It's not often you see young women entering politics. And when they do, especially in rural areas, they're often treated as underdogs. @socialmide.bsky.social is on a mission to show why young women can – and should – get involved.

@socialmide.bsky.social would make an incredible Dáil representative for Galway West – but we need to campaign to get her there. If you want to see Míde elected to the Dáil, click the link to get involved > forms.gle/BWYxeXSeKqgL...

Today’s news that the Galway Ring Road has been granted approval by An Comisiún Pleanála must mark an end to delays to other transport solutions in Galway City. @socialmide.bsky.social

We had a couple more helpers join us yesterday for a canvass around Knocknacarra in glorious sunshine. There's real momentum now around Mídes campaign @socialmide.bsky.social. Join us for the last big push at any time @socdemsgalway.bsky.social @social-democrats.bsky.social

What does @socialmide.bsky.social love about Conamara, and what would she work to change as a TD for Galway West? Watch our Q&A to find out

“You cannot bomb a people into agreeing with you. You can only bomb them into hating you.” - Colin Sheridan www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... @colinivan.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...

Spiralling house prices are locking the Irish speaking community out of our Gaeltacht areas. Seachtain na Gaeilge must be used as an opportunity to focus on how we can keep the Irish language alive. And how we can support the communities that speak it. @socialmide.bsky.social

We officially launched our Galway West by-election campaign over the weekend. In Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich we have an exceptional candidate - one who will fight tirelessly for a Galway that works for everyone. The Dáil needs more women like Míde Let's get her there! @socialmide.bsky.social

Last night, we launched Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich's campaign for the Dáil. There's real momentum behind this campaign, and Míde would be an outstanding representative for Galway West. Join the campaign today, and let's get Míde elected! @socialmide.bsky.social

Join us this Saturday at 1830 in the Harbour Hotel to launch Míde Nic Fhionnlaoichs @socialmide.bsky.social campaign for the Galway West ByElection! All welcome to attend #SocialDemocrats @social-democrats.bsky.social @galwaywest.bsky.social

Deadline 26 Feb to register to vote in new #Seanad Higher Education Panel Even if u were registered in the old panel u need to register for this. Also many who could not vote under old NUI & TCD only panel can now register to vote Visit SeanadVoter.ie - fill out online form or download form & post

Irish Data Protection Commission was asked today in Committee: have you ever taken a GDPR decision on Google? Answer... No. Ireland is responsible for supervising Google's data use across the whole EU. It has produced no decisions. Kudos @sineadgibney.bsky.social for asking the question.

This is a betrayal of the people of Galway by this government. The Minister for Health must urgently make good on previous commitments and deliver an elective-only hospital for Galway, not a slightly enlarged hub.

Absolutely scandalous that the government appears to be rowing back on committments to an elective hospital in Merlin Park. Here in Galway we have some of the longest wait lists in the country for elective procedures. These facilities are not an optional add on, they provide vital care.

Galway’s Enable Ireland shop is asking locals to join a nationwide movement to "break up with your stuff" and donate pre-loved items to support vital services for people with disabilities www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Latest: Mr Martin warned that it was imperative people understand there is no boycott of Israel. www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

Bhí an pholaitíocht i gcónaí mórthimpeall ar @socialmide.bsky.social Ach níl na fadhbanna i gConamara faighte níos fearr. Tá na fadhbanna ó thaobh tithíocht, iompar, agus cursaí sláinte faighte níos measa.

Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich has been selected as the Social Democrats’ candidate for the forthcoming Galway West by-election. "If elected, I will commit to fighting for a Galway that works for everyone," Míde said following her selection last night. @socialmide.bsky.social

🟣 CANDIDATE SELECTED / IARRTHÓIR ROGHNAITHE 🟣 Massive congratulations to @socialmide.bsky.social who has been selected as the Social Democrats candidate for the Galway West by-election!

Israel has demolished structures inside the UN Palestinian refugee agency's east Jerusalem compound after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned by the agency as a violation of international law

The OECD has warned that the uncritical adoption of generative AI as a tool in education could inadvertently undermine the development of key human skills such as critical thinking and evaluative judgment in students

Ireland: Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell said the remark that justice was open to all like the Ritz Hotel endures because “it captures a fundamental and persistent challenge”, that “justice may be formally open, but practically inaccessible”. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

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“So now you have the Gardaí, the AI Minister and multiple legal experts including @iccl.bsky.social saying the legislation is all there already - it’s going to be increasingly difficult for the Government not to take a position on this”.

"If CSAM isn’t a red line that can never be crossed, then one wonders what else ever could be." - Conor O'Mahony, Professor, Child Law expert, former Special Rapporteur on Child Protection to the Government of Ireland.

"It's not necessarily the app that's making the images... it's people using the app that's making the images. Making images of that sort is reprehensible..." No, people are asking the app to make the images. IT'S A FEATURE. Not a bug.

I know it’s not the same. But Simon Harris gave several interviews over the Christmas where he spoke about the impact online abuse has had on him and his family. We have Jim O’Callaghan looking for digital i.d’s. So to see this CSAM obfuscation is pretty informative and infuriating.

I would have thought condemning an company producing child abuse material on an industrial scale for profit would be an easy one. But here were are.

The Dublin and Kilkenny camogie players should be commended for the stand they took yesterday. I can’t believe this is a conversation we need to have in 2025.

Ireland's "plan" to comply with international law by not trading with companies exploiting occupied territories would be hard to enforce, says anonymous briefer.

Prison overcrowding can't be solved by increasing prison capacity alone. We need to see massive investment in community outreach, community policing, and an emphasis on rehabilitation.

Deeply concerning line in the PfG. In a context where those seeking asylum already face restrictions to their movements one has to wonder how close the new government intends to move to a system that looks more like detention of asylum seekers.