Deckie Jordan (He/him)
@decjordan.bsky.social
Limerick man in Cork. Husband and Dad. Professor of Economics too, focus on regional and spatial analysis, urban mobility, climate, and a bit of sports economics. Bit of a sports nut. Cyclist. He/him.
Why can’t @news.rte.ie ever mention cars in their headlines of road fatalities and injuries? It’s really weird at this stage. Also they refer to pedestrians and cyclists and motorcyclists, but never drivers - just cars. I’d love to see their style guide. #SpeirGorm
Gives out about decline and not willing to change or try anything new.... Sounds about right
Traders arguing that the city centre is in decline also argue nothing should change or the city centre will decline. #SpeirGorm #Limerick #LiveableCities RTÉ News: Criticism over road closures during Limerick summer initiative www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Criticism over road closures during Limerick initiative
Limerick's Summer in the City initiative is facing criticism from some retailers, who say temporary road closures during August will damage trade.
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"Gardaí also caught a person driving at a speed of 115km/h in a 50km/h zone on the Clontarf Road, Dublin 3." 😵💫 Fecking hell! Lethal.
Ban e-scooters! Give these drivers a €160 fine and 3 penalty points and send them on their way! #SpeirGorm #RoadSafety
The Irish Times@irishtimes.com · 4d agoMotorist caught driving 172km/h as gardaí detect almost 1,600 speeding offences
Great news! Irish Rail have lodged planning for a P&R at Dunkettle — 300 standard parking spaces and 166 cycle parking, including 42 secure bike lockers. This is the first P&R on the northside and will serve motorists from East Cork/Waterford and the motorway, as well a commuters in Glanmire.
Ireland Thinks poll. Why are kids cycling less? Um, the answer I want to give isn't there.
“According to the finance ministry’s calculations, the cost to society of trips by car is close to one euro/km. On the other hand, every km travelled by bike yields societal gains of 60 euro cents thanks to the health benefits of cycling, transport efficiency gains, & lower infrastructure spending.”
Copenhagen Cycling Revolution: Lessons for Cities
Close to two-thirds of the city’s residents commute by bike to school or work every day.
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"The German defence industry makes eight billion a year from purely its transactions with Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defence forces are committing war crimes, which Germany is profiting from.” - Conor Devally
Irish Independent@independent.ie · 6d agoFather of imprisoned Irish activist Daniel Tatlow-Devally: ‘I want to give him a big hug and strangle him’
Hopefully this is the over-reach that finally does for syco-fantino. #FIFA RTÉ News: UEFA slams private investment plan as FIFA issues deadline to associations www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
UEFA slams investment plan as FIFA issues deadline
UEFA has accused FIFA of using football "to enrich themselves and their friends" over proposals to sell off stakes in its major competitions.
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Wonder where these pharma companies get these highly effective scientists?
Times Higher Education (THE)@timeshighered.bsky.social · last wk.Biotech is ‘leading innovative science, not universities’, says Nobelist Fred Ramsdell https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/biotech-leading-innovative-science-not-universities
Of course no need to mention in the headline that drivers of cars involved in both. #SpeirGorm #RoadSafety RTÉ News: E-scooter user dies in Meath, man dies in Tipperary crash www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
E-scooter user dies in Meath, man dies in Tipperary crash
An e-scooter user has died following a collision with a car in the early hours of the morning in Co Meath while a man in his late teens has died following a car crash in Co Tipperary.
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Don't own an escooter but I appreciate the gap they're filling in the lack of public transport in places interesting read here, and the mention (end) about infrastructure (poor surfaces, lack of bike lanes) playing an important part is definitely overlooked here www.rte.ie/news/primeti...
Do tougher e-scooter laws work? What the evidence says
Several European countries have introduced e-scooter measures, researchers still have limited evidence showing which regulations are most effective at reducing harm
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Cannot wait. Wile E Coyote is my weakness. Every episode no matter how many times I’ve seen it I am in tears of laughter.
Every Film Now@everyfilmnow.bsky.social · 2w agoFinal trailer for ‘COYOTE VS. ACME’ has been released. In theaters August 28. #CoyoteVsAcme
Andy Burn ‘em is a very appropriate name in the circumstances.
Mehdi Hasan@mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 2w ago"Feeling Hot? Why the Left Needs To Pressure Andy Burnham on Climate Change" First the City, the Mail and two unions block Ed Miliband as chancellor because he supports net zero, and now the new PM is set to back North Sea drilling. This deadly denial on the climate must end. From Zeteo UK:
If you need any more evidence that we have a blind spot on cars, think on this story. The man is charged with dangerous driving because he used a car. What would the charge have been if he’d used any other weapon? #SpeirGorm www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtan...
Man charged with dangerous driving over Skerries incident
Four people, including three teenagers, were injured in an incident in Harbour Road, Skerries on Saturday night
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In the middle of a growing economy with substantial infrastructure bottlenecks we’re going to cut taxes by €1.5bn and increase capital expenditure by €1.1bn. Go figure. #SpeirGorm €1.5 billion for tax cuts in Budget - Summer Economic Statement www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...
€1.5 billion for tax cuts in Budget - Economic Statement
There will be €1.5 billion available for reducing tax in the Budget in October, according to the Government's Summer Economic Statement.
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An under 18 ban a reasonable compromise, a helmet also reasonable, high viz requirement is pointless. #SpeirGorm RTÉ News: E-scooters set to be banned for under-18s, hi-vis vests and helmets to be mandatory www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
E-scooters set to be banned for under-18s
E-scooters will be banned for anyone aged under 18, under proposals agreed by the Government.
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Get this to an Oireachtas committee... Cars will surely be banned by Wednesday?
Ola Løkken Nordrum@olaln.bsky.social · 2w agoNew research shows direct link between traffic and crime. They theorise that the root cause is a breakdown in community ties. When cars are allowed to dominate, people retreat indoors, lose trust in their neighbourhood, and stop looking out for one another. #ReimagineDublin
A great line from Malachy Clerkin in the IT. Cork support is hurling’s equivalent of the pumped-up tax take from the multinationals - we’re all delighted to have it but we can’t know how permanent it is. What happens if (when) they decide to move on? #SpeirGorm #GAA #Hurling
Now tariffs can stop fire. 🤡 RTÉ News: Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfires www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfires
US President Donald Trump has threatened a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States.
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Heading back to Scotland later today but managed a daunder in Cork…
The reply to Vought should be that he is lying - he must have been referring to workers and not bureaucracies, because bureaucracies don’t get up in the morning to go to work.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3w agoSen. Alsobrooks tells Vought "I have been waiting for the opportunity to come face to face with you" and repeatedly calls his actions "depraved" and "evil"
English media and fans can’t understand why the players are gripped with fear at key moments as English media and fans turn and dump on the heroes and superstars they said were world class beforehand #ENGARG