Politics, economics, Gaeilge, Mayo for Sam!
Dublin City, Ireland
Joined March 2011
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Iran is executing athletes. Several more are now on death row. Please, please retweet as the only thing that has shown any potential to deter the regime is international scrutiny and pressure theguardian.com/global-devel…
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Killester Remembrance Ceremony is taking place on Saturday 7th November at 12pm at the Legion Hall, Abbeyfield Green in Killester. All our welcome to our communities annual local event in honour of all those who served in WW1 and WW2 from the Killester Garden Village.
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Patrick Bresnihan likes the UN but not the EU. In an earlier tweet he thinks that empowering the UN GA-193 members would make it effective. I would expect a geographer to have a better grasp of the politics of scale.
My statement is correct. Both the UN & EU are made up of their member States. The UN is a global grouping, the EU a regional one.
Sadly, the UN, which started in a blaze of glory in the 1940s, has become deeply flawed. That’s because it is controlled by the Security Council & its 5 permanent members. It has no representation from Africa or Latin America or the Middle East. India is not a member.
The UN has been completely ineffective on wars in Ukraine & the Gulf. It is unable to extend the mandate of UNIFIL. You may be ok with that inactivity but I am not.
We are EU members & take a full part in its decisions. The EU needs to play a fuller role in promoting peace & political progress in Palestine.
I don’t know if it can succeed in filling the gap left by UNIFIL but I am prepared to give it a chance. I trust ourselves as Europeans more than I trust Russia, China or the USA.
You are of course entitled to your own preferences.
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The UK government has announced that the National Living Wage (ie legal minimum wage for workers aged 21+) will rise to £13.21 from April or €15.78 per hour. This applies to Northern Ireland as well. Ireland (the South) generally makes up for a higher cost of living with higher salaries. Not so for the lowest paid ☹️
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Went to Dublin for the Macklemore gig
Read the full story thefp.com/p/josh-kaplan-mack…
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A privilege to launch Noel Dorr’s new book, 'Irish or British or Both'.
This valuable work serves as a reminder that progress on this island has only ever been achieved, and is only ever likely to be achieved, through sustained engagement, respect and an openness to change.
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For beginners in creative writing trí Ghaeilge, bí linn don chúrsa bríomhar seo!
#DingleLit
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Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday October 29 ft.trib.al/npbxWln
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The most amazing aspect of the Israeli elections is the fully participating Arab electorate. Please tell Sally Rooney that Israel is a democracy!
Turnout in Nazareth was 70% - up from just 48% at the last Knesset election. ynetnews.com/article/hym008y…
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Delighted to see Deli613 in Dublin our very own one and only kosher Deli serving great salt beef sandwiches and much more was awarded the title “Deli of the Year’
Food Awards Ireland 2026
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I stand by my 44-year record of service to the State. I will side with Europe’s democracies every time. I contrast my position with your persistent pro-Russian stance. I regard your criticisms of me as a badge of honour.
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Fearghas Mac Lochlainn, scríbhneoir, cumadóir agus oide, ar shlí na Fírinne
tuairisc.ie/fearghas-mac-loc… via @tuairiscnuacht
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Simon Heffer’s final pars in his review of Liz Truss’ new book.
Of all the best examples of the Westminster unreality machine, where parts of the illiberal metropolitan elite and press build someone up clearly beyond their abilities, she was by far the worst. Zero accountability, of course.
This is just such a wrong image for the Shinners. Far-left, anti-trade, anti-business, anti-Canada. She can try to dress it up but it’s protectionist nonsense. 🤷🏻
irishtimes.com/business/2026…
