Colm Heffernan

[Séamus Kearney @SeamusjKearney]

Horse & Cart scammers in Dublin.
Well done to this tourist for being wise to it.

[Jordy 🦚 @JordyP1993]

Hey @currys as promised, just letting you know I’ve submitted a formal complaint to the ASA as you’ve broken the terms of your own T&Cs and haven’t provided a prize, regardless of how often your incredibly poor customer service team on here keep telling me otherwise 👍🏻 #Currys

[Tracy 💜 ☮️ 📸 ✍🏼 @AddressingLife]

I'm wondering why Dublin Zoo chose this photo to be the feature of their Mother's Day page. As a mother who's had 5 miscarriages, lost a 17y/o son, gone through IVF, lost my career for being pregnant & unwed, etc, this photo mocks the genuine experiences of mothers. Just...why?

[Keira Connolly @keira_con]

I wrote about the amount of social welfare a refugee who is a single mother could expect to obtain with 3 children having never worked in Ireland, I think it is important to circle back to Jozef Puska who murdered Ashling Murphy in cold blood.
Facts are important, Jozef Puska's and his brothers Marek Puska and Lubomir Puska moved to Ireland in 2013.

At the time of Jozef Puska's trial it was entered into evidence that Jozef Puska's and his brothers did not work in Ireland.

Jozef Puska and his immediate family lived in a 5 bedroom council house in Mucklagh, near Tullamore, County Offaly.

This was described in multiple reports as "secured shortly before the murder" and referred to in commentary as "free" or state-provided social housing.

Jozef Puska personally received disability benefit (Illness Benefit or Invalidity Pension equivalent), reported around €166 per week (approx. €680–€720 monthly.

It was was reported in 2025 in court related coverage that the broader Puska extended family household (including Jozef, his wife Lucia Istokova, his brothers Marek and Lubomir Puska, their wives, and a total of 14 children across the group) received over €2,500 per week in social welfare.

One breakdown in discussions referenced high child related payments due to the large number of children (e.g., estimates of €40,000+ annually in child supports alone for 14 kids).

The family would also be entitled to free medical cars, and all the other social welfare benefits despite being unemployed.

Over their 10–12 stay in Ireland They potentially received €1.3–€1.5 million+ in total payments to the extended household (very approximate; rates increased gradually, e.g., core benefits rose from €188/week in 2013 to €244–€254 by 2025/2026, and child numbers grew).

And now it is costing Ireland again to keep them in prison.

Jozef Puska No fixed term,
Could serve 15–30+ years or more Projected future (e.g., if serves another 10 years minimum) €990,000+ (total potentially €1–3 million+ over decades, adjusted for inflation).

Marek Puska (brother; 30 months / 2.5 years sentence)
With 25% remission: serves 22.5 months (1.875 years).
Estimated total cost: €185,000–€186,000

Lubomir Puska (brother; 30 months / 2.5 years sentence)
Estimated total cost: €185,000–€186,000

Viera Gaziova (Lubomir's wife.
Sentences reported as 24–30 months, varying slightly by source using 24 months as common)
With 25% remission: serves 18 months (1.5 years).
Estimated total cost: €148,500–€149,000.

Jozefina Grundzova (Marek's wife
Sentences reported as 21–27 months—using 21 months as lower end in some reports)
With 25% remission: serves 15.75 months (1.31 years).
Estimated total cost: €130,000.

Lucia Istokova (Jozef's wife 20 months sentence)
With 25% remission serves 15 months (1.25 years).
Estimated total cost: €123,800–€124,000.

Long term family total for prison costs (if Jozef serves e.g., 20 years total) Could exceed €2–3 million+ (highly variable; life sentences often cost millions per person over time).

Estimate for Puska's trial defence Free Legal Aid (taxpayer cost) Likely €400,000–€800,000+

Estimate for the five family members' defence Likely €200,000–€500,000+ total

Overall Estimate for All Parties (Entire Family Cases)
Lowend estimate: €600,000 - €1 million total taxpayer funded legal aid across all defendants.

Higher realistic estimate: €800,000–€1.5 million+, accounting for full teams, duration, and 2023/2025 payouts to key lawyers involved in Puska-related matters.

This excludes prosecution costs (State-funded separately via DPP/Courts Service) or any ongoing appeal elements for Jozef Puska.

Jozef Puska has filed an appeal against his conviction for the murder of Ashling Murphy. He was granted legal aid for the appeal in April 2024 by the Court of Appeal.

A hearing date has been set for April 23 and 24, 2026, in the Court of Appeal (confirmed in December 2025 by Court of Appeal President Ms Justice Caroline Costello).

This could be another €400 - €800 K + in legal fees.

It would be safe to say that the Puska family cost the state of Ireland over €9-€10 Million euros for their time here.

Bearing in mind that an EU citizen moving to Ireland who does not work is generally not entitled to claim most social welfare benefits immediately or automatically, especially means-tested social assistance payments.

EU free movement rules (under Directive 2004/38/EC, implemented in Ireland via the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015) allow EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to live in Ireland without a visa or work permit, but access to welfare is restricted to prevent becoming an "unreasonable burden" on the social assistance system.

Initial Period (First 3 Months / 90 Days)

A person has an automatic right to reside in Ireland for up to 90 days.
During this time, the person cannot claim social assistance (means-tested payments like Jobseeker's Allowance, Supplementary Welfare Allowance, or most disability/invalidity supports) unless in exceptional circumstances.
The person must support themselves (e.g., through savings, private income, or family support) and have comprehensive health insurance to avoid becoming a burden.
If a person arrive specifically to look for work, they are explicitly not entitled to claim social welfare while job-seeking in the first period.

After 3 Months (Longer-Term Residence)To stay beyond 90 days,

A person must qualify under one of the EU categories, such as being employed or self-employed (even part-time or low-hours; no minimum income threshold, but genuine work).
Being a student with sufficient resources and health insurance.
Being self-sufficient (enough funds + comprehensive sickness insurance to not burden the system).
Being a family member of someone in one of the above categories.

If a person does not fall into these (e.g., arrive and remain without working, without sufficient private resources, or without qualifying work history), The person right to reside can be limited or revoked if you rely on social assistance.

So the big question is why was the Pusku family allowed to reside here for so long without being deported.

Had the family been deported Ashling Murphy would still be alive and the state would be €10 million euros better off.

[Margaret O' Shea @Margare27461789]

Can't wait to listen to @rteliveline with Cuddihy, fellow Co.Kilkenny man of Seamus Culleton, tomorrow.Maybe @ivanabacik might phone in and retract the BS she spoke last week.👇

[nwl @nwl88444048]

Best wishes to the biological daughters of Seamus Culleton, who were asked this week by "a relative" of Culleton to remove their TikTok post where they said they, and not dogs, were the real children. Nail today in the coffin of Culleton's prospects in the USA.

[Dublin Airport @DublinAirport]

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[BUCHANAN: Dublin Time Machine @RobLooseCannon]

On this day in 1972, British soldiers shot 30 unarmed civilians at a peaceful protest in the Bogside area of Derry. 14 were murdered, and dozens more were injured in what became known as the Bloody Sunday Massacre.

John "Jackie" Duddy (17) was unarmed and running away from soldiers through the carpark when multiple witnesses saw a soldier take aim at the boy, shooting him in the soldier, the bullet penetrating his chest.

Michael Kelly (17) was also unarmed and standing at the rubble barricade on Rossville Street when he was fatally shot in the stomach.

Hugh Gilmour (17) was mortally wounded by a bullet wound which shattered his elbow and entered his chest. He was running away from the soldiers. He was also unarmed.

William Nash (19) was standing by a barricade when he was shot in the chest. His father, Alexander Nash, was also shot whilst desperately attempting to save his son William.

Two other lads John Young (17) and Michael McDaid (20) were both shot in the face whilst also crouching down, trying to help William.

Kevin McElhinney (17) was trying to crawl to safety when he was shot from behind.

James "Jim" Wray (22) was shot in the back, running away from soldiers in Glenfada Park courtyard. And whilst he lay in agony on the ground, he called out that he could not feel his legs. Those same soldiers approached and shot him again in the back.

William McKinney (26) was also shot in the back as he attempted to flee the soldiers.

Gerard "Gerry" McKinney (35) was chased down an alley by a soldier shot in the chest at Abbey Park.

McKinney then stopped and held up his hands, shouting, "Don't shoot! Don't shoot!". The soldier shot him point blank in the chest. The bullet went straight through him and hit Gerard Donaghy (17) in the stomach as the boy stood behind McKinney, fatally wounding him also.

Patrick Doherty (31) was shot from behind while trying to crawl to safety. The soldier who murdered him swore he was armed. Photos of the man seconds before and after being shot prove he was also unarmed.

Bernard "Barney" McGuigan (41) was waving a white handkerchief as he attempted to help his wounded friend Patrick Doherty when he was shot in the back of the head.

John Johnston (59) was not even part of the protest march. He was travelling to visit a friend in Glenfada Park when he was shot in the leg and left shoulder. He would die weeks later of these wounds.

[Robert Jenrick @RobertJenrick]

Mark Hehir was a bus driver in London who chased down a man who stole a passenger's necklace.    

He’s a hero. But guess what? The bus company @metroline sacked him.

They said the thief was a “customer”. Inexplicably a tribunal upheld their decision.

It’s no wonder we live in a country that increasingly feels lawless. One where decent people feel the system is stacked against them.

Metroline should reinstate Mark and apologise for their disgraceful conduct.

[lyncey 🇬🇧 yorkshire 💋 @lyncey_gilbe]

This is @skytv for you, I phoned today to tell them the bill payer (my other half) had died and therefore could not afford to keep it on myself! I was asked if I was on benefits because that might cover the cost or I had to pay £600 because he died mid contract! Utter bastards

[Boyne News @BoyneNews]

A funeral director in Dundalk in Co. Louth has appealed to the public to help them find a funeral set of our Brass crucifix, Brass candle holders and candles and a coffin trolley cover that was taken from outside their premises.

McGeoughs Funeral Directors took to social media

[Leona Tuck @leona_tuck]

Martin was killed by a random scumbag who by the age of 17, tallied up 7 previous convictions & was sentenced by J. Nolan for 3 yrs (2 susp) for trying to run over a lad with his 4×4. 17+ convictions later, now 31, #ChristopherONeill got 6 yrs today for an unprovoked 1 punch kill

[KNEECAP @KNEECAPCEOL]

GRMA to all our loyal supporters for making the journey to London today to support us. 💚🤍🧡

[A Gene Robinson @AlBuffalo2nite]

This is exactly why body cameras matter… and why objective reality still wins.

A woman steals from a store.
An officer tells her to come to him.
She bolts.
Runs out the door.
Sprints down the sidewalk.
Turns around to look back at the officer…

…and smashes face-first into a bright, shiny metal pole she never saw coming.

Teeth gone. Immediate injury.

Then comes the lie.

She claims the officer did it.

Here’s the hard truth… if that body cam wasn’t rolling, that officer’s life would be upside down right now. Lawsuit. Suspension. Media narrative. Career damage. All based on a false accusation.

But cameras don’t have emotions.
They don’t negotiate reality.
They don’t bend for grievance.

They record what actually happened.

This is why facts matter.
This is why footage matters.
This is why accountability cuts both ways.

You don’t get to rewrite physics.
You don’t get to outrun consequences.
And you don’t get to lie your way out when the truth is on video.

Objective reality always shows up… even when people try to run from it.

#SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

[Paddy Kenny @paddykenny17]

Playing the victim but it’s ok to DM me these horrible messages 😱 imagine the other way around?? I’d have been in court with @Joey7Barton 🫣

[Danny Boy @Care2much18]

Justice Cregan delivered a High Court ruling today.

It laid out in plain English what Enoch Burke needs to do if he wants to go home from prison, which he can do whenever he likes.

Stop trespassing on private property. That's it.

[Gillian Sherratt @GillSherratt23]

Our son is in your constituency @EmerHigginsTD
I emailed you looking for support for an *independent* taskforce for children with Spina Bifida and scoliosis and you didn’t even reply. I questioned you about it on grafton street before the care referendum and you offered no support. Today, as we sat in the viewing gallery while our son was spoken about, you couldn’t even look up. I hope you get zero votes.

[Morbid Knowledge @MorbidKnowledge]

Man jailed after faking cancer by putting an iPhone cable up his nose to scam family out of £345,000.

Former Irish hurling legend DJ Carey has been jailed for five and a half years after faking cancer to con friends and family out of about £345,000.

Between 2014 and 2022, he used fake hospital photos, including one showing an iPhone cable up his nose, to pretend he was receiving treatment.

Carey, once a national sports hero, admitted to 10 counts of fraud. The court called it a grave betrayal of trust that exploited people’s sympathy and damaged confidence in genuine medical appeals.

[DayWalkerEm @DayWalkerEm1]

Honestly wtf @AmazonUK this is how your delivery driver delivered a Xmas present! We were home! No need to throw it like he did at all

[Paddy O'Gorman @paddyjogorman]

This is very hard to watch. It brings me back to the racist abuse I suffered when I was that kid’s age. The Traveller community in Tuam should break their omerta and shop these guys.