In The Irish Times today, I write on how the unvaccinated drive ICU numbers across Europe, placing dangerous strain on health services. It is entirely unfair a tiny cohort can collectively punish the majority, & restrictions on unvaccinated are reasonable irishtimes.com/opinion/small-…

Oh yes, it was in this European Parliament amendment submitted by the MEP for Ireland South Mick Wallace, in response to a report on the EU Association Agreement with Ukraine in February 2021.

I am appalled by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian people and we will play our part in assisting them in their time of need. That’s why I am immediately lifting visa requirements between Ukraine and Ireland. This will apply to all Ukrainians.

“Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine” “We live in each other’s shelter” On this #StPatricksDay #Ireland 🇮🇪 stands in solidarity with the people of #Ukraine We are thinking of you today

Twenty days in Mariupol: The The Associated Press team that documented the city's agony recounts their experience: apne.ws/CLLLwtS

A year ago I began wondering: what happens in Syrian media when Mick Wallace and Clare Daly speak in support of viewpoints held by the Assad regime? I set up an alert for their names when used in Arabic, Russian and Chinese. Follow me down the rabbit hole: irishtimes.com/culture/how-cl…

Is there anything to be said for having a Purple Snack chunky bar?

thegist.ie/the-gist-mater… I've read the #NMH paperwork so you don't have to. Short version: this is a powderkeg of a deal, and St Vincents hold all the matches.

One change was all it took rsvplive.ie/life/meath-wom…

I’ve no idea what I watched but it was 100% as bizarre I would have expected it to be #RWC2023

One might say that match did for 🏉 what the choirs have done for the anthems. #ENGvARG #RWC202

Did a thing and finished the thing. Now hurt immensely #dublinmarathon

A story I’ve been working on for a while is out. How tenants in the property empire of Luxembourg landlord Marc Godart are surveilled in their kitchens with CCTV that records audio and video - and mercilessly evicted if they complain irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/0…

Just a reminder: extreme cold snaps are a direct consequence of #ClimateCrisis - global warming refers to average global temperature, 2023 was hottest year on record. Weakened jet stream allows artic air intrude lower. Denialists think this is a "gotcha" because they're fools..

Did you think when Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who falsely linked autism and MMR vaccine, was struck off - that was the end of the story? We righted the wrong? Sadly not. The damage caused by antivaxxers can last for generations. That’s why I fight vaccine misinformation. 💉

Now would not be a good time to make an unnecessary journey.

A FIRST EVER SERIES TITLE FOR IRELAND WOMEN! 🏆💚 #Ireland7s

If you’re in need of a smile, I’d like to remind you that one word for your intestines in the 14th century (first recorded in a translation of the Bible) was ‘arseropes’.

Wishing for a miracle. Would appreciate a RT and any advice. Last night at midnight myself & Orla got a Dublin Taxi from Baggot St. We had the engagement ring only two days. We left it in the back of the taxi. Absolutely devastated. We got the taxi on the road and paid cash.

Politico graph of how MEPs voted on resolutions critical of Russia (condemning the poisoning of Navalny, invasion of Ukraine, killing of Georgians etc). They were approved by large majorities, but a small number of MEPs from left and right consistently opposed them. The results: