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Therapists do not condone "retraumatising" victims of sexual abuse through the use of counselling notes in criminal trials, the Dáil has been told.
Opposition TDs demand full ban on therapy notes in court
Therapists do not condone "retraumatising" victims of sexual abuse through the use of counselling notes in criminal trials, the Dáil has been told.
www.rte.ie
January 22, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Therapists do not condone "retraumatising" victims of sexual abuse through the use of counselling notes in criminal trials, the Dáil has been told.
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In the face of European leader after European leader meekly invoking “rules-based order”, “international law”, “closely monitoring”, “the UN Charter”…
It’s almost alien to see someone say “yeah, no, that was a lie and we all knew it.”
It’s almost alien to see someone say “yeah, no, that was a lie and we all knew it.”
January 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
In the face of European leader after European leader meekly invoking “rules-based order”, “international law”, “closely monitoring”, “the UN Charter”…
It’s almost alien to see someone say “yeah, no, that was a lie and we all knew it.”
It’s almost alien to see someone say “yeah, no, that was a lie and we all knew it.”
A new low.
BREAKING: Israeli crews bulldoze a UN headquarters in east Jerusalem as Israel tightens restrictions on humanitarian groups.
Israeli crews begin bulldozing UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem
Israeli crews have started bulldozing a United Nations headquarters in east Jerusalem. Israel's government is tightening restrictions on humanitarian groups aiding Palestinians.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 9:41 AM
A new low.
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Thank you! And here’s the 🍊 ice cream recipe www.nigella.com/recipes/no-c...
January 18, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Thank you! And here’s the 🍊 ice cream recipe www.nigella.com/recipes/no-c...
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No, I will not “shut up” about “AI” being an ecology-wrecking fascist grift, and honestly I judge anyone who asks me to do so.
January 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
No, I will not “shut up” about “AI” being an ecology-wrecking fascist grift, and honestly I judge anyone who asks me to do so.
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Micheál Martin, just back from China.
"Oppression" - Tibet?
"Lot of people being killed" - Uyghur rights violations found by UN report 'may constitute crime against humanity.'
"Freedom of speech" - Arrest of journalists, activists and opposition figures in Hong Kong.
"Oppression" - Tibet?
"Lot of people being killed" - Uyghur rights violations found by UN report 'may constitute crime against humanity.'
"Freedom of speech" - Arrest of journalists, activists and opposition figures in Hong Kong.
The Taoiseach says the “oppression” being experienced in Iran must come to an end and that he would like to see further sanctions imposed on the country.
It comes as human rights groups say more than 500 people have now been killed in anti-government protests.
#VMNews
It comes as human rights groups say more than 500 people have now been killed in anti-government protests.
#VMNews
January 13, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Micheál Martin, just back from China.
"Oppression" - Tibet?
"Lot of people being killed" - Uyghur rights violations found by UN report 'may constitute crime against humanity.'
"Freedom of speech" - Arrest of journalists, activists and opposition figures in Hong Kong.
"Oppression" - Tibet?
"Lot of people being killed" - Uyghur rights violations found by UN report 'may constitute crime against humanity.'
"Freedom of speech" - Arrest of journalists, activists and opposition figures in Hong Kong.
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Saidléar: 'The corporations behind those AIs are complicit in these crimes if they do not have the adequate controls...
'These nudification functions of AI, together with other nudify apps, seem to serve little rational purpose other than to allow predators to abuse women and children online.'
'These nudification functions of AI, together with other nudify apps, seem to serve little rational purpose other than to allow predators to abuse women and children online.'
January 6, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Saidléar: 'The corporations behind those AIs are complicit in these crimes if they do not have the adequate controls...
'These nudification functions of AI, together with other nudify apps, seem to serve little rational purpose other than to allow predators to abuse women and children online.'
'These nudification functions of AI, together with other nudify apps, seem to serve little rational purpose other than to allow predators to abuse women and children online.'
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It’s FREEZING! So here’s our 25 best-EVER ways to help wildlife survive these vicious cold spells: https://bit.ly/3YpbSPJ
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
It’s FREEZING! So here’s our 25 best-EVER ways to help wildlife survive these vicious cold spells: https://bit.ly/3YpbSPJ
Interesting read 💕🦩
All righty -- this year's writerly resolution is live, should you care to read it. The tl;dr is it's actually quite an optimistic read, so hopefully it'll give you some juice to kick open the new year and put words to stories that need to be told.
Writer Resolution 2026: Wield The Weapon That Is You
It’s never precisely easy to be a writer — professional or otherwise. I mean, it’s easy in the sense of, hey, anybody can open a word processor and start (fiercely or methodically…
terribleminds.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Interesting read 💕🦩
Mine is just get out and do it. Enjoy it . Happy New year 🥳💕 . Joan x
What is your one gardening resolution for the new year?
December 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Mine is just get out and do it. Enjoy it . Happy New year 🥳💕 . Joan x
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What is your one gardening resolution for the new year?
December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What is your one gardening resolution for the new year?
Say yes to the mess! I may have to get a tattoo with this on it 🤣🤓🎄🌟💕
11:16am EST: Moon in Aquarius quintile Eris in Aries. Say yes to the mess! Don't worry about suppressing dissent for the good of the group. Dissent IS good for the group. 12°Aq39' D 24°Ar39' R
December 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Say yes to the mess! I may have to get a tattoo with this on it 🤣🤓🎄🌟💕
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President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
On the crapiest 💩of days this has given me some hope . Catherine Connolly not afraid of ruffling a few establishment feathers 🪶.
December 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
On the crapiest 💩of days this has given me some hope . Catherine Connolly not afraid of ruffling a few establishment feathers 🪶.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you’re under no obligation to justify yourself to anyone if you decide to spend the entire day reading books and eating cinnamon rolls.
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you’re under no obligation to justify yourself to anyone if you decide to spend the entire day reading books and eating cinnamon rolls.
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Teachers and SNAs who have been physically injured in the classroom are calling for greater support and changes to the Government's Leave of Absence following Assault Scheme.
Teachers, SNAs call for assault leave scheme extension
Teachers and special needs assistants who have been physically injured in the classroom are calling for greater support and changes to the Government's Leave of Absence following Assault Scheme.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Teachers and SNAs who have been physically injured in the classroom are calling for greater support and changes to the Government's Leave of Absence following Assault Scheme.
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I so adore #RecipeOfTheDay, it’s hard not to sound unattractively boastful when I talk about it. But truly, this Luscious Vegan Gingerbread does have something miraculous about it. It’s dark, sumptuous, squidgy and simply divine – I named it luscious for a reason! www.nigella.com/recipes/lusc...
Luscious Vegan Gingerbread
I am preposterously proud of this squidgy gingerbread, and I don't mind who knows it. It's everything you want out of a gingerbread — sticky, spicy, deeply aromatic — and you would never miss the butt...
www.nigella.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
I so adore #RecipeOfTheDay, it’s hard not to sound unattractively boastful when I talk about it. But truly, this Luscious Vegan Gingerbread does have something miraculous about it. It’s dark, sumptuous, squidgy and simply divine – I named it luscious for a reason! www.nigella.com/recipes/lusc...
While I’m happy there is a resolution this shows that intimidation and land hoarding works .
The developer has made a huge profit , paid for by the taxpayers, and the community which has been vitriolic towards each other and OPW workers will claim a moral victory.
The developer has made a huge profit , paid for by the taxpayers, and the community which has been vitriolic towards each other and OPW workers will claim a moral victory.
The State has agreed a deal to purchase the lands around Castletown House in Co Kildare which will likely bring an end to a two-year standoff that led to the closure of public parking and access at the heritage site
State to buy land around Castletown House, restore access
The State has agreed a deal to purchase the lands around Castletown House in Co Kildare which will likely bring an end to a two-year standoff that led to the closure of public parking and access at th...
www.rte.ie
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
While I’m happy there is a resolution this shows that intimidation and land hoarding works .
The developer has made a huge profit , paid for by the taxpayers, and the community which has been vitriolic towards each other and OPW workers will claim a moral victory.
The developer has made a huge profit , paid for by the taxpayers, and the community which has been vitriolic towards each other and OPW workers will claim a moral victory.
Yiz are tone deaf …
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Yiz are tone deaf …
Touched a nerve did it Christopher? Rather than ranting maybe reflect .
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O'Sullivan has said the likening of Government rhetoric on migration to UK Reform party leader Nigel Farage is "absolutely disgraceful"
Minister denies Govt immigration stance echoes Farage
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O'Sullivan has said the likening of Government rhetoric on immigration to Nigel Farage were "absolutely disgraceful, scandalous".
www.rte.ie
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Touched a nerve did it Christopher? Rather than ranting maybe reflect .
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Lovely message from @neuroblastomauk.bsky.social thanking Alan Carr.
Shared on their X.
#CelebrityTraitors
Shared on their X.
#CelebrityTraitors
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Lovely message from @neuroblastomauk.bsky.social thanking Alan Carr.
Shared on their X.
#CelebrityTraitors
Shared on their X.
#CelebrityTraitors
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New Yorker article very much worth reading: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 7:40 AM
New Yorker article very much worth reading: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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#RecipeOfTheDay is just right for Bonfire Night, which is rather old-fashioned of me, I know, since it seems that it’s been swallowed up by Halloween these days. Still, this Fresh Gingerbread with Lemon Icing is gorgeous whether you’re waving sparklers or not tonight! www.nigella.com/recipes/fres...
Fresh Gingerbread With Lemon Icing
I’ve been making this gingerbread since the turn of the century — it was one of my go-to recipes for the countless bake sales at my children’s schools when they were little — and my love for it never ...
www.nigella.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#RecipeOfTheDay is just right for Bonfire Night, which is rather old-fashioned of me, I know, since it seems that it’s been swallowed up by Halloween these days. Still, this Fresh Gingerbread with Lemon Icing is gorgeous whether you’re waving sparklers or not tonight! www.nigella.com/recipes/fres...
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"...and in the "French story of the year" category..."
77 year-old cyclist who fell 40m into a ravine survived in the cold and the rain for three days by drinking "several bottles" of the wine he was bringing home from the market.
france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/occitanie/ga...
77 year-old cyclist who fell 40m into a ravine survived in the cold and the rain for three days by drinking "several bottles" of the wine he was bringing home from the market.
france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/occitanie/ga...
"Il est coriace !" : cet homme de 77 ans a survécu trois jours au fond d’un ravin après une chute de 40 mètres à vélo
Un homme de 77 ans a été retrouvé sain et sauf mardi après avoir passé trois jours dans un profond ravin dans les Cévennes dans le département de la Lozère. Il avait chuté de 40 mètres en rentrant à v...
france3-regions.franceinfo.fr
October 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"...and in the "French story of the year" category..."
77 year-old cyclist who fell 40m into a ravine survived in the cold and the rain for three days by drinking "several bottles" of the wine he was bringing home from the market.
france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/occitanie/ga...
77 year-old cyclist who fell 40m into a ravine survived in the cold and the rain for three days by drinking "several bottles" of the wine he was bringing home from the market.
france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/occitanie/ga...