Today is the day. Hope vs hate. Green vs Reform. Vote Green in Gorton & Denton.

What a great Sunday morning! It’s sunny, we’re up in the polls, @hazelchu.bsky.social is on Brendan O’Connor’s panel @rteradio1.bsky.social at 11, and @irishindosport.bsky.social has a brilliant interview with @janetphorner.bsky.social

Hi, I’m Janet and I’m running to be your next TD for Dublin Central. Part of that means introducing myself on as many doors as possible, but it’s not something I usually do online, so bear with me while I get used to this!

There are currently two corporations with applications to strip the west coast of seaweed. There will be a tiny window to put in a submission to these applications but it'd be good to build momentum now and get these applications being talked about locally. Please sign and share.

The epstein files have completely disrupted my ability (which I used think fairly reliable) to sift out conspiracy theories. I now have no idea whether I'm responding appropriately or whether im in a far right pipeline

We are sickened by the reports yesterday in The Guardian that a private jet owned by one of Donald Trump’s friends was not only used to deport Palestinians back to the occupied West Bank but that this jet was allowed to fuel in Shannon Airport.

We are proud to announce that our chairperson Cllr @janetphorner.bsky.social will be running in the Dublin Central by-election Read more about how she'll be a force for good in this campaign here: greenparty.ie/news/green-p...

Ourselves, @dublincommuters.bsky.social, @galwaycommuters.bsky.social, & Cork Commuter Coalition wrote to Iarnród Éireann & the NTA today, asking them to cease posting real-time service updates exclusively on X. This vital info should be widely available. Read below: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

The Green Party condemns the unilateral and illegal action of the U.S. in attacking Venezuela. The most pressing humanitarian issue is the welfare of people in Venezuela and to protect against violence and unrest in the country in response to the actions of the U.S.

Shocking listening back to this interview with Fine Gael and Sinn Fein. Neither party giving even an ounce of concern to the impact of these rules on vulnerable people in the system.. purely focused on competing for the best way to "strengthen the border" www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Everyone has been affected, or knows someone who has been effected, by accidents on our roads. Sadly, the number of deaths on Irish roads has been rising for the past number of years.

To President Michael D. Higgins, on your last day as President of Ireland, we say thank you for your service. #Ireland #Politics #President

Lots of No.1s for @catherinegalway.bsky.social at Castleknock Station this morning 🗳️

Micheál Martin raises the white flag on achieving our climate targets 🏳️ A Government with no leadership, no ambition and no ideas.

A big blanket VAT cut? It's a bad idea. Better to give smarter, more targetted supports for cafes and restaurants. We've set out a way to give more to small businesses while spending about a third of what the government are planning. Be smart: do more, spend less!

We are delighted to see RTÉ are finally listening to those who have been calling to #BoycottEurovision for many years. We believe this decision is long overdue but it is better late than never. You can read their full statement below.

Our Co-Chairs Adam & Deirdre, alongside our International Liaison Officer Ash, had the privilege of meeting with Mr. Baker M.B. Hijazi, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the State of Palestine.

Our Co-chair is a gay man. The rights of LGBT people in Palestine is something that can be looked at when Israel stops bombing children.

The next Irish president will be elected at the end of October. Now more than ever it’s important that young people have their voices heard, so we can have a president who represents us.

We welcome the news that DART+ Coastal North has been approved. Frequent and more reliable trains from MacBride will massively improve the commuting experience in Drogheda. These electric trains will have quicker acceleration and better top speeds.

(1/4) Darragh O’Brien has moved from a housing disaster to a climate disaster, and he’s only going to make it worse.

I delivered the 700 page business case and cost benefit analysis for MetroLink to Michael O'Leary's office yesterday. O'Leary said on RTÉ Radio that there’s been no cost-benefit analysis done on Metrolink which was then repeated on multiple news outlets.

McGregor's latest petition is just more empty posturing. He knows he won't be nominated and he's probably relieved - because he knows he hasn't a hope in hell of being elected.

The appalling attacks on migrants happening across Ireland need to stop. These are just some of the recent attacks that the Indian and Pakistani communities in Ireland have faced. If you see racism, please call it out. They will only get more brazen if they continue to get away with it.

Today's opinion by the International Court of Justice on Climate is huge. It establishes for the first time an obligation in international law that states must meet the commitments they signed up to in climate treaties, and must work with each other to achieve this www.rte.ie/news/world/2...

We welcome the addition of a water refill station at Drogheda MacBride Train Station, but we think the town needs more.

Something Ireland should copy

Alan Shatter is trying to use the horrors of the Second World War to illicit emotions from the public and turn them against the Occupied Territories Bill.

Today, 6PM, Leinster House. No to student fee increases.

A teaser for this Fridays AMA with Green Party leader @rodericogorman.bsky.social ! And it’s a very topical one as we discuss the student fee increase. Reminder that there will be protest for this next Tuesday at 6PM outside Leinster House! #AMA #GreenParty #StudentFees #Protest #SocialJustice

I think they've cracked it. How do you get people out and actually protesting on the streets? Add ".... and pints". Genius.

Government needs to stop targeting young people. We have some of the highest student fees in Europe and for them to suggest raising them during a cost of living crisis is laughable. They are now trying to backtrack but join us Tuesday to tell them that we won’t be accepting fee increases ever!

I understand the GPO is an emotive site. But it is currently, and has been for over a century, a mix of post office, offices and retail (GPO arcade and Henry St shops are part of the site). www.thejournal.ie/gpo-redevelo...

Far right agitators are trying to use refugees and anyone who isn’t white as a scapegoat for the problems this country faces.

Would an actual terrorist get released on unconditional bail? Obviously not but the UK courts are still gonna waste everyone’s time with this case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh. bbc.in/44aP88B

Israel, free the activists and end the blockade on Gaza. Europe, start taking action, sanctions on Israel are long overdue. Ireland, Enact the Occupied Territories Bill WITH SERVICES INCLUDED. #freedomflotilla #madleen #gaza

Check out these highlights from our Climate Activism Day in Sonairte last weekend with Grace O’Sullivan, Navan Cycling and Royal County Beekeepers. Join Óige Ghlas today to be part of our exciting upcoming events like our pride brunch and summer camp! #Activism #Climate #Nature #Beekeeping #Cycling

Independent Ireland are not a serious political party. www.thejournal.ie/ciaran-mullo...

That’s two countries where he’s been charged with rape and human trafficking and still people will support him 🙄

“The Republican Party”

Ten years ago today Ireland voted to amend the constitution to allow same-sex marriage. Today we celebrate the anniversary of this momentous achievement but we also want to highlight areas where society still isn’t equal for LGBTQ+ people.

It took us eight more years, but we got there. Grateful today and every day for the decision made by the people of Ireland in May 2015 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Liz Truss will be so happy someone is finally opening pork markets

This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia we stand against all forms of bigotry as we do every day, but today we want to give special mention to our Trans and Non-binary friends who built up the LGBTQIA+ community to what it is today.

HT: Drogheda United 1-0 Derry City In front through Elicha Ahui's header from Owen Lambe's corner.

At a communion and they’re playing all the hits

I'm deeply uncomfortable with this. Airbnb is targeting me and other public reps and public servants with positive ads about themselves. LinkedIn isn't providing detailed information on who was targeted and how much money was spent. www.dublininquirer.com/airbnb-has-t...

Gaza rescuers have said at least 80 people were killed in Israeli bombardments yesterday and another 50 so far today, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages. http://jrnl.ie/6705376

The United Nations has lodged a formal "protest" with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) after an incident involving Irish troops in Lebanon. Read more here: http://jrnl.ie/6705498t

77 years of Nakba and the EBU are letting Israel perform as if they aren’t ethnically cleansing Palestine and committing war crimes by bombing hospitals and forcibly starving the population. #Nakba #Nakba77 #Eurovision #BoycottEurovision