Rob O'Mhantain
@mhantain.bsky.social
Wickla lad lost in Dublin. Tech by day, family by night, #andacyclist in between.
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your socials are going to be tied to yr MyGov.ie account if you want to use em and they’re handing all that info over to SM companies. What could possibly go wrong?
Dressing it up as a measure to ‘Protect the children’ is larval stage fascist language.
#Spéirghorm
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Dressing it up as a measure to ‘Protect the children’ is larval stage fascist language.
#Spéirghorm
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
December 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
your socials are going to be tied to yr MyGov.ie account if you want to use em and they’re handing all that info over to SM companies. What could possibly go wrong?
Dressing it up as a measure to ‘Protect the children’ is larval stage fascist language.
#Spéirghorm
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Dressing it up as a measure to ‘Protect the children’ is larval stage fascist language.
#Spéirghorm
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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New Gist: Waving the Ban Hammer
Patrick O'Donovan has proposed a National ID system, a Meta-endorsed regulation model and a mass surveillance machine, all in one.
It's government by Dunning-Kruger.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wav...
Patrick O'Donovan has proposed a National ID system, a Meta-endorsed regulation model and a mass surveillance machine, all in one.
It's government by Dunning-Kruger.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wav...
The Gist: Waving the Ban Hammer
Patrick O'Donovan has proposed a National ID system, a Meta-endorsed regulation model and a mass surveillance machine, all in one. This is the Gist.
www.thegist.ie
December 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New Gist: Waving the Ban Hammer
Patrick O'Donovan has proposed a National ID system, a Meta-endorsed regulation model and a mass surveillance machine, all in one.
It's government by Dunning-Kruger.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wav...
Patrick O'Donovan has proposed a National ID system, a Meta-endorsed regulation model and a mass surveillance machine, all in one.
It's government by Dunning-Kruger.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wav...
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Just what autistic people who are sensitive to noise need - a beeping and occasionally talking automatic floor cleaner in Centra Rathfarnham
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Just what autistic people who are sensitive to noise need - a beeping and occasionally talking automatic floor cleaner in Centra Rathfarnham
Just what autistic people who are sensitive to noise need - a beeping and occasionally talking automatic floor cleaner in Centra Rathfarnham
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Just what autistic people who are sensitive to noise need - a beeping and occasionally talking automatic floor cleaner in Centra Rathfarnham
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what if instead of being transphobic garbage, KOSA was actually the Kids Outside Safety Act and it was a sweeping federal investment in modern bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure (w/ shade trees) across the nation so that the most vulnerable members of society are able to safety go outside to play
August 5, 2024 at 11:09 PM
what if instead of being transphobic garbage, KOSA was actually the Kids Outside Safety Act and it was a sweeping federal investment in modern bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure (w/ shade trees) across the nation so that the most vulnerable members of society are able to safety go outside to play
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My dad got hit by a car last year (he's fine, gardaí couldn't do anything, no footage) and he cycles with lights, high vis, reflectors, bright colours. You'd see him a mile off. It didn't matter against a dickhead in two tonnes of metal.
I'm all for road safety but you could have every cyclist in the land wearing a full suit of Christmas lights and drivers fucking around on their phones will still knock them down
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
My dad got hit by a car last year (he's fine, gardaí couldn't do anything, no footage) and he cycles with lights, high vis, reflectors, bright colours. You'd see him a mile off. It didn't matter against a dickhead in two tonnes of metal.
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They need to add hi vis paint to the centra, lads.
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
They need to add hi vis paint to the centra, lads.
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A person rolled their car into my teenage son a fortnight ago. It was broad daylight and the driver was looking down while their car was rolling forward. I know, because I was yelling, trying to get their attention. Drivers who don't see us are often not looking.
My son hasn't cycled since
My son hasn't cycled since
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A person rolled their car into my teenage son a fortnight ago. It was broad daylight and the driver was looking down while their car was rolling forward. I know, because I was yelling, trying to get their attention. Drivers who don't see us are often not looking.
My son hasn't cycled since
My son hasn't cycled since
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ANOTHER fully suspended sentence courtesy of JUDGE MARTIN NOLAN who "couldn't find any aggravating factors". Is swerving without explanation & killing a person with their car not THE aggravating factor? Was the swerving ever explained? Were they on their phone? www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
Woman given suspended sentence over cyclist's death
A woman whose husband was killed whilst out for a Sunday cycle on the Malahide Road in Dublin last year, has said no words can ever change how brutal it has been since she lost him.
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
ANOTHER fully suspended sentence courtesy of JUDGE MARTIN NOLAN who "couldn't find any aggravating factors". Is swerving without explanation & killing a person with their car not THE aggravating factor? Was the swerving ever explained? Were they on their phone? www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
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The Authoritarian Stack: how Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next.
Every European may want to take a look at the interactive research website of Italian economist Francesca Bria
www.authoritarian-stack.info
Every European may want to take a look at the interactive research website of Italian economist Francesca Bria
www.authoritarian-stack.info
The Authoritarian Stack
How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next
www.authoritarian-stack.info
November 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Authoritarian Stack: how Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next.
Every European may want to take a look at the interactive research website of Italian economist Francesca Bria
www.authoritarian-stack.info
Every European may want to take a look at the interactive research website of Italian economist Francesca Bria
www.authoritarian-stack.info
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Got a press release in from an independent who says they are standing in the Dublin Central by-election. Among their "achievements" is their involvement in Repeal The 9th Amendment. Now, unless I missed something, I'm pretty sure non-Irish citizens still have the right to vote..
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Got a press release in from an independent who says they are standing in the Dublin Central by-election. Among their "achievements" is their involvement in Repeal The 9th Amendment. Now, unless I missed something, I'm pretty sure non-Irish citizens still have the right to vote..
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John Collison was talking utter garbage and it says so much that so many politicians fell over themselves to fellate him for writing a pack of lies
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
John Collison was talking utter garbage and it says so much that so many politicians fell over themselves to fellate him for writing a pack of lies
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A Swedish region checked 500 digital healthcare consultations from private operators - the level of care rendered in 60% of them didn't meet the threshold for payment from the state, but were invoiced anyway.
But sure, the "market" is the most efficient way to run things ...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
But sure, the "market" is the most efficient way to run things ...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
"När Region Sörmland nyligen granskade drygt 500 vårdbesök hos nätläkarföretagen Kry och Doktor.se visade det sig att 60 % av dessa saknade grund för ersättning. Det rör sig om rådgivning på samma nivå som 1177 och rena hänvisningar till fysisk vård, som i stället fakturerats som vårdbesök."
Nätläkarnas påverkan på sjukvården är orimlig
Problemet med fusk kräver lagändringar
www.etc.se
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A Swedish region checked 500 digital healthcare consultations from private operators - the level of care rendered in 60% of them didn't meet the threshold for payment from the state, but were invoiced anyway.
But sure, the "market" is the most efficient way to run things ...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
But sure, the "market" is the most efficient way to run things ...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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I would advise caution. I switched to driving for a few days and came out of work to a note on my windscreen threatening me with rape
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
I would advise caution. I switched to driving for a few days and came out of work to a note on my windscreen threatening me with rape
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So I've been assaulted on the way home tonight. Currently waiting (away from where the incident happened for my wife to pick me up). I spotted him on his phone, he didn't like that. He got it out his car and started assaulting me. Fortunately I'm retired judo player so threw him to the ground and...
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
So I've been assaulted on the way home tonight. Currently waiting (away from where the incident happened for my wife to pick me up). I spotted him on his phone, he didn't like that. He got it out his car and started assaulting me. Fortunately I'm retired judo player so threw him to the ground and...
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Still wild to me that Trump pointed in a woman’s face and said “Quiet, Piggy!” and literally no one who witnessed it was like “Whoa, there bro” either because they didn’t care or they weren’t surprised, or both.
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Still wild to me that Trump pointed in a woman’s face and said “Quiet, Piggy!” and literally no one who witnessed it was like “Whoa, there bro” either because they didn’t care or they weren’t surprised, or both.
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Many people don't realise how climate change is already - not in the future - affecting our lives. And it's doing so in ways that, once our eyes are opened, we can notice!
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Many people don't realise how climate change is already - not in the future - affecting our lives. And it's doing so in ways that, once our eyes are opened, we can notice!
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
For example, food. h/t @climatecentral.org
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New data shows that since @mayoroflondon.bsky.social
launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen:
📉a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️six fewer fatalities every year
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/pedestr...
launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen:
📉a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️six fewer fatalities every year
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/pedestr...
November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
New data shows that since @mayoroflondon.bsky.social
launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen:
📉a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️six fewer fatalities every year
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/pedestr...
launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen:
📉a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️six fewer fatalities every year
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/pedestr...
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👏 Some great news to start of #RoadSafetyWeek!
🪧 Two decades of LCC campaigning helped bring in this life saving legislation to reduce blind spots in HGVs: bit.ly/4oKn05f
Safer lorries mean safer cycling for everyone on London's roads 🚲
🪧 Two decades of LCC campaigning helped bring in this life saving legislation to reduce blind spots in HGVs: bit.ly/4oKn05f
Safer lorries mean safer cycling for everyone on London's roads 🚲
New data shows that since @mayoroflondon.bsky.social
launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen:
📉a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️six fewer fatalities every year
tinyurl.com/j3475ua3
launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen:
📉a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️six fewer fatalities every year
tinyurl.com/j3475ua3
November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
👏 Some great news to start of #RoadSafetyWeek!
🪧 Two decades of LCC campaigning helped bring in this life saving legislation to reduce blind spots in HGVs: bit.ly/4oKn05f
Safer lorries mean safer cycling for everyone on London's roads 🚲
🪧 Two decades of LCC campaigning helped bring in this life saving legislation to reduce blind spots in HGVs: bit.ly/4oKn05f
Safer lorries mean safer cycling for everyone on London's roads 🚲
Recent heavy rain meant the obnoxious anti adoption sticker came off really cleanly
November 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Recent heavy rain meant the obnoxious anti adoption sticker came off really cleanly
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The AI bubble may be about to bust.
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The AI bubble may be about to bust.
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
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End of Day brain cleanser.
The new president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, visiting a school today in Dublin with her husband. Look at the joy in that kid on the left, we should all feel that way about our leaders. 💙
The new president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, visiting a school today in Dublin with her husband. Look at the joy in that kid on the left, we should all feel that way about our leaders. 💙
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
End of Day brain cleanser.
The new president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, visiting a school today in Dublin with her husband. Look at the joy in that kid on the left, we should all feel that way about our leaders. 💙
The new president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, visiting a school today in Dublin with her husband. Look at the joy in that kid on the left, we should all feel that way about our leaders. 💙
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Why don't those bloody cyclists use the cycle-lanes.
Reason # 7,032
Reason # 7,032
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Why don't those bloody cyclists use the cycle-lanes.
Reason # 7,032
Reason # 7,032
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100% correct Phil. it needs legislative change to fix the process and cultural change to address attitudes. A fancy new front end is just polishing a turd.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
100% correct Phil. it needs legislative change to fix the process and cultural change to address attitudes. A fancy new front end is just polishing a turd.
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Again if you find yourself wondering about things like Judicial review because politicians and some right wing journos say this is the reason we can’t get things done, just remember this is complete bollix and the real reason is lobbyists, lobbyists, lobbyists and politicians who become lobbyists.
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Again if you find yourself wondering about things like Judicial review because politicians and some right wing journos say this is the reason we can’t get things done, just remember this is complete bollix and the real reason is lobbyists, lobbyists, lobbyists and politicians who become lobbyists.