Another record number of homeless Dublin children last month. 3,813 childhoods lost to insecurity, uncertainty and humiliation. Sign the petition to ban child evictions at aodhan.ie/act or by clicking the link tree in my bio. Let’s end child homelessness together. #FortheLoveofDublin

Devastating to hear of passing of Mark O’Connor with his wife & son in Co Louth. Mark was outstanding advocate for improved autism services and spoke at number of meetings we organised in Dublin over the years. My deepest condolences to his family and all who were touched by his life and advocacy.

With 4000 kids sleeping in homeless accommodation tonight, we can’t have a scenario where we have families living in hotels and tourists living in houses. I was on Drivetime this evening to discuss the issue of short term rentals & other housing matters.

Breaking: Interns can’t survive on coffee & ‘experience’. Their landlords don’t accept CV lines as rent. Too many young people are stuck in unpaid & exploitative internships. On Tuesday I voted for a Directive that prevents these abusive practices & guarantees interns fair pay & fair treatment.

Ireland has some of the highest drug use and overdose rates in Europe - our outdated drug policy is failing. But the EU is moving forward 🇪🇺 Yesterday I convened the first meeting of a new European Parliament group on drug policy. #DECRIM

He made his debut in 2001. Some play the game. The true greats change it forever. Cluxton is a true great.

‘President Von der Leyen, Europe deserves so much better than your presidency.’ My speech to Von der Leyen in the European Parliament today.

Truth.

Croatia 🇭🇷 Population: 3.9 million Full-time academy coaches: 190 Ireland 🇮🇪 Population: 5.3 million Full-time academy coaches: 10

Friday…. ✅ Trip to Nenagh for Labour Think-in ✅ Chair panel on homelessness ✅ Travel back to Dublin ✅ Baby pick-up ✅ Organise anti-Orban protest ✅ School pick-up ✅ Swimming ✅ Newstalk interview ✅ Soccer ✅ RTÉ interview ✅ Movie night Saturday starts with GAA at 9am!!!!

I like your thinking…..

Meeting with former Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh #freepalestine🇵🇸❤️

Poverty.

Fantastic day at International fest yesterday. Congratulations to Social Space Ireland on organising such a wonderful celebration of multiculturalism, diversity, integration and community. If you have a minute (or two), watch this great speech by my colleague @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social

Loads of traffic lights are out across town. Careful if you’re driving / cycling.

Nothing more tedious than some lad with money thinking it entitles him to power and a round of applause from mere mortals.

This weekend’s India Day celebrations in Dublin now postponed because they don’t feel safe. Congratulations to every flag wielding bigot and those in politics who pander to them. Take a bow. This is the Ireland you want. Those who want a different Republic need to reclaim it.

Nice to see Galway win the All-Ireland on Michael D Higgins’ last visit to Croke Park as President.

250 years today since the birth of the greatest of Irish people. Daniel O’Connell. Barrister, MP, Lord Mayor of Dublin, deliverer of Catholic emancipation and internationally renowned abolitionist. His name adorns Dublin’s Main Street with an impressive statue facing O’Connell Bridge.

Watching Normal People for the first time. Conall just asked Rachel to the Debs and Marianne is in bits….. AND I AM TOO!

If there is a hell it’s waiting for Netanyahu & for every Israeli Govt apologist. If there is a hell on Earth it is Gaza. As twisted bodies of starving children have no strength anymore to cry. Then they die. And these are the ones who escaped the bombs. Evil. #FreePalestine #SanctionIsraelNow

Our vision for Europe has to go beyond damage control. Yes, we avoided a trade war. But at what cost? This deal poses huge risks for workers, consumers, and the planet. We need a Union that puts our people at the core of every EU trade deal, law & policy. #FortheLoveofDublin

Great morning out with @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social and Gary Cooke on the Northside football walking tour. Gave our two excellent hosts a copy of my book ‘Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors’ in recognition of their efforts! Thanks lads. My two lads really enjoyed it

EU-US deal done but uncertainty still remains. European solidarity now key as we face into difficult times. Other trade deals and emerging markets also important as well as growing the Eurozone. Once again the destructive instincts of far-right administrations are clear for all to see.

Dublin needs a directly elected Mayor like London, New York & Limerick. The Programme for Government commits to consideration of a plebiscite in Dublin for the establishment of the office. It can easily happen on the same day as the Presidential election. Let’s make it happen #FORTHELOVEOFDUBLIN

Email [email protected] for more information! #COYGIG #COYBIG

Tonight Dublin City Council has a chance to secure some of the vital extra resources our city desperately needs. And to ensure that those who have the most, pay the most. I was delighted to hear Darragh Moriarty strongly defend the need for greater investment in our city today on Morning Ireland.

Property tax is a wealth tax. Property is the most obvious indicator of someone’s wealth. Having people living in mansions getting property tax cuts when our services are creaking is madness. Proud of Labour Councillors who are making the right decision tonight to fund Dublin City.

Respectfully High Representative Kallas, I think you should study up on Irish history before lecturing us on our experience of oppression. I rose today in the European Parliament chamber to explain to her why that experience has led to our solidarity with Palestine. Saoirse don Phalaistín 🇵🇸

Few companions for my trip to Strasbourg this morning….

#ThisWeeksJersey from the biggest game in Irish football history….

Book your place on the NORTHSIDE WALKING TOUR on Sunday July 27th at 11.30am. Our 5th anniversary tour!!! Email us at [email protected] to book your FREE place & for more info.

If you’re getting wound up by what’s said at a music festival then you must have missed the thousands of videos of weeping, malnourished, wounded or dead Palestinian children. Wise up you complete clowns and do your job as a human being. Care FFS.

Students already facing sky high costs of college with exorbitant rents are being let down by the government once again. This was my reaction on Virgin Media news today. 📹 Credit to @virginmedianews.bsky.social

#ThisWeeksJersey Greatest result in Irish soccer history.

Dessie Farrell owes Dublin football exactly zero. He’s given his life to it. And has succeeded at every level. Best wishes to Dessie on his next chapter.

It was an honour to meet with Amal Jadou, Palestinian Ambassador to the EU yesterday. Words cannot do justice to her inspiring bravery and unwavering resolute in the face of the genocide of her people. #FreePalestine #SanctionIsraelNow #EndAssociationAgreement

💬 In a continent as rich as Europe, nobody should be poor - says our MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social 💼 Quality jobs for all 🏠 Ending homelessness ✊ Fighting discrimination 🫂 Eradicating stigma 📊 Progressive taxation That’s what we want to see from the first EU Anti-Poverty Strategy

#freepalestine🇵🇸❤️ #sanctionisraelnow

A ticket for the Hill for this Saturday’s Dublin game is €35 without any concession for children. Below are prices for Cavan V Kerry (same stage of the competition) with €5 terrace tickets for juveniles. Someone explain how this is fair?

Nope.

Last week I said Brussels had to protest against Israeli presence at EU meeting on June 23rd. Protest has now been organised on Mon June 23rd at European Commission Building. Calling on the people of Brussels, especially Irish community, to protest Israeli genocide & EU’s inaction.

“Open your eyes. Grow a spine. Grow a heart. And end the Association Agreement and sanction Israel now.” We will be protesting outside the European Commission and Council buildings at Rue de le Loi 232-234 at 9am next Monday. Join us. #SanctionIsraelNow #EndAssociationAgreement #FreePalestine

#ThisWeeksJersey recalls that week in 1988 when Ireland shocked the football world.

#COYGIB Little story about how classy the Dubs are. #FortheLoveofDublin

Thank you to @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social‬ for raising the issue of the Land Development Agency in the European Parliament. Disgracefully, the LDA (a state-funded body) have refused to recognise the union for collective bargaining purposes.

I lived directly opposite a direct provision centre for eight years and I didn’t know that until a racist told me. He was a stranger who told me randomly and seemed to expect me to join him in his weird rage. I just said I had no idea and everyone seems lovely and he was so annoyed🤭

I live just down the street from an IPAS centre and the only antisocial behaviour I've seen is from the thugs that vandalised it. These migrants don't pose a threat to my partner. A local man involved in the anti-immigrant movement however has consistently sexually harassed her.