A brilliant photograph of the Cork Greens contingent at the Green Party convention this weekend in Kilkenny. 👏👏 🌻

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman said the Green tide was rising again, pointing to the recent by-election win for Hannah Spencer in the Manchester constituency of Gordon and Denton which he said meant hope could win.

A winning team @niallgalway.bsky.social @greenparty.ie

This is amazing. www.getyourfuckingmoneyback.com

"The Peace President." [Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad]

Thanks for all the kind comments! I do agree that the Green Party seems to be interviewed with so much more hostility than anyone else. But you know what - bring it on. 💚 youtu.be/cpVOHPYnnmE?...

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Childcare, traffic and fishing nets: Greens aim to hook voters in battle for Dublin Central jrnl.ie/6969924 #Greens2026

“This Government is failing on climate, on housing, and on caring for our most vulnerable. We are the Party with the track record of solutions. We are the Party with a positive alternative for the voters of Galway West and Dublin Central Let’s make Hope happen“ #Greens2026

No mention of health, climate action, or sustainability. Yet another missed opportunity to create a healthier, fairer city for all. #ReimagineDublin

Most kids in children’s homes are to be left without a voice in a consultation on services. Children who live in homes run by private companies and charities are not included in the HIQA consultation, because HIQA doesn’t inspect those services.

What an amazing win! Congratulations to Hannah Spencer MP and to all our friends in @greenparty.org.uk 💚🗳️

105 members of the European Parliament sent a letter to the Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, putting pressure on her to support the European Citizens’ Initiative “My Voice, My Choice”. It could improve access to safe abortion in Europe by funding travel from countries with less access.

Congratulations Hannah Spencer MP! "A blow to Starmer" but also a blow to Farage. Looking forward to blundering governments and divisive windbags face similar results in Dublin and Galway this May. www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026...

They shot a 14 year old child. Then blocked the ambulance reaching him. Then laughed as they watched him die. This is what the IOF does every day - murder children with impunity and laugh as they do it. tinyurl.com/3chsh2rc

Now there is hope! It's no longer a choice between grim and grimmer. We can vote for who we want and win. Anywhere. It's just one constituency, but the Green victory in Gorton and Denton is an electric shock to our political system.

Apologies to all of Hannah's customers! Something exciting is happening. Be a part of it ⤵️

So much positivity and unity at today’s protest against the governments SNA plan (or lack thereof). It was inspiring to see so many people come together and to hear from parents, carers, SNAs, and the kids who need them to get through school. #StopTheSNACuts #Politics #Ireland #Dublin #Education

Good luck to Hannah Spencer of @greenparty.org.uk in the by-election this week. Béir Bua Hannah!

Thanks Rachel Lysaght and the Echo for reporting the on-going consultation on enabling drone-based delivery services in the city — and the impact this has for regular drone operators, like engineers, photographers and community organisations. The consultation is open now until Saturday, 14 March.

Thanks to Thomas Lawrance and Cork Beo for reporting my comments on new restrictions for existing commercial and community drone operators in the city — to facilitate a drone-based delivery service. The consultation is open now until Saturday, 14 March: www.iaa.ie/consultation

Just when you think you've seen the most brain-dead hysterical media reporting on nonsensical anti-renewables "fears" whipped up on deranged Facebook groups, along comes the epic nonsense below:

When we look at Epstein Files it feels like we learned nothing from the Me Too movement, we still don't believe women. In Ireland we have insanely low rates of prosecution for trafficking. It doesn't mean there's no trafficking, it just means the law is not fit for purpose and we are doing enough!

“I may fall out of the chair onto the road” — video highlights impact of footpath parking The "real and often overlooked challenges caused by illegal and inconsiderate parking" is the theme of a new video launched by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, but that applies across the country. In…

The fact is under the assessment toolkit that the Gov is basing their review on it does not take into account many of the extra duties SNAs go above and beyond to do. Our message to this Gov is loud and clear, that we need to prioritise SNAs, the work they do rather than make them feel penalised.

I don't know if the problem is unwillingness, incompetence, or laziness, but the Minister for Road Safety has to take responsibility for the consequences of his inaction, and resign.

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/st... @uplift.ie

The online portal to submit dashcam footage of dangerous driving is delayed again. The gov cancelled the camera enforcement pilot last year. The draft strategy to roll out camera enforcement around the country has been sitting on Minister @darraghobrientd.bsky.social's desk since May 2025.

Former lord mayor, Green Party councillor Dan Boyle, said Ireland must use its upcoming EU presidency to push for support for Ukraine and for EU accession.

One way to keep our city from sprawling into the Dublin Mountains is to build badly needed housing & community amenities on vacant/derelict sites in the city. Janet Horner & others have been relentless on this but we continue to see Fine Gael & Fianna Fáil government policy holding back councils.

The planned Chapelizod cycle lane has some design problems - I've sent in comments, you should too - but they can be fixed, and open up some great places to cycle.

Happy Lunar New Year from the wonderful people of Hill Street! Gong hei fat choy! Well done to Eileen Smith and Hill Street Family Resource Centre 💚🧧 #LunarNewYear #NorthInnerCity #Dublin #Ireland

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

This is not A.I. This is what legacy looks like North Main Street Cork citys historic core Heritage buildings date from mid 18thC Vandalised for years while successive Governments & local authorities look other way This street violence of neglect, hoarding & speculation is city wide #speirgorm

There’s still time to check seanadvoter.ie and get registered for the new Seanad Higher Education constituency before the February 26th deadline. Please don’t assume you’re on the list as voters on the previous NUI and TCD panels were not automatically added to this new register.

I'm part of the National Action Plan Against Racism Advisory and today with the Special Rapporteur Dr Ebun Joseph we launched our Year 1 monitoring report at the Gresham Hotel today. We found progress but major gaps in implementation and accountability. #racism #ireland #antiracism #equality

The erosion of dance spaces and clubs in our city started before Hoxton. Saying that what Hoxton is doing is absurd. Dance Culture IS Culture! We have been fighting for more dance spaces alongside Give Us The Night, No More Hotels & others. We need more spaces, not less! #Hoxton #Izakaya #Dublin

Check out this quick petition to defend Europe's environmental laws against pressure from polluters. 1 minute to sign. Would really help if you shared it too! #HandsOffNature birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...

When it comes to housing supply there is a big f*cking elephant in the room Last year CSO found 65,000 homes empty for 2 yrs, using ESB data, yet for same period less than 3,000 paid the vacant homes tax So thats around 62,000 houses waiting for someone to call them home Me at Oireachtas #speirgorm

STATEMENT ON ROTUNDA CRITICAL CARE UNIT REFUSAL: The refusal of planning permission for the critical care wing of the Rotunda Hospital has been bitterly disappointing, most especially for the board, which I am proud to sit on. #NorthInnerCity #Rotunda #Dublin #Politics

Two fantastic canvasses yesterday with two fantastic groups, thanks to Donna, Feljin, Hazel, Ray, and Roderic and everyone else who came out, especially those who came to both canvasses! #DublinCentral #ByeElection #JanetForThePlanet #HornerInYourCorner #Ireland

How are developers held accountable for the drainage systems they install on their land? In the aftermath of Storm Chandra, we shouldn't leave developers and other landowners off the hook for how water is managed on their land.

Is Galway Ready for the Rain??? Read my thoughts here: galwaygreens.ie/assets/pdfs/...

Come work with us! The Green Party is hiring a part-time Diversity Officer to support the advancement of gender balance and diversity within the party and in local government. Read more: greenparty.ie/our-party/jo...

🏘️The tenant-in-situ scheme - introduced by the Greens in the last Govt - was an effective safeguard for renters facing eviction. This Govt must introduce further safeguards and provide extra funding for the scheme to address the impacts of the Res. Tenancies Bill - @rodericogorman.bsky.social

Government ignores rural housing crisis with its new rules on short-term lets @oliver.ie @rodericogorman.bsky.social

The Government’s latest effort to tackle climate change is simply not to mention it! The Department of Public Expenditure has dissolved its dedicated Climate Unit and amalgamated it was a range of other functions.

Great initiative by Cllr David Healy. Time to step away from X!