Michael Bergin

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

Well done @kenoflynnTD On fire as always

I’d also say well done @MichealMartinTD if your answer was ‘no, it’s not acceptable and I’ll be sacking her immediately’

But you didn’t say that

[Michael Bergin @MichaelG_Bergin]

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[Michael Bergin @MichaelG_Bergin]

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[gript @griptmedia]

BEN SCALLAN compares a news segment on RTÉ from 2016 and 2026 on a 30-degree heat wave to demonstrate just how far down the rabbit hole of climate hysteria the broadcaster has gone.

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

A "temporary" measure which was brought in after FF wrecked the economy - still being paid to this day by every worker in the state.

@kenoflynnTD #usc #abolishusc

[Ken O’Flynn TD @kenoflynnTD]

Tonight the Dáil voted to abolish the three-day reflection period for abortion.

That period exists to give women time. Time to be sure. Time free from pressure.

Removing it doesn’t give women more choice. It strips away a safeguard for the most vulnerable.

Independent Ireland opposed this Bill.

[Ken O’Flynn TD @kenoflynnTD]

Yesterday in Dáil Éireann I asked a simple question: who is telling the truth?

Minister Norma Foley has publicly stated that she had no knowledge of the book “What’s the T.” Yet former Fine Gael Minister Charlie Flanagan has stated that he personally spoke to her in 2023 and asked her to read it.

Both accounts cannot be correct.

I put that question directly to Minister Peter Burke, standing in for the Taoiseach and Tánaiste. His response was that he could not comment because he knew nothing about the matter.

That is not accountability.

When there are two conflicting public accounts from senior political figures, the public is entitled to a clear answer. Silence is not an answer.

I will continue to pursue this issue until the facts are established.

Watch the video below and decide for yourself.

#Dail #Politics #Accountability #Transparency #IndependentIreland

[Mary Creedon @MaryCreedon4]

@ParentsrightsA @cpbyrne @NiamhLanes @rtewatch @GovIE @NormaFoleyTD1 @DCU @rte I stand over all I said in my video interview .. the DCU graphic sexual materials and activities which we as SPHE teachers were shown WERE to be used in the classroom . THe TRUTH of this cannot be denied and I absolutely refute that my video was a misrepresentation .

[Ken O’Flynn TD @kenoflynnTD]

The women who fought for the Defence Forces Tribunal are now in the High Court just to get funding to participate in it.

Those being investigated have full resources. The victims have none.

This is a fundamental injustice and I am calling on the Minister to act now.

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

If this is true, which it looks like it is, then it is clear that there is a very sinister agenda at play here with certain people/organisations involved in getting this vile disgusting material into the school curriculum to poison our children’s minds

A full and immediate investigation is required into this and every parent should be told exactly where to find this material and rip it out of the school books straight away.

Or better still, just burn the entire book immediately until someone is held accountable for this.

Again, a huge thank you to @Ben_Scallan for pushing @NormaFoleyTD1 on this and for all the Trojan work @Jklunden has done in highlighting this vile situation

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

O’Donoghue Warns Construction “Gouging” and Government Neglect Are Driving Housing Costs Out of Reach

Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County, Richard O’Donoghue, has warned that government inaction on soaring construction costs and fuel volatility is making it increasingly difficult to build homes and sustain local communities across Limerick and rural Ireland.

Deputy O’Donoghue, who continues to work directly within the construction industry while serving in Dáil Éireann, said suppliers are effectively “gouging” builders through constant price hikes on oil-based construction materials, placing enormous pressure on contractors, developers, and ultimately ordinary families trying to access housing.

The Limerick TD explained that many essential building products, including insulation, piping, silicones, and other core materials, are heavily dependent on international oil prices. As fuel markets fluctuate weekly, builders are left facing spiralling and unpredictable costs.

“The price of things at the moment are fluctuating on a weekly basis,” Deputy O’Donoghue said. “There are controls outside of the State, but I believe there’s a lot of gouging going on. The first thing that happens when oil fluctuates is transport costs rise immediately, and then every oil-based product follows.”

Deputy O’Donoghue said the Government has failed to grasp the compounding effect that fuel volatility is having on the construction industry and housing delivery.

“As someone actively involved on building sites, I can see firsthand the pressure local builders are under. Small contractors cannot continue pricing jobs when material costs are changing week to week. It is making housing projects harder to deliver and driving up the final cost for ordinary people.”

The Independent Ireland TD revealed that he recently challenged the Tánaiste and Minister Jack Chambers during an Oireachtas oversight committee meeting regarding the need for stronger intervention and fuel price stabilisation measures.

However, Deputy O’Donoghue said ministers continue to take a reactive approach instead of addressing the root causes of rising costs.

“The Government is completely disconnected from what ordinary workers and local businesses are dealing with. They are too focused on multinational corporations and headline economic figures while ignoring the people who actually keep communities alive.”

Deputy O’Donoghue stressed that lower and middle-income workers are the backbone of both rural and urban Ireland, contributing not only economically but socially within their communities.

“You can have a lower earner who is doing massive work within their local community,” he said. “Those are the people who keep towns and villages going. They create the communities that attract investment and international business into areas like Limerick.”

The Limerick TD is now calling for targeted Government action to reduce fuel-related pressures, support local builders, and deliver meaningful cost-of-living relief for workers and small businesses.

“If we continue to ignore the ordinary worker, we will damage the very foundation of our economy and our communities. Supporting local builders, tradespeople, and working families is essential if we are serious about solving the housing crisis and protecting rural Ireland.”

@RichardODonoghu @MichaelC_IND_TD @kenoflynnTD @ciaranmullooly

[Ken O’Flynn TD @kenoflynnTD]

Disappointed? Of course. But proud too.

Thousands of people placed their trust in Noel Thomas and in Independent Ireland. That support was real, heartfelt and hard-earned.

Noel fought with dignity, determination and courage right to the final count.

Movements are not built in one election. They are built step by step, person by person, community by community.

And tonight proved one thing beyond doubt — our movement is growing.

Thank you to everyone who stood with us.

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

Noel Thomas and Ken O'Flynn from the Galway West Count Centre.

#galwaywest #noelthomas

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

Just got home from work? Polling stations are still open until 10pm.

There is still time to get out and vote for Independent Ireland candidate Noel Thomas in the Galway West by-election.

This election matters. Your vote matters. If you want change, you must vote for it.

Get out. Bring a friend. Use your vote. Vote Noel Thomas No.1

Ken O'Flynn T.D. with a message to the voters of Galway West - Just over 2 hours until polls close.

@kenoflynnTD

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

Noel Thomas: "On the final day of the campaign, there are so many people I want to thank. To every single constituent in Galway West who showed so much warmth and encouragement on the doors, to my family friends, campaign team, canvassers, our TD's, MEP and Councillors in Independent Ireland I will be forever grateful."

To the people of Galway West - Please come out tomorrow, send a clear message and Vote No.1 for Noel Thomas (or your next highest preference)

Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.
Vótáil Noel Thomas Uimh. 1
#galwaywest #noelthomas #votenoelthomas #byelection

@kenoflynnTD @MichaelC_IND_TD @RichardODonoghu @ciaranmullooly

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

Míle buíochas le muintir Chonamara agus na Gaeltachta as bhur gcineáltas, bhur dtacaíocht agus bhur gcomhrá linn i rith an fheachtais seo. Má theastaíonn uait teachtaireacht a thabhairt don rialtas, tar amach Dé hAoine seo agus cuir tabhair Uimh. 1 do Noel Thomas.

@ciaranmullooly @kenoflynnTD @MichaelC_IND_TD @RichardODonoghu

[Jake’s Takes 🇮🇪 @JakesTakesIE]

Imagine the shock the political establishment will get if right wing candidates win both by-elections on Friday.

People of Galway West and Dublin Central, vote Noel Thomas and @MalachySteenson #1 this Friday.

Everyone else, keep making as much noise as possible about them on social media.

Whatever about Aontu, Irish People Party etc., these two lads are the ones who have the best chance of winning. We need to throw all our weight behind them and get them in the Dáil.

It would mark a turning point in Irish politics.

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

Party Leader Michael Collins is asking the people of Galway West to Vote for real change by voting for Noel Thomas this Friday. #votenoelthomas #noelthomas #galwaywest

@MichaelC_IND_TD @RichardODonoghu @kenoflynnTD @ciaranmullooly

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

A clear winner in The Debate - A strong voice that will stand up for the people of Galway and deliver practical solutions where the Government has failed - Vote Noel Thomas #1 in #galwaywest #noelthomas #twip
@RichardODonoghu @kenoflynnTD @ciaranmullooly @MichaelC_IND_TD

[Elaine Mullally ☘️ @mullallyelaine]

Breaking! You won’t see this on RTE!!

Indian police seized over 100,000 fake degrees from 22 universities, shedding light on the alarming scope of the issue.

Indian media reported that the authorities arrested 11 individuals involved in producing counterfeit degrees, which were being used to secure jobs in fields like medicine, nursing, and engineering.

How many are working in Ireland with fake documents.