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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 1d

They say it’s to protect children, but this new EU law would let AI scan every message we send.
That means our private moments; photos, chats, confessions, could be monitored forever.

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 1d

Don't forget the Checktheregister.ie. Today 07th of October is the last chance to register to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election 🗳

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 6d

Have you noticed a massive increase to your energy bills? Well you are not alone.

Minister Darragh O'Brien will be meeting shortly with energy companies and we need to put the pressure on 🙌

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 8d

Two young men gone too soon. Two young men who did the right thing, engaged with the services available, who were ultimately let down by the systems currently in place.

Show your support by adding your name to the petitions and sharing out with family and friends.
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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 10d

The Irish Government has the power to send the Navy to protect Irish citizens, yet it refuses to do so.

join the call today by send an email to all government TD's calling on them to Protect the Global Sumud Flotilla and the Irish citizens on board.
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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 11d

Uplifters on the streets of Carrigaline today telling Commissiinee Michael Mcgrath to turn off toxic recommender systems by default. He has the choice to make social media safer for us all. Together we're making him listen to what everyday people cannot big tech bossss

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 13d

Irish Soilders Support Neutrality! Keep the Triple lock ✊️

Yesterday memebrs of Irish Veterans for Peace, Gerry Rooney and Ed Horgan presented TD Catherine Connelly with a letter outlining the importance of Irish Neutrality and the need to Keep the Triple Lock.
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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 15d

Are you sick of Social media giants deciding what content you see? Do you want them to them to turn off the Hate megaphone?

Join Uplift members on their day of Action this Saturday 27th of September in Carrigaline.

Sign up to the WhatsApp grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/DEyum5U8TAz9EoltiU9y6U

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 15d

Every mother deserves real choice in maternity care. Sign the petition for home births, birth centres, informed consent & compassionate care. #MaternityMatters #ChoiceForMothers

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 19d

Michael now faces a huge decision on the Democracy Shield. Will it protect people, or Big Tech profits? heard?https://action.uplift.ie/campaigns/stop-social-media-profiting-from-hate?utm_campaign=Megaphone&utm_medium=Bluesky_Direct&utm_source=Bluesky_Direct

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 20d

People: We need the government to hold big tech accountable

Irish government: Hold my beer....

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Ex-tech lobbyist named as Ireland’s new Data Protection Commissioner

Niamh Sweeney to take up role in October

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eddomac.bsky.social @eddomac.bsky.social · 21d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/st... @uplift.ie

Stop U.S. Military use of Shannon Airport

I want Ireland to stop allowing U.S. Military use of Shannon Airport. Sign the petition if you agree

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 21d

The Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing to break the siege on Gaza and deliver aid. Ireland must support safe passage, open a humanitarian corridor, and sanction Israel.

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 22d

The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election is Monday 29th September for postal and special voting arrangements and Tuesday 7th October for regular voting. Even if you think you are registered, Check The Register NOW!

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Dee O'Shea @portmageechannel.bsky.social · 28d

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie

I'm supporting the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the illegal siege of Gaza.

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support.

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sharonmacmenamin.bsky.social @sharonmacmenamin.bsky.social · 28d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/al... @uplift.ie

Allow International Protection Applicants (IPAs) to work

This petition and email campaign is about basic human rights. Work provides purpose and independence and everyone should have the right to work.  It helps IPAs meet their basic needs. Helps IPAs...

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · 29d

''The algorithm is a tide that crushes everything. Until it is switched off, trying to communicate facts and debunk lies cannot work.''

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Opinion: McGrath must take on giants of social media

Cork’s EU Commissioner has the power to switch off internet algorithms that endanger our society, says Dr Johnny Ryan, Director of Enforce, a unit of ...

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elee-2025.bsky.social @elee-2025.bsky.social · Sep 5

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie

I'm supporting the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the illegal siege of Gaza.

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support.

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Dee McCormack @deelaughter60.bsky.social · Sep 3

I just signed this petition calling for a new admissions unit for people having a mental health emergency that's separate from A&E. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ad... @uplift.ie

Adam's Protocols - Someone presenting as suicidal shouldn't have to go through A&E

I just signed this petition calling for a new admissions unit for people having a mental health emergency that's separate from A&E. Will you sign too?

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · Aug 31

Speak with your Pharmacies and let them know that you are a No-Teva customer 🙅

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · Aug 30

Our pets are our family, the law must reflect that, Reform pet theft laws now 🐾

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · Aug 29

My health is not supporting genocide in Gaza. Will you tell your pharmacist to mark you as “No-Teva” so that your health doesn’t come at the cost of Palestinians in Gaza? Info checklist here: action.uplift.ie/campaigns/i-...

I am boycotting TEVA products - share

My health is not supporting genocide in Gaza. Will you tell your pharmacist to mark you as “No-Teva” so that your health doesn’t come at the cost of Palestinians in Gaza? Info checklist here:

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · Aug 28

Just incase you needed more reasons to be extremely wary of AI #speirgorm

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Karen Hao on AI tech bosses: ‘Many choose not to have children because they don’t think the world is going to be around much longer’

The author of Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination discusses the cost of Big Tech’s huge investment in technologies that may do more harm than good

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Uplift Ireland @uplift.ie · Aug 27

Want to let Minister for Housing James Browne know we won't let him Scape Goat people for the issues his Government caused? We got you covered

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Screen shot of mirror article relating to Minister James Browne scape goating people seeking asylum in relation to housing

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Lamhfada @lamhfada.bsky.social · Aug 25

I just signed this petition calling for a new admissions unit for people having a mental health emergency that's separate from A&E. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ad... @uplift.ie #Spéirgorm

Adam's Protocols - Someone presenting as suicidal shouldn't have to go through A&E

I just signed this petition calling for a new admissions unit for people having a mental health emergency that's separate from A&E. Will you sign too?

my.uplift.ie

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