Sabrina Joyce-Kemper
@sjoycek.bsky.social
Environmental Human Rights Defender, Equality, Advocate for Enviro Justice. Community Representative, Mother, Swimmer, Dublin Ireland.
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The article argues that the growing chorus blaming judicial review for delays in housing, energy and infrastructure in Ireland is a distraction from deeper issues — under-resourcing, rushed legislation, and flawed decision-making. - @attractaub.bsky.social in @irishexaminer.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The article argues that the growing chorus blaming judicial review for delays in housing, energy and infrastructure in Ireland is a distraction from deeper issues — under-resourcing, rushed legislation, and flawed decision-making. - @attractaub.bsky.social in @irishexaminer.bsky.social
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“Residents moved out of new north Dublin housing estate to allow defects to be fixed
All 69 homes in Dublin 15 will be undergoing remedial work” www.dublininquirer.com/residents-mo...
All 69 homes in Dublin 15 will be undergoing remedial work” www.dublininquirer.com/residents-mo...
Residents moved out of new north Dublin housing estate to allow defects to be fixed
All 69 homes in Dublin 15 will be undergoing remedial work, according to Fingal County Council's chief executive, AnnMarie Farrelly.
www.dublininquirer.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“Residents moved out of new north Dublin housing estate to allow defects to be fixed
All 69 homes in Dublin 15 will be undergoing remedial work” www.dublininquirer.com/residents-mo...
All 69 homes in Dublin 15 will be undergoing remedial work” www.dublininquirer.com/residents-mo...
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Despite the click-bait headline my contribution has been accurately reported in this piece by @eithnedodd.bsky.social unfortunately on the industry side the wool has been pulled over her eyes by the usual self-serving rhetoric
By way of followup a short 🧵
By way of followup a short 🧵
The rate of judicial review in Ireland is "off the charts," the Director of Housing and Planning at the Construction Industry Federation has said
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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You can also listen to a podcast with @sjoycek.bsky.social where she explains what really happened with the Greater Dublin Drainage project and why the court process accounted for no more than 6 months of a 14-year delay.
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
You can also listen to a podcast with @sjoycek.bsky.social where she explains what really happened with the Greater Dublin Drainage project and why the court process accounted for no more than 6 months of a 14-year delay.
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The last story in this piece is one of the most harrowing things I've heard. The Sudanese refugees I met in Chad have suffered so much and are suffering so much and they are so kind, generous and dignified. www.irishtimes.com/world/africa...
Sudanese refugees in Chad: ‘I still hear the sound of shooting in my ears’
Having escaped a war where murder and rape seem systematic, some 1.3 million people from Sudan struggle to meet their daily needs in Chad - while bearing physical and emotional scars
www.irishtimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The last story in this piece is one of the most harrowing things I've heard. The Sudanese refugees I met in Chad have suffered so much and are suffering so much and they are so kind, generous and dignified. www.irishtimes.com/world/africa...
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Dublin buses are less reliable than the usual official figures suggest. And more complete figures highlight another major cause of skipped bus stops. dublininquirer.com/2...
Dublin buses are less reliable than the usual official figures suggest - Dublin Inquirer
And more complete figures highlight another major cause of skipped bus stops.
dublininquirer.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Dublin buses are less reliable than the usual official figures suggest. And more complete figures highlight another major cause of skipped bus stops. dublininquirer.com/2...
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this seems somewhat unsafe
FDA plans to phase out animal testing requirement for drug testing and replace it with “AI-based computational models of toxicity” and organoid toxicity testing www.fda.gov/news-events/...
FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement for Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Drugs
FDA Plans to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement
www.fda.gov
April 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
this seems somewhat unsafe
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Recent interesting EU ROL piece - 'What the EU can do about Hungary’s Potential Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court'
www.dcu.ie/blog/2151/wh...
www.dcu.ie/blog/2151/wh...
April 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Recent interesting EU ROL piece - 'What the EU can do about Hungary’s Potential Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court'
www.dcu.ie/blog/2151/wh...
www.dcu.ie/blog/2151/wh...
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Michael Mansfield KC is one of a group of lawyers handing in a 240-page file to the War Crimes Unit alleging targeted killing of civilians and aid workers, including by sniper fire, and indiscriminate attacks, including on hospitals, by 10 UK citizens in the IDF.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr...
Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza
Exclusive: Met to be handed dossier of evidence alleging crimes including killings of civilians and aid workers
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Michael Mansfield KC is one of a group of lawyers handing in a 240-page file to the War Crimes Unit alleging targeted killing of civilians and aid workers, including by sniper fire, and indiscriminate attacks, including on hospitals, by 10 UK citizens in the IDF.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr...
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There are no words
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Girl (6) dies after being hit by truck while cycling in Galway
Child fatally injured in collision with heavy goods vehicle
www.irishtimes.com
April 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
There are no words
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Bleeding out from moderate shrapnel wounds. Dying from illnesses doctors don’t have time to treat. Going blind waiting for medical evacuation abroad. These are the manifold victims of Israel's war on Gaza's health system.
Mahmoud Mushtaha reports.
www.972mag.com/slow-quiet-d...
Mahmoud Mushtaha reports.
www.972mag.com/slow-quiet-d...
April 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Bleeding out from moderate shrapnel wounds. Dying from illnesses doctors don’t have time to treat. Going blind waiting for medical evacuation abroad. These are the manifold victims of Israel's war on Gaza's health system.
Mahmoud Mushtaha reports.
www.972mag.com/slow-quiet-d...
Mahmoud Mushtaha reports.
www.972mag.com/slow-quiet-d...
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More specially against its duty to respect this Council Decision : eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
eur-lex.europa.eu
April 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
More specially against its duty to respect this Council Decision : eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
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About Hungary's unilateral withdrawal from the International Criminal Court: (once again) acting against its duty of sincere cooperation as an EU Member State and its concomitant duty to respect and support the development of international law
#Hungary #ICC #EU
#Hungary #ICC #EU
As Netanyahu arrives in Hungary - Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court
www.bbc.co.uk
April 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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This morning a student in DCU was arrested for protesting in support of Palestine with no clear charge.
As @dondeniamh.bsky.social outlines here, we are witnessing a systematic erosion of the democratic process and the rule of law that needs to be resisted.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
As @dondeniamh.bsky.social outlines here, we are witnessing a systematic erosion of the democratic process and the rule of law that needs to be resisted.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Who does this government serve? Protest crackdowns and neutrality debates spark outrage
A speaking rights row, moves away from neutrality, and garda action against anti-war protesters are all signs of a worrying trend for democracy
www.irishexaminer.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This morning a student in DCU was arrested for protesting in support of Palestine with no clear charge.
As @dondeniamh.bsky.social outlines here, we are witnessing a systematic erosion of the democratic process and the rule of law that needs to be resisted.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
As @dondeniamh.bsky.social outlines here, we are witnessing a systematic erosion of the democratic process and the rule of law that needs to be resisted.
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns one of the world’s largest insurance companies.
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns one of the world’s largest insurance companies.
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So this seems to be really how they did, the FT has the story...and well if nothing else this is a great teaching tool to explain to students just how badly advised you can be by ChatGPT.
April 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
So this seems to be really how they did, the FT has the story...and well if nothing else this is a great teaching tool to explain to students just how badly advised you can be by ChatGPT.
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“I was stripped completely naked.
“When I questioned the necessity for this I was told I would be forced violently if I didn’t comply and they didn’t want any trouble.
“They looked inside my private area and touched all my sensitive parts.”
www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
“When I questioned the necessity for this I was told I would be forced violently if I didn’t comply and they didn’t want any trouble.
“They looked inside my private area and touched all my sensitive parts.”
www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
April 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
“I was stripped completely naked.
“When I questioned the necessity for this I was told I would be forced violently if I didn’t comply and they didn’t want any trouble.
“They looked inside my private area and touched all my sensitive parts.”
www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
“When I questioned the necessity for this I was told I would be forced violently if I didn’t comply and they didn’t want any trouble.
“They looked inside my private area and touched all my sensitive parts.”
www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
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Coillte may think they can go back to business as usual with the Greens out of their way but we've signed Ireland up to the EU's Nature Restoration Law and Coillte, as the largest landowner in Ireland, will have to play a huge part in that.
March 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Coillte may think they can go back to business as usual with the Greens out of their way but we've signed Ireland up to the EU's Nature Restoration Law and Coillte, as the largest landowner in Ireland, will have to play a huge part in that.
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Líderes discutem cessar fogo em Gaza
March 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Líderes discutem cessar fogo em Gaza
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London has 'Libraries of Things' 🧵
From these, people borrow items like tools, kitchen appliances, sports equipment, or electronics, similar to how a traditional library lends books. It promotes sharing, reduces waste, and saves money.
More info https://libraryofthings.co.uk/
#LondonParisBETA
From these, people borrow items like tools, kitchen appliances, sports equipment, or electronics, similar to how a traditional library lends books. It promotes sharing, reduces waste, and saves money.
More info https://libraryofthings.co.uk/
#LondonParisBETA
March 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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It’s the vaccine / environmental law problem. They have been successful for so long, people think they are no longer necessary, not least because no one remembers how bad things were in their absence.
March 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It’s the vaccine / environmental law problem. They have been successful for so long, people think they are no longer necessary, not least because no one remembers how bad things were in their absence.
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Coastguard providing emergency response after reports of collision between oil tanker and cargo vessel in North Sea – live
Coastguard providing emergency response after reports of collision between oil tanker and cargo vessel in North Sea – live
Coastguard rescue helicopter and fixed wing aircraft scrambled alongside lifeboats and nearby vessels with fire-fighting capability
* Full story: UK coastguard scrambled after reports of collision
Britain’s coastguard is responding to reports of a…
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Coastguard providing emergency response after reports of collision between oil tanker and cargo vessel in North Sea – live
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Senator Black said the ICJ's finding is that the occupation and settlements are illegal and there is an obligation on all States not to trade with them.
PS: Ireland said as much to the Court a year ago. Here is a part of the AG's presentation in February 2024 in the Hague.
PS: Ireland said as much to the Court a year ago. Here is a part of the AG's presentation in February 2024 in the Hague.
February 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Senator Black said the ICJ's finding is that the occupation and settlements are illegal and there is an obligation on all States not to trade with them.
PS: Ireland said as much to the Court a year ago. Here is a part of the AG's presentation in February 2024 in the Hague.
PS: Ireland said as much to the Court a year ago. Here is a part of the AG's presentation in February 2024 in the Hague.
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Trump administration is planning to use polygraphs to assess federal employee loyalty. There are ways to manipulate polygraph results, and we will provide guidance to coalition members. Polygraph results are not admissible in court due to their potential for false positives and negatives.
February 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Trump administration is planning to use polygraphs to assess federal employee loyalty. There are ways to manipulate polygraph results, and we will provide guidance to coalition members. Polygraph results are not admissible in court due to their potential for false positives and negatives.
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"In 2014, Ireland and the EU quickly banned trade in goods and services with the Russian-occupied territory and this ban was implemented within months of Russia's illegal actions in Ukraine.
Why should there be a double standard?"
- Senator Frances Black
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Why should there be a double standard?"
- Senator Frances Black
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
'Utterly immoral': Government criticised for delay to Occupied Territories Bill
Labour’s Duncan Smith and Senator Frances Black criticise the Government for delaying the Occupied Territories Bill
www.irishexaminer.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"In 2014, Ireland and the EU quickly banned trade in goods and services with the Russian-occupied territory and this ban was implemented within months of Russia's illegal actions in Ukraine.
Why should there be a double standard?"
- Senator Frances Black
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Why should there be a double standard?"
- Senator Frances Black
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...