I'm an Independent TD working in the Dáil and fighting for our basic rights as humans. Member of Joint Committee for Agriculture and Marine and a dad of 3
In September 2014, referring to immigration, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said "we do not have limitless resources," and that "we simply cannot" expect to "provide for the vast number of economic migrants who seek a better life."
"It would be wrong for us to pretend otherwise," he added.
Nutshell synopsis of Ireland's
#Referendum2024
from what I can tell:
- In the past year or so the Irish government came under intense pressure from the public over a variety of controversial issues, such as their liberal immigration policies and highly contentious hate speech
Our prayers are with army chaplain Father Paul Murphy who was the victim of a knife attack last night at Renmore Barracks in Galway. We wish him a speedy recovery and call for the perpetrator to be punished to the full extent of the law.
@independent_ire
Shattered after hard day at southdoc,no admissions possible to bantry hospital, patients no option but to come to OOH GP, have had to send onwards several patients to CUH with 1.5Hr+ drive in hope be admitted via ED,including patient with ?CVA,it’s not good enough.
In a shocking display tonight, Fianna Fail's Anne Rabbitte dismissively told Catholics to 'watch Mass online!'
Ms. Rabbitte wore no mask as she made the insulting remarks.
Independent Ireland seeks to join Government and implement its policies on
#immigration
,
#healthcare
, and
#Cost
-of-Living, but won’t sell its soul to do so, said Party Leader TD Michael Collins in an interview with
@RTERadio1
.
Tonight I spoke of my SUPPORT to the motion on strict regulation on movement. Tonight 14 Spanish Trucks are in Dinish Island Castletownbere where many worried people are concerned as to the HEALTH CHECKS of these people coming in as we would in theirs
Tonight on behalf of the rural independent group i spoke about the lack of respect shown to the family of shane o farrell by this government and their fight for justice
#justice
#respect
#shaneofarrell
#government
A rousing performance of 'Fairytale of New York' was given by Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill at the funeral of Shane MacGowan in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. The performance was greeted by cheers inside and outside the church |
Stunning new service starts 6.15 from Skibbereen to Cork 3 times daily tomorrow morning and have succeeded in being awarded the service from Bantry to Cork in the days ahead. Delighted to meet up with Damien
@Wcorkconnect
🇮🇪🚨
Excellent interview by Cork City Cllr. Ken O'Flynn on the nonsensical lunacy of the Irish governments current open-borders and illegal migration policy
Well worth a watch 👇
#IrelandisFull
Absolutely gobsmacked, West cork population abandoned as bantry hospital medical department i remains closed until September and told to go to southdoc or cuh ,gp can not do on what a hospital does , and we feel abandoned , patients are going to come to harm ,We can’t carry on!!
Its a disgrace the stunt this government pulled today in supporting the mother and baby motion but will not implement the extention of time for the victims which was the main part of the motion. Do they think the irish people are fools
#motherandbabyhomesreport
Really happy that
@DonnellyStephen
@MichealMartinTD
has contacted via email to advise they will look into the funding/refunding surrounding Bedrocan it's a start so thank you everyone for your support for the existing and future med can patients x v
Please think of Aves today we are finally going back to school I'm so excited for her but still so afraid of this flipping covid but we are on our way now I hope it will all be okay.
#talltovera
xxxxx
🚨Motion to restore 9% VAT rate for food-led hospitality businesses to be debated in the Dáil at 10am tomorrow morning🍽️
The Rural Independent group of TDs have brought forward a
#VAT9
motion that calls for the permanent reinstatement of the lower rate for small, independent
I’M GOING TO THE OLYMPICS!!! 😭🥳
It was always a dream to qualify and compete in one event at the Olympic Games but I am just beyond thrilled to officially announce I’ve been selected in the 200m, 400m and Mixed 4x400m relay 🤩
#Tokyo2020
Happy Christmas from me and my family to you and yours especially to all who cannot be with their loved ones today and especially to our frontline workers .
Michael Collins T.D confirms over €96,000 funding for West Cork.
€20,000 Belgooly Walkway.
€19,512 Expansion of Trails, Carpark ,Facilities at Goleen.
€17,099 trail at Castlefreke
€19,500 Ballinascarthy loop walk.
€20,000 for the warreen cliff walk Rosscarbery
A huge thanks to AllFresh whole sale Little Island who donated fresh vegetables to me on my return from Dublin which I distributed immediately to those mostly in need in West Cork last night. This is a truly kind gesture from the Allfresh.
@AllfreshCork
Independent Ireland lands a ‘Punch’ for Europeans
Eddie Punch, a dedicated advocate for Irish agriculture, has formally announced his candidacy for the upcoming European Parliament elections with Independent Ireland, representing the Ireland South constituency. Mr Punch,
Belfast or blind bus 51 leaves Cork this morning with people from West, North and East Cork as well as Cork City. These people are genuinely concerned for their sight and for those with the pain from their hips or knees they also are sick to their Teeth of waiting on the HSE
1/2) The potential closure of Deerpark NH in Bantry places 35 residents at risk of significant transfer trauma. Their right to stability, security & continuity of care is being jeopardized.
@MaryButlerTD
@MichaelC_IND_TD
Delighted that Michael Is back home after his cataract operation. He can now look forward to seeing his daughter on her wedding day.
@kingsbridgehosp
@CorksRedFM
This weekend there'll be a food donation trolley in the packing areas of our stores
If you would like to donate tinned dried foods to support those in need, simply buy an extra item during your shop and leave it in this trolley and we will distribute it through FoodCloud
Great news today for the people of ballinhassig where a new bus service by west cork connect from kinsale to cork via ballinhassig, ucc and cuh has got the green light. This coupled with a new bantry to cork service starting soon congratulations Damien and all
@Wcorkconnect
Three hour zoom meeting with up to 60 Independent Cllrs throughout Ireland tonight where planning permission for our young people was top of the Agenda as well as many concerns in Rural Ireland.
#independent
Today i raised the urgent need to reopen our country nxt week county by county and reward the people of cork county for keeping covid levels low
#reopenireland
Belfast or blind bus 64 leaves Cork this morning for sight saving surgery .They are looking for just one thing this Christmas and this is to save their eye sight and let's hope they will Tomorrow. Safe journey to all.
Delighted to meet Vera Twomey in Macroom last night to go through the details of the positive news surrounding Medicinal Cannabis this week. Well done to all involved.
Delighted to take up the invite to visit St Mary's Pre School Enniskeane yesterday to discuss very serious situation the pre schools are at in this country at present. Delighted to spend time with the Children who were well able to engage with me.
Very important meeting with pre schools throughout West Cork in Aughadown last night. Pre schools are at crisis level in this country and have been in the last few years.
#preschools
#
I was delighted to spend time with the patients of Cramers Court retirement Nursing Home Belgooly. Thank you for such a lovely welcome in such a warm and comfortable surrounds. Well done to staff and residents for your kindness to me on my visit
#GeneralElection2020
#GE2020
Access to Bantry General Hospital acute services to continue being restricted until at least September. People are being told to consider their care options before coming anywhere near the hospital.
My Interview on RTE Radio 1 this morning on my proposal to my Rural Independent Group in proposing a vote of no confidence on Health Minister Simon Harris as we have a crisis in almost every area of our health service
@RTERadio1
Magic is the only way to describe the feeling tonight. Tonight I have been re elected to the 33rd dail by the truly great people of West Cork. I am truly humbled by each and every one of you and will make a solemn promise to work tirelessly for you.
Delighted to have Max O Mahony from Castletownshend a student in the Schull Community College in Transition doing work experience in the Dail this week.
Early morning start to Newcastle to launch Road Bowling in Dublin. Well done to the many who travelled from West Cork and other parts of Ireland to promote this great sport.
#roadbowling
Reaching out to any other Bedrocan patients enduring the major financial challenge that paying up front for our meds is please contact me as a group maybe our voice for equal reimbursement alongside the CAP can be heard.
@DonnellyStephen
@lukeming
@MichealMartinTD
Well done to all in Tar Isteach Dunmanway Charity shop for taking signatures to save Bantry General Hospital. If elected to Dail Eireann in a few weeks it will be top of my agenda to keep Bantry General Hospital the status it has. West Cork is outraged
#bantryhospital
Today i raised about the rural regeneration fund where projects from schull, skibbereen, bantry, clonakilty, bandon and ballinspittle all part of 48 projects were rejected in the last rounds of funding. The next round will be released soon
Belfast or Blind bus number 50 leaves for Belfast this morning with patients from Ballydehob, Bantry, Baltimore, Slibbereen, Leap, Clonakilty, Timoleague, Barryroe, Macroom and Kerry. This the 50th bus brings the number gone up to Belfast
#belfastorblind