All things Applied Linguistics
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All things Applied Linguistics
@AMDevlinAL
Lecturer in Applied Linguistics. Passionate about transnationalism +plurilingual practices, intercultural pragmatics, language + identity


Disabled people in NI are still paying to travel. Half fare isn’t equality. With ActNowNI, we’re calling on the Department for Infrastructure and Liz Kimmins to introduce free travel now. ✍️ cutt.ly/atLXN1uO #FreeTravel


Fine Gael is making it easier to build a detached, self contained home in your back garden. Here’s how 👇


Delighted @ProgressIreland played a part in this. Thousands of small homes will soon be popping up all over the country. More options for renters and lower rents for everyone. And for homeowners, help with the bills.



A proposal to grant planning exemptions for modular homes of up to 45sq.m in back gardens will be brought to the Cabinet rte.ie/news/2026/0421…




Alan Curran in today’s Irish Times on the threat from AI to the development of independent and creative-minded students.






ON IRELAND’S TRIPLE LOCK -PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN TO THIS -There Is A Concerted Campaign -Contrary To Will Of Irish People -To Abolish Our Triple Lock & To Erode Our Military #Neutrality -Here I Highlight The Misinformation Being Peddled By Govt -PLEASE PLEASE SHARE WIDELY



When I visited my grandparents in Springmartin West Belfast in the late 70s, 80s and even early 90s we were told to lie or duck down in the back of the car as we drove through Republican controlled areas incase the IRA "got us". Our crime was being Protestants driving to see our family. Thankfully the Belfast Agreement came, the principle of consent was established and the surrender of those committed to violence was won. I'm glad Lola didn't have to grow up with what my family and I did.

Adult #Safeguarding Research By @drlucymichael & @paveebeoir @EURightsAgency -Finds 71% Adult Safeguarding Breaches In Ireland Impact #Disabled Citizens In Physical, Sexual, Financial, Restraint & Neglect Abuses -Please Share & Support My Adult #Safeguarding Legislation In Seanad











