Theresa OD

Talk is cheap as toxic time bomb ticks

XR call out the hypocrisy of Limerick County & City Council. Have you heard of Aughinish Alumina and Irish cement as an incinerator? Read on.

Climate Action Plan 2023

Climate action plan 2023 is on the way. See what myself a few colleagues would like to see it include.

It’s September 2022 and the world has been transforming dramatically. In the two and a half years of covid19 there have been over 6 million deaths globally. Almost 7 months ago Russia invaded Ukraine. Lisdoonvarna welcomed more than 100 asylum seekers in 2018 and similarly welcomed Ukrainians in 2022. Both instances coincided with St PatricksContinue reading “Transformation”

Food Security

It’s a grey day in the Burren and the birds are busy flittering around the pond in our Hares Corner. Great success was celebrated recently as over 7,000 trees were planted around Clare to make more space for nature; mini habitats to support wildlife in the Hares Corner project. Throughout Ireland work to restore habitats, hedgerowsContinue reading “Food Security”

Action on the #ClimateBill

I am requesting that you use your powers to defer this Bill until the amendments are given due consideration and debate.
I am also looking for clarification on what ‘regard for’ the EU means in the context of this Bill

Climate Bill’s Trojan Horse

The government’s amendments that in effect will allow politicians control how the scientists operate are nicely slotted in amongst the amendments proposed by others. That is some trojan horse. Attacking science and future generations with one blow.

Can “Just Transition” fail to be a transition that is just?

Can “Just Transition” fail to be a transition that is just? Definitely. What is needed is a national transition strategy that is just, in compliance with the Aarhus convention, respects everybody equally and supports everyone affected. That must begin immediately. Ultimately this lack of a coordinated, whole of society action is a gross injustice to the young people of Ireland, the world and future generations.

Off to Uni

I could never apply because being a masters course meant I needed a degree, it was in Dublin City University and it cost thousands. There was little chance of a lone parent in rural Ireland being able to participate.

Climate Dialogue, Covid19 Ready, in 7 steps

In 2016 the Irish government announced a National Dialogue on Climate Action. Only 4 events have been held within the past 4 years so it falls on the current government to ensure that dialogue proceeds at pace. In a Covid19 world how will that happen? Convene a National co-ordination team: First and foremost there hasContinue reading “Climate Dialogue, Covid19 Ready, in 7 steps”

Imagine Parenting

I must say I’m loving all the memes, videos, tic tocs, tweets and more about home schooling. All the gratitude pouring out for teachers. The sudden realisation that home schooling is not for many of us. Most of us are now getting a taste of hands on parenting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Continue reading “Imagine Parenting”