Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Hearts collectively broke watching Virgin Media's documentary on Monday. The Taoiseach said that he had not seen it and that it would only give one side of the story. It is one side of the story where we are seeing children being educated in cupboards and undertaking regulation in bathrooms. 096
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 05/10/2026A constitutional right to housing would provide a floor of protection in respect of access to basic, adequate housing and would provide recognition that a home is central to dignity. But why is the government continuing to ignore our solutions? 051
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Tá easpa soláthair thithíochta ag lagú struchtúr na bpobal Gaeltachta agus ag cur thodhchaí na gceantar Gaeltachta i mbaol. A constitutional right to housing would allow these communities to begin rebuilding. But again, govt are shutting their eyes to the reality of the carnage they've caused. 0106
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Budget 2027 is completely devoid of ambition and new ideas. The message that this budget sends out to households couldn’t be any clearer. It says: ‘fend for yourselves, you are on your own’. @cianocallaghantd.bsky.socialsocialdemocrats.ieBudget abandons those struggling most from cost-of-living crisis - Social DemocratsThe budget delivered today shows that this Government has abandoned those struggling most from the cost-of-living crisis, according to Social Democrats finance spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’... 185
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 06/10/2026This budget shows that this Government has abandoned those struggling most from the cost-of-living crisis. It's a budget completely devoid of ambition and new ideas. Regrettably, Government has ignored our proposals and this budget that fails to provide short-term relief where it is most needed. 0115
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Putting together Budget 2027 (and governing in general, it seems) is just a game to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Instead of looking at the impacts their decisions make, govt ministers are too busy fighting over announcements and briefings. And who wins in this game? Certainly not ordinary people. 6152
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Budget 2027 has failed to deliver for some of our most vulnerable citizens. They include pensioners, children living in poverty, disabled people and family carers. Instead of receiving meaningful supports, they are expected to make do with crumbs from the Govt's table. @eoinhayestd.bsky.socialsocialdemocrats.ieVulnerable groups forced to make do with crumbs from the Government’s table - Social DemocratsBudget 2027 has utterly failed to deliver for some of our most vulnerable citizens, including pensioners, children living in poverty, disabled people and family carers, according to Social Democrats s... 062
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Budget 2027 leaves disability services too dependent on crisis responses and falls well short on planned capacity and supports for independent living. Government needs to stop waiting for families to break before it responds. @liamquaidetd.bsky.socialsocialdemocrats.ieBudget leaves disability services trapped in crisis mode - Social DemocratsBudget 2027 leaves disability services too dependent on crisis responses and falls well short on planned capacity and supports for independent living, according to Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide. Dep... 0125
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Fianna Fáil's election manifesto in 2024 promised a €12 rise in the state pension year on year. This budget delivered only €10. When we asked the Taoiseach about this today, he spent his entire speaking time avoiding the question entirely. This is an insult to pensioners all over Ireland. 1124
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 07/10/2026This budget is a huge letdown. Artists are abandoned and with that, the richness of all our lives suffers. Furthermore families,workers, young people, pensioners are all let down by this shambolic budget. 062
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 07/10/2026This budget can be defined as one of missed opportunity. It's lacking in vision. It's lacking in ambition. It's ludicrous how the Government keep doing the same thing over and over again and still expect a different outcome. Very little really changes with this budget. 186
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleIrish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Lack of progress in Co Dublin beheaded stag case 'highlights need for wildlife crime unit' Gardaí are continuing to investigate the discovery of a stag’s dismembered body at Newbridge Estate and Farm, Donabate, North County Dublin, last November. thejournal.ieLack of progress in Co Dublin beheaded stag case 'highlights need for wildlife crime unit'Gardaí are continuing to investigate the discovery of a stag’s dismembered body at Newbridge Estate and Farm, Donabate, North County Dublin, last November. 011
Reposted by Cllr. Paul Mulvillepolifeed @feed.gavreilly.com · 01/10/2026TheJournal.ie: Lack of progress in Co Dublin beheaded stag case 'highlights need for wildlife crime unit'thejournal.ieLack of progress in Co Dublin beheaded stag case 'highlights need for wildlife crime unit'Gardaí are continuing to investigate the discovery of a stag’s dismembered body at Newbridge Estate and Farm, Donabate, North County Dublin, last November. 021
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleThe Journal @thejournal.ie · 01/10/2026It's been nearly one year since the beheading of a stag in parklands attached to Newbridge House and Gardens in Donabate, Co Dublin, caused outcry and condemnation. jrnl.ie/7176790jrnl.iehttp://jrnl.ie/7176790 042
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFingal County Council @fingal.ie · 01/10/2026Looking to get active, meet new people and enjoy a chat? Join one of our 5 Healthy Steps walking groups across Fingal in Mulhuddart, Corduff, Donabate, Balbriggan and Millennium Park. Distances range from 1.5km to 3km, walk at your own pace and improve your health and wellbeing. #activetravel 022
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleDaryl 𝘊𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘩𝘶𝘪𝘮𝘤í𝘯 🎃 Feehely @darylfeehely.com · 04/10/2026Well done Jennifer Whitmore! Oireachtas Committee testimony created solely from AI should most definitely not be accepted as expert opinion. 📽️@jen_whitmore_td & @social-democrats.bsky.social on insta: www.instagram.com/reel/DeCetuV... #IrishPol 513141
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleImbibe Coffee Roasters @imbibecoffee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Last year we gave: 7.5% of profits to staff on top of salary/bonus 7.5% to @womensaidireland.bsky.social 7.5% to local projects 7.5% to a bridge building program at a Colombian coffee co-op You can buy coffee here imbibe.ie/pages/shop but it'd be better if you could tell people about our modelimbibe.ieShopWe are an Irish Coffee Roasting Business. We give away 4% of all we earn before we make a cent. We roast coffee very well. 0136
Reposted by Cllr. Paul Mulvillepolifeed @feed.gavreilly.com · 01/10/2026RTÉ News: Soc Dems alternative budget highlights pension, childcarerte.ieSoc Dems alternative budget highlights pension, childcareAnyone earning €70,000 or less a year should receive a €400 energy credit as part of next week's budget, the Social Democrats has said. 011
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleThe Journal @thejournal.ie · 01/10/2026Three opposition parties published their alternative budgets today with Sinn Fein, Labour and the Social Democrats all focusing on the cost-of-living crisis. jrnl.ie/7179633jrnl.ieBudget day is on Tuesday - here's what three opposition parties say they would do if in chargeSinn Féin, Labour and the SocDems outlined today what they would do if they sat at the top table. 041
Reposted by Cllr. Paul Mulvillerobb1blu3.bsky.social @robb1blu3.bsky.social · 01/10/2026RTE news: Soc Dems alternative budget highlights pension, childcare, fuel, housing www.rte.ie/news/ireland...rte.ieSoc Dems alternative budget highlights pension, childcareAnyone earning €70,000 or less a year should receive a €400 energy credit as part of next week's budget, the Social Democrats has said. 021
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Today we launched our Alternative Budget 2027. Year after year, record budget surpluses have been squandered by FF/FG. Next week’s budget must be about making life more affordable for people who need support right now, as well as providing solutions for the future.socialdemocrats.ieSocial Democrats launch Alternative Budget 2027 - Social DemocratsThe country requires a budget with immediate targeted measures while investing to permanently reduce costs for struggling households, according to Social Democrats finance spokesperson and deputy lead... 053
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Today, we launched our Alternative Budget for 2027. It's not just a budget though – it's a plan to make life more affordable for people. And not just right now, but permanently. 053
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Is it any wonder the country is going around in circles with housing policy? HOUSING SHOULD BE A HUMAN RIGHT. It is time to have a referendum to put the right to housing in our Constitution but what will Government have to say? 1179
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026READ: If you haven’t seen this yet, please take a look. Motonormativity ("car brain") is a bias that stops people from making rational judgements about driving. This study co-authored by @ianwalker.bsky.social looks at where this bias comes from & how it works. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 7277118
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFingal County Council @fingal.ie · 25/09/2026We wish to advise that Temporary Traffic Management will be in place on Turvey Avenue tomorrow (Sat 26 Sept) from 8:00am. This will be between the junction of The Square and the entrance into the carpark at Donabate Train Station, to facilitate the replacement of an overhead public lighting cable. 021
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFingal County Council @fingal.ie · 23/09/2026BirdWatch Ireland presents a free talk on migratory seabirds and the Little Tern of Portrane Beach as part of SDG Week 2026. 📅 24 Sept, 6:30-7:30pm, Bayside Community Centre. Book your place on Eventbrite. #SDGWeek2026 #FingalClimateAction 032
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Govt's Disability (Amendment) Bill 2026 will be heard at second stage in the Dáil tomorrow. Key recommendations from the Disability Matters Committee have been excluded from the legislation. This will divert some children away from an AON into a service dead-end. @liamquaidetd.bsky.socialsocialdemocrats.ieGovernment’s Disability (Amendment) Bill will divert children into a service dead-end - Social DemocratsThe Government’s Disability (Amendment) Bill 2026 will divert some children away from a full Assessment of Need (AON) without ensuring they have a timely alternative route to assessment and interventi... 031
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 22/09/2026500,000 households in electricity arrears. 77% surge in wholesale energy prices. When will Government listen to our solutions and invest in renewable energy which would significantly lower electricity bills for people across the country? 093
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvillePhilip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Tax the absolute bollocks off them, till there are no billionaires left. Then, get started on the millionaires ... 0143
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFingal County Council @fingal.ie · 21/09/2026BirdWatch Ireland presents a free talk on migratory seabirds and the Little Tern of Portrane Beach as part of SDG Week 2026. 📅 24 Sept, 6:30-7:30pm, Bayside Community Centre. Book your place on Eventbrite. #SDGWeek2026 #FingalClimateAction 021
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleImbibe Coffee Roasters @imbibecoffee.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I've a self imposed annual "social" tax of 4% on my business. I'm not evan a millionaire but when I look around me consider myself lucky. It helps my staff, a Colombian co-op and some good causes. A once off 5% seems a pretty good deal and would do an awful lot of good for an awful lot of people. 041
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvillePhilip🦎EcotrakNI @ecotrakni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026A Common Lizard form the Dublin area for a change. This one was seen basking beside the Donabate to Portrane cliff walk yesterday (8 Sept 2026) @argroupsuk.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social #HSI #reptiles #lizard #zootoca #ireland 172
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFingal County Council @fingal.ie · 14/09/2026BirdWatch Ireland presents a free talk on migratory seabirds and the Little Tern of Portrane Beach as part of SDG Week 2026. 📅 24 Sept, 6:30-7:30pm, Bayside Community Centre. Book your place on Eventbrite. #SDGWeek2026 #FingalClimateAction 022
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFingal County Council @fingal.ie · 17/09/2026BirdWatch Ireland presents a free talk on migratory seabirds and the Little Tern of Portrane Beach as part of SDG Week 2026. 📅 24 Sept, 6:30-7:30pm, Bayside Community Centre. Book your place on Eventbrite. #SDGWeek2026 #FingalClimateAction 021
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleDublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 16/09/2026Fingal councillors say they want a stronger role in setting how the council's money is spent. This is something the government's local democracy taskforce recommended in its report, published in March.dublininquirer.comFingal councillors say they want a stronger role in setting how the council's money is spentThis is something the government's local democracy taskforce recommended in its report, published in March. 024
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvillezOz 🇵🇸 @zozimus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Huge numbers at the protest march this afternoon in Dublin. 053
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleConor Mahood @conorvoice.com · 23/08/2026Was nice to see this at a viewing point in Donabate, Co. Dublin. 0103
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The refusal to award visas to Palestinian students over their not being able to provide documentation such as bank statements, is nothing short of outrageous. These students and their families are being treated with a staggering lack of compassion by the Irish state. Where has our humanity gone? 24628
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleBleeper @bleeperactive.bsky.social · 20/08/2026TÁ SIAD ANSEO! Bleeper's next-generation electric bikes have arrived in Dublin. We're proud to be adding 750 of these e-bikes to Bleeper's public bike service, bringing our total fleet size in Dublin to 1,500 bikes. More details in the link below: bleeper.ie/blogs/news/m... 041
Cllr. Paul Mulville @paulmulville.bsky.social · 14/08/202633b bus diversion affecting #donabate #portrane Makes sense to send the bus down Swords Main Street only once per circuit, given road works, and to use the bye-pass for the inward leg. 000
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The Government made a lot of promises in the general election of 2024; promises of investment in childcare, healthcare, education, the list goes on. Instead of giving people minuscule tax breaks, we should be seeing more investment in public infrastructure while we have the surplus. 1117
Reposted by Cllr. Paul Mulvilleeclipsesong @eclipsesong.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Drew Sunnybank, the tin cottage my granny and her identical twin sister were born in 99 years ago in Portrane. I spent many summers here and am so thankful for the time that I had. It has been sold now and sadly torn down for new development but I wanted to preserve it through art 0112
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleSocial Democrats @social-democrats.bsky.social · 30/07/2026From gutting neutrality, to watering down the OTB, FF and FG are undermining Ireland's international reputation. But what would the SocDems do differently? Well, we wouldn't just talk the talk - we'd walk the walk. We are peacekeepers, peacemakers and peace builders – it's important we remain so. 1136
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFinancial Justice Ireland @financialjustice.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Healthcare workers in California campaign for a wealth tax to fund services. Patrick Collison donates millions in an attempt to shut it down. Billionaires like Collison are a threat to public health. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...irishtimes.comIrish entrepreneur Patrick Collison donated $7m to group opposing California wealth taxBuilding a Better California opposes proposal that would require California’s billionaire residents to pay a one-off tax on their assets 1104
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleJohn Hurley @hurlzzz.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now? my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @uplift.iemy.uplift.ieVisa for Gaza studentsI'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now? 032
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFingal County Council @fingal.ie · 27/07/2026As part of the periASTY Horizon EU Project, FCC and project partners are inviting applicants who drive to Donabate Train Station 3-5 days per week, the opportunity to take part in our 6 month living lab & receive exclusive use of an eBike with secure parking forms.bleeperactive.com/262043769844... 041
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleFingal County Council @fingal.ie · 27/07/2026Fingal County Council & Active Cities Dublin are hosting guided evening yoga sessions at beautiful coastal locations across Fingal. Donabate: 27 July Skerries: 4 & 11 Aug Balbriggan: 18 & 25 Aug. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat. Adults only. Weather & tide dependent. Book now: bit.ly/4vo5K9p 021
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvilleShamim Malekmian @shamimmalekmian.eurosky.social · 22/07/2026Mention of “best interests of the child” quietly dropped from Department of Justice’s new family reunification policy A spokesperson for Ombudsman for Children said it is “very concerned” that the best-interests principle was not referenced in the new policy. www.dublininquirer.com/mention-of-b...dublininquirer.comMention of “best interests of the child” quietly dropped from Department of Justice’s new family reunification policyA spokesperson for Ireland’s Ombudsman for Children said it is “very concerned” that the best-interests principle was not referenced in the new policy. 05741
Reposted by Cllr. Paul MulvillePhilip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 22/07/2026On this day 15 years ago, far-right terrorist Anders Behring Breivik murdered 77 people in Oslo and Utøya. Seen back then as extreme, people like him are in parliaments & governments all over the world. Today, I will remember those who died. In their memory, I say: No pasarán. Not now. Not ever. 116659