
📍 Outside Dáil, Kildare Street D2
📆 2 October
⏰ 10.30am - 11.30am

30km/h limits SAVE LIVES. We need to stop this U-turn and YOU can help on Oct 2.

www.love30.ie/saving-lives...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 19d

www.theverge.com/transportati...

A positive story to start the weekend, sometimes trying something new can be the first step to something great!

How I went from an e-bike hater to a believer

It’s okay to do something just because it’s fun.

www.theverge.com

JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 19d

Slower speeds mean safer roads! On October 2nd, the #love30 campaign is presenting to interested TDs and Senators in the Oireachtas. If you want to show your support, please join them from 10:10 to 10:30 outside the Dáil Chamber on Kildare Street!

www.love30.ie/saving-lives...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 20d

www.jcfj.ie/2025/09/18/d...
Students and young adults are regularly disregarded when it comes to enforcing tenant rights and are deemed 'lucky' enough to have a place to stay during the school year, even if it's only Monday-Thursday. But shouldn't they also be granted housing protections?

“Do not take advantage of the poor just because you can” …except students, that’s fine: how digs are sticking students with high prices and low rewards. - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Irelan...

In August, my colleague Kevin Hargaden posted a blog on the scramble for student accommodation and dignity in housing, drawing important attention on how we see quality housing contributing to the “co...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 21d

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Something Ireland should be striving for!

Helsinki records zero traffic deaths for full year

Helsinki has completed 12 months without a single traffic fatality, a milestone credited to lower speed limits, safer infrastructure, and years of consistent planning, officials say.

www.helsinkitimes.fi

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 23d

Today, Sophie presented our research on faith-based communities in the NEIC at Dublin City Inter-Faith Forums' annual conference. Acknowledging the importance of the work these communities do for immigrants and the larger community in the area!

Keep an eye out as we will share more on this soon!

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 26d

www.christianaid.org.uk/news/policy/...

'As faith leaders, entrusted with the care of our communities and creation, we witness with deep concern the growing harm caused by irresponsible business practices'

Can we push for real change? Keep an eye on this next wave of negotiations

Call for a binding international treaty on business and human rights - Christian Aid

Christian Aid and its partners call for a binding international treaty on business and human rights.

www.christianaid.org.uk

JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · 27d

www.jcfj.ie/2025/09/11/n...

If you base your arguments on tradition, shouldn't you fight to protect the seasons!

Never Trust a Conservative Who Isn’t an Environmentalist - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland

Once upon a time, long ago, I found myself sitting in a hotel bar having coffee with a prominent writer who self consciously presents themselves as a defender of the best of conservative political the...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Sep 5

"These figures indicate the deterioration of the person within an overcrowded prison. Many may not have arrived in prison with mental ill-health or addiction, but the environment has ... resulted in widespread conditions associated with despair."

@keithadams.bsky.social JCFJ Penal Policy Advocate

More than 900 people are on waitlists for addiction supports in Ireland’s prisons

The longest queue is in Dublin’s Mountjoy, where more than 240 people languish on the waitlist for counselling for substance addiction.

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are excited to welcome @nlsj.bsky.social as JCFJ's new director. His experience in the Church, Community & knowledge of social justice issues will be an excellent guide in the coming years!

More here: www.jcfj.ie/2025/09/04/j

JCFJ Has a New Director - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland

The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice is delighted to announce the appointment of Fr Niall Leahy SJ as its new Director. The appointment marks a further investment by the Irish Jesuits in the missio...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Sep 3

Some more good news for the day!

www.nationaltransport.ie/news/childre...

Children Aged 5–8 to Travel Free with New TFI Child Leap Card

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today launched the new Child 5–8 Leap Card, giving children aged 5 to 8 free access to public transport across the TFI network. Around 263,000 children acros...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Sep 3

Starting a rainy day with a bit of good news!

A small step but imagine if it keeps growing above it or if active mobility is prioritised!

Mark Henry @drmarkhenry.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ireland has passed a magnificent milestone. For the first time ever, the majority of new cars sold over the past 12 months were electric or hybrid. Pure petrol and diesel cars are increasingly unpopular. We're driving a major sustainability shift for the good of all. 🚗🇮🇪

www.cso.ie/en/releasesa...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Aug 28

To read more on the importance of peaceful protest, check out Judith Russenberger's Working Notes 98 Article!

www.jcfj.ie/article/the-...

The Importance of a Healthy Ecology of Protest - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland

A rich – in terms of wellbeing and opportunity – and stable community that is both diverse and harmonious, is what we all seek. As Christians, I think we would see such a community as one that echoes ...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Aug 28

'If protest is part of democracy’s healthy ecology, then punishing protestors so severely is like pouring poison into a river to silence the frogs.'

Why is everyone so afraid of peaceful protesters?!

www.jcfj.ie/2025/08/28/w...

Why Are Peaceful Protestors Treated as Such a Threat? - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland

In October 2022, two young people from the environmental activist group, Just Stop Oil, walked into the National Gallery in London carrying tins of soup. They opened one tin and hurled it over the gla...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Aug 28

Using systems like this and reporting on how they work can be the start of change we want to see in road safety. If you've used it fill out the form below 👇

IrishCycle.com @irishcycle.com · Jul 1

Have you used the Traffic Watch online reporting system? Let us know how it worked for you here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review @studiesirishreview.bsky.social · Aug 26

Did you know Studies is on Instagram and LinkedIn? Connect with us there for updates on future events and upcoming editions!

🔴 Find us on Instagram: @studiesirishreview

🔵 Find us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/stud...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Aug 25

What does being Irish have to do with the immigration issues going on in the Trump era deportations?

www.americamagazine.org/dispatches/2...

Migration and Irish identity—in the era of Trump deportations

Just about no one in Ireland would say that Irish citizens living in the U.S. are being treated as badly as immigrant residents from Latin America or Africa. But consternation is on the rise about esc...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Aug 22

www.jcfj.ie/2025/08/22/h...

Every year, university students struggle to find accommodation. And often the ones available are €700 plus to share a room with 2 or more people. What does this yearly ritual say about society, and how do we demand a change?

Housing, Students, and the Common Good - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland

Every August and September, the housing shortage shows up on campus. First year students move across the country without certainty about where they will sleep. Returning students juggle long commutes,...

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Aug 20

Just another example of the many things continuing to feed our housing crisis

Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · Aug 20

And in Dublin - particularly stark on properties registered by owners of 10+ properties.

(Many of which will be apartments in blocks built to rent)

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JCFJustice @jcfjustice.bsky.social · Aug 14

www.jcfj.ie/2025/08/14/c...

What can CMAT's most recent single teach us about the housing Crisis in Ireland? How have the decisions made by past governments influenced our current situation?

Check out our new Housing Advocate, Alexia O'Brien's first blog!

#euro-country

CMAT, the Celtic Tiger, and Christianity: what an unlikely trio can teach us about Irish housing - Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Ireland

Irish country-pop singer, CMAT, recently released a new song “Euro-Country” in which she depicts life in Ireland since the Celtic Tiger and the Crash. The song is beautiful and haunting, reminding us ...

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