Ireland cannot outsource its future to FDI alone. Research Ireland’s long-anticipated strategy does not match the scale of the opportunity that exists in Ireland, nor the urgency, given the ongoing geopolitical disruption
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Green representatives outside Leinster House
Politicians protest with the National Women's Council outside Leinster House
@nwc.bsky.social protest at the Dáil calling for better-paid, & more, family leave & public childcare.
With our chair @janetphorner.bsky.social are @lourdascottgreen.bsky.social, @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social @hazelchu.bsky.social, @carolynmoore-ie.bsky.social & @ray-cunningham.bsky.social
Statement on Rotunda Hospital Remaining in Parnell Square accompanied by an RTÉ headline Government drops plan to move Rotunda to Connolly Hospital
As a board member of the hospital, I welcome the decision by Government to drop the planned relocation of the Rotunda to Connolly hospital. The Rotunda has been at the heart of Dublin City for over 280 years, and is a key part of the inner city's built and social heritage. Women deserve quality healthcare, in a hospital that is up to the highest standards. A new planning application must be submitted as soon as possible for the critical care unit expansion, so that mothers and new born babies can receive the care they deserve in an appropriate, fit for purpose setting.
Great news! As a board member I’m delighted to see this hospital remain a part of our community, where it has been for literal centuries.
#RotundaHospital #ParnellSquare #NorthInnerCity #Dublin #Ireland
Darragh O’Brien drafts in state agencies to find solutions to traffic congestion in the capital Transport Minister ‘not writing anything off’ in bid to ease problem in urban areas
Has he considered not shelving rail projects? Not cutting funding for expansion of public transport could be worth looking at too.
Roderic O’Gorman Green Party Convention
Hazel Chu Green Party Convention
“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
A dark, dramatic political campaign graphic from Green Party NI. The background shows a close-up photograph of Donald Trump in a white USA baseball cap and dark suit, lit in teal-green tones against a near-black background, with a serious, downward expression. In bold white capital letters at the top: “TRUMP’S WAR / NETANYAHU’S WAR / NOT OURS” — with “NOT OURS” in the largest text. To the lower right, in smaller white italic-style text: “A desperate president. A genocidal ally. And a British Prime Minister hiding behind ‘defensive operations’ while British planes fly in a war zone, without a vote, without a mandate, without shame.” The final phrase is in bold. At the bottom centre, the Green Party logo — a stylised leaf above the words “greenparty” in lowercase teal text. Below that, in small white text: “Published & Promoted by Green Party NI, PO Box 369, Bangor, BT20 9FJ.”
“Tonight civilians in Iran and Palestine are paying the price for decisions made by those who will never face the consequences. That has to stop. De-escalation now. Diplomacy now.” — Mal O’Hara, Green Party NI Leader
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Janet Horner and Hazel Chu surrounded by May women in front of a Green Party banner
Mná Glasa at our 2026 Green Party Convention. Proud to stand with so many strong women. #Greens2026 #Kilkenny #Ireland #Politics @greenparty.ie
Standing cheer for @hazelchu.bsky.social who is making her maiden speech as deputy leader. “Politics is the reality of daily life.” 💪
The inspiring @hazelchu.bsky.social giving her first Deputy Leader Convention speech! Proud to be Green.
#Greens2026
@greenparty.ie
320,000 customers weren't able to pay their energy bills last year
When asked why households pay more for energy than data centres, Minister Chambers said our view wasn't supportive of economic growth.
When will Government put the needs of Irish citizens over the interests of big businesses?
Hope v Hate Greens v Reform Good luck Hannah Spencer. We are all behind you.
Hope v Hate
Greens v Reform
Good luck Hannah Spencer, we are all behind you.
Janet with a group of Forsá activists from their SNA branch
A group of activists in front of a sign that says SNAs make school possible
Janet and Roderic O’Gorman in the crowd outside Leinster House
A variety of signs in the crowd outside Leinster house
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
Are they getting bored not using the ones we already have?
Ireland’s AI committee (somewhat relevant here) asked the main AI giants in for a chat.
Google turned up and engaged.
OpenAI and Microsoft told us to get lost, X didn’t bother responding.
Notable in terms of US multinationals’ attitudes.
(Ireland isn’t Montenegro. HQs are here. It’s relevant.)
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.
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!
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.
Girl (16) killed while walking dog in Navan hit-and-run named, as road death toll surges over weekend Grim day leads to growing concern, with road deaths surpassing last year Four road deaths in three separate accidents in three counties over the weekend
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.
Janet Horner is profiled in the Sunday Independent
Janet Horner is profiled in the Sunday Independent
Janet Horner is profiled in the Sunday Independent
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
Hannah Spencer, Hazel Chu and Mal O'Hara.
Had an amazing day today canvassing in Gorton and Denton for the incomparable Hannah Spencer of Green Party Manchester.
Hannah is the politics of hope and unity in this by-election rather Reform's division and hate! If you have a vote in Gorton and Denton please vote for Hannah this Thursday 26th!
The Green Party together with the Young Greens / Óige Ghlas are urging eligible voters to check the new Higher Education Seanad Constituency register in advance of the 2026 deadline on Thursday, 26th February. Recent graduates and graduates of newly designated institutions will be eligible to vote for the first time. Pictured: Roderic O’Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD, Dublin West Eva Dowling, Green Party Councillor and Higher Education Spokesperson (pink scarf) Adam Devine, Co-chair of the Young Greens / Óige Ghlas, and Drogheda Urban LEA Representative Janet Horner, Green Party Cathaoirleach and Councillor, and Dublin Central by-election candidate
The Green Party together with the Young Greens / Óige Ghlas are urging eligible voters to check the new Higher Education Seanad Constituency register in advance of the 2026 deadline on Thursday, 26th February. Recent graduates and graduates of newly designated institutions will be eligible to vote for the first time. Pictured: Roderic O’Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD, Dublin West Eva Dowling, Green Party Councillor and Higher Education Spokesperson (pink scarf) Adam Devine, Co-chair of the Young Greens / Óige Ghlas, and Drogheda Urban LEA Representative Janet Horner, Green Party Cathaoirleach and Councillor, and Dublin Central by-election candidate
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.
Screenshot of a CNN segment shared by Acyn. A split-screen shows commentator Lydia Moynihan on the left and Kevin O’Leary on the right during a heated exchange. The chyron reads, “Obama: Dems need to avoid scolding and ‘virtue-signaling.’” The post quotes O’Leary referencing China and concentration camps, and McGowan responding about West Virginia.
I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
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
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
Thanks to my fellow councillors for agreeing unanimously that @fingal.ie should stop using X, especially mayor Tom O’Leary for taking the suspension of standing orders and John Smith for suggesting that approach.
Hi, I’m Janet and I’m running to be your next TD for Dublin Central. Part of that means introducing myself on as many doors as possible, but it’s not something I usually do online, so bear with me while I get used to this!
We welcome the Tánaiste’s reassurance that new laws will not make cycling without a helmet a crime.
While using helmets is important for cyclists, this law would have criminalised cyclists rather than users of high speed motorised bikes, scramblers and scooters, and dangerous drivers.
Contacts for those affected by extreme weather
In case anyone you know have homes flooded and need payment support. Also there's a small businesses flooding payment scheme. I've compiled the number to one image and added out of hours number for DCC, Uisce and ESB in case anyone needs it tonight!
