Reposted by Elaine BakerRoderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 9hThis is the importance that the Government puts on supporting households to move to cheaper renewables - a 2% increase. This is the direct impact of the changes to the carbon tax. A laughable increase in the retrofit budget. 0229
Reposted by Elaine BakerRoderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 9hIn last years budget, SEAI was allocated €640 million to support home retrofit. Min Chambers has just announced that SEAI will get €654.5 million in 2027 for retrofit. A €14.5 million increase. A 2% increase. 14224
Elaine Baker @elaineactivism.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I spoke with one of these students online in gaza yesterday. It is appalling they are being denied visas. 20+ students from Gaza have successfully been accepted into Irish universities. Tell the Irish govt to evacuate them now #LetThemStudy my.uplift.ie/petitions/ev... @uplift.iemy.uplift.ieLet Them Study20+ students from Gaza have successfully been accepted into Irish universities. Tell the Irish govt to evacuate them now #LetThemStudy 010
Reposted by Elaine BakerNot Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Taxpayers' money spent to justify ramming through data centre development contrary to public interest Who is The Government serving? Disturbing report by Seán Fearon, @pbresnihan.bsky.social & Patrick Brodie outlines what we've lost so far bit.ly/4jlJ5ak www.thejournal.ie/government-d...thejournal.ieGovernment report on data centres was 'flawed' and 'exaggerated', new research claimsThe study also suggests that nearly 50,000 homes could have been built if the resources in the data centre build-out were directed elsewhere. 01311
Reposted by Elaine BakerNot Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 29/09/20262/2 - Plus some victim-blaming from the CRU: "Larger energy users…engage in direct negotiations with suppliers, whereas that is not the case for residential consumers...and that is why we…encourage people to switch and to keep competition alive." So regulation is also not within their ‘bailiwick’? 032
Reposted by Elaine BakerNot Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 29/09/20261/2 - Spokesperson for the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU): “…considering a limit or cap on data centre development was not being considered, as it was "not within our bailiwick" Whose ‘bailiwick’ is it within if not theirs? www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...irishexaminer.comReduced gas prices for data centres ruled out by energy regulator, Dáil committee toldAsked whether it was fair domestic customers pay twice per unit of electricity as data centres, CRU commissioner Gannon encouraged users to switch where they can 143
Reposted by Elaine BakerCommunity Energy Ireland @community-energy-ireland.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026Benefits of Ireland’s solar boom should not go only to the big energy firms - Sadhbh O'Neill in The Irish Times www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/09/… 043
Reposted by Elaine BakerExtinction Rebellion Ireland @xr-ireland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The anger of the people of Naas at the prospect of data centres in their town was clear yesterday. Kildare County Councillors need to listen. We already have too many data centres in this country - using our precious energy and water and being a general scourge. 043
Elaine Baker @elaineactivism.bsky.social · 26/09/2026CyberSafeKids: Snapchat is used by 21% of 8-12 year olds, and 78% of 12-15 year olds, in Ireland. www. cybersafekids.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FINAL-The-Year-Little-Changed.pdf Meanwhile Snapchat brags about how it drives unhealthy consumption, and about how extra receptive its users are...cybersafekids.ie 011
Reposted by Elaine BakerXodus.online @xodus-online.bsky.social · 26/09/2026What does Snapchat want from your child? Snapchat's own website explains..... Sources and more at xodus.online/why/#consume... 011
Reposted by Elaine BakerTFI Local Link Tipperary @locallinktipperary.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026Darren and Fiona from the TFI Local Link Tipperary team were at the Fresher's Fair at TUS Thurles campus today! 🚌🎓 They chatted with students about bus services for commuting to college in Thurles and gave students the chance to spin our Wheel of Fortune and win […] [Original post on mastodon.ie] 011
Reposted by Elaine BakerNot Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 22/09/2026“…There is currently 700 megawatts worth of data centre development at the planning stage across Ireland…if this comes to fruition, it would equate to adding a county the size of Cork to our grid in the next two to three years…" Enough is enough! www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...irishexaminer.comIreland a 'cautionary tale' over data centre construction, committee to hearFriends of the Earth Ireland due to tell Oireachtas committee on artificial intelligence that increase in centres is 'fundamentally oppositional' to climate targets 1208
Reposted by Elaine BakerTFI Local Link Tipperary @locallinktipperary.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026Travelling with little ones? All children under 5 travel FREE on all TFI Local Link Tipperary services, and children aged 5-8 can also travel for free with a Child (5-8) Leap Card! Find out more and apply for your child's Leap card today. This card can be used […] [Original post on mastodon.ie] 012
Reposted by Elaine BakerChildren's Rights Over Flights @rightoverflight.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Recognising the power of collective action is essential to protect us from climate destruction. Fantastic piece by Jennie C. Stephens in Irish Times today www.irishtimes.com/environment/... which links to our petition as example of action you can take. Sign and share - my.uplift.ie/petitions/ke...irishtimes.comIt takes collective climate action to fight climate destructionWorking together on petitions, campaigns and taking a united stance is the way individual effort can have real impact 022
Reposted by Elaine BakerStay Grounded @staygroundednet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026New factsheet on e-fuels! 📄🔥 stay-grounded.org/wp-content/u... In here, we dive into the latest insights on e-fuels revealing the industry's lies and their critical challenges: ⏳ Not available in time ⚠️ Severe resource limitations 🌫️ Extremely difficult (if not impossible) to decarbonize 197
Elaine Baker @elaineactivism.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Great to see Local Link Tipperary on Bluesky (bridging from Mastodon) If you're in Tipperary please follow @locallinktipperary.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy ! 022
Reposted by Elaine BakerNot Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 16/09/20261/2 “As America’s oil and gas industry ramps up production, it can no longer ignore what can only be described as super-sized pollution events seen from space.” The Irish Government should not ignore these either and should abandon plans to import dirty LNG! www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comUS ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysisEnergy Transfer, whose CEO is a major Trump donor, named as biggest single methane producer in new rankings 175
Reposted by Elaine BakerChildren's Rights Over Flights @rightoverflight.bsky.social · 16/09/2026www.irishtimes.com/business/202...irishtimes.comDublin Airport carbon emissions set to surge after passenger cap removedReport from environmental group highlights impact of more flights at Dublin hub 011
Elaine Baker @elaineactivism.bsky.social · 15/09/2026How do Irish political parties do in walking the talk on de-platforming X and engaging on the open social web and Irish Fediverse (mastodon.ie) ? @xodus-online.bsky.social xodus.online 042
Reposted by Elaine BakerGreen Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 15/09/2026 @rodericogorman.bsky.social and @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social traveled the National Ploughing Championships This year's gathering is happening against a backdrop of increasing food security issues, pressures on farmers due to drought and flooding caused by climate change, and labour shortages. 1149
Reposted by Elaine BakerChildren's Rights Over Flights @rightoverflight.bsky.social · 15/09/2026www.rte.ie/news/ireland...rte.ieDublin Airport could use up carbon budget 16 years earlyDublin Airport is on course to use up its entire "fair share" carbon budget by 2034, according to a new report on airport expansion across Europe that has been disputed by the airport operator. 021
Reposted by Elaine BakerI BIKE Dublin @ibikedublin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Get your tickets now! www.eventbrite.ie/e/reframing-... @tomflood.bsky.social @jcfjustice.bsky.social @dublincommuters.bsky.social @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social @irishdocsenv.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social 2269
Reposted by Elaine BakerGreen Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 11/09/2026We are hosting our annual Think-In today in Dublin, ahead of the reconvening of the Dáil next week. On our agenda; 🌥️Protecting the Climate Act, ⚡Long-term solutions to rising energy costs, 🚍Tackling public transport fare increases ☑️Bye-election reflections 0187
Reposted by Elaine BakerCllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This is not fairness. This is not leadership. And it is not acceptable. I am deeply disappointed and angry about the new citizenship rules. How can forcing people to wait eight years before they can even apply for citizenship possibly solve the problems facing Ireland? 🧵 43311
Reposted by Elaine BakerRoderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026This is the reality of changing citizenship requirements and applying those changes retrospectively. Lives thrown into chaos. 0215
Reposted by Elaine BakerRoderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are trying to put the blame of these public transport fare increases on the National Transport Authority. Make no mistake - these fare increases are a political decision and a result of this Govt's disinterest in public transport and their disregard for its users. 24215
Reposted by Elaine BakerGreen Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 11/09/2026Join us tomorrow! 12012
Reposted by Elaine BakerNorth Tipperary Community Rail Partnership @northtipprail.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Irish Rail running consultation, no proposed improvements to Ballybrophy-Limerick timetable. Fill www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/news/t... by this Mon! We need services: - Morning, evening for 9-5 day in Dublin, Limerick - 2 in each direction middle of day - Bank holidays More: bit.ly/railsurveyre...irishrail.ie Timetable Consultation 2026Timetable Consultation 2026 011
Reposted by Elaine BakerExtinction Rebellion Ireland @xr-ireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Join XRI for anti-Trump protest this Sat 12th at 1pm outside Hugh Lane Gallery. We'll have XR flags to help you find us and a few extra signs. But bring own sign to be sure of having one. Let's make sure Trump gets the message loud and clear that we reject his LNG, data centres, AI and fascism. 043
Reposted by Elaine BakerKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 09/09/2026"Oh, you're criticising data centres? But you USED A DATA CENTRE to publish your post??? Hypocritical much????" Time to put this fossil fuel PR inspired talking point to bed forever. Why the 'Mr Gotcha' gambit is wrong in two very important ways: 15486222
Reposted by Elaine BakerCorporate Europe Observatory (CEO) @corporateeurope.org · 08/09/2026What do you do when there’s a vampire at the door? Don’t invite them in! The same thing goes for #fossilfuel industry, which profits from causing climate crisis. We need #FossilFreePolitics, yet #EU Commission joins #BigPolluters in #Brussels today Read more: corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat... 👇 12510
Reposted by Elaine BakerSimon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The urge became too strong. 39706174
Reposted by Elaine BakerExtinction Rebellion Ireland @xr-ireland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Great to see locals in Naas standing up against yet another energy/water guzzling, land-hogging, noise-polluting data centre, being pushed on them. Data centres have become a blight on this country, worsening the climate crisis and water shortages. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026... 23413
Reposted by Elaine BakerThe Journal @thejournal.ie · 07/07/2026Unbearable heat in France: Dún Laoghaire councillor Conor Dowling cut short his family holiday after temperatures topped 40°C... jrnl.ie/7092906jrnl.ieIrish family: We abandoned our holiday in France when the temperature hit 41 degreesDún Laoghaire councillor Conor Dowling cut short his family holiday after temperatures topped 40°C, but what frightened him most was how quickly ordinary life ceased to function. 2147
Reposted by Elaine BakerIrish Doctors for the Environment @irishdocsenv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Public transport fare hikes - while fossil fuel subsidies remain. Government seem determined to steer us towards car-dependence, if you'll pardon the pun. Cost of living, air pollution, emissions - this is an attack on public health and well-being. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...irishtimes.comCommuters to face increased fares on buses and trainsRising cost of State funding for public services has been a spending concern for some time 03814
Reposted by Elaine BakerBy Land And Sea dot ie @bylandandsea-ie.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026New on ByLandAndSea.ie - a map of all the ferry routes to and from Ireland - with all operators on one map! bylandandsea.ie/ferry-travel-optionsbylandandsea.ieFerry travel optionsHere are all the different ways of traveling out of or onto our island without flying (or sailing yourself of course)…… all on one map. Below are individual maps from the ferry operator… 143
Reposted by Elaine BakerGreen Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 04/09/2026The Minister for Transport (also the Minister for Climate and the Environment fyi) was on radio this morning trying to justify the public transport fare hikes. These hikes are a political choice made by the Department of Public Expenditure, this is not about improving public transport services. 03210
Reposted by Elaine BakerCommunity Energy Ireland @community-energy-ireland.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026CEFOI advocates for support for community owned batteries through capacity mechanism A review is underway of the Electricity Capacity Mechanism, which funds infrastructure which provides power when wind/solar is scarce. CEFOI is calling for targeted supports for community owned energy storage […]mastodon.ieOriginal post on mastodon.ie 012
Reposted by Elaine BakerNot Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Ireland's electricity capacity mechanism funds fossil fuel infrastructure, works against climate action and in favour of large energy users such as data centres Have your say before 4 September! Learn more at electricityactionireland.wordpress.com 033
Reposted by Elaine BakerIrish Cycling Campaign @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Protest the public transport fee increases. - Tomorrow - 5:30pm - Government Buildings 0103
Reposted by Elaine BakerGreen Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 03/09/2026The Government has chosen to increase public transport fares, chosen to make passengers pick up the bill during a cost of living and climate crisis. Today @rodericogorman and @feljin_jose spoke to every media outlet in the country to express their frustration at this decision. 04721
Reposted by Elaine BakerGreen Party / Comhaontas Glas @greenparty.ie · 03/09/2026To raise public transport fares by 15% in the middle of a cost of living crisis is a slap in the face to these commuters, who see the hundreds of millions that Government has spent protecting some sectors from inflation costs, yet they are expected to pay out more, every day, every journey. 13619
Reposted by Elaine BakerChildren's Rights Over Flights @rightoverflight.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This is obscene. Responding to heatwaves in Europe killing thousands, wildfires, caused by fossil fuel pollution... Tourism Ireland direct people in Spain to fly to Ireland for a "coolcation", with an airline who pollutes as much as entire countries. www.linkedin.com/posts/touris...linkedin.comOur new ‘coolcation’ outdoor campaign in Madrid is reminding 4.5 million prospective Spanish visitors that the refreshing breeze of the Wild Atlantic Way is just a flight away. Positioning the… | T...Our new ‘coolcation’ outdoor campaign in Madrid is reminding 4.5 million prospective Spanish visitors that the refreshing breeze of the Wild Atlantic Way is just a flight away. Positioning the isla... 054
Elaine Baker @elaineactivism.bsky.social · 01/09/2026You can’t blockade the sun or sanction the wind. Why are we letting oil giants profit from war and disasters while we pay the price? Join me in calling for new taxes on the profit barons of war and disasters, to instead support people, projects and communities who need it. act.gp/3QDFE2sact.gpMake war profiteers pay: tax fossil fuel profits - Greenpeace InternationalStop fossil fuel giants profiting from war and pollution. Conflict drives up bills while Big Oil makes billions. Sign now to tax profits and fund disaster relief and energy independence. 011
Reposted by Elaine BakerCloughjordan Community Farm @cloughjordancommunityfarm.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy · 29/08/2026Coming up in Cloughjordan on Sat 19th Sept - Apple Festival (free) followed by Eats n Beats (book) ! mobilizon.ie/events/4d952eed-46f5-4… mobilizon.ie/events/dc1609cd-bf16-4…mobilizon.ieFéile na nÚll - Apple Festival - CloughjordanSep 19, 2026, 10:00:00 AM - GMT+01:00 - WeCreate, E53 VP86, Cloughjordan, Ireland - Cloughjordan Ecovillage is delighted to announce that Féile na nÚll 2026 will take place on Saturday 19 September. This year the festival marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of apples, com… 023
Reposted by Elaine BakerNot Here Not Anywhere @nhna.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Ireland's electricity capacity mechanism funds fossil fuel infrastructure, works against climate action and in favour of large energy users such as data centres. It is coming up for its 10-year renewal, so this is a key moment to intervene Learn more at electricityactionireland.wordpress.com 11510
Reposted by Elaine BakerCommunity Energy Ireland @community-energy-ireland.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotligh…irishexaminer.comWind energy: Why does Ireland still have only one community-owned wind farm?Templederry in Tipperary is an outlier: Shareholder John Forgarty thinks he knows why. He and other experts spoke with NEIL MICHAEL for today's 'Irish Examiner' wind energy special report 012