Revealed: Over 150,000 more patients on hospital waiting lists since Government took office
Revealed: Over 150,000 more patients on hospital waiting lists since Government took office
IMO criticises ‘annual cycle of under-budgeting’ and warns of need to boost recruitment of consultants
www.independent.ie
September 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Heavens forbid they invest in community housing for older folks to move into. #supergluedpockets #Speirgorm
The Housing Minister's reported plan to push for older people to split their homes into flats in an effort to boost supply has been defended by the Minister for Older People.
'What we’re looking to provide is choice for older people,' Kieran O'Donnell said today jrnl.ie/6876584
'What we’re looking to provide is choice for older people,' Kieran O'Donnell said today jrnl.ie/6876584
Minister for Older People defends plan to encourage older people to split homes into flats
The Housing Minister is reportedly drafting a policy to enable older people to split their homes into separate flats in a new approach to downsizing.
jrnl.ie
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Heavens forbid they invest in community housing for older folks to move into. #supergluedpockets #Speirgorm
"We are now seeing eviction rates that have not been seen in Ireland since the 1850s."
A damning reality laid bare in this piece of well-researched analysis.
A damning reality laid bare in this piece of well-researched analysis.
'We're seeing eviction rates not seen in Ireland since the 1850s'
The issuing of 5,000 eviction notices in three months last year is quite revealing when viewed against Ireland's historical record
www.rte.ie
February 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The number of people experiencing homelessness has surpassed 17,000 for the first time in the State’s history, a 417% increase in those living in homelessness since 2014.
Over 17,000 people homeless for the first time in history - Social Democrats
The number of people experiencing homelessness has surpassed 17,000 for the first time in the State’s history, a 417% increase in those living in homelessness since 2014, according to Social Democrats...
www.socialdemocrats.ie
February 27, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Bullshit, pure bullshit.
FF & FG looking someone, anyone to blame for thier failures.
Plenty of other EU countries have tenants rights, long term leases, State owned social housing and rent control.
#speirgorm #supergluedpockets
FF & FG looking someone, anyone to blame for thier failures.
Plenty of other EU countries have tenants rights, long term leases, State owned social housing and rent control.
#speirgorm #supergluedpockets
November 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Bullshit, pure bullshit.
FF & FG looking someone, anyone to blame for thier failures.
Plenty of other EU countries have tenants rights, long term leases, State owned social housing and rent control.
#speirgorm #supergluedpockets
FF & FG looking someone, anyone to blame for thier failures.
Plenty of other EU countries have tenants rights, long term leases, State owned social housing and rent control.
#speirgorm #supergluedpockets
Naas General Hospital nurses at ‘breaking point’ ahead of protest over staffing levels www.irishtimes.com/h... #mastodaoine #speirghorm #iepol
Naas General Hospital nurses at ‘breaking point’ ahead of protest over staffing levels
Work-to-rule to begin on Monday with INMO warning industrial action could escalate if problems not addressed
www.irishtimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is to ballot its members for industrial action, up to and including strike action
INMO to ballot members for strike action over pay deal
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is to ballot its members for industrial action, up to and including strike action.
www.rte.ie
July 14, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The number of people in emergency accommodation increased by 31 last month, reaching a new record high of 17,548.
According to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, 11,944 adults and 5,604 children were accessing emergency accommodation in April. jrnl.ie/7055318
According to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, 11,944 adults and 5,604 children were accessing emergency accommodation in April. jrnl.ie/7055318
Homelessness: Record 17,548 people in emergency accommodation, including 5,604 children
This is an increase of 31 people on the previous month.
jrnl.ie
May 29, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This is truly awful news. What a relief nobody was badly hurt.
The Tanaiste and other politicians should really reflect on how their ‘too many migrants’ comments this week embolden the arsonists and rioters.
#SpeirGorm
www.thejournal.ie/fire-ipsa-ce...
The Tanaiste and other politicians should really reflect on how their ‘too many migrants’ comments this week embolden the arsonists and rioters.
#SpeirGorm
www.thejournal.ie/fire-ipsa-ce...
Families rescued from blaze after fireworks thrown into Drogheda Ipas centre
Almost 30 residents are homeless after the blaze.
www.thejournal.ie
November 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Ireland has been found to be in breach of the European Social Charter in regard to the workplace conditions of Irish Defence Forces personnel.
jrnl.ie/6951665t
jrnl.ie/6951665t
European Social Rights committee finds Ireland in breach of Defence Forces members' rights
Euromil alleged that Ireland does not comply with several provisions of the revised European Social Charter.
jrnl.ie
February 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Again FF & FG underfunding vital services. #Supergluedpockets #speirgorm
October 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Again FF & FG underfunding vital services. #Supergluedpockets #speirgorm
Housing needs and homelessness have become the most common reason that people seek support from charity Ana Liffey.
'The sense that we are all only one pay cheque away from the risk of homelessness really resonates at the moment,' its chief executive said jrnl.ie/7145403
'The sense that we are all only one pay cheque away from the risk of homelessness really resonates at the moment,' its chief executive said jrnl.ie/7145403
Housing overtakes substance abuse as most common reason people seek help from national charity
More than a quarter of those who sought support from charity Ana Liffey identified housing needs as their primary challenge.
jrnl.ie
August 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
FF has always had a large streak of slíbhín (sleeven) in it. #supergluedpockets #speirgorm
If you're one of The Adults In The Room™ in Ireland you can be on a fat state pension in your 40's while arguing for welfare cuts, go bankrupt running a bookies, FF will still pay you to banjax their presidential run, and you'll still be invited on the airwaves to talk shite forever
archive.ph/Tjnk0
archive.ph/Tjnk0
November 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
FF has always had a large streak of slíbhín (sleeven) in it. #supergluedpockets #speirgorm
TULSA, CAMHS, NGS, Breast Check, EDS, surgical services all need reforming and proper funding ASAP.
And the restoration of community services.
But Y'know if only we had a Government who cared.
#spéirgorm #Irishpolitics #supergluedpockets
And the restoration of community services.
But Y'know if only we had a Government who cared.
#spéirgorm #Irishpolitics #supergluedpockets
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
TULSA, CAMHS, NGS, Breast Check, EDS, surgical services all need reforming and proper funding ASAP.
And the restoration of community services.
But Y'know if only we had a Government who cared.
#spéirgorm #Irishpolitics #supergluedpockets
And the restoration of community services.
But Y'know if only we had a Government who cared.
#spéirgorm #Irishpolitics #supergluedpockets
Yes, because they won't release the funds to run it properly, to pay enough staff to do the background checks needed to cut down on the time people are stuck in direct provision, while private companies make a profit on providing the bare minimum/ #Speirgorm
#Supergluedpockets
#Supergluedpockets
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said Ireland's asylum seeker system is not working and that the Government should reconsider existing policies "in a very serious way"
Govt should reconsider immigration policies, says Harris
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said Ireland's asylum seeker system is not working and that the Government should reconsider existing policies "in a very serious way".
www.rte.ie
October 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Yes, because they won't release the funds to run it properly, to pay enough staff to do the background checks needed to cut down on the time people are stuck in direct provision, while private companies make a profit on providing the bare minimum/ #Speirgorm
#Supergluedpockets
#Supergluedpockets
What else is there to expect after they grew up under Austerity and see no future?
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets #FFGFailures
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets #FFGFailures
TheJournal.ie: 1,000 teens 'beyond reach' of State as justice minister plans new youth crime strategy
1,000 teens 'beyond reach' of State as justice minister plans new youth crime strategy
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says detention of children should be a last resort, but in some cases it is necessary.
www.thejournal.ie
August 26, 2026 at 5:27 AM
What else is there to expect after they grew up under Austerity and see no future?
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets #FFGFailures
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets #FFGFailures
Feck off, build houses, regulate air B&B, bring in the same tenant rights as in France and Germany.
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets
Tis his own party and his coalition partners he should be linking.
The gowlbag.
#SpéirGhorm
#IrishPolitics
The gowlbag.
#SpéirGhorm
#IrishPolitics
Harris links housing lack to immigration in visit to Cork
Mr Harris was speaking to The Echo on Friday in Macroom
share.google
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Feck off, build houses, regulate air B&B, bring in the same tenant rights as in France and Germany.
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets
This is FF & FG failure.
Failure of policy
Failure of planning
Failure to up hold the constitution's ideals
#supergluedpockets
#speirgorm
Failure of policy
Failure of planning
Failure to up hold the constitution's ideals
#supergluedpockets
#speirgorm
'There's more than 5,100 children going to be spending Halloween in emergency accommodation.
'Families should be planning fun activities this weekend, not counting how many nights they have left in an emergency bed.'
jrnl.ie/6860518
'Families should be planning fun activities this weekend, not counting how many nights they have left in an emergency bed.'
jrnl.ie/6860518
Over five thousand children set to spend Halloween in emergency accommodation
The latest emergency accommodation figures are due later and it’s been warned that the figures will likely increase this month.
jrnl.ie
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This is FF & FG failure.
Failure of policy
Failure of planning
Failure to up hold the constitution's ideals
#supergluedpockets
#speirgorm
Failure of policy
Failure of planning
Failure to up hold the constitution's ideals
#supergluedpockets
#speirgorm
This is the direct result of FF & FG policies.
They are running this countries essential services into the ground.
#supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm
They are running this countries essential services into the ground.
#supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm
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Another new record for people living in emergency accommodation, as of the end of February 2026. The overall number includes 5,457 children, and is up 12.5% in a year.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Another new record for people living in emergency accommodation, as of the end of February 2026. The overall number includes 5,457 children, and is up 12.5% in a year.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
March 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM
This is the direct result of FF & FG policies.
They are running this countries essential services into the ground.
#supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm
They are running this countries essential services into the ground.
#supergluedpockets
#spéirgorm
Psychiatric care and prisons: The RTÉ Investigates reveals how underfunded mental healthcare is, leaving people in crisis in prison cells instead of hospitals, writes Saoirse Brady of the Irish Penal Reform Trust:
www.thejournal.ie/readme/priso...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/priso...
Psychiatric care and prisons: Why is the State relying on prisons to fill the gaps in a broken system?
The RTÉ Investigates reveals how underfunded mental healthcare is, leaving people in crisis in prison cells instead of hospitals, writes Saoirse Brady of the Irish Penal Reform Trust.
www.thejournal.ie
February 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
February 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM
77Billion!
And yet FF & FG have #supergluedpockets when it comes to #healthcare #housing #childcare & other essentials like investing in water systems and electricity systems.
#speirgorm
And yet FF & FG have #supergluedpockets when it comes to #healthcare #housing #childcare & other essentials like investing in water systems and electricity systems.
#speirgorm
Total taxes collected so far this year reached €77 billion, which is 5.3% ahead of the same period in 2024 indicating the economy continues to perform well
Tax take to end of October up 5.3% on same period in 2024
Total taxes collected so far this year reached €77 billion, which is 5.3% ahead of the same period in 2024 indicating the economy continues to perform well.
www.rte.ie
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
77Billion!
And yet FF & FG have #supergluedpockets when it comes to #healthcare #housing #childcare & other essentials like investing in water systems and electricity systems.
#speirgorm
And yet FF & FG have #supergluedpockets when it comes to #healthcare #housing #childcare & other essentials like investing in water systems and electricity systems.
#speirgorm
nd what about those who's parents have already down graded to a smaller house?
Those who's parents are still renting?
Those who's are estranged from thier parents?
Those who's parents were/are abusive?
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets
#FFandFGFailures
Those who's parents are still renting?
Those who's are estranged from thier parents?
Those who's parents were/are abusive?
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets
#FFandFGFailures
#GUBU
Government video on how to cope with moving back in with parents slammed as 'dystopian' jrnl.ie/6897048
#spéirgorm
Government video on how to cope with moving back in with parents slammed as 'dystopian' jrnl.ie/6897048
#spéirgorm
Government video on how to cope with moving back in with parents slammed as 'dystopian'
“Is this Waterford Whispers?,” was the immediate reaction from one Opposition TD.
jrnl.ie
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
nd what about those who's parents have already down graded to a smaller house?
Those who's parents are still renting?
Those who's are estranged from thier parents?
Those who's parents were/are abusive?
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets
#FFandFGFailures
Those who's parents are still renting?
Those who's are estranged from thier parents?
Those who's parents were/are abusive?
#spéirgorm #supergluedpockets
#FFandFGFailures
Typical of FF/FG, commissioning reports and then ignoring the recommendations.
#supergluedpockets #spéirgorm
#supergluedpockets #spéirgorm
Mr Kelly said the majority of recommendations made by the Office of the Inspector of Prisons following an inspection in 2023 had yet to be implemented by the time of its follow-up inspection in 2024.
He said the living conditions of most prisoners were “degrading”.
He said the living conditions of most prisoners were “degrading”.
February 6, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Typical of FF/FG, commissioning reports and then ignoring the recommendations.
#supergluedpockets #spéirgorm
#supergluedpockets #spéirgorm
With the level of discussion of the Lindsay Clancy case I feel it's timely to remind folks in Ireland that despite promises made by govt in 2017 - there is not single inpatient psychiatric mother and baby bed in Ireland. #SpeirGorm #IrishSky #LindsayClancy
August 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM