It might be worth reminding folks that (now, Deputy) O'Flynn had the lowest attendance at Cork City Council meetings — in the end, even frequently missing the committee he chaired. However, by some stroke of fortune, he was in attendance at this meeting — and raised no objection to the scheme.

Blaming Met Éireann for floods is wrong. Who rezoned the floodplains?

How to stay up to date with river levels, flood risk and forecasts - the apps & websites, what they tell you & don't www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

We're going to try posting our long reads here: www.reddit.com/user/greenpa...

Years when Fianna Fáil were in government: 1932 – 1948 1951 – 1954 1957 – 1973 1977 – 1981 1982 1987 – 1994 1997 – 2011 2016 – 2020* 2020 – present (* Confidence and supply arrangement supporting minority government.)

It should be a political call-to-arms that the Minister responsible for planning — and the party most associated with corruption in planning — blames Met Éireann for the realities of climate and flooding. These guys will forever pass the buck, while it's ordinary people who always pay the price.

Fantastic and heartwarming video from the Department of Foreign Affairs, celebrating women on Lá Fhéile Bríde or Imbolc. Ireland has three patron saints — representing a diversity of origins, genders, and personalities, blending culture, traditions and beliefs.

I was in Mallow yesterday speaking to young people from Ireland, Belgium, Spain, about Policymakers & Active Citizenship. Positive & constructive discussions took place & I welcomed the idea of introducing or having young people represented at the local authority level. They are our future.

"A neighbour was detected driving without insurance. [Retired superintendent] Corcoran said the driver was fully insured on a work van, but not covered in the car he was driving when stopped." Ah, sure, that's grand so. I'm sure if he was in an accident in the car he could just claim on the van.

This or the UK must *urgently* switch to proportional representation. The UK now has a fully-fledged multi-party landscape — but an electoral system designed for deciding between two landed gentlemen in a vote of their friends and family.

Wonderful to join the Blackpool Community Centre AGM last night with colleagues from across parties and across the northside. When I addressed the meeting I said how myself and John Sheehan regularly remark: this is Blackpool's moment. 👏👏

New headwear arrived! 🇬🇱🇩🇰🇪🇺 🛍️ greenlandsupport.com (I just couldn't bring myself do the red one, but green suits anyway!)

The Government is trying to hide its own figures in the latest housing announcements. Yesterday, the Government announced what they described as record numbers for housing “completions", but failed to mention that “commencements" have fallen 76% since it took office. greenparty.ie/news/fianna-...

We often hear members of Government echoing misinformation from the far right But what will changes to IP do to reform the system so that it is focused on helping people in genuine need? And are decisions being made by this government purely political? We choose hope over hate every time 💚

"This is a government that has given up on people. The signal is clear: you are now left to yourself, and the mercies of the market. The only thing that comes close to this is the last time Fianna Fáil tanked housing. Now, they've done it again in record time." - Cllr Oliver Moran

Huge congratulations to @hazelchu.bsky.social on your election as Deputy Leader of the Green Party. And sincere respect to @cllrmarianne.bsky.social for a strong, principled campaign. Wishing you both well as we work together for a fairer, greener Ireland.

Thanks Steven Fox and Cork Independent for reporting my recent experiences with online abuse and racism. I'm very grateful for the support of Cllr Dan Boyle and Cllr Ted Tynan in this article. Racism has no place in our community or in any community.

Went out to call on some constituents and also check storm damage. Storm Chandra should remind us that the impacts of climate change will be for more costly than delivering climate action. Oh I also got elected Deputy Leader of @greenparty.ie yesterday. Come join the fight against climate change!

What's the Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government doing about this? This week the Minister for Housing is spending his time mostly giving out to Met Éireann about the weather. Try as they might to hide it, Fianna Fáil have tanked housing for a second time. This time during a Fine Gael homeless crisis.

Well, don't fall for this. The government is only in office for 12 months — and it takes long than that to build a house. So, "completions" are for houses started during the last government. In fact, "commencements" (i.e. houses started during this government term) have fallen 76% year-on-year.

Dan Boyle, Green Party city councillor, said ongoing actions of the Trump administration in the US state of Minnesota amounted to “punitive actions, based on revenge”. “There is a distinct lack of humanity in the Trump administration.”

As communities around the country recover from Storm Chandra, I joined @unitetheunion.bsky.social for the launch of their proposals on new laws to protect workers, during extreme weather. With climate change, these events are becoming more frequent and the law has to evolve to keep workers safe

Charges against Budapest’s Mayor and our Green colleague Gergely Karácsony is an attack on LGBTQI+ rights Read more here greenparty.ie/news/stateme...

Thanks John O'Shea and @echolive.bsky.social for their excellent report on this important matter. I want to see urgent, stronger laws from the government, action from online platforms, and public solidarity. Thank you all for the support shown to me and my family.

Thanks Eoin Shortiss and @corkbeo.bsky.social for their reporting of this important issue. The Government needs to introduce stronger law to regulate online platforms. We need to show more solidarity to each other online and in our lives. Thank you again for all your support.

Congratulations to @hazelchu.bsky.social who has been elected as our new deputy leader www.greenparty.ie/news/cllr-ha...

Thanks Kevin Galvin and the Irish Independent for reporting my comments on the new "citizens planning portal". Observations can now be made online — and soon planning applications. I've written to officials though, asking that signposting be added so people know the old site is being phased out.

Uisce Éireann has commenced an 8-week public consultation on the draft Cork Wastewater Strategy and associated environmental reports. Submissions are invited from all interested parties for eight weeks from 22 January to 19 March 2026. ℹ️ www.water.ie/projects/str...

Cork City Council is running public consultations this month on two important issues: the introduction of 30km/h speed zones across the city, and the proposed use of CCTV at Ballyvolane Road and Glen River Park to tackle illegal dumping. Full details in Cllr Oliver Moran’s newsletter below.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Grace’s family and friends and the whole community, who are grieving the loss of this young girl greenparty.ie/news/stateme...

The number of people in well-paid jobs who don't know: a judicial review is when the State broke the law. Annoying? Maybe. 🤷‍♂️ But a necessity to the Rule of Law that democracy depends upon? Absolutely.

Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember all those persecuted, the 6 million Jewish victims, Roma people, queer people, people with disabilities, political opponents. Never again. We must meet fascism with resistance. #HolocaustMemorialDay

I want to say this clearly. The racist comments I’ve experienced online are not just upsetting, exhausting, or unpleasant. They are dehumanising. And that has a real impact, not just on me, but on others who see them and recognise themselves in them. 1/5

My submission to the public consultation just closed on the naming of one of the two new bridges near the Beamish & Crawford site. Weaver's Bridge, Droichead an Fhíodóra, or Vefsbrú in Old Norse — after the 1,000 year old Viking weaver's "wooden sword" found at the site in 2017.

Thank you Harry McGee at @irishtimes.com for covering the racial abuse I receive online. I want to say again that I will not give up. I will never let down those who elected me. I will continue my job as a councillor, and stand and represent the people and be their voice.

Thank you Kevin Galvin and the Irish Independent for covering this story. I want to say again that I will not give up. I will never let down those who elected me. I will continue my job as a councillor and I will stand and represent the people and be their voice.

Racism has no place in Cork or in our politics. Our Green Party colleague Cllr Honore Kamegni has faced a relentless barrage of racist abuse online since his election simply for doing his job and standing up for his community. We stand with Honore. We stand against racism.

A fundamental question in the "hi-viz debate" I never see asked is — If a motorist has difficulty seeing someone or something on the road ahead then should they not seek medical attention, or surrender their license? No motorist should assume what's ahead of them will be painted yellow.

But it won't be. The draft strategy has been with Seán Canney for 9 months. Even if it's approved soon, there's nothing to suggest that it won't be implemented at the same glacial pace. Meanwhile, they've cancelled the pilot which was supposed to deliver cameras last year.

It's not acceptable that the only way to get live updates on public transport is by having an account on X which is now under investigation for CSAM. TFI and Irish Rail need to start providing accessible and reliable updates on their own platforms instead of relying on X. #SpeirGorm

My latest monthly newsletter is out now! This month, I've included updates on: 🚸 Public consultation on 30km/h zones 🚯 CCTV for illegal dumping in the Glen River Park 💸 Annual active travel funding for the ward I've also included all of my motions and question to Cork City Council for the month.

Letting residents of Colmcille Avenue and Old Youghal Road know this morning about the consultation now happening on 30km/h zones. It's very important that residents in areas like these make your voices heard, about prioritising community over through traffic. ➡️ consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...

While I was out — this message struck hard. I know the feeling, a mhadra.

After my clinic yesterday, I attended the Palestine protest in Cork, despite the cold and rainy weather. What’s happening in Palestine, the killings and ongoing genocide, is far more devastating than an uncomfortable day in the rain.

This EU Citizens Initiative has the momentum to pass. If you're in Ireland or any other EU state — and want the EU to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement after the genocide in Palestine — add your name here. ✍️ citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/...

Cork City Council is holding a consultation on 30km/h zones. Broadly speaking: city streets and residential areas. However, there's a grey area in some residential zones. Are these resident's streets or motorist's roads? Have your say before Friday, 13 February: consult.corkcity.ie/en/consultat...

Keep up the great work Honore 💪🏼

I just finished my January monthly clinic at the Mahon Community Centre. Thank you for coming and you and my next clinic will be on again here on February 21st from 10am - 12 noon.

I’m bringing a motion to Cork City Council to tackle speeding on the Moneygourney Road. Low-cost, proven traffic measures are already working in Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. There is no harm in copying what works. Let’s make this road safer for everyone.

Absolutely insane and plainly coordinated racist onslaught on my party colleague, Honoré Kamegni. Under a post about his efforts to set up a community garden in an area affected by antisocial behaviour. Pitiful cowards, hyped up by a wave of transnational populist nationalist muck.