This time, at least let’s not pretend we didn’t know.

I brought forward a bill to remove the need for home addresses on ballot papers earlier this year in advance of the local elections. Government could have dealt with this... They have not.

The same week this happened, the Taoiseach described in a interview the world as "standing at the precipice of a horrific moment & yet all levers to bring an end to the violence are not being used" & that "There can be no impunity. Those responsible must be held to account." 🤷‍♀️

➡️ Schools with 10+ unfilled teaching posts ➡️ Unparalleled teacher supply crisis with no resolution ➡️ Children without school places for September ➡️ Autism class openings being delayed over building issues Minister for Educations response? "Hey, look over here, phones!"

This is the result of Simon Harris' Fine Gael policies & their cheer leaders in Fianna Fail They followed the private investor fund student accommodation delivery model & this is the result m.independent.ie/irish-news/col…

Here for #ThePixies

This is disgusting...we treat our rivers like drains. Zero accountability for polluters, zero respect for nature.

A new homelessness record has been set every month this year. How can the Government possibly claim that we’ve turned the corner on housing?

More than quarter of a million children are living in poverty in Ireland. "It will be one of this Govt's most shameful legacies," says Jennifer Whitmore TD #EndChildPovertyWeek socialdemocrats.ie/government-fai…

Our thanks to Jennifer Whitmore TD for all her support to progress the community neurorehabilitation team in her constituency tinyurl.com/5ezkdwsw

Growth in data centres means we are running to stand still in trying to meet our climate action targets. They accounted for 20% of electricty use last year. "Govt must pause further data centres until strategic review is carried out," says Jennifer Whitmore TD socialdemocrats.ie/data-centre-gr…

Super excited to here off Dingle on this scientific study into Great White Sharks, lead by Nicholas Payne and OCEARCH Chris Fischer news.sky.com/story/the-shar…

As you know, I’m contesting the next General Election as the Social Democrats candidate in #Waterford. We don’t know when exactly it will be. It could be three months, it could be seven months. But I’m starting campaigning now! And I need your help. /1

Love this signage in Adare #CleanAir Climate and Health Alliance

Land that adjoins the Glen of the Downs has come up for sale. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Govt to double the size of this important woodland. Please sign and share this petition change.org/double_Glen_of…

State has a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy lands adjoining Glen of the Downs and expand this magnificent ancient woodland. Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore TD has written to Taoiseach urging him to support the proposal as part of nature restoration efforts. socialdemocrats.ie/whitmore-calls…

The govenrment has been asked to purchase 200 acres of land for sale in Wicklow in order to connect two nature reserves and expand the county's ancient woodland. Read here: jrnl.ie/6483000t

Call on Government to buy land & double size of Glen of the Downs ancient woods - Sign the Petition and call of @whitmorejen chng.it/VPLbm5PbCq via Change.org #GlenOfTheDowns #Nature #woods #woodland

Over 2,000 signatures in less than 48 hrs! Huge public support for State purchase of lands to expand the Glen of Downs Ancient woodland in Wicklow. Please sign and share! change.org/p/call-on-gove…

I recently spoke to a US marine scientist, who has led 48 global marine surveys, & he told me that he has never seen marine waters as devoid of biodiversity as Irish waters. 🤷‍♀️ ps where's the MPA legislation at?