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Nessa Lynch

@neasanil.bsky.social
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Interested in law and emerging tech, policing & youth justice. Professor of Law at University College Cork. Citizen of Ireland & Aotearoa NZ 💚🖤. Also mountains, bikes, dogs. Opinions my own.

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Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · 17/09/2026
I wrote an essay, cautioning university students on the use of GenAI for coursework. I hope it's of use. zenodo.org/records/2281...
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The dangers of using AI for coursework: A warning to university students
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James Windle @jameswindle.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New open access article - The code of the street as a hook to build redemption scripts in Cork City – with @orlalynch-ucc.bsky.social and Graham Cambridge – we started talking about this paper six years ago, so great to see it published – academic.oup.com/bjc/advance-...
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The code of the street as a hook to build redemption scripts in Cork City
Abstract. While Anderson’s code of the street is often used to explore why people engage in violent behaviours, its role in problematic substance use and t
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Michael Plank @michaelplanknz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Chris sacked Chris for plotting to replace Chris with Chris to stand against Chris #nzpol
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Dr Dean Knight @drdeanknight.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I’ve scribbled up a simple and brief explainer, as I’ve had queries etc. 🤓
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Nessa Lynch @neasanil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Waaay more exciting than the men's race this year! Plus so cute to see Pogačar & del Toro out supporting 💛
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 09/08/2026
Daniel Kinahan arrested after his extradition from Dubai, due to appear at Special Criminal Court this evening
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Daniel Kinahan arrested after his extradition from Dubai, due to appear at Special Criminal Court this evening
The Government jet carrying Kinahan departed Al Maktoum International Airport this morning and landed at Casement Aerodrome shortly after 6.30pm
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tohorā @tohora.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Forest & Bird have set the date for Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau - Bird of the Year 2026 voting, set to kick off from 4 September and close on 20 September. www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...
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Forest & Bird announces election dates for 2026 Bird of the Year
Election year is on not just for the country's politicians, but also for Aotearoa's manu.
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Dictionary of Irish Biography @dib.ie · 27/07/2026
#DIBLives Antarctic explorer Tom Crean (d. #OTD 1938) spent more time in the Antarctic than Scott or Shackleton; he was awarded the Albert Medal and the Polar Medal with 3 Antarctic clasps. The Crean Glacier in South Georgia and Mount Crean in Antarctica are named for him. www.dib.ie/biography/cr...
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Richard Easther @rjme.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Just sent in this OIA. Will let you know how I get on.
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Liam McIlvanney @liammcilvanney.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Still time to apply for the two-year Eamon Cleary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Irish Studies, working with my stellar colleague Professor @maebhlong.bsky.social in the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies @universityofotago.bsky.social…🍀
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Eamon Cleary Postdoctoral Fellow in Irish Studies
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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WWN @waterfordwhispers.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
PSNI Stand Down Riot Units As Loyalist Gangs Not Bothered By Donaldson Guilty Verdict waterfordwhispersnews.com/2026/06/2…
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PSNI Stand Down Riot Units As Loyalist Gangs Not Bothered By Donaldson Guilty Verdict
THE PSNI have stood down all riot units after the conviction of vile paedophile and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, safe in the knowledge that Loyalist gangs find nothing objectionable about him nor the offences …
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"I have accepted Keir Starmer's resignation as my chief servant and have invited Andy Burnham to lay out details for how many meals a day he'll give me"
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 21/06/2026
“A person familiar with the events said that the officer had allegedly asked AI software to generate paperwork slanted towards outcomes that the police wanted.”
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Rape convictions under review after UK detective allegedly used AI chatbot for paperwork
Derbyshire Police investigating whether officer used software to secure desired court outcome
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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Two poems by Seamus Heaney for Father’s Day #fathersday. “A Call” from The Spirit Level (1996) and “Follower” from Selected Poems 1966–1987 (Farrar, Straus and Giroux).
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Signal @signal.org · 08/06/2026
Our statement on the UK gov't's demand that all content on all devices sold or used in the UK be scanned, on the presumption of nudity, using a dystopian combination of age verification & content scanning. This proposal will not safeguard children. It endangers us all. signal.org/blog/pdfs/20...
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 26/05/2026
Panel Spotlight: Disciplinary Borders From health research to AI law, this panel brings together leading voices to explore how breaking disciplinary boundaries sparks innovation. Book your ticket now: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...
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Dr Dean Knight @drdeanknight.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
My note on the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s thematic report proposing a legislative regime regulating protest has been published: “Policing protests: proposed reform of the law governing public protests in Aotearoa New Zealand” [2026] Public Law 198. 🤓 (Reach out if you are interested.)
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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
An ‘ordinary’ storm with extraordinary impacts: what made Wellington’s deluge so intense? James Renwick, Professor of Physical Geography at our School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, explains.
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An ‘ordinary’ storm with extraordinary impacts: what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?
Wellington’s extreme deluge was caused by an unfortunate combination of weather factors. But a warming climate is upping the odds of more of these events in future.
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
NEW What the botched prosecution of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh says about the police and CPS A series of unforced errors show that terrorism law is not taken seriously by those who should be enforcing it By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
The police had done nothing for six months, even though this was a terrorism matter, and then rushed through a charge without the requisite decision from the attorney general. There was then an attempt to reissue the charge even though they knew it was a day late. And the CPS, rather than accepting defeat at first instance, devoted time and resources to an appeal, even though the applicable law was long settled.

Terrorism law should be taken seriously. It is a special body of law in respect of dealing with particular threats. But the case of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh shows two things. It shows the lack of seriousness with which the police take terrorism legislation, and it shows the utter seriousness of the CPS in trying to protect itself.
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Nessa Lynch @neasanil.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
OSINT and facial recognition tech in action
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Steph @stephanenny.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Feeling real safe in the days of LLM guided warfare
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Tomorrow's Headlines The Telegraph: Starmer Next! The Guardian: Morgan McSweeney's Gone, Thank God! The Irish Times: Irishman forced out of UK Labour Role The Irish (Cork) Examiner: Having Completed Michael Collins' Work, and brought low the British Government, Macroom Calls it's Son Home
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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Remembering Ann Lovett who tragically died 42 years ago today after giving birth alone in a grotto in Granard. The Statue of the Virgin at Granard Speaks -Paula Meehan "and though she cried out to me in extremis I did not move, I didn’t lift a finger to help her, I didn’t intercede with heaven
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Dr Dean Knight @drdeanknight.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
One of the first events of the political year in Aotearoa New Zealand is expected to be the announcement of the date of this year’s general election.
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Donncha O’Connell @donnchalaw.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
I have a letter in today’s Irish Times about Ireland and the ECHR and the apparent shift in the Irish government’s position towards reform of the Convention signalled recently by the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan TD #ECHR
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Micheál Martin @micheal-martin.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Sydney attack.
I am shocked and appalled by the gun attack targeting Sydney’s Jewish community that has left at least twelve dead and dozens more injured.


Our thoughts and prayers go to the families and friends of those lost, the injured, the first responders, and the people of Australia at this deeply distressing time.

 

There can be no place for hatred or violence anywhere, in particular at a time of celebration for many as people gathered to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach.

 

At a lecture honouring the historian Dermot Keogh just two days ago, I noted that antisemitism has been one of the most consistent and pernicious prejudices throughout history, providing the foundation for murderous outrages in many eras and many places.

 

This latest evil act in Sydney is a further manifestation of the murderous hate spawned by antisemitism.
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 05/12/2025
Chat Control has seen many different iterations over the years, and now that it’s coming up on final negotiations, what the proposal does and doesn’t protect can be confusing. Here’s what’s going on. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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After Years of Controversy, the EU’s Chat Control Nears Its Final
After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the
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Dr Dean Knight @drdeanknight.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Come join us at @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social — applications are open for lecturer/senior lecturer roles at our law school. 🤓 ejye.fa.ap1.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Alice Soper @alicesoapbox.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Watching some boy rugby for a change. Yellow boots ick. Why is one of the Irish jerseys looked ripped already? What is up with this turf??
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Nessa Lynch @neasanil.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
I have pledged as this is important to @siouxsiew.bsky.social but also important to anyone who has to be an expert in the public domain for their work. 🖤💚
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Nessa Lynch @neasanil.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Excited to vote for my head of state today for the first time (was away from Ireland for last few Presidential elections). I do miss #dogsatpollingstations which fills feeds on NZ election day due to the strict media moratorium there. Pic of my best boy Dexter (RIP) on GE '23 #aras25 #speirgorm
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Nessa Lynch @neasanil.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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Johnny Ryan @johnnyryan.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
After 8 years of inaction, the DPC now claims that RTB adtech does not provide location data to dodgy firms. Wrong. Meet "Patternz" for example: An Israeli surveillance tool built on RTB data that provides a targeted individual's coordinates and "driving path" www.iccl.ie/wp-content/u...
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An Garda Síochána @garda.ie · 28/09/2025
More challenge, more reward. Those considering a career in An Garda Síochána are encouraged to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role. Apply today. Closing date is 9 October ➡️ bit.ly/46tk7iJ #ItsAJobWorthDoing
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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Job Alert: Applications are invited for the position of Higher Executive Officer Research Strategy and Insights in the #PCSA. Deadline for applications is 3.00pm on 22nd October 2025 Read more and apply here: www.pcsaireland.ie/about-us/car...
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Career Opportunities – Policing & Community Safety Authority Ireland
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Strictly Obiter @strictlyobiter.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
I think you should all read Payne v Thomas [2025] NZHC 2864 then be kind to someone on the other side today. It's tough out there.
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Nessa Lynch @neasanil.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Looking forward to this conference- I will be presenting on two [rare] decisions on child justice DPP v CC [2025] IESC 11; DPP v PB [2025] IESC 12 (co-written with @ursulak.bsky.social) @lawucc.bsky.social
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School of Law, UCC @lawucc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Calling all @ucc.ie students! The UCC & Matheson #Hackathon returns on October 14th! €1,000 cash prize for each member of the winning team - Join Munster based employers - Brainstorm on contemporary challenges and risks to governance structures Full details & registration: www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
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UCC and Matheson 2025 Hackathon - Register Now! | University College Cork
Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 25/09/2025
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said he is reviewing the garda operational policing model - the structure through which the gardaí police the country - because there are “inefficiencies” and it is “not working well” in parts
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Kelly reviewing policing model over 'inefficiencies'
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said he is reviewing the garda operational policing model - the structure through which the gardaí police the country - because there are "inefficiencies" and it is...
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 25/09/2025
Significant additional resources required for national security, says commissioner
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Significant additional resources required for national security, says commissioner
Justin Kelly unveils plans during first appearance as Garda chief before Police and Community Safety Authority
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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The PCSA will hold its first Authority meeting in public with new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly on Thursday, 25 September in the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin. To register for this event click here ✍️ bit.ly/4psufzw
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olgacronin.bsky.social @olgacronin.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
In light of RTÉ Prime Time exposé, @johnnyryan.bsky.social spoke today on radio about how in 2020 he bought similar data identifying 200 Irish people tagged as sex abuse survivors. He gave evidence of this - and more - to DPC and Justice Minister... but nothing happened. www.iccl.ie/news/iccl-wa...
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ICCL warned watchdog about sale of Irish sexual abuse survivors’ data in 2020 — but DPC and minister did nothing
In 2020, ICCL went undercover and purchased data identifying 200 Irish people tagged as survivors of sexual abuse. The findings were handed to the Data Protection Commission and the Minister for Justi...
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Johnny Ryan @johnnyryan.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
On @antonsavage.bsky.social NewsTalk Radio this morning: We warned Helen McEntee (then Minister for Justice) five years ago about Data Protection Commission's refusal to stop the flow of data about Irish people to data brokers - as now exposed by RTE Prime Time. www.iccl.ie/news/iccl-wa...
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ICCL warned watchdog about sale of Irish sexual abuse survivors’ data in 2020 — but DPC and minister did nothing
In 2020, ICCL went undercover and purchased data identifying 200 Irish people tagged as survivors of sexual abuse. The findings were handed to the Data Protection Commission and the Minister for Justi...
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Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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Government may bring in new laws around the sale of mobile phone location data
An RTÉ 'Prime Time' investigation found that location data could be tracked to residential addresses, after individuals had travelled from Leinster House, military bases and prisons
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 07/09/2025
Ronan Dunne claims bronze at UCI World Mountain Bike Championships in Switzerland
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Ronan Dunne claims bronze at UCI World Mountain Bike Championships in Switzerland
British rider Alice McWilliam wins 2025 Rás na mBan
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 01/09/2025
Elaine Byrne: Commissioner Justin Kelly will have to tackle myth that gardaí are immune to consequences
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Elaine Byrne: Commissioner Justin Kelly will have to tackle myth that gardaí are immune to consequences
Good work must be recognised, poor performance addressed and accountability must be consistent. This requires a solid, meaningful performance management system
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Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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Some gardaí 'unproductive' and 'disinterested' in roads policing – report
The Crowe Report said members who were “disinterested” in the job were able to “get away with such behaviour” to the “frustration” of their colleagues, supervisors and managers
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Johnny Ryan @johnnyryan.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
The short term fate of democracy may be in the hands of one Cork man: Michael McGrath. My piece in the Cork Echo newspaper this morning. www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...
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Nessa Lynch @neasanil.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Wonderful stuff: "The anti-immigrant activists also carried a flag of Jesus of Nazareth – possibly history’s most famous refugee - and Welsh-born immigrant, St Patrick..."
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Kevin Hague @kevinhague.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
I feel we can do a better job of celebrating the outstanding achievements of Niamh Fisher-Black, 5th in the Tour de France. Brilliant!
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