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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 23h

Just saw Dubs legends Mickey Whelan and David Hickey park the car to go to the Gaza protest. Over 160 years between them.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Culture Card controversy tells you all you need to know about this govt’s attitude to young people. If the proposal was for 60 year olds it absolutely would have happened because they vote. Instead we got a petty political game cos 16 year olds don’t matter to them.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Public sector workers take to the picket line on Wednesday. Please respect the picket line. Government needs to respect public servants and start pay talks immediately.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🔊Calling all young progressives!!! The S&D Group (Labour’s EU political family 🌹)have just opened applications for its spring 2027 traineeship programme! 🔗 www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/working-with...

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Maricarmen is an international symbol of what is wrong with the housing crisis. Days after being evicted from her apartment in Madrid, she has died, aged 87 ‼️A roof is a right. #StrongerTenantRights #NoToEviction #Maricarmen

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I welcome the Government’s commitments to #football funding in Tuesday’s budget. But €102 million for the Horse and Greyhound Fund, all from the betting levy, while many other sports wait for support? That’s a question of priorities. #budget2027 #footballacademies #leagueofireland

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Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Three years of apartheid Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Three years of impunity for war crimes. Three years of international and institutional complicity. And three years of sustained solidarity. Join us Saturday 10th, 1pm, Garden of Remembrance. #FreePalestine

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Market and its cronies have failed European citizens. 🏠A roof over your head should be a right, not a privilege. ⏰It’s time for our governments to act and deliver real solutions for affordable, secure housing. #housing #housingcrisis #eu

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Another sacred cow (horse) of Irish politics. 80% of this fund goes towards prize money.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

❌ No pay deal. ❌ No living wage. ❌ No right to collectively bargain. Is it any wonder Irish workers are stressed? Yesterday in the European Parliament, I called on the Irish Government to stop dragging its feet and deliver real workers' rights. #WorkToRule #Workersrights

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Bringing the football museum roadshow to Blackrock….

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A home is a right, not a privilege. But in #Dublin, it doesn’t feel that way. Rents are at record highs, but tenants still face the constant fear of eviction or rent hikes. This #InternationalTenantsDay, I’m calling for a EU-wide ban on no-fault evictions & €100 billion to build more social homes.

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Martha Fanning @marthafanning.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

@aodhanoriordain.bsky.social is bringing his POP-UP MUSEUM OF IRISH FOOTBALL to Blackrock 🥳 Thursday October 15th from 7.30pm Urban Junction Main Street Blackrock

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A day late for #goaljerseyday but here's the shirt that combines two of my great loves: football shirts & history! With the US, UK & EU member states pulling back from Development Aid & reports that our govt is considering same, it's more important than ever to donate: jerseyday.org/donate

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ever wondered what an MEP actually does in Brussels? I welcomed constituents & students from Dublin to the EU Parliament and spoke out on the devastating rise of child poverty in Ireland. Because this job isn't just about voting. It's about making sure Dublin's voice is heard in Europe.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today, Labour published an Alternative Budget that shows it does not have to be this way: €400 energy credits for households who need them, a doubled Rent Tax Credit, stronger incomes and a second tier of Child Benefit to help tackle child poverty.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🤨 You hate what I stand for… 🙋‍♂️Respectfully, I don’t care

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

❌Ní cosc atá ag teastáil, ach freagracht ó na gcomhlachtaí láidir seo. L 💰The problem isn’t kids. It’s the Big Tech companies designing addictive algorithms and profiting from abuse and fraud. Bans without accountability let these companies off the hook. ‼️It’s time to hold them responsible.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spain has just shown what housing action looks like. Evictions to be banned until 2030. Vulture funds no longer allowed to buy up homes. Tenancy contracts extended to 2028. #Housing #TenantRights #Dublin #Ireland #EndHomelessness #MaricarmenAbascal

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🇮🇪Ireland’s young people deserve a future here 📈6 in 10 are considering emigrating in search of a better quality of life. ❗️That should be a wake up call. The Reinforced Youth Guarantee is a step in the right direction. Now we need action from the Irish Government and the European Commission.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Spent last Wednesday evening in Belfast Lyric Theatre at Ireland’s Future event. Panel before mine was group of people from Unionist background aching to carve out new future for them & their families. Dragging us back to 1998 helps no-one. Solidarity from Dublin with Garvaghy Road residents.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

As this players meeting is ongoing, immediate communication from govt to the FAI is needed. Govt need to tell FAI that if the players refuse to play they will get 100% political support. #StopTheGame

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

“Is it cake?” is the greatest show in the history of television. And also the greatest waste of cake.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A real privilege to speak at the Simon Community Conference on Affordable Housing and Anti-Poverty today. ‼️No homes for tourists while families live in hotels. #ForTheLoveOfDublin #Housing #AffordableHomes #Homelessness #SimonCommunity

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 24/09/2026

With speakers including: 👉 @ivanabacik.bsky.social, Pres. @labour.ie 👉 @linagalvez.eu, MEP, Chair of FEMM, FEPS VP, Chair, Scientific Council 👉 @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social MEP, S&D Group, Ireland 👉 Evin Incir, MEP, S&D Group, Sweden

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Building a digital Europe of equal opportunities - Foundation for European Progressive Studies

Call to Europe Ireland

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“If you cannot house your family, then politics feels very distant from you.” My address to Seanad Éireann today on my work in the EU Parliament on #housing to ensure Europe responds to what people in Dublin need most.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Another speech. Another set of promises. What Ireland needs is for Europe to ACT. Here’s my take on what’s needed to deliver affordable #housing, to end the genocide in #Palestine, meet our #climate targets, take down addictive #socialmedia algorithms and formalise a strong alliance with Canada. ➡️

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fantastic launch of the Pop-Up Museum of Irish Football yesterday! Incredible to have so many legends of the game in one place! Open today (Tuesday) from 1-8pm in Tolka Park. Email FootballWalkingTour@Gmail.com for more information.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I’d love to see Bohs play at Parnell Park while Dalymount is closed. The pitch mightn’t be great to play soccer on but the symbolism of Dublin sporting cooperation would be huge. Even for one side (womens or mens) it must be feasible?

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Recap of my meeting with Housing Minister James Browne here in Strasbourg on how the Irish EU Presidency will deliver solutions to our #housing crisis. ⬇️

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This really was a fantastic moment. May she rest in peace.

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Gregk Foley @gregk.co.uk · 16/09/2026

Fair play to the wife of a Caribbean man and mother of mixed race children being informed by the BBC reporter that she’s in the minority in her community regarding immigration and responding with, “Yes, I’m surrounded by bigots.”

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My 5 key takeaways from Von der Leyen’s #SOTEU speech today in Strasbourg ⬆️ Canada. Housing. Palestine. Climate. Social media & big tech. Let’s get to work!

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S&D Group @socialistsanddemocrats.eu · 16/09/2026

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu , the Europe of the 21st century will only be possible if pro-European forces work together. Not looking towards the far-right.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

BREAKING: Canada to become associate member of the EU?! #Trump has set fire to old transatlantic relationship, so it’s time we built a new one. Canada has shown the world how to stand up to a bully. Instead we saw the embarrassing spectacle of rolling out the red carpet to a far right warmonger

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Spaces filling up fast. If your school / club want to visit museum please make contact soon. Email FootballWalkingTour@Gmail.com

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Youth unemployment in Ireland rising. It is becoming harder and harder for young people to find a job with enough pay and security to get by. And far too many are stuck in insecure work with no basic protections. Here's what I'm doing in Europe to tackle it ➡️

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Neutrality to protect your pocket isn’t neutrality. Solidarity with Macklemore.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

How quickly some have forgotten: No Irish No Blacks No Dogs. We say: No Trump, No ICE, No White House Shamrock. #trump #eu #ICE #ForTheLoveOfDublin

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I’m off to Westlife. Voluntarily. I am being well-treated. Please agree to all my captors demands.

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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 10/09/2026

As of Cabinet yesterday, one now needs the ability to communicate in order to be considered a citizen. Yet in the first three months of 2026, not a single child in ten counties was given a plan on how the State would deliver them with speech and language therapy. This week’s column @thejournal.ie:

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Gavan Reilly: Six months by law. 24.3 months in reality. Ireland's disability numbers don't add up

The eye-watering numbers of children waiting for Assessment of Need in this country expose a broken system offering little hope to families.

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The cognitive dissonance required to be still on Twitter/X tweeting about the dangers of fascism

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Tourists staying in family homes while families are forced to stay in tourist hotels. It has to end. Today Europe proposed its first ever housing law. Here’s what it means for Dublin: from cracking down on Airbnb to tackling vacant homes and second properties.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

‼️ Trump is not welcome in Dublin. ‼️ Trump is not welcome in Ireland. 🤝 Join us in protest this Saturday at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance. 📍 Garden of Remembrance 🗓️ Saturday | ⏰ 1pm Stand up. Speak out. Trump is not welcome here.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP @aodhanoriordain.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In Dublin tourists live in homes while children live in hotels. Tomorrow the European Affordable Housing Act will address this grotesque reality. Time for action. The humiliation of homelessness must end.

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