Environmental Human Rights Defender, Equality/, Advocate for Enviro Justice. Community Representative, Mother, Swimmer, Dublin Ireland.
@SJK
@mastodon
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We need serious assessment and regulation of landspreading of sewage sludge in Irish Agriculture. No assessment was carried out before granting planning for regional biosolids facility off Malahide Rd.
My Daughter stood on her little brothers tablet by accident. Lots of tears on both sides. She disappeared for a couple of hours & produced these three canvases, for me to sell to pay for a new one 🥹. Three anon bidders (me) are about to fork out €120 squid to launch her career.
So my friend Cathy rescued an Octopus on Portmarnock Beach this morning with another gentleman. Social distancing was observed and this beautiful creature saved. It makes me more determined to protect these waters.
@5Pillarsuk
@wardiamonds
Dutch Court of Appeal have scrutinised the phrase and set a legal precedent in relation to this, stating that it is not antisemitic. This is the current legal position.
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Video of brown effluent coming out of the sewage overflow at Portmarnock Strand close to the pumping station. The footage is 10 min old. This really needs to be sorted before people get sick and algal blooms start. The effluent should be tested for sewage.
@IrishWater
@Fingalcoco
So according to this article a current SC Judge Seamus Wolfe, then attorney general, was complicit in a strategy 2 deny justice to these members of the public. He was then appointed directly to the Supreme Court from his AG role with no Judicial experience. Have I got that right?
This is utterly horrendous and mind blowing, a must read. Govt ministers have a tough job but how you could sign up to something this horrifically cynical in good conscience... And everyone did it, including the C&AG!
Portmarnock south pumping station has been discharging raw sewage into Baldoyle Bay SAC/ SPA since probably 1am when electricity went out this morning. Fingal engineers working to get sucker truck to site but we should be considering solar power and storage at all PS sites.
Sentinel-2 image of Dublin from 26th February 2021. Check out the pollution from liffey/ Ringsend and its impact on Tolka estuary SPA and Bull Island SPA / SAC.
'Sweet Jesus, what have we done as women to allow somebody like this speak in our name & attempt to reassure us that we own this hospital and we go through this labyrinthine thing, for what ? To serve the Interests of SVHG '
@catherinegalway
#NMH
@caulmick
And also the HSE and Stephen Donnelly & previous health ministers for complete lack of Mental Health placements or aftercare for young and old, pushing responsibility back on families and endangering patients and public.
Article on Paul Hyde’s appointment to the Marine Institute by his friend Simon Coveney 😂
“Hyde was an architect, though did have maritime experience, having co-owned a yacht with Coveney.”
Staggering corruption detailed.
Simon Coveney kept a state board role open beyond the legal timeframe, rejecting at least two candidates, before appointing close friend Paul Hyde, who would later become a convicted criminal.
Hyde was appointed within a week of his application.
This a very serious statement. Either Martin is lying in which case his reputation is seriously tarnished or a sitting Senator may have defamed a an honest man in a very damaging way to his colleague and the public.
“Had the Central Bank and Financial Regulator acted on Mr Sugarman's warnings there never have been a need for the infamous bank guarantee which lumbered taxpayers with tens of billions of private debt.”
Nearly six years since
@WhistleIRL
gave evidence.
Got a letter today stating that Fingal CC granted permission 11 days ago for an unlicensed wastewater discharge via Pump Station in Howth without carrying out stage 2 AA/ EIA / dual consent with
@EPAIreland
. I went to court to ensure this wouldn’t happen again, but here we are.
Absolutely raging to see herbicide sprayed around these trees in a public space. Right over a storm water drain no less. Our councils need to do better
@Fingalcoco
This a very serious accusation by a political leader about a legitimate journalistic outfit that undermines the rule of law in our EU member state and wld contravene the proposed EU Media Freedom Act if it became regulation.
@MediaFreedomEU
Martin: "This is a political organisation wanting to attack Government… I see this through a totally different prism, how all of this is being organised, set up, by people who are very clear in their campaign against me, against my party, and who set this up. You can see it"
Of 11.5 million operating costs An Board Pleanala spent 8.2 million on legal fees, up approx 5 million on 2019. In 2020 of 50 legal cases with outcomes in 2020 the board only won 11. Simple adherence to planning & environmental law would likely save on this substantial amount.
It’s important to note that the Gardai can also decide if there is not enough evidence to prosecute and NOT send a file to the DPP. They did send a file. That in itself means there are questions still to answer. I hope
@BowesChay
requests reasons from DPP within 28 day timeframe.
JUST IN: Lengthy statement from Leo Varadkar - again conceding that it was an error to use casual channels to share the draft GP contract with the IAGP, but accusing others of misrepresenting the story for political gain
@VirginMediaNews
I will formally be making a complaint to EU regarding Irish Governments continuing disregard for EU Rule Of Law Policy as highlighted in EU most recent Rule of Law report card for Ireland.
Got leave to appeal SHD in Portmarnock. Developer wanted to take back land they used as mitigation in early phases of the development for building on feeding sites for Brent geese, black tailed godwit and nesting lapwing, and use it for surface runoff for later phase. 📸P.Swan
So Mr Farrelly had a charge for a bank debt against the nursing home he part owned. He lobbied for Chinese investors to donate to a charity he founded, to buy nursing home, clearing his debt but he’s still in control of the business via the charity?
Whats this about
@DarraghOBrienTD
? Is the department aware that Uisce Eireann are looking to bring in Private Investors on it’s Capital investment plan? Is this privatisation of our Water by stealth?
@Feargal_Sharkey
would advise against it.
Ireland has serious
#RuleOfLaw
issue with our political leaders not respecting separation of judiciary & state. A court process ruled on Jobstown Protesters & yet our Taoiseach publicly questions that due process by disrespecting it, re-levelling charges, already dismissed.
Another abuse of Dail Privilege, this time by the Taoiseach.
We need a Questions & Answers session with Minister Niall Collins this week -
@paulmurphy_TD
If TDS are going to come in here and account for their actions, that a not related to their ministerial functions. Why is
@GrantSana
My grandfather suffered untold horrors in workhouse and industrial school. A catholic priest made the mistake a physically punishing one of his sons. When confronted by my GF the priest pleaded you wouldnt hit a man in a collar? He was unceremoniously asked to remove his collar.
Social housing can be beautiful, sustainable, green and AFFORDABLE. We just have to look at the possibilities this affordable project was on just 1.6 acres, modular for a fast efficient build. Imagine what you could do with Oscar Traynor’s 17 acres.
No financial gain?..here it is. “In a subsequent statement, the NAGP said many GPs were waiting to see the details of the new contract offer before they renew their membership subscription, and that this has created financial difficulties for the association.” 1/
@JoeBrolly1993
Devastating. Watch out for the rest of the lads, set up a buddy checkin and chat system, the impact of such a loss on a close group of friends cannot be underestimated. RIP and condolences to all.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin appealing for developers to submit legal housing applications because ‘young people don’t have time to wait’ wld be a more appropriate request. Objections don’t succeed unless they are legally sound. Ergo housing projects are not consistent with the law.
“Taoiseach Micheál Martin has appealed for people to stop objecting to housing projects because ‘young people don’t have time to wait’.”
70k homes w planning being sat on.
@fiannafailparty
lost us a decade of housing now spinning waffle about objections.
I was asked by
@IrishMailSunday
to comment on who may be contributing to blockages in the planning system based on my experience as a stakeholder and JR applicant. I could have written an essay but focused on SHDs and the fallout from the fast track policy. 1/3
Lost a loving Dad & best friend to suicide this day in 2010. Financial worries from Irelands & UKs economic collapse a factor. He spearheaded a court case for justice for 80 Irish citizens defrauded in UK. Changed the law on security for costs in EU. I’m my father’s daughter.
Thread. So An Bord Pleanala only want to pay 25% of my costs even though I won the case and they agreed at outset that I qualified for costs protection under environmental law. Not to mention the fact its a public interest case and is supported by public.
#Aarhus
convention. 1/
In my late teens was involved in a difficult relationship which contributed to me not going to college. Went straight to work got great and wide ranging experience but no qualification. This year I took a first step I wanted to take for a long time. Never too late.
Purportedly RTÉ as a state body complies with the EU Procurement legislation, so if none of these presenters are employed and are service companies, should the contract for presenter for each show be put out to tender ? Are they breaching the legislation?
#RTEgate
Today I want to highlight the investigative journalism that
@VillageMagIRE
have been carrying out for years. To show your appreciation you can subscribe here
Here we are nearly 6 years after this article on
#JonathanSugarman
and yet again banks in trouble… as
@WhistleIRL
“Those with their hands on the levers of power are immune, while those who do the right thing have their lives ruined.”
If this is not corruption, I don’t know what is. Nothing is done in the public interest. Makes a mockery of public representatives. It appears from the investigation by Ditch that his actions constitute a criminal offense. He must go.
Niall Collins was one of seven councillors who voted to sell public land his wife had asked to buy from the council a month earlier.
Collins's wife is now in negotiations to sell the council five social housing units on the site.
@SenatorMarkDaly
@opwireland
This is Ecocide its a habitat not vegetation. All that’s required is regular maintenance to remove dead branches / rubbish along the rivers removing vegitation increases flood risk through increases surface water runoff and runoff speed. Create more council jobs not more flooding
We’re in court in the morning to try secure 100% costs in line with settled case law & high court rules. We are talking hundreds of thousands. Ordinary people taking extraordinary risk to ensure the law is correctly applied. Its no way to enforce environmental law. Wish me luck.
@mhmck
Ireland has military neutrality written into our constitution. It would take a democratic referendum to change that. Ireland has supported Ukrainian in humanitarian aid and actions. Your comments are grossly unjustified.
Harbour porpoise carcass washed up on Portmarnock beach. Looked like it had been cut out of a net. Have seen a number of seals wash up in similar condition. Very concerning in light of this area being protected by EU law specifically for harbour porpoise.
@hazechu
I piled on the weight after having my last baby three years ago. Gained loads more with covid. But when my kids look at me they just see their loving Mam, I now try to see myself through their eyes. If I lose the weight great if I dont, I’m still loved. So are you. Feck them.
Did you know that Uisce Eireann/ Irish water can apply for planning permission on your land without your consent? They just have to promise to CPO it later. But the state cant do the same with developers land banks because that would interfere with landowner property rights.
Now we know why so many TDs are quiet in relation to these allegations. This issue appears widespread. This is dishonest and must bring the integrity of his office into disrepute as he was a TD at the time.
Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe used the Irish version of his name (MacConcradha) when he applied for permission to build his third home.
In the successful application – since appealed to ABP – Crowe didn’t declare he already owned a home in rural Clare.
Whistle blowers generally save the taxpayer millions, IF they are listened to and their disclosures acted upon. They’re usually the exact people we need in their jobs, they are brave, honest , act with integrity, have the public interest firmly at heart.
Imagine how pretty estates and cities would be with more bioswales. The great thing is they can be installed retroactively and take stormwater out of the sewers taking pressure of capacity and reducing raw sewage overflows. Excellent thread with brilliant examples 🤩
@daaallly
@Heygalicious
Go back to the Gardai say you wish to make a report of criminal damage(destruction of flag)/ theft of property (flag)/ assault (spitting in girls face) & say you additionally want it to be reported as a hate crime as these criminal acts were motivated by prejudice.
@LeoVaradkar
Why are INTEL not recycling their wastewater like they are doing in their other international plants? This expansion will add up to 185000PE to Ringsend which is already overloaded ? Unsustainable planning. It also impacts drinking water capacity in Kildare. Recycle your water.
sooooooo why wasn’t it prudent and in the taxpayers interests to accept 13 billion awarded to Irish Government (and IE/EU taxpayers ) in Apples unpaid Irish taxes?
Attorney General’s report into nursing home fees finds that the Government acted “prudently” and in the taxpayer’s interests by pursuing a policy of settling cases over private nursing home charges. Report to be published within next hour
@VirginMediaNews
So they;
-raided national pension fund to bail out the banks
-wrecked the economy through cronyism & corruption
-buried banking enquiry w/blower &
@WhistleIRL
-forced our younger generation abroad
-allowed big construction/courier co’s to avoid paying PRSI
..and we pay for it.
State pension shake- up exclusive:
💶 Five new weekly rates
💶 Rising every year from 66 to 70 to encourage people to work longer
💶 But PRSI hikes to pay for it
💶 Taoiseach says retiring at 66 has to end and mandatory retirement ages will be banded
Gorgeous buzzard rescued by members of our Group yesterday in Swords/ Malahide. Vet said its dangerously underweight but survived the night and heading to the capable hands of Kildare Animal foundation. Fingers crossed.
Baldoyle Estuary this evening one of most environmentally protected places in Ireland. But constantly under threat from development. I consider myself a guardian of this spectacular habitat.
#portmarnock
“In March 2007, then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern gave a speech in New York where he sold Ireland as a place where statutory compliance was intentionally weak in order to attract business.”
@sarahmaintains
This artwork by Australian artist Denis Lushch seems apt. We need to be asking questions of those with the most not blaming those with the least.
@greenparty_ie
Diplomatic appeasement toward Germany’s policy and actions is what led to WW2. The same appeasement with the State of Israels decades old and ongoing treatment of the Palestinian people has led to this moment. Sometimes you have to call out and punish, unacceptable behavior.
We need a state building company that also runs all apprenticeship schemes nationally. Affordable homes built at cost. No profits to developers from state funds.
The Government is discussing moves to divert as much as €8 billion from the new sovereign wealth fund into housing, as part of a fresh push to boost the supply of social and affordable homes.
More footage of the damaged Manhole on Portmarnock beach spewing Raw Sewage into the bathing waters. Bathing water notice needs to be put up ASAP.
@Fingalcoco
@EPABeaches
@IrishWater
@collieennis
Most of the disagreements my landscape architect hubby has with clients is over retaining /replanting trees and shrubs. When he loses he pots them up and brings them home rather than see them in a skip. We have a 24/7 tree nursery in the back garden.
Ms Buckleys comments are in my opinion, quite simply an attack on the judiciary and rule of law. As Chairperson of a quasi judicial state body, such comments are particularly extraordinary. Ms Buckley should resign, her position is untenable.
The Bord Pleanála chair referred to two High Court justices as “activist judges” – an often-derogatory term used to describe members of the judiciary who give rulings based on their personal views rather than the law.
She won’t comment on her remarks.
What appears to be unauthorised dev on Strand rd Portmarnock. Polluted road runoff diverted via new pipe & drain to Baldoyle SAC/SPA. No AA , No planning permission, no foreshore licence. Damage to sea wall & estuary. Construction debris & loose earth waiting for high tide 1/2
@aoifegracemoore
They’re saying in the statement that they lobbied to get access to the documents from a designated Public Official yet failed to make a lobbying declaration as required by law. This shows that it was not above board and they and the Taoiseach know it.
Its not a good look really, when you fail to declare that you received donations from someone you later made Attorney General. It also unfairly puts Rossa Fanning in a precarious position through no fault of his own, despite that the obligation to declare rests with the Taoiseach
SIPO probing Varadkar’s undeclared donations from PR firm and Rossa Fanning.
A 2019 probe was reopened this year after it emerged that taoiseach had misled it.
SIPO had to write to Varadkar again this week as he ignored letter it sent three months ago.
So TDs have yearly unvouched expenses never questioned, but these women fighting every day to overcome being unwell have time limits and restrictions on expenses incurred by cervical check failures.
It was tough getting this submission over the line, with bank holidays, job, mid term break & the devastating loss of my amazing Father in Law. But my observation on legal matters & assessment lacunae on the Greater Dublin Drainage Project is in. Now to spend time with the kids.
@elisaodonovan
@HalloranCathy
For some reason there are people who hate to see women as intelligent leaders. Im so sorry it’s this difficult for you to be a representative but those you do represent need you. Thanks for all you do.
@EamonRyan
@TFIupdates
@DttasIrl
Its brilliant how quickly councils are getting on board with cycle lanes. It would be an added bonus if a cycle carriage could be added to each Dart to allow commuters who work the other side of the city to realistically leave the car at home.
@AlanDub13
Hi Alan did you see if he pulled into one of the building sites, most of the planning permissions snd construction management plans for the builds along this road were granted on the basis that heavy vehicles approach and leave on the coast road and dont come up that way.
Outside the High Court three years ago today with some of my incredible supporters. No-one takes on a Judicial Review lightly. It’s years of financial worries and time consuming legal strategy. But was worth it to give a voice to Nature and to the Communities that were unheard.
@habib_b
@airfrance
You should report to
@ECDC_EU
, this is extremely concerning particularly as the exponential transmission scenario of plane passengers and airline staff. Shocking that airfrance have still not responded. I hope you are ok and the hemorrhagic blood wasn’t infected.
@rohal_
Report it again. And dont leave without a number. I would also lodge a claim with MIBI let them tell you if hes insured and prove it by getting his insurance details. Then make a claim against insurance company.
So more pix from a Local resident these pix from Portmarnock pumping station inside SAC but the resident saw the same at the mayne pumping station 2km down the road. Massive raw sewage overflows. Fingal were not very responsive to her complaint
@Fingalcoco
@EPACatchments
@IWCare
As an (unpaid) nature advocate, I spend a few hours a day taking part in consults, making planning observations, & lobbying for nature. But it takes its toll on the time I have with my family. Took the youngest on a visit to show him what he helps to protect by giving me time 1/2
Like to show appreciation for the risk Johnathon Sugarman took to try & warn Ireland of serious banking liquidity issues, his honesty & integrity meant he could never work in banking sector again as its a handicap apparently 🤨. Buy him a virtual pint/ coffee. support integrity.
@CllrCat
@GardaTraffic
@DubCityCouncil
They should have had a traffic management plan for offloading and Parking works vehicles for offload to include banksman and one way system. The vehicle is not manned and parked which i believe is illegal under The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997.
If it he met the criteria as he claims , then why was false information entered on the planning application? Why not declare the marital home as his current address?
🤔What was the most material factor in my planning application was that I had lived in Patricks Well for some 28 years & most importantly prior to 1990
#HowIrelandWorks
#DeNiall
Full Niall Collins / Niall O'Connor Statement 👇
Volunteers have removed 200 bags of rubbish from a short stretch of one of the tributaries of the River Dodder in Dublin. The Dodder Action Group says it is the largest single clean-up that it has ever done. (Tap for best view on mobile)
Read more:
Paschal Donohoe dismissed allegations a partly state-owned financial institution knowingly loaned almost €10mn to a company that was acting as a front for a property developer in debt to Nama
He later signed off on a €1bn deal involving the institution:
@rteliveline
@joeliveline
Put massive claim in against drivers insurance company. Watch them cancel his insurance on the spot. Hell never be covered again.
Had a great night with these three beacons of integrity, lots of belly laughs and advice. If only we supported whistleblowers rather than trying to bury them, the taxpayers would be a great deal better off.
#howIrelandWorks
@WhistleIRL
@Default69202648
@AnybodyButBerti
@FredPLogue
land was not zoned residential when he bought it, He took a risk. He took another risk by not preparing a complete NIS. He took a risk when materially contraving the development plan. He took a risk when he destroyed habitat by not maintaining the site. The risks didnt pay off.
@FireWicklow
@npwsBioData
@coilltenews
Fire service should insist on making a report of arson to the landowners insurance company and make a claim for firebrigade call out charges. If theres a danger of premiums going up or refusal of insurance they might stop.
@ttlovescc
Thanks so much , thats such a kind offer but he is emotionally linked to his blue kurio tablet and his sis made him a promise to get the exact same with his favourite games. Im so heartened by all the kind people like yourself who have responded.
This RTE article details the financial strain the NAGP were under by not having access to the table and the contract, getting a copy could have solveds the problem of members withholding subscriptions.
@whittledaway
@RDeanBlackwood
@noonan_malcolm
Happened to Sluice river recently just upstream of a pNHA and SAC/SPA RAMSAR site, also with a JCB. Last week the river just looked like a mud bath with the heavy rain and sediment loading which travelled right to mouth of the River.