This REALLY grinds my gears Councils say they don’t have the resources to enforce the law on this If the Minister won’t provide resources he must prohibit the export of peat I’m all for small domestic use of peat, but what’s happening is outrageous www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Taoiseach basically justifying the use of unilateral force because of vetoes at the UN Security Council. Refusing to condemn the US & Israel attacks as a breach of international law. Pathetic bending of the knee to the US in advance of Paddy’s day visit. SAD!

Dublin cycling boom demands national action. 🚲🚲🚲 "The reality on the ground shows if you build it, they will come. Minister must stop hesitating and start delivering." @ciaranahern.bsky.social ➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/03...

Households paying twice as much as data centres for electricity. "Government must stop deflecting and must explain how we're at the point where mega-corporations are being granted discounts while ordinary households are left footing the bill." @ciaranahern.bsky.social labour.ie/news/2026/02...

A catastrophe for our shared climate. Shame on Trump and his enablers.

Emissions expansion at Dublin Airport must be offset elsewhere - @ciaranahern.bsky.social “If Government is serious about climate action, it must publish the emissions impact of abolishing the passenger cap and set out exactly where equivalent cuts will be made. 👇 labour.ie/news/2026/02...

Not even lip service to the climate impact of this decision either from the Govt or from RTÉ - cheerleaders for Ireland’s billionaire polluters. Shameful.

Now we're talking! Hi-vis for everyone!

I spoke about the Government’s ridiculous proposal to criminalise cyclists who don’t wear helmets 🪖 The fact they even proposed this betrays their complete lack of understanding of what makes our roads unsafe for cyclists & pedestrians 🚗🚙 @labour.ie @dublincycling.bsky.social

I am reminded of the words uttered by a Giro cycle helmet designer in an interview with Carlton Reid in Forbes journal: “We do not design helmets specifically to reduce chances or severity of injury when impacts involve a car,” said Richter. “The number of variables is too tinyurl.com/yxun7fv3

Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case www.thejournal.ie/wind-farm-co...

Govts attempt to distract from its own communications failures ahead of Storm Chandra must be called out. Met Éireann isn’t the problem - this Government is. Full statement from @ciaranahern.bsky.social 👇 labour.ie/news/2026/01...

Communities of Dublin South-West destroyed by Storm Chandra – Govt fail to prepare - @ciaranahern.bsky.social "Tribute to the Council workers and members of the firebrigade who have been out in the elements since the early hours this morning helping people. labour.ie/news/2026/01...

Be careful out there folks. There’s severe flooding in parts of greater Rathfarnham. Don’t drive into the floods Check in on your neighbours Contact our emergency services if you are worried about anyone.

Yes, let’s make cycling safer by ensuring there are fewer cyclists 😳 How many SPADs did it take to come up with this codswollop? 🧐 Just slow down cars, enforce the rules of the road and give us segregated lanes already ✅

Labour selects Cllr. Helen Ogbu to contest Galway West Bye-Election 🌹 “I will listen deeply, work tirelessly and deliver for the people of Galway West.” Councillor Helen Ogbu ➡️ labour.ie/news/2026/01... #GaillimhOgbu

Kind of unbelievably, this morning as we launched a Dáil motion on congestion on our roads & the need for flexible working, my colleague @markwalltd was late for the debate as he was stuck in traffic. He had left Athy at 6.30am and wasn’t able to make it on time for a 10am start. Absolute madness🤯

Had to have my weetabix this morning for a 7.30am interview on 📻@newstalkfm.bsky.social about our Labour Party plan to give workers a right to flexible and remote work 👨🏻‍💻 Have a listen and let me know what you think!👇 www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

💡 Ireland must get serious about blinding LED lights - @ciaranahern.bsky.social “2025 was a devastating year on our roads, and we need to give every road user the very best chance when it comes to safety.” Full statement: labour.ie/news/2026/01...

Darragh O'Brien wants to bypass normal planning permission, maritime consent, energy regulator & CPO procedures for the State's LNG project. @ciaranahern.bsky.social Jennifer Whitmore @social-democrats.bsky.social & Pa Daly are concerned www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Incredibly disappointing. What a bad look for a government that claims to care about road safety. FF TD detected at 190km/h convicted of dangerous driving www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...

Not clear what investment is being lost but assume its data centres. These bring little economic benefit, put huge strain on the grid now using a 1/4 of generation so driving up electricity prices, and will cost jobs in the long run due to AI. But govt want more? www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

This is fun and lovely, but we can’t rely on possible future tech like air cleaning (C02 capturing) machines to think we’ll be able to save our planet. We need to take bigger and more radical steps right now to reduce our emissions!

This is great news. Well done Seán Binder 👏 "If I am guilty, then you're guilty too.” You can listen back to an interview that he did with Labour Youth after being awarded the 2023 Cormac Ó Braonáin award at @labourpartyireland.bsky.social conference. shows.acast.com/the-bread-an...

"This did not happen by accident. It is the direct result of decisions taken by Government to protect the status quo rather than confront the scale of the climate crisis." - @ciaranahern.bsky.social 🔗 Read the full statement from Labour Party Climate Spokesperson: labour.ie/news/2026/01...

“The commentary by Judge James O’Donohoe is deeply problematic, and has exhibited a clear perception of bias against cyclists in his decision-making." @ciaranahern.bsky.social 🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01...

Good meeting with @ciaranahern.bsky.social [email protected] Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy & Transport. We emphasised the urgent need for Gov to publish the long-delayed Marine Protected Areas legislation, so actual restoration & conservation can begin. #FairSeas

Homes or Home Pages - Data centre surge jeopardises climate & housing targets 🌍️ ❝Government must be honest with the public: are we planning to meet our targets — or not?❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social 🔗 labour.ie/news/2025/06...

Great to meet with @fairseas.ie and I’ll be supporting their push to enact a Marine Protected Areas law without any further delay 🙌

Government inaction leaves Ireland unprepared for climate crisis. ❝Scientists, experts, and communities are all telling us the same thing—climate risks are accelerating, and we are not ready.❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social Read more: labour.ie/news/2025/03...

Second warmest March ever sparks call for action 🔥 ❝The gravity of the situation necessitates an urgent, all-government approach. Climate action can no longer be confined to one department or treated as a peripheral issue.❞ @ciaranahern.bsky.social Read more ➡️ labour.ie/news/2025/04...

"It’s been a very strange juxtaposition – a disturbing and devastating one – looking at my new son – this beautiful and fragile new life – and then seeing images of babies just like him in Gaza starving. Malnourished. Mutilated. Dead in too many cases." @ciaranahern.bsky.social

Thanks to @ciaranahern.bsky.social TD for visiting Dublin Waste-to-Energy today. A valuable discussion on how the facility reduces landfill, powers homes with renewable electricity, and will play a key role in delivering district heating to homes and businesses.

Today, @ccacireland.bsky.social published its annual review of the electricity sector. It recommends that "the Government should immediately align the legal mandate and strategy for all public bodies to act in conformity with the Climate Act 2021". www.climatecouncil.ie/councilpubli...