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@sociuscriminis.bsky.social
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Non-practising barrister, criminologist and general political cynic.

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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 7h
They said tariffs were bad when the tangerine tyrant did it; but apparently it's alright when the EU does it.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I see there's an Orange warning both in Northern Ireland and the Republic this morning.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ireland players in meeting with Heimir Hallgrímsson over whether to play Israel game jrnl.ie/7174324 This shouldn't come down to the players. The FAI and UEFA should be the ones complying with the 2024 ruling of the International Court of Justice and preventing the genocidal regime from the game.
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Ireland players in meeting with Heimir Hallgrímsson over whether to play Israel game
The Ireland players met on Friday to work on releasing a statement laying out their stance.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Taoiseach tells UN the world will be shamed when 'true horrors' of Gaza are fully revealed jrnl.ie/7172956 And this comes from the head of a government that routinely ignores flights passing through Shannon which arm and militarily assist the genocide.
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Taoiseach tells UN the world will be shamed when 'true horrors' of Gaza are fully revealed
He also told world leaders that Israel’s actions in the West Bank amount to ethnic cleansing.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Apropos of nothing in particular, I'm pretty certain the "opposite of genocide" is not murdering and continuing to murder hundreds of thousands of people, most of whom are women and children.
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Simon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New Gist: On (and On) Bullshit "Bullshitters are more dangerous to public discourse than liars. Liars are laser-focused on reality and must know the truth to successfully deceive the listener. Bullshitters don’t care, so don’t even have to acknowledge reality. " www.thegist.ie/the-gist-on-...
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The Gist: On (and On) Bullshit
I have been thinking about Bullshit, in its official categorisation. In his short and easy essay “On Bullshit”, the euphoniously-named American philosopher Harry J. Frankfurt posited that a person co...
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
And I'll bet their appointees "walked out of his UN speech in protest".
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Alice-Mary Higgins @aliceeire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Yesterday I demanded answers from the Minister about the Irish Government position on shocking proposals to give AI companies access to our personal data which are being negotiated right now on Ireland's watch. The public across EU want rights protected & more regulation of AI and big tech not less!
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Wearing number 19, Natalie smiled for photos with a scarf reading An Phalaistín, designed by Dublin artist Spicebag, over her shoulders. Two years later she is sitting in an Israeli jail. She faced her sixth court hearing yesterday evening. www.ontheditch.com/we-are-livin...
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Palestinian footballer who played Bohs stuck in Israeli jail
“We are living a nightmare,” her father told The Ditch.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I'm sure that once Dublin City Council find out that this is anything to do with the genocidal, apartheid regime that flagrantly ignores all law including, but not limited to, international law, they'll waive all the rules, laws and regulations to assist them.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is one of the reasons the US wants to destroy the ICC.
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Student from Gaza who has a fully-funded five-year scholarship is among more than 100 denied visas. State fights the case.
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Minister opposes Gaza student’s challenge over refusal of visa to study at Trinity
Student who got fully-funded five-year scholarship is among more than 100 denied visas
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I thought black clothing and a black balaclava or face mask were the required equipment for riding these.
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Aidan O’Brien @aidanobrien.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I'm like, 95% confident that the Irish government wasn't elected by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, SpaceX or Meta. And I don't recall seeing "putting tech companies ahead of citizens fundamental rights" on any of the election manifestos.
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Simon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
At the same time that the Minister for Justice is trying to cut off our access to the economic engine of immigration, the Minister for Finance is warning about the very demographic problem immigration is solving. While ignoring its existence.
THE IRISH TIMES
"By 2050, just 24 years away, Ireland will look a lot like Italy or Japan does today. In such a society, growth will be lower, costs will be higher and the burden on taxpayers - our children - will be immense, Harris will say. "There is no way of avoiding that fate and that is why it is so important that we continue to run surpluses and invest in our sovereign wealth fundạẠỊi
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Does the irony of this not get to them? Transport ministers cause transport chaos for those who are not fortunate enough to be transport ministers.
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Orla Hegarty @orla-hegarty.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
‘Corporate landlord credits profit surge to housing shortage’ .. people are so desperate that they can be squeezed harder for unaffordable rents. Enough with the lame excuses about ‘construction inflation’ & ‘over regulation’ driving up housing costs www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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Corporate landlord credits profit surge to housing shortage
A firm linked to Axa’s investment arm reported €24 million of earnings from its rental investments in Ireland last year
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Simon McGarr @tupped.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
New Gist: What If? Exposed to bot armies on social media, politicians have become like Nipper, the loyal Jack Russell dog, listening intently to the automatic, unending and completely synthetic version of His Master's Voice. www.thegist.ie/the-gist-wha...
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The Gist: What if?
The Government wants to reduce immigration. This is the Gist.
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Breaking: In a potentially landmark decision, a major data centre project in Mayo has had planning permission overturned over climate concerns. More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social this evening.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Eurovision: RTÉ won't compete in or broadcast next year's contest in Bulgaria jrnl.ie/7165319 It's a strange one because RTÉ News are happy enough to continue promoting Israeli propaganda as if it's a fact.
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Eurovision: RTÉ won't compete in or broadcast next year's contest in Bulgaria
The broadcaster said Ireland’s participation could not be justified given the ongoing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It's hard to know why they'd try to hide their genocidal past, it's not likely the authorities in Ireland are ever going to try to prosecute these animals.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
More than a third of the Israeli ex-intelligence agents based in Ireland exposed by The Ditch in 2024 have scrubbed details of their Israel Defense Forces service from their LinkedIn profiles. www.ontheditch.com/israelis-in-...
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Israelis in Ireland concealing former intelligence roles
As Palestinians continue to be denied the opportunity to study in Ireland.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
MetroLink to cost up to €17.5bn and take at least a decade to be ready for passengers jrnl.ie/7163589 Not a brick laid and the price has almost doubled already.... this one is gonna be real special.
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MetroLink to cost up to €17.5bn and take at least a decade to be ready for passengers
Government ministers this morning signed off on the next stage of the MetroLink project.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The opening bid is now at €12.5b.... I'm sure we can make this at least twice as expensive, maybe more.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ed Sheeran responds to growing backlash over Macklemore getting dropped from US tour jrnl.ie/7163559 All the money in the world and he can't afford a spine.
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Ed Sheeran responds to growing backlash over Macklemore getting dropped from US tour
The British singer says it was not his decision to drop Macklemore from the bill.
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Photo decoder: The US has ordered Mastercard (sponsor of Lowry) to block the credit cards of International Criminal Court judges and staff - who it regards as like terrorists. MC do as ordered. Ireland voted to put the ICC into its Constitution. We pledge to protect it. Martin grins.
Trump Lowry Martin
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
www.thejournal.ie/trump-gaza-m... The Taoiseach is more concerned about getting aid into the people of Palestine.... so that they can eat before they're murdered by the IDF who are committed to continuing a genocide.
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Taoiseach defends not referring to situation in Gaza as 'genocide' during meeting with Trump
He said he didn’t use “that term specifically” and denied that he has changed his language on the issue.
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
President Catherine Connolly conveyed to the US president the strong view of the Irish people that "the normalisation of war and genocide can never be accepted."
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President voiced 'strong view' on war, genocide to Trump
President Catherine Connolly has said that she conveyed to the US president the strong view of the Irish people that the normalisation of war and genocide can never be accepted.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I wish the media would cease posting articles about a tangerine paedophile; he really doesn't deserve the coverage.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Status Orange and Yellow rain warnings issued for eight western counties from tonight jrnl.ie/7159154 Am orange warning.... how appropriate...
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Status Orange and Yellow rain warnings issued for eight western counties from tonight
Met Éireann said heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could result in localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
People who are genuinely struggling to pay weekly and monthly bills are being suggested to pay out thousands (if they own their home) in order to combat the greed of energy companies; that's quite the incredible governmental strategy. I wonder what the next strategy for renters is?
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Jim O’Callaghan’s justice department granted residency to Israelis who served in the Israel Defense Forces during the Gaza genocide – while new statistics show Palestinian long-term visa refusals continuing to rise. www.ontheditch.com/government-g...
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Government grants residency to IDF soldiers
Palestinian visa refusals continue to rise.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
But a mob of masked thugs gets to walk the streets of Britain because they're allowed have "legitimate concerns" and not a single arrest.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
France and Canada to join UK in banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine jrnl.ie/7155842 I'd find it more reassuring if they pledged to cease arming the genocidal, apartheid regime.
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France and Canada to join UK in banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine
The three countries similarly coordinated when jointly recognising Palestine last year.
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Jamie @fctwentebenson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
You gotta have some fucking taws on you to be talking about Irish values in a country with over 5,500 homeless children
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Why are new questions being asked of Ireland’s Central Bank over the approval of Israeli bonds? jrnl.ie/7149999 I'm guessing because since the Nuremberg Trials, mankind decided that genocide should not be advocated and assisted by other countries.
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Why are new questions being asked of Ireland’s Central Bank over the approval of Israeli bonds?
It’s still unclear which country, if any, is now approving Israel’s bonds in Europe.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
EU to deny Russian citizens travel permits as it emerges sabotage team used Italian tourist visas jrnl.ie/7150068 But still zero sanctions or restrictions will apply to Israel.
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EU to deny Russian citizens travel permits as it emerges sabotage team used Italian tourist visas
German authorities tracked the sabotage team who used Italian tourism visas to enter Europe.
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"The Israeli government has waged an intense behind-the-scenes campaign to dissuade European governments from backing any joint EU-level action in response to what’s happening in Gaza and the West Bank.
PM Slovenia
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The same EU that had nothing to say about Israel carrying out acts of piracy in EU waters recently.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
With the state – for the first time in a decade – refusing more Palestinian visas than it grants, a group of international academics have called off a gathering at Maynooth University in protest. ‘It would be an act of bad faith to proceed.’ www.ontheditch.com/internationa...
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International academics protest Palestinian visa refusals
The impact on the capacity for Palestinians to engage freely in intellectual exchange is grave
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I'm presuming he's going up for election in the Knesset.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
If you're ever in Kinsale, this is a fantastic restaurant to visit.
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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I’ve experienced a lot throughout my life in Israel. But in the last two weeks, I’ve been targeted by the settlers themselves, and I’ve never experienced anything like that in my life. Just to be clear: I’m not giving up. They’re not going to win, but my recent (1/3)
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland in its successful application for a position identifying antisemitic content online told Coimisiún na Meán it would internally classify material “claiming Israel’s existence is racist” as antisemitic. www.ontheditch.com/jewish-repre...
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JRCI classifies anti-Zionist content as ‘antisemitic’
It said it an application for a media regulator role.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
We're down in Kinsale watching this most excellent band, Life & Soul. Really enjoyable and a super place to visit if you get the chance. @tonygroves.bsky.social need not apply!
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
When they say 'inquiry' they mean they're searching for a technicality for him to be cleared of any wrongdoing.
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The people of Ireland voted to amend their Constitution so that the country could help establish the International Criminal Court. Over 120 others countries joined in this effort. The US did not. Israel did at first but then changed its mind. Now it expressly sets out to dismantle the Court.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We don't believe you.
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Simon @sociuscriminis.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The British are really dedicated to ensuring they are worse than Russia and Israel in terms of human rights. This is absolutely appalling behaviour by them.
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New report concludes that the BBC is systematically biased against Palestinians in Gaza war coverage. Analysis of 35,000+ pieces of BBC content shows Israeli deaths given 33 times more coverage, per fatality, and significantly more emotive language cfmm.org.uk/resource/bbc...
BBC is systematically biased against Palestinians in Gaza war coverage.

Analysis of 35,000+ pieces of BBC content shows Israeli deaths given 33 times more coverage, per fatality, and significantly more emotive language
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