Brian McFadden vs ISIS

The Irish State could support people having families if they had affordable places to live! Why would people even consider raising children when they barely have enough space for themselves, never mind children and all that brings?

Make no mistake, this is fascist rhetoric from the Justice Minister. I would argue that 2/3 of adults under 34 stuck living in their family homes is far worse for "social cohesion", than the immigrants who come here seeking a better, safer life.

A lot of people are getting calls from 0044 numbers these days. I can't advise strongly enough, DO NOT ANSWER CALLS FROM THESE NUMBERS: those are UK numbers. You are at a very real risk of talking to an English person

Currently living with my in-laws to save money for a house. We've been here 3 years, and have around another year to go. There are 10 people living here currently, 5 in the main house and 5 in mobile homes. This video is so disconnected from the reality of what young people are facing.

Genuinely one of the most infantalising videos I've seen in a long time. If people would like to be independent, surely being able to afford somewhere to live and raise a family is better than doing chores around the family house into your 30s...

Presumably there will be rioting in Edenderry tonight by the "protect women and children" brigade? #speirghorm

Dylan can hold a note! #LateLateToyShow

Tomorrow 24 humanitarian volunteers face 20 years in prison in a Greek court for saving lives at sea. One, Seán Binder, grew up in my local town, Castlegregory, Kerry. #SolidarityIsNotACrime #StandWithSeán #DropTheCharges #FreeHumanitarians #NotMyEurope #speirgorm www.politico.eu/article/sean...

Disgusting attack by fascists in Dublin. I can't imagine the fear and pain this has caused the young men and their families. Unfortunately, we are going to see more of these racist attacks unless politicians start pushing back on this rhetoric more and Gardaí take action.

They were 8 and 11 years old

In Ireland, there are 122 landlords with 101+ tenancies. A further 130 with 50-101 tenancies. There is quite literally no need for anyone to own that much property.

Imagine caring more about money than seeing your family and grandchildren. Weirdos. And at that, the reported number of wealthy that up and leave is staggeringly low. Seems like a fair trade!

The Irish State is dumping €450 million of wind energy a year, despite 29% of households suffering fuel poverty, because 'there's no market'. If you're struggling to get your head around that, it's called capitalism. share.google/k9gHug8xaazA...

Why did not a single male reporter who were standing next to the president and the female reporter he called "piggy" say a word to the president about this and call him out then and there? Those who keep quiet in these moments are part of the problem.

This is the kind of policy we should be copying the UK on, not more racist immigration policies.

And you'd be right there with them, right Michael?

With 5 minutes, Paul Murphy dismantles the government and John Clendennen's attack on migrants and asylum seekers with the accurate statistics that contradict the Tánaiste and call into question the true nature of this repeated plea for a debate - even when granted a platform on national television

The Irish government is deliberately not engaging the general population on the issues of neutrality and the triple lock because they know how deeply people value our neutrality and are highly likely to veto any attempts to change that.

calling all queer and trans people who were involved in the catherine connolly campaign: would you like to speak to me for an article i am writing? (i would love to get as many different perspectives as possible)

“We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves.”

It really is that easy tomorrow #Aras25 #ConnollyforPresident

Humphreys doing poorly here out of the gates on #TheBigInterview #Áras25

Fascinating #Áras25

Press release: Decriminalisation of sex work bill launched by TD Ruth Coppinger The bill was co-created by Red Umbrella Éireann, the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland and the Street Workers Collective.

Catherine Connolly on the streets of Galway today. People Before Profit members in Galway have enthusiastically supported Catherine's campaign for the Presidency and are honoured to be able help build the movement locally with so many other lovely people.

It isn't a ceasefire if it's solely on one occupation forces terms

In Oct 2020, ­socially distanced & in the Oireachtas’s temporary pandemic home, TDs voted to seal the records of survivors of state and church abuse for 30 years. Heather Humphries voted with the Government. Catherine Connolly voted against. www.independent.ie/opinion/jenn...

Gosh, this is bottom of the barrel stuff from Fine Gael! Embarrassing #Áras25 #spéirgorm

It is interesting that he chose to harrass Connolly, who has never been in government, rather than Humphries, who was a cabinet minister when the Gender Recognition Act was passed. It's almost like it's not really about what he says it's about, isn't it?

A ringing endorsement! #Áras25

If you can, and while you can, please get out and donate blood! Takes about 90 mins in and out, 5-10 mins for your donation, you get free tea/coffee and biscuits after, and you're potentially saving someone's life. #spéirgorm

Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president. She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n

A very normal country...

Lucia O’Farrell said Humphreys “did nothing” to support her family’s fight for justice and answers. #speirgorm www.thejournal.ie/shane-ofarre...

Wow, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael really do not want to lose to a coalition of centre-left and left parties rallying behind an independent, do they? www.thejournal.ie/micheal-mart... #spéirgorm #Áras25 #connollyforpresident

So bloody useless

What hope is there for prospective homeowners when this is the reality faced by us? Homes consistently going for above asking prices. Investment firms and vulture funds purchasing lots of new builds. No political will to address the situation. #spéirgorm www.thejournal.ie/myhomes-ie-n...

Have you tried opening your eyes?

Gavin has shown himself unfit to be President. This is why we should let our current President take a third term, despite his age. Who cares what the constitution says.

People dislike Greta Thunberg because of jealousy and misogyny. That’s it. They can’t handle a young woman with that level of courage and conviction.

Well, do I feel vindicated almost immediately now! #Áras25 #ConnollyForPresident #spéirgorm www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

One thing that has been on my mind since Gavin was announced as the Fianna Fáil candidate: Is this really the best candidate that Fianna Fáil had to put forward? If so, it showcases the lack of depth of the current FF political apparatus If not, it showcases a woeful strategic blunder internally

Not a single Greta hater could do what she has done, face what she's faced, bear abuse and humiliation at the hands of the most psychotic and genocidal army. They haven't an ounce of her bravery and that's what drives them crazy. Free Greta, free Palestine🇵🇸

It would be interesting to see what groceries, cleaning supplies, and other household bits would cost without the profit incentive of multinational supermarkets. Why not try it? See what people think.

Engagement bait lol

The absolute lack of spine from our Taoiseach. Dozens of people, including a few Irish people, are peacefully approaching Gaza. They should not be threatened by the Israeli military and our government should be providing aid to protect our citizens on a humanitarian mission.

Heather Humphries saying 'what difference would it make?' in relation to the Occupied Territories Bill? She said the quiet part out loud! We all know this is the government's position on the OTB, but it's wild to hear them saying it out loud! #tonightvmtv #aras25

Palestinians deserve better than speaking up more - fuck me #TonightVMTV #Áras25

Of course Jim Gavin and Heather Humphries will back increased punishment for crime rather than sincere investment in communities to actually reduce the reasons people go on to commit crimes. Absolutely no imagination to try things they haven't tried before. #TonightVMTV #Áras25