Gavin Elliott
@sgelliott.net
Non-practising barrister based in Dublin, Ireland. Environmental, Housing and Climate Justice.
Born 335.42 ppm. He/Him.
Born 335.42 ppm. He/Him.
The General Scheme of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026.
Turning citizenship from a recognition of integration and inclusion into a reward for economic success and self reliance.
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Turning citizenship from a recognition of integration and inclusion into a reward for economic success and self reliance.
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
General Scheme of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026
www.gov.ie
September 21, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The General Scheme of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026.
Turning citizenship from a recognition of integration and inclusion into a reward for economic success and self reliance.
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Turning citizenship from a recognition of integration and inclusion into a reward for economic success and self reliance.
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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The inclusion of a greyhound racing event as part of Culture Night this evening is outrageous.
Animal cruelty is endemic in the greyhound industry.
This discredited activity cannot be whitewashed and put in the same category as a play, concert or art exhibition.
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Animal cruelty is endemic in the greyhound industry.
This discredited activity cannot be whitewashed and put in the same category as a play, concert or art exhibition.
@sineadgibney.bsky.social
Greyhound racing is cruelty, not culture - Social Democrats
Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney has condemned the inclusion of a greyhound racing event at Dublin’s Shelbourne Park as part of this evening’s Culture Night programme. Deputy Gibney, who is the party...
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September 18, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The inclusion of a greyhound racing event as part of Culture Night this evening is outrageous.
Animal cruelty is endemic in the greyhound industry.
This discredited activity cannot be whitewashed and put in the same category as a play, concert or art exhibition.
@sineadgibney.bsky.social
Animal cruelty is endemic in the greyhound industry.
This discredited activity cannot be whitewashed and put in the same category as a play, concert or art exhibition.
@sineadgibney.bsky.social
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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.
More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social this evening.
September 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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.
More on @virginmedianews.bsky.social this evening.
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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:
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:
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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September 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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:
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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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.
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Government grants residency to IDF soldiers
Palestinian visa refusals continue to rise.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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.
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A platitude from the European Commission certainly, but one which contains a profound truth and serious implications. If only the Irish Government (or indeed the Commission) believed it.
September 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
A platitude from the European Commission certainly, but one which contains a profound truth and serious implications. If only the Irish Government (or indeed the Commission) believed it.
The Greens are gone from government, but their legacy lives on with Fine Gael recycling and reusing dog whistle slogans.
Out of ideas and exhausted, the government's farewell tour is now just a by-the-numbers run through of the greatest hits.
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Out of ideas and exhausted, the government's farewell tour is now just a by-the-numbers run through of the greatest hits.
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Budget to support those 'who get up early every morning'
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said this year's Budget will support people "who get up early every morning and go to work".
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September 7, 2026 at 11:53 AM
The Greens are gone from government, but their legacy lives on with Fine Gael recycling and reusing dog whistle slogans.
Out of ideas and exhausted, the government's farewell tour is now just a by-the-numbers run through of the greatest hits.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Out of ideas and exhausted, the government's farewell tour is now just a by-the-numbers run through of the greatest hits.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
One high profile FF TD being formally investigated by the ethics watchdog and another due before the courts to answer a drink driving charge.
The State's ethics watchdog has launched an investigation into junior minister Niall Collins.
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Sipo launch investigation into junior minister Niall Collins over land deal
Sipo confirmed this week that it was beginning a preliminary inquiry to gather more information about the complaint made against Niall Collins.
jrnl.ie
August 31, 2026 at 1:55 PM
One high profile FF TD being formally investigated by the ethics watchdog and another due before the courts to answer a drink driving charge.
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Ireland's sectoral emissions mitigation achievement for 2021–2025 is much worse than the EPA report has stated.
– My commentary and analysis, heeding CCAC advice, is now also posted on LinkedIn as an article here:
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– My commentary and analysis, heeding CCAC advice, is now also posted on LinkedIn as an article here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/irelan...
Ireland's sectoral emissions mitigation achievement for 2021–2025 is much worse than the EPA report has stated
Paul Price 21 August 2026 In the previous article, I set out some necessary caveats to the EPA's summary statement on national mitigation achievement over the first carbon budget period (CB1 2021–2025...
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August 21, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Ireland's sectoral emissions mitigation achievement for 2021–2025 is much worse than the EPA report has stated.
– My commentary and analysis, heeding CCAC advice, is now also posted on LinkedIn as an article here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/irelan...
– My commentary and analysis, heeding CCAC advice, is now also posted on LinkedIn as an article here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/irelan...
The possibility of being prosecuted via a standalone offence, rather than a more general dangerous driving offence, will surely make them think twice and repent their ways.
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New penalties for driving wrong way down motorway will be considered, says justice minister
'That is using a vehicle as a weapon, and it is a lethal form of behavior that, as we saw over the weekend, results in deaths and serious injuries'
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August 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The possibility of being prosecuted via a standalone offence, rather than a more general dangerous driving offence, will surely make them think twice and repent their ways.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Mention should also be made of the expense involved in the multi-agency operation to deal with the aftermath of his foolishness.
A bunch of middle aged wealthy idiotic people, were out hunting sharks, caught one, brought it onto their boat, without any safeguards, the shark naturally fought back, and a man was bitten.
Serves him right.
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Serves him right.
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Man rescued from boat off Waterford coast after suffering shark bite
There were five people on board the five-metre pleasure boat, which was about four miles off Ram Head, Ardmore.
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August 13, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Mention should also be made of the expense involved in the multi-agency operation to deal with the aftermath of his foolishness.
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If I had been hooked In my mouth and dragged onto a boat I would 100% bite whoever did it
A bunch of middle aged wealthy idiotic people, were out hunting sharks, caught one, brought it onto their boat, without any safeguards, the shark naturally fought back, and a man was bitten.
Serves him right.
www.thejournal.ie/shark-attack...
Serves him right.
www.thejournal.ie/shark-attack...
Man rescued from boat off Waterford coast after suffering shark bite
There were five people on board the five-metre pleasure boat, which was about four miles off Ram Head, Ardmore.
www.thejournal.ie
August 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
If I had been hooked In my mouth and dragged onto a boat I would 100% bite whoever did it
S. 15 is a fairly anodyne piece of legislation which says that state bodies shall, in so far as practicable, perform their functions in a manner consistent with government climate plans
That's all it says, but this government is allergic to the mildest suggestion that they should be held to account
That's all it says, but this government is allergic to the mildest suggestion that they should be held to account
The Irish Times view on planning and climate: pointing in the wrong direction
Which projects have actually been stopped by Section 15 of the Climate Act?
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August 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
S. 15 is a fairly anodyne piece of legislation which says that state bodies shall, in so far as practicable, perform their functions in a manner consistent with government climate plans
That's all it says, but this government is allergic to the mildest suggestion that they should be held to account
That's all it says, but this government is allergic to the mildest suggestion that they should be held to account
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The great Jess Kav on the soul-searching (or lack thereof) in the Irish music scene over the last week or so
Angel At The Table
The thicket of un-grooming and the Irish music industry
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August 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The great Jess Kav on the soul-searching (or lack thereof) in the Irish music scene over the last week or so
Jack Chambers relies upon citizens (or people in the economy as he calls them) not understanding what a judicial review is.
If the state has broken the law you may ask the court to hold them to account. That's what a JR is, and what Jack Chambers is against. The government following it's own laws.
If the state has broken the law you may ask the court to hold them to account. That's what a JR is, and what Jack Chambers is against. The government following it's own laws.
July 25, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Jack Chambers relies upon citizens (or people in the economy as he calls them) not understanding what a judicial review is.
If the state has broken the law you may ask the court to hold them to account. That's what a JR is, and what Jack Chambers is against. The government following it's own laws.
If the state has broken the law you may ask the court to hold them to account. That's what a JR is, and what Jack Chambers is against. The government following it's own laws.
“We have multiple objectives across many departments, and it’s not for NGOs or advocates to dictate to government whether we should progress a particular project.”
Yes Minister, but it is for the courts to dictate if you decide to progress a project unlawfully.
Yes Minister, but it is for the courts to dictate if you decide to progress a project unlawfully.
Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers has said that a key part of Ireland's climate law has to be circumvented because it has been "weaponised" by NGOs and advocates to halt major infrastructure projects.
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Chambers says climate law has been 'weaponised' by NGOs to halt infrastructure projects
Friends of the Earth have said disapplying climate laws sets ‘an alarming precedent’.
jrnl.ie
July 24, 2026 at 12:38 PM
“We have multiple objectives across many departments, and it’s not for NGOs or advocates to dictate to government whether we should progress a particular project.”
Yes Minister, but it is for the courts to dictate if you decide to progress a project unlawfully.
Yes Minister, but it is for the courts to dictate if you decide to progress a project unlawfully.
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Mention 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...
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...
Mention of “best interests of the child” quietly dropped from Department of Justice’s new family reunification policy
A spokesperson for Ireland’s Ombudsman for Children said it is “very concerned” that the best-interests principle was not referenced in the new policy.
www.dublininquirer.com
July 22, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Mention 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...
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...
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This looks very bad. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Legal aid system did not delay Kerry football fan’s three-year case flagged by Minister
Man’s prosecution singled out as example of ‘unacceptable’ delays caused by old criminal legal aid system
www.irishtimes.com
July 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM
This looks very bad. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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Minister raised alarm over risk of homelessness for hundreds of refugee families
Minister raised alarm over risk of homelessness for hundreds of refugee families
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan downplayed concerns of a Cabinet colleague and said refugees were moving to Dublin because of a ‘desire to live in this region’
www.irishtimes.com
July 14, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Minister raised alarm over risk of homelessness for hundreds of refugee families
A well reasoned and urgent argument from Orla Kelleher and others on why, to protect the constitutionally protected rights of children, the current spate of anti-climate bills should face Article 26 Supreme Court scrutiny.
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Opinion: The Government is trying to undermine climate laws. President Connolly could stop it
The potentially irreversible impacts of climate change will be experienced by our children and grandchildren
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July 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
A well reasoned and urgent argument from Orla Kelleher and others on why, to protect the constitutionally protected rights of children, the current spate of anti-climate bills should face Article 26 Supreme Court scrutiny.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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TheJournal.ie: New housing rules could leave people without shelter as beds lie empty, homeless charity warns
New housing rules could leave people without shelter as beds lie empty, homeless charity warns
The new legislation will formally require people applying for social housing to prove they are both legally resident and habitually resident in Ireland.
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July 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
TheJournal.ie: New housing rules could leave people without shelter as beds lie empty, homeless charity warns
Most of the seagulls in Dublin 1 and 7 seem to have been having a conniption fit all day. Very noisy and excitable.
Anyone any idea why? Is it just the weather?
Anyone any idea why? Is it just the weather?
July 5, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Most of the seagulls in Dublin 1 and 7 seem to have been having a conniption fit all day. Very noisy and excitable.
Anyone any idea why? Is it just the weather?
Anyone any idea why? Is it just the weather?
Utter barbarism. Cruel and thuggish. Most civilised countries have banned it and it's long overdue that we do too.
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Comparison between hares and domesticated pets is 'nonsense', Fianna Fáil TD says
The People Before Profit bill to ban hare coursing was debated at second stage in Dáil Éireann this evening
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July 2, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Utter barbarism. Cruel and thuggish. Most civilised countries have banned it and it's long overdue that we do too.
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While Darragh O'Brien keeps up his incredible record as the Minister for Missed Targets in Climate, his successor in Housing has gone one better and abandoned the idea of targets altogether.
'Trying to give yourself a better chance at solving the housing crisis by getting rid of targets is sort of like if you were shooting at a bullseye, missed 10 times in a row, and concluded that the problem is that you’d been doing it with your eyes open.'
Surrealing is back after a gew weeks.
Surrealing is back after a gew weeks.
Surrealing in the Years: Housing minister's war on targets comes for homeless children
Ah, sure targets only remind us how rubbish it all is anyway.
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June 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
While Darragh O'Brien keeps up his incredible record as the Minister for Missed Targets in Climate, his successor in Housing has gone one better and abandoned the idea of targets altogether.
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The story here isn't the mess made while scavenging for cans.
It's that our government have so thoroughly failed people, they've turned to scavenging bins in desperation.
The "solutions" offered here are to the problem of *visible* deprivation, not the problem of the deprivation itself.
#Spéirgorm
It's that our government have so thoroughly failed people, they've turned to scavenging bins in desperation.
The "solutions" offered here are to the problem of *visible* deprivation, not the problem of the deprivation itself.
#Spéirgorm
Dublin City Council proposes limiting access to Re-turn scheme in bid to reduce bin scavenging | BreakingNews
The move would prevent anyone without a household bin collection service from reclaiming deposits on plastic bottles and aluminium cans, which it said had become a “monetary commodity” since the intro...
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June 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The story here isn't the mess made while scavenging for cans.
It's that our government have so thoroughly failed people, they've turned to scavenging bins in desperation.
The "solutions" offered here are to the problem of *visible* deprivation, not the problem of the deprivation itself.
#Spéirgorm
It's that our government have so thoroughly failed people, they've turned to scavenging bins in desperation.
The "solutions" offered here are to the problem of *visible* deprivation, not the problem of the deprivation itself.
#Spéirgorm