...from outset @greenparty.ie Councillor Donna Cooney says. "I really don't see the point in having this in our development plan if it doesn't include the fit out. Like, basic things; lighting, toilet facilities, sinks, heating.We don't give planning permission for apartments without a bathroom."

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As costs to fit-out Dublin's new arts spaces come into focus, who should pay? In one case, it may take about €60,000. In another, €5 million.

😮 Trump's nominees are the most pathetic men in the world 😮 During a hearing, Blumenthal made Trump nominees squirm by asking them who won the 2020 election -- a question they refuse to answer -- but then Schiff upped the ante by asking them *who won the 2016 election.* Here's a supercut:

😮 Trump's nominees are the most pathetic men in the world 😮

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Overcrowding in jails was so extreme that the Irish Prison Service planned hostage-negotiation training and considered using courthouse cells in the event of serious riots. Response group was told “operational tensions are severe.” www.thestory.ie/2026/08/05/h...

As costs to fit-out Dublin's new arts spaces come into focus, who should pay? In one case, it may take about €60,000. In another, €5 million.

As costs to fit-out Dublin's new arts spaces come into focus, who should pay?

In one case, it may take about €60,000. In another, €5 million.

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Eirebus, Swords Express, has applied for planning retention permission to Fingal County Council for 19 modular accommodation units and six mobile home units. www.newstalk.com/new... hidden behind parked buses www.google.com/maps/... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Modular homes for bus drivers a 'reflection of poor housing policy'

In a statement, the company said the “local rental market is incapable of meeting the demand" for their bus drivers.

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Was there ever consideration when design of the new mayoral system in place in limerick to have deputy mayor elected at the same time? #limerick www.irishtimes.com/p... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Mayor of Limerick complains to Taoiseach and Tánaiste about councillors after fractious meeting

City and county council’s corporate plan passed by councillors in John Moran’s absence

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www.kildarestreet.co... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Minister "laser focused on cutting red tape" but his Department's claims on bicycle storage planning exemption don't stack up irishcycle.com/2026/07/28/m...

Minister “laser focused on cutting red tape” but his Department’s claims on bicycle storage planning exemption doesn’t stack up

— IrishCycle.com could not find any bicycle sheds designed for cargo bicycles measuring close to the allowed 3.5 square metres. Housing Minister James Brown has said that it’s not sensi…

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Locked out: FAI confirm no tickets will be sold to Ireland fans for ‘away’ Nations league game with Israel in Hungary www.independent.ie/sport/soccer...

Locked out: FAI confirm no tickets will be sold to Ireland fans for ‘away’ Nations league game with Israel in Hungary

No tickets will be sold to Ireland fans as ‘away’ supporters for the mooted Nations League game against Israel in Hungary next month.

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ESB boss gets 29% pay rise The rise of just under €92,000 will bring the annual salary of chief executive Paddy Hayes to €410,000

ESB boss gets 29% pay rise | BreakingNews

The rise of just under €92,000 will bring the annual salary of chief executive Paddy Hayes to €410,000

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Health and Safety Authority sends file on Creeslough tragedy to DPP www.irishtimes.com/i... nearly four years later #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Health and Safety Authority sends file on Creeslough tragedy to DPP

Move opens way for investigation to be completed into disaster in Donegal village in October 2022

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Michael Murphy had every chance to help reduce these security costs by doing anything – anything at all – to bring down the temperature in Clonmel in 2024, but like most of the councillors, he tried to stay out of it, giving Mattie McGrath free rein to incite shit

Irish Independent@independent.ie · 2d ago

The complex in Clonmel was the focus of repeated vandalism attacks, with security guards injured in late-night assaults

In Switzerland, developers install construction outlines, during the building permit process. The frames mark the height, width and shape of the planned building so neighbors and the public can clearly see what will be built www.facebook.com/abo...

Trump’s Team Is Selling Early Access to His Truth Social Posts. It’s Every Bit As Corrupt As It Sounds. slate.com/news-and-pol...

Trump’s Team Is Selling Early Access to His Truth Social Posts. It’s Every Bit As Corrupt As It Sounds.

We couldn’t believe this was real when it was announced. Now it’s official.

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ObjectNow says it helped 50,000 people across the UK submit planning objections in 2025. Since Scotland stopped accepting emails, it says no local group has approached it to launch a campaign against a major Scottish energy project

AI flooded the Scottish Government with wind farm objections. So they stopped accepting emails

The Scottish Government says the move was needed to tackle the "burden" caused by the growth in AI-assisted objections to energy projects. Critics say it is a way to mute public opposition.

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Firefighters are dealing with a large fire in the Dublin mountains south of the city suburbs. jrnl.ie/7120524t

Firefighters respond to large wildfire at Glencullen in Dublin Mountains

The blaze at Glencullen has reignited and units from Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) are at the scene.

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#Glencullen Firefighters from Rathfarnham and Dun Laoghaire are at the gorse #wildfire on the Dublin mountains. Smoke is traveling from the South over 3 Rock into South Dublin. If you are affected by smoke close all windows and doors as a precaution.

Construction of new food market at the CHQ building in Dublin set to start this autumn www.independent.ie/b... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol #dublin

The Belmayne Social Inclusion Voting Campaign www.tasc.ie/assets/f... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol #dublin #belmayne

Irish military officers to fill defence attache posts in Britain, US and France this autumn

Irish military officers to fill defence attache posts in Britain, US and France this autumn

Move hailed by Coalition as ‘significant milestone’ in strengthening international defence engagement

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Gardaí failed to provide auditors with overtime records www.rte.ie/news/2026... via Rasim Tahsin Er #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Gardaí failed to provide auditors with overtime records

An Garda Síochána failed to provide auditors with approval records for overtime payments despite repeated requests for the documents.

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‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules

‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules

Exclusive: Global investigation reveals 235 lawsuits have been brought against governments in five countries since 2010

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Female councillors’ safety concerns prompt call to remove home addresses from ballots highlandradio.com/20... this should be done but nobody to will be able to check that they give returning officer true addresses. #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

Female councillors’ safety concerns prompt call to remove home addresses from ballots - Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport

An Inishowen councillor is calling for home addresses to be removed from ballot papers following a number of harassment incidents targeting female representatives. Councillor Joy Beard has written to the Electoral Commission seeking changes to the current system. It comes after several female councillors across Ireland reported receiving repeated phone calls of an explicit and […]

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The latest from the Irish Times investigations unit. ‘A ticking environmental time bomb’: What lies beneath Aughinish Alumina www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Arsenic 133 times above legal level found in Aughinish Alumina groundwater www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Arsenic 133 times above legal level found in Aughinish Alumina groundwater

Water testing reports from Co Limerick refinery show more than half its wells and streams contain contaminated water breaching Irish rules

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Arsenic 133 times above legal level found in Aughinish Alumina groundwater

Arsenic 133 times above legal level found in Aughinish Alumina groundwater

Water testing reports from Co Limerick refinery show more than half its wells and streams contain contaminated water breaching Irish rules

irishtimes.com

The Government has stalled its long-promised plans to roll out shared mobility hubs, which would include bike and electric car-sharing facilities, across the country because they included e-scooters. jrnl.ie/7118501t

E-scooter ban puts promised bike and electric car rental hubs on ice

The Green Party has criticised the government’s decision to stall the pilot scheme as ‘totally spurious’.

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appeal under Section 50 (1), (2) and (3) of the Electoral Reform Act 2022 from the decision of the Registrar of Political Parties given on 22 June 2026, was received from Mr. Fergus Nolan www.irisoifigiuil.ie... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

an appeal under Section 50 (1), (2) and (3) of the Electoral Reform Act 2022 from the decision of the Registrar of Political Parties given on 22 June 2026, was received from Mr. Hermann Kelly. www.irisoifigiuil.ie... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol

That was fast. Google sent me a statement saying it is now “rolling back“ this AI feature after our demonstration and others from OSINT researchers www.404media.co/google-earth...