Don't park on the footpath or you'll push vulnerable pedestrians into traffic.
Disgraceful to see this behaviour. It's rush hour and everyone should get home safely.
Saw this from the bus just now and I'm furious.
@GardaTraffic
@DubCityCouncil
We just elected 63 councillors to represent the city of Dublin so why is a minister now overstepping us to undo our work which meets the goals of our statutory City Development Plan?
@EmerHigginsTD
sit down with us councillors to learn about the damage traffic does to Dublin.
The Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail is to ask Dublin City Council to postpone the introduction of a traffic plan that would stop cars transiting through Dublin city centre until at least 2025
I apologise for being such a burden for not having a licence. Apologies to my bike, the bus, the luas, the train, the footpaths I use to get around independently everyday.
When you lose your licence, you become reliant on other people to take you where you need to go and you become a burden for others.
If you get caught drink or drug driving, you will be disqualified 🚫
🔗
#RoadSafety
#DriveSafely
#VisionZero
Great to see public seats on
#CapelStreet
. Last week a Landscape Architect was contracted to redesign the streetscape which is long over due. The Office of City Recovery is working on a shopfront improvement scheme and winter proofing outdoor dining.
#StreetsAreForPeople
Kissing gates don’t work. All they do is make it harder for people to use parks. These lads in Tolka Valley Park had no issues getting their scramblers/motor bikes in but good luck with a double buggy or cargo bike. 1/2
#BanKissingGates
Amazing turnout at the Cobblestone Protest this afternoon. Our cultural infrastructure has been under attack for decades because it’s not as profitable as hotels…but who will stay in hotels if the city has no space for music, art, comedy, dance, poetry, etc etc
@dublincycling
Yes, work on the
#LiffeyCycle
begins this week as well as the cycle lane on Nassau Street. Council Workers will be adhering to social distancing and safety measures. Another small step to making our city safer and greener. 🎉
I started out in panto at the age of 6 alongside the main ‘mammy’ character performed by a man in drag. Never questioned it, never thought it was wrong and never saw it protested. What message is being sent to these kids by the loud protesters telling them something is wrong?
So after a gorgeous Pride and a lovely welcome from Westport, some fascists turned up at the local bookstore to intimidate the drag queen story time. So we decided to go and support the shop and inclusion and say feck off to fascism
Yesterday I emailed
@Corkcoco
to let them know all the glass recycling was full at Tragumna Beach. This morning they were being emptied just in time for the long weekend. I know it’s easy to criticise Councils but they do an awful lot of work 7 days a week.
Delighted to vote for
@hazechu
to be our Lord Mayor. As the 9th female to hold the office of Dublin’s first citizen Hazel sets out a vision for unity in crisis, a cleaner more livable Dublin City and a political system which leads the fight against hatred and racism.
#morewomen
✊🏼
As I was enjoying a pint on Capel Street last night I watched soooo many people (kids and adults) hop along the hopscotch, take photos and giggle in a lovely safe car free zone. ⛱🎨🃏🧸
Waiting twenty minutes for a bus and no RTI. Buses on the app didn’t show. If we want people to get out of cars we need reliable public transport.
@dublinbusnews
@TFIupdates
Yesterday I worked on the cross party motion to make sure the City Taskforce was more balanced and I’m delighted to join the group but why has
@IrishTimes
referred to male SPC chairs as Cllr and not me....🤦🏻♀️when we are seeking gender balance?
#moremna
#everydaysexism
Such an honour to join the Soc Dems team on Dublin City Council. The work
@1GaryGannon
has done within and beyond the chamber is incredible and I’m excited to take on the role to work for the people of Dublin City.
#SocFemmes
Delighted that
@CllrCat
has been co-opted to
@DubCityCouncil
joining her four colleagues there.
5 women now make up our Dublin City Council Councillors group
#SocFemmes
Beautiful event to remember Declan Flynn in
#FairviewPark
40 years after his brutal murder. A time to remember him and the experiences of LGBT people in the 80s.
‘We were afraid to do the walk but we did it anyway’
Sound on 👇🏼
Don't park on the footpath or you'll push vulnerable pedestrians into traffic.
Disgraceful to see this behaviour. It's rush hour and everyone should get home safely.
Saw this from the bus just now and I'm furious.
@GardaTraffic
@DubCityCouncil
Great to see such a strong turnout in support of the Dublins Transport Plan and active travel. The
@SocDems
fully support making the city safer for all and less car use is a factor in safety and air quality. No delays!
🤦🏻♀️ So the Minister wants to ‘expand the concept’ of cost rental?!?
💡I’d like the ‘expand the concept’ of exercise to include sitting on the couch with a tub of ice cream 😉
🏗🏡Private investors to be allowed make profit on ‘cost rental’ homes
I saw lovely social distancing hearts being used in Bristol and suggested to
@DubCityCouncil
they’d suit our parks too. Delighted to see them pop up and get used in Phibsboro beside the Blessington Basin. Have you spotted them anywhere else?
#SocialDistancing
#Dublin
#Staycation
Some of the changes you are making for
#COVID19
are great and you can adopt them for life. Keep bugs at bay with good hygiene, have a video call instead of travelling by car or plane to a meeting, check in with older or vulnerable pals by phone etc. AND trust the science!
The cross party proposal for Oscar Traynor was just passed by Dublin City Councillors. Big thanks to the working group & particularly
@CouncillorRoe
This proposal is a compromise and it will provide the tenure mix needed in the area. Now it’s up to
@mhclg
to put it into action.
The six month trial could have been completed and analysed by now. We know trials show up issues in surrounding areas which is why consultation is so important. Blocking the trial is not useful to anyone.
#strandroad
Delighted to run for
@SocDems
next June in Cabra Glasnevin. The support at last night's selection convention was amazing and I can't wait to gear up the campaign. I need help to cover the costs, please pop a few euro in my fundraiser:
Thanks so much!
We agreed to make Capel Street Traffic Free from May 🎉. This is not the end of the process, lots to learn as behaviours change. I’d love to see more deliveries made by e-cargo bike, more places to spend time without buying something and everyone feeling safe. Exciting times ☀️
The
@opwireland
are responding to the efforts of
@GaryGannonTD
and myself to improve bathroom facilities in the Phoenix Park. We’ve set out short, medium and long term possibilities in a letter to the minister and brought a motion to the March Central Area Committee. 🚽🚾
Personally I feel we have more than enough sculptures of well known men in our city. Please engage with
@SculptureDublin
as they ask for your views in the coming months and let’s diversify who and what is represented in our sculptures.
#morewomen
#SaveTheArts
Feeling neglected by election teams? More than a 3rd of the doors I’ve knocked on didn’t open. We do our best but can’t get into apartments. You can always get in touch with candidates and their teams on social media. Please remember most of us work full time.
#socdems
#ge2020
Delighted to be one of the proposers for the motion to save Tolka Park at tomorrow’s Central Area Committee. The limited availability of sports pitches on the north side is already a restriction for girls and women’s teams.
#SaveTolkaPark
@SaveTolkaPark
Here's the motion to fly the flag of Palestine above Dublin City Hall as a sign of solidarity. After we got a letter from the Israeli ambassador today, the motion failed to pass at the council meeting with FF/FG using abstentions to block it. Very disappointing.
#CeasefireNow
The president-elect of TCD Students’ Union has spoken about the importance of trans visibility, describing it as "an act of defiance." Jenny Maguire was speaking on International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people worldwide.
I LIVE in Germany.
I am a member of a German political party and am a delegate to its party congress.
I follow German politics for my job.
And, just maybe, I might know a thing or two about it?
This rollercoaster of a week keeps getting better. Taking our seats for Hamilton soon and can’t wait! Thanks for the wonderful messages I’ll get back to everyone over the weekend 😘
In March the Government approved a plan for the Sean McDermott Laundry site. Since then a national steering group was established and work has begun to develop the site. It’s great to finally see momentum so here’s what’s happening… 🧵1/10
To the lovely guy on the
@WorkersBeerCo
bus in Dublin for a night who asked me to go drink & talk inclusive politics I’m so sorry I had to run for the last bus home. Wish we’d swapped names. Maybe you volunteered with
@freesafelegal
or
@ipsc48
or something? Let talk on twitter?
Most of Europe go to the polls today while I’m super excited be at the Dublin count with the
#Gary4Europe
team. What will life be like without ginger beard cartoons everywhere?
#EP2019
It’s been a week since I was told I’d be vaccinated then told it was a mistake. While everyone else gets hair cuts and goes shopping I’m still cocooning alone. Had an asthma event at the weekend too so taking zero risks of catching Covid. Why are we
#TheForgottenCohort
?
The Central Area Committee Agenda was packed so we didn’t get to motions. We’ll have another meeting next week to finish up things but in the mean time the counter motion was withdrawn so hope to have support of the full committee next week.
#SaveTolkaPark
@SaveTolkaPark
Delighted to be one of the proposers for the motion to save Tolka Park at tomorrow’s Central Area Committee. The limited availability of sports pitches on the north side is already a restriction for girls and women’s teams.
#SaveTolkaPark
@SaveTolkaPark
And here’s what’s it’s like to share paths with scramblers. I’ll be bringing this back to
@DubCityCouncil
in Sept. Why wait for scrambler legislation when kissing gates are keeping others out of parks and greenways? I struggle to get my bicycle through them. 🤦🏻♀️ 2/2
Disappointed to hear this public artwork has already been destroyed. Please share the clip below so we can all see the wonderful work of Emma Blake untarnished.
A large mural of Greta Thunberg has been painted on a wall in Dublin City centre. Artist Emma Blake said she hoped it refocuses attention on the fight against climate change 🌎
I’ve submitted a request to the
@DubCityCouncil
Covid Mobility Team and also proposing an emergency motion for Monday’s Council meeting. More space allows us to get around safely and for businesses to serve food and organise queues.
#WearAMask
Givien tonight’s announcement,
@DubCityCouncil
should pedestrianise every ancillary street in the city to give hospitality based businesses a chance to survive. Adhere to the guidelines but keep our city alive.
#KeepOurCityAlive
So proud of my pal
@1GaryGannon
who has successfully fought to preserve the last Magdalene Laundry in state hands, listen to his speech the evening of the council vote:
Delighted to see Capel Street traffic free and ready for a summer of laughter, chat and cleaner air. It’s going to evolve over the next few weeks so take a look, grab a coffee and enjoy the space.
#CapelStreet
#Dublin
@streetsare4ppl
Don’t panic if you can’t find yourself on the register - call or email your council, they’ll check for you. After trying every spelling of my name and still coming up blank I emailed franchise
@dublincity
.ie and they got back to me the next day.
#V
ótáilTá
#VoteYes
@Together4yes
Lovely sunny evening doing a leaflet drop in Phibsborough with this fab gang. Lots of people pottering around and keen to chat about planning in the area, healthcare and legalisation of drugs. We’ll keep leaflet dropping until it’s safe to knock on doors.
#SocDems
#Phibsborough
On the anniversary of Repeal we still have a long way to go.
First up stop handing maternity care away and
#MakeNMHOurs
.
Next ensure safe access to termination services and work out why so few GPs are providing care in the
#repealreview
#repealedThe8th
I’ve been in the SocDems since 2015. If anyone had ever suggested knocking on doors pretending to be someone else we’d have laughed them out of the place -sounds so ridiculous. Also didn’t have the money for private polling so used social media data and feedback from canvassers.
Looking forward to the
@SocDems
European Selection Convention tonight. Delighted to support
@1GaryGannon
who has always championed and supported the voices not being heard. It’s time Europe looks to the future and a strong young Irish voice is needed in the debate.
#Gary4Europe
When I joined the
@SocDems
I never imagined I’d meet so many inspirational people from every corner of the country and all sorts of backgrounds. Being in a political party was never appealing but the
#SocDems
are all about people so it’s mighty craic and gives me hope for Ireland
So it looks like I’m not alone in being high risk and still waiting for a vaccine 🤷🏻♀️
Hard to watch the city reopen and not feeling it’s safe to hop on the bus, wander around a museum and grab a nice dinner with friends. 😢
@HSELive
please do something about
#TheForgottenCohort
We started on the vaccine rollercoaster over a month ago and I’ve heard good news for some pals in
#TheForgottenCohort
.
Still waiting on a jab myself but how are the rest of Cohort 4 and 7 doing?
@V4VIreland
When I started in student politics there were very few women in the elected positions. Now a decade later there’s women SU Presidents across the country! Change is possible and our Councils and Dáil can do better.
#MoreMn
á
#WomenInPolitics
#SocFemmes
@TheUSI
@SocDems
No surprises there.
@1GaryGannon
is always about listening, leading and respecting everyone. He is passionate about evidence based, inclusive innovations. We need new approaches and we need to vote for change.
#Gary4Europe
#CBLive
Lovely to be back in a room with purple pals at
#SocDems22
conference. This Guide to Inclusive Language has been published by the Diversity Committee and it’s very helpful. Language matters and it’s important we all try to be inclusive.
Great to see high level moves against kissing gates which are barriers to many path, park and bike lane users. Time for
@DubCityCouncil
to ban them in all parks and find suitable alternatives to reduce antisocial behaviour which won’t block out others.
#BanKissingGates
Whilst welcome news from a cycling perspective, this is even more important news for wheelchair users.
Kissing gates are a nuisance for cyclists.
But for people in wheelchairs or non traditional cycles, or families with buggies, they are barriers
This is also pushing women down the rota e.g. Labour and Soc Dems have 6 TDs each but Lab are all men. Now 4 strong female SD TDs are pushed much later in the speaking rota, loosing the ability to put their perspective into the start of the debate.
#moremn
á
#morewomen
#socfemmes
Important in interests of democracy & accountability that all Parties be heard in early stages of
#Dail
debate
Last night new Govt refused to stick with convention that worked for decades. Nobody objecting to speaking time proportionate to size
@RoisinShortall
#morningireland
O'Connell Street needs serious attention to make it a space we all feel comfortable spending time in. The Ambassador reopening as an exhibit space is a small step on a bigger journey I'm ambitious for.
I’m 34 next week and still can’t even register to get a vaccine. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Still bitter I’m in
#TheForgottenCohort
and told wait for my age group. Just want a pint with pals and zero anxiety seeing people.
I wasn’t expecting any sensible ideas from Michael but perpetuating the idea that it’s up to women to fight back to be safe is exactly why this will happen again and again and again. The women of Kerry deserve better.
In light of the tragic murder of Aisling Murphy and the ever-increasing assaults of women in Irish society,I am calling on the Government to open a real debate in legalising the use of Mace so women in particular would be able to defend themselves against unprovoked assaults.
Looking for a hardworking councillor for Ashtown, Cabra, Drumcondra, Glasnevin and Phibsborough? Give me your no. 1 tomorrow and I'll bring all my skills and social democracy values to everything I do, I've done this for 4 years already.
#le24
#moremn
á
#socdems24
Great to see the vision the
@SaveTolkaPark
has for their stadium. In the last few months I’ve been learning about the lack of playing pitches on the north side of Dublin and there’s increasing numbers of girls playing different sports from a young age. I’m backing
#SaveTolkaPark
📝📝 Our petition is growing but we need as many names as possible.
Please sign and share. Together we can ensure the future of Tolka Park.
#SaveTolkaPark
📝📝
Excited to be giving my
#1
votes to
@sileharpist
@DylanMurphyIRL
and
@roryhtreanor
in the
#SocDems
Exec elections next week. After a long term on the Exec I know they are all excellent leaders for our next stage of growth and post pandemic campaigns. 💜
Very proud of the
#SocDem
TDs fighting for workers rights. Tonight they will propose a motion in the Dáil to increase protections for vulnerable workers, advance collective bargaining rights and value essential workers.
#SocDems4Workers
📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢
Potentially good news for
#TheForgottenCohort
but I’m super super sceptical and worn out after weeks of this vaccine news rollercoaster so I’m not dancing around the kitchen today.
🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Good news for
#cohort7
#cohort4
from HSE today
💉 Portal will open in coming days w direct access to mass vaccination centres
💉 Anyone in these groups regardless of age can book direct
💉 HSE will publicise this (no exact date but the IT is ready
And the Deputy Lord Mayor is our own
@MaryCallaghanSD
and the
#SocFemmes
are delighted to see
#morewomen
in leadership. In her opening words Mary champions those who live in doubt, poverty and danger and sets out a goal of a Dublin which cares for its most vulnerable.
#socdems
Great to see such strong support for a pedestrianised College Green. More car free areas will open up space for markets, performances, outdoor dining and community events. Excited to see where this project goes.
#collegegreen
Thanks to the 3,900 people who took part in the College Green consultation! 96% of online submissions (3581) were in favour of Option 4. We also received some written submissions from businesses & groups. All will be used to inform the next stage of the project.
#CollegeGreen
While we are seeing a lot of younger people leave the Green Party, many others will leave without announcing it. I was 27 when I first joined a political party, I’m inspired by the young people who sign up and put the hard work in. Every party and movement needs young voices..1/2
There should be better solutions by now for our schools. Students and staff should feel safe, including those with health conditions that make them vulnerable to Covid. Communication from Norma has also been woeful but
@GaryGannonTD
hits the nail on the head as always. 👇🏼
I’m furious that two years into a global pandemic, our ineffective government/ minister have rendered yet again the debate around the safety of our school community has one solely focused on whether buildings should be opened or closed. /1
This gives me all the feels! What an outstanding campaign team for an amazing candidate. For a completely volunteers driven campaign to get so much done in a short campaign is phenomenal thanks to
@SarahClarkin
Campaign Manager extraordinaire 😘
#Gary4Europe
#EP2019
💜🤞🏻💜
Overwhelmed at this
#gary4europe
campaign. Surrounded by the best team, and the most exciting ideas - we don’t know yet if we won a seat, but we do know that we started some important conversations
#breakingbarriers
Tolka Park was saved by this community campaign. They were positive and future focused at every step and I'm delighted to see their efforts making a difference.
So some group 7 were vaccinated too early? Yet the HSE site and radio ads say all high risk groups are being vaccinated right now. 🤦🏻♀️ the communications awful
#theforgottencohort
The HSE said it appeared likely that some people in Group 7 may have been categorised incorrectly in the computer system as being in Group 4 when they got their first dose.
📢‼️SAVE THE DATE THURSDAY 30th NOVEMBER
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.
We are so excited to be selecting candidates for the upcoming local elections being held June ‘24 in North Inner City and Cabra/Glasnevin wards.
🗳️ BE SURE YOU’RE REGISTERED TO VOTE.
It’s now easier than ever.
I canvassed with Majo last year. She carried a stack of voter reg forms in her bag, explained the process clearly to any not registered & brought such warm enthusiasm to every door. Can’t wait to see Majo on the ballot sometime! Immigrants get the job done!
#SocFemmes
#MoreMn
á
I can finally register to vote as an Irish citizen! 🎉
I imagine that for many it's just a form, but it is so much more! In years of living in Ireland I didn't get a say on who represents me at the Dáil or vote on referenda that affect my rights.
#Vote
Disappointed that a counter motion from
@sinnfeinireland
is on the agenda to push for the reduction in sports infrastructure in the city. We can have two high quality stadiums to cater for the increasing demand resulting from more girls playing.
#SaveTolkaPark
@SaveTolkaPark
The only businesses to contact me arguing against a more accessible city are carparks. Imagine how enjoyable the city centre would be with more space to walk and hang out, cleaner air and more on-street activities and traders to engage with? Great thread from
@1GaryGannon
👇🏻
This is nonsense from lobby group fighting a losing battle. Trade in the city centre is at risk from online retail and the fact that motorway shopping centres are just more convenient to those who want to drive to shop. If we are to preserve the 1/?
Plot twist: got through to my GPs office this morning and was told ‘we aren’t referring anyone for vaccines so just keep an eye on the HSE website’ 🤦🏻♀️
#TheForgottenCohort
Thrilled to get my motion passed at the February Council and to hear management are already looking at warmer tones in LED public lighting. Bright blue light can trigger migraine and with 1 in 5 women and 1 in 15 men suffering migraine in Ireland it's time for LED Guidelines.