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Bat Collins 2h

If Ukraine can hold out to January 3rd, then changes will happen. Trump loses all access to money as Democrats control spending and they will starve Trumps idiotic appeasement of Russia.

Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 4h

Hello on Day 1721 of Russia's full invasion of Ukraine. Normally peace talks should be a time of optimism. But with Trump's regime "mediating" having already given its verdict, it feels like navigating a minefield against two enemies😰 This is the daily 🧵

Chris Hazzard MP 3h
Northern Ireland politician

The author criticised the use of generative AI in a campaign against workers’ rights, calling it a fitting example of DUP irony.

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John Finucane MP 3h
Irish politician

The author said unionist parties had blocked a Sinn Féin bill intended to ensure Irish-language schools had enough teachers and staff to meet growing demand. They argued that children educated through Irish deserved the same rights and opportunities as other children, and said this should not be a matter for debate. https://t.co/40GXC5Fs7P #IrishLanguage #Education #Equality #IE

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rsvp 3h

Pay talks between trade unions and the government are ongoing as public sector workers prepare for a planned strike on Thursday, despite efforts to finalize an agreement today. #IrelandStrike #PublicSectorPay #TradeUnions

www.rsvplive.ie
Ireland strike latest: Pay talks resume as Thursday’s demonstrations still planned
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David Thunder 4h

The author said Spanish national television presenter Silvia Intxaurrondo had repeatedly questioned whether Vox, which they described as Spain’s third-largest political force, should have a place on public television. #Vox #TelevisiónEspañola #PolíticaEspañola #ES

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David Thunder 4h

The author argued that using human-rights discourse to delegitimise a party echoing the concerns of a large segment of ordinary voters in Spain would not work politically and would instead undermine the idea of human rights. They added that sensible immigration policies required principled… #DerechosHumanos #Inmigración #Política #ES

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David Thunder 5h

The author said Vox leader Santiago Abascal had sharply criticised what they described as the Sanchez government’s effort to revive Civil War tensions through partisan “historic memory” initiatives. They argued that Spaniards needed a government focused on economic development rather than one that set citizens against one another. #España #Política #Desarrolloeconómico #ES

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Daniel Mulhall 6h
Irish diplomat

The author shared an RTÉ News report saying thousands of books once banned by the State would go on public view. They also recalled that Ireland had once imposed strict censorship on books, affecting works by major authors. https://t.co/ItjOeCZppC #Ireland #Books #Censorship #IE

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Daniel Mulhall 6h
Irish diplomat

Doug Beattie wrote that O’Connell was admired across Europe for creating a popular, explicitly non-violent movement for political reform. He said O’Connell increased pressure on the British general until even Wellington felt there was no alternative. #politicalreform #nonviolence #history #GB #IE

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Peadar Tóibín TD 7h
Irish politician

The author said it was very serious for the state to investigate journalists and called for the details to be made public as soon as possible. They warned that the investigation could have a chilling effect on journalists at radio stations across the country.

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Luke 'Ming' Flanagan 7h
Irish politician

The author wrote that EU money was being used to defend against a country with which the bloc had almost one billion euro in fishing trade. https://t.co/GxqikRXLzK #EU #fishing #trade #EU

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Eamon Ryan 13h
Current Irish transport and environment minister, leader of the Green Party

The author said they appeared on BBC World Business Report the previous night to discuss the AI industry’s climate obligation to power new data centres with clean electricity. They added that this could also allow time to establish safety and ethical standards for AI use.

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David Thunder 17h

The author wrote that they had witnessed what they described as the Sánchez government’s efforts to restrict citizens’ freedoms in housing, universities and the economy, as well as its illegal use of decrees to bypass parliamentary democracy. The post ended mid-sentence as the author began contrasting that experience with “only listening to this.” #Libertad #Democracia #DerechosHumanos #ES

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David Thunder 17h

The author wrote that they had witnessed what they described as the Sánchez government’s efforts to restrict citizens’ freedoms in housing, universities and the economy, as well as its alleged illegal use of decrees to bypass parliamentary democracy. The post ended mid-sentence while referring to what they would have heard if they had only listened. #Libertad #Democracia #DerechosCiviles #ES

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Micheál Martin 17h
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland (2020–2022, 2025–present)

Micheál Martin said the offer on the table “meets all the criteria” that were flagged in earlier talks to resolve the issues. #PublicSectorStrike #Ireland #TradeUnions

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Daniel Mulhall 18h
Irish diplomat

The author described the poll as significant and said it would reassure those seeking an early unity referendum.

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Peadar Tóibín TD 19h
Irish politician

The author wrote that, according to the latest poll, 30,000 votes separated Ireland from full independence, and described unity as within reach. They urged readers to support the campaign for unity and said it could unlock the country’s potential. https://t.co/s635mjkDdm https://t.co/5n3EcS2bGj #Ireland #Independence #Unity #IE

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Hadja Lahbib 20h
Belgian politician

The author wrote that Europe remained a reliable donor and stood by humanitarian principles and aid workers who risked their lives to uphold them. They thanked the EU Council and Ireland2026eu for what they called strong conclusions on EU humanitarian action. https://t.co/K76ytMt8I4 #Europe #HumanitarianAid #Solidarity #EU #IE

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Neale Richmond 21h
Irish politician

Fine Gael said it had launched a Blueprint towards a Unified Island this week, led by An Tánaiste. It called for an honest, detailed debate as discussion of unification advanced, warning against slogans and what it described as false promises, which it compared with Vote Leave’s campaign during Brexit. https://t.co/iIudx4RxbF #Unification #Ireland #Politics #IE #GB

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Irish writer

The post described Smita’s fight for freedom as a difficult but ultimately triumphant journey marked by resilience, defiance and hope. It said *Quest for Freedom* was more than a story, calling it a movement, and tagged Cedric Saldanha.

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