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@DevlinMartina Those barriers were raised 88 years ago, in fairness, when the people voted to enact the constitution.

Don’t agree with Maria Steen’s views on many issues but I’m aghast at how high the barriers have been raised against her going before the people as a presidential candidate. The party whip mechanism is being used to deliberately narrow the field. Democracy is the loser. #Aras

“The pale moon was rising above the green mountain, The sun was declining beneath the blue sea; When I strayed with my love to the pure crystal fountain, That stands in the beautiful Vale of Tralee.” I play Irish ballad The Rose of Tralee.

@TheBusinessRTE My mates and I have been patrons of Peter’s since 1980…not bad, 45 of the nearly 50 years! Peter was a gentleman and always welcoming- but took no nonsense. A publican of the old school. Enda a worthy successor, and great family. Warmest wishes to them all.

@TheRollingWave @RTERadio1 @rte @MHayesmusic @ITMADublin @NSOrchestraIRL Great show, go raibh míle

Tonight on the Rolling Wave Martin Hayes chooses the music! Some brilliant tunes and songs from PJ Hayes, Paddy Canny, Tommie Potts and more. 9pm @RTERadio1 @rte @MHayesmusic @ITMADublin @NSOrchestraIRL

79 States Parties, including 🇮🇪, have joined the following statement in support of the International Criminal Court, initiated by a cross-regional core group of 5 countries - 🇸🇮🇸🇱🇲🇽🇻🇺🇱🇺

McGahern Barracks Museum needs financial support to survive. Loan repayments and operational costs cannot be met during the quiet winter months. Every little helps and thank you for continued support. Go Fund Me campaign link here gofund.me/86cf35ea

This piece by ⁦@PHonohan⁩ is full of informed analysis, helping to point the way for Ireland in 2025: “Ireland surfed the wave of globalisation as long as we could. Here’s what we should do next” irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/1…

View Inside the chamber this morning. 📷Joanne #Livestream #NewgrangeSolstice #Newgrange #Solstice #BruNaBoinne

@DonnchaLaw Don’t mind what they think

@AlexWhiteSC Pretty sure it’s what FF and FG think!

If, as looks possible, Greens lose all their Dáil seats, it’s a salutary warning to Labour and Social Dems who will come under fierce pressure to go into government with FF and FG. The Greens did a lot better in this last government than they did previously but to no avail #GE24

@DonnchaLaw No-one thinks that’s the purpose at all.

@AlexWhiteSC Not the purpose of the Left to keep saving the Centre-Right as a proxy for ‘saving the country’ or ‘putting the national interest first’. There are plenty of Independents who can do that now and who are perfectly compatible with FF-FG. Unless, of course, the unthinkable happens..

We said an official farewell to our wonderful colleague Prof Mary Corcoran this week. We wish Mary all the best on her retirement as we recognise her extensive contribution to the university, sociology and wider civil society. @MaynoothUni @MU__SSI

For anyone losing faith in humanity…this was inspiring.

Our Director of Research, Dr @BarryColfer is writing today in @thejournal_ie about the importance of foreign policy matters in this changing world, and how it should be front and centre as an election issue in #GE24. Read more here: thejournal.ie/readme/politic… #iieaexperts

Good morning County Sligo #choosesligo

Delighted to have Willie Walsh, DG @IATA in @iiea buildings today for a fireside chat with Fergal McNamara and Q&A on all things aviation. @AlexWhiteSC @FeargalORourke #iieaevents

#Renewables are on track to meet almost half of the world’s electricity needs by 2030, according to the latest landmark report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) buff.ly/4eutdND

We are winning the battle against cancer in Ireland. We have reduced the death rate of 9 out of 10 cancers over four decades (liver cancer is the exception). There will be more cases as our population ages but your odds of survival are greater than ever 👍 ourworldindata.org/cancer

Wonderful programme - lovely bunch of lads, great tunes, honouring such an important legacy.

@FeargalORourke @CllrAengusOrour Very sorry to hear of Mary’s death, may she rest in peace. An outstanding politician and utterly decent human being, as I know well from interactions with her over the years. Condolences to all the family and in particular to @FeargalORourke, our @iiea chair

My mum passed earlier this afternoon. To many she was a former teacher, politician, broadcaster, author but to myself and @CllrAengusOrour she was our mum. She loved us to bits ,taught us to respect everyone, to be honest , to work hard and study hard, to love our family.