Jim O'Callaghan has already decided to do this in Ireland, but at least in the UK it's capped at 10 grand. There's no cap in Ireland, and no citizenship until you pay off your debt.

flyingrodent@flyingrodent.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It has been remarkable to watch the libs discover that yes, their heroes were actually serious about the performance art cruelty stuff. And like, it is not like they were not warned and warned about this, over and over again. Well, here we now are. What have we learned?

In Dublin over the last few days: an arson attack on a mosque, racist assault on people out for a run. Ireland should be better than this. And it possibly would if we had a government that respected & protected the dignity & rights of refugees & migrants.

#StopTheGame means stop the game. Not move the game. Appalling cop-out by FAI and UEFA if they do this. A genocidal regime like Israel cannot be treated as worthy of inclusion in international events. www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...

Ireland's home game with Israel set for neutral venue

The Republic of Ireland's home UEFA Nations League fixture with Israel is likely to be moved to a neutral venue, RTÉ Sport understands.

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'Let’s not help create the illusion that everything is normal.' Great article, outlining why we should not play soccer against Israel. #StopTheGame www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...

FAI can make global statement by refusing to play Israel

The FAI must listen to the football community in Ireland and refuse to play Israel in the Nations League, writes Eoin Doyle.

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Keep politics out of sport, eh? US just barred manager & administrative members of Iran's world cup team from participating in the soccer world cup. Not playing an Israeli team linked to their genocidal regime seems reasonable in this context. #StopTheGame

To remove the requirement for Irish Defence Forces to only be deployed abroad based on a UN mandate is another nail in the coffin of the UN. It needs major overhaul, but abandonment in favour of regional vested interests is supporting militarization over peacemaking. We must #SaveTheTripleLock.

Is this the first time Gript have ever acknowledged that a white Irish man might be guilty of inappropriate behaviour toward women

Dean Buckley@deanbuckley.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Gript have released a statement on the resignation of John McGuirk

It is one year since over 450 legal professionals in Ireland, including barristers, solicitors and academics, wrote to the Taoiseach expressing "deep concern" at the Irish Government’s failure to meet its international legal obligations regarding Palestine. No response was ever received.

Niall O’Connor@nialljournal.bsky.social · last yr.

Hundreds of Ireland's lawyers sign letter saying government should enact Occupied Territories Bill jrnl.ie/6712847

Those of us working with people seeking protection have repeatedly pointed out the failure of the state to do proper long term planning to accommodate them. Short term emergency solutions have failed. As in so many areas, the problem is institutional not financial. www.butthistime.com/p/mind-the-gap

Mind the Gap

Ireland is the second richest country in Europe, and this week a single protest shut it down. Here's why.

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How can the Irish government say they're appalled at how Israel treated activists on aid flotilla to Gaza, and then vote against sanctions on this violent, apartheid state. Disgraceful that they continue to refuse to do anything to protect the lives of Palestinians. www.rte.ie/news/middle-...

Taoiseach slams 'disgusting' video of flotilla activists

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he is appalled and shocked at the manner in which activists on board an aid flotilla to Gaza have been treated by the Israeli authorities.

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Still talking about how others (the EU) should do something about Israel ...

Virgin Media News@virginmedianews.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee says the EU “hasn’t been strong enough” in responding to Israel. #MondayGR

The video footage of what happened to Yves Sakila is shocking. Those responsible for the excessive force must be held to account. And politicians have to understand that negative comments about Africans create an environment where this is more likely to happen. www.rte.ie/news/2026/05...

Concerns 'excessive force' used against Congolese man

The Irish Network Against Racism has said it is very concerned that excessive force may have been used against a Congolese man who died following an alleged shoplifting incident in Dublin last week.

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Writer struggling to understand antisemitism says broadcasting his show is antisemetic. Probably trying to undermine ordinary, decent satirists like @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social www.rte.ie/entertainmen...

Linehan objects to Father Ted episode on Eurovision night

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he objects "in the strongest possible terms" to RTÉ showing the sitcom's Eurovision-themed episode on the night of this year's Eurovision Song Contest fin...

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One man's argument for why the working class should be kept in their place. Far away from education. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

Does it matter that Ireland’s bar staff and baristas are over-qualified? I think it does

If young people cannot secure jobs commensurate with their level of education, their ambitions will be dashed, creating resentment

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Great to see this statement from the Bishop's Council www.rte.ie/news/2026/04...

Bishops' concern over International Protection Act

Irish Catholic Bishops have raised "serious concerns" over the International Protection Act 2026, which was signed into law by President Catherine Connolly earlier this week.

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An interview with Amal Khalil, the Lebanese journalist who was killed yesterday - first targeted by airstrikes, then rescuers prevented from reaching her by the Israeli military: thepublicsource.org/amal-khalil-...

Amal Khalil’s Two Decades of Militant Journalism

Journalist Amal Khalil, who stayed on the frontlines throughout the Israeli war on Lebanon, reflects on her experience, work ethic, labor, and politics of journalism.

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A politician who think houses will start to magically appear if we stop inward migration.

The Week in Politics@rtetwip.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Independent Ireland Leader, Michael Collins, outlines why his party holds the view that Ireland is full. Rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

And in today's news, peace prize winner Trump says he is not a big fan of the pope because he is trying to promote peace. Pope says he had no intention to debate with Trump, because he (the pope) is not a politician. But to be fair, he's much better at it than Trump.

There are so many reasons why the EU needs to take measures to suspend trade with Israel. This is another red line crossed.

Oxfam EU@oxfameu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Joint Statement: Adoption of death penalty law by the Israeli Knesset requires urgent EU measures, says 30 NGOs. 🔗 www.oxfam.org/en/letters-a...

The United States and Israel have carried out multiple attacks on medical facilities in the course of their war on Iran. Every one of them is a war crime. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/...

How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran’s medicines, vaccines

The Pasteur Institute of Iran is one of several healthcare facilities in the country to be targeted.

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An apt summary of the situation from @bcfinucane.bsky.social

Brian Finucane@bcfinucane.bsky.social · 5mo ago

More threats of war crimes as POTUS flails and seeks to coerce an exit to his own self-inflicted, unnecessary, and ill-conceived war.

Jesse Welles and Joan Baez - No Kings. Play it. youtube.com/watch?v=pTYcyJjoxIY

Jesse Wells and Joan Baez “No Kings”

YouTube video by George Baldwin

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United States of America today: Their president says the government can't help older people & people with disabilities to get healthcare. But it can fund wars. www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...

Trump says government should stop funding Medicare, daycare to focus on war

“We can’t take care of daycare. We’re a big country. We’re fighting wars,” President Trump said Wednesday.

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"Even though they are exhausted under the weight of a gruelling blockade, they [the people of Cuba] are also immensely proud, defiant, steadfast, brilliant. Most of all though, and against all odds, they are alive. That is the spirit of Cuban people." www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Life goes on in Cuba despite brutal US blockade

Niamh Ní Bhriain travelled to Havana last month as part of an international medical aid convoy. Although exhausted by life under the blockade, Cubans are defiant, she writes

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Very disappointing to see some of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael MEPs voting for an EU measure that puts asylum seekers at grave risk of human rights violations. www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

EU moves ahead with plans for ‘return hubs’ outside of bloc in migration crackdown

The European Parliament has voted to move forward with controversial plans that could see migrants set for deportation sent to ‘return hubs’ outside the EU.

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Twelve hours after Israeli settlers brutally attacked Palestinians & established a new illegal outpost, the Israeli military stepped in. But instead of detaining settlers or dismantling the illegal outpost, the soldiers targeted the Palestinian residents & a CNN crew. edition.cnn.com/2026/03/27/m...

Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West Bank | CNN

Twelve hours after Israeli settlers brutally attacked several Palestinians and established a new illegal outpost in their village, the Israeli military stepped in.

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The Trump administration. The Khamenei regime. Isn't it telling that almost all our media choose these words.

Government to change law to ensure that Irish firms do not lose out on funding opportunities from war. www.thejournal.ie/defence-sect...

Government to scrap 'red tape' for SMEs involved in the defence sector

Meanwhile, Cabinet will also be told of plans for a review of the Office of the Planning Regulator.

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Our Taoiseach says "Our hearts go out to the Iranian people who have been repressed and suppressed for so many years." Good. But what about the ones that have been murdered by US bombs? Has he any feelings for them? www.rte.ie/news/2026/03...

Trump slams Europe in Martin meeting dominated by Iran

Follow St Patrick's Day events live, with the Taoiseach in Washington and parades taking place across Ireland for Lá Fhéile Pádraig.

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There's people over there on X who don't understand the difference between correlation and causation. But that probably doesn't surprise most of you.