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[Paul71 @Paul71]

@IrishTimes Some colleges only offer 2 or 3 places for certain courses through the PLC (QQI) route. This needs to be highlighted. More places available in areas like business or arts. In an area like psychology or nursing, there’s a lot more competition and it’s often the luck of the draw.

[Paul71 @Paul71]

@IrishTimes A very good option once you do your research and understand that, once you achieve the level required, it’s very much a lottery system with a lot less places offered than through the Leaving Cert route. They need to really expand this to make it a better route to college.

[Paul71 @Paul71]

@MaiaDunphy I suppose it’s great that there are people out there who want to offer a friendly word of advice and a bit of wisdom. Wouldn’t it be a sad old world if no one offered a bit of encouragement? One piece of advice I would ignore is “If you don’t know it now, you’ll never know it.”

[Paul71 @Paul71]

This is beyond belief! I can only imagine the feelings of helplessness and powerlessness to be stuck in this desperate situation. Isn’t it time for the government to act with urgency and end this shoddy treatment of our older people??

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

We all want our loved ones and ourselves to grow old with dignity and have a say in our own care. But right now, a massive gap in the healthcare system is letting them down.

Imagine being stuck in a hospital bed, ready to leave, but being told you’re being moved to a nursing home even if you and your family strictly say no.

This is happening right now. Older people are being discharged from hospitals into nursing homes against their wishes. Why? Because a decade-long delay in passing government legislation leaves them without proper rights protections.

Instead of passing clear laws, the state is spending millions in taxpayer money on High Court legal battles over the fundamental liberty and consent of vulnerable citizens.

The recently commenced Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act (ADM) says older adults have the right to choose their own care.
But the government still hasn't passed the critical safety rules (called the Protection of Liberty Safeguards) to handle what happens when there is a disagreement.

Because those safety rules don't exist, hospitals are taking families to the High Court just to free up beds. It’s incredibly stressful for families, heartbreaking for the older people involved, and costing taxpayers nearly €1 million a year in legal fees.

It's time for the government to STOP failing older people, pass the safeguards, and respect older people and their families.

@kodonnellLK @MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD @CarrollJennifer

#HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld #ForcedTransfer #NursingHomes #Homecare #Hospital

https://t.co/ydSOHxKodj

[Paul71 @Paul71]

@Mick_Finnegan Such a cute baby! She’s really lovely. Congratulations! 🥳

[Paul71 @Paul71]

@philipnolan1 A cuppa coffee and a sandwich in the car is one of my favourite treats. Anything to save a few bob 😂

[Paul71 @Paul71]

https://t.co/Z40jJEj24d.

[A Kildare woman @Petra_C]

Full prayers and action steps for Day 9, the final day of this year’s novena, Trinity Sunday 31st May 2026: https://t.co/EKJykndgEg #PrayforLife

[A Kildare woman @Petra_C]

Today, the great feast of the Holy Trinity, is Day 9 of the Pray for Life novena.

May all who defend life find strength and renewal in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Join us in prayer on this final day. #PrayforLife

@CatholicBishops @theway_ie

[Paul71 @Paul71]

Final day of the Pray for Life Novena. The Council for Life of Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference is inviting people across Ireland to join in prayer for a renewed culture of respect for life.  https://t.co/KXARTmxmEl

[🇮🇪 This is Ireland 🇮🇪 @ThisIsIreland3]

The "Copper Coast" County Waterford, Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️

Some places are simply more romantic than others 🏞️💚

📸 Mad about Ireland

#Waterford #Ireland #Coppercoast #Beauty

[Paul71 @Paul71]

@NIAMHBL The yellow one. Lovely and bright for this time of year.

[Aontú @AontuIE]

Nearly 200 people have died in the past decade while not wearing a seatbelt, new figures obtained by Aontú’s Paul Lawless TD show. Behind every statistic is a grieving family. Ireland must do better on road safety.
#roadsafety #Aontú https://t.co/wSRyiMeovv

[Reuters @Reuters]

King's College Hospital in London has opened a rooftop garden for critical care patients. Its first patient, a 29-year-old woman dependent on feeding tubes, said the outdoor space gave her 'a real boost to keep on going

[Aontú Dublin @AontuDublin]

Aontú Ongar Cllr. Gerard Sheehan was proud to help with the Alzheimer's Tea Day recently at the Chapel of Ease Littlepace. 💜☕ . Great turnout thanks so much. Please keep highlighting this wonderful charity.

#aontú

[Paul71 @Paul71]

@AddressingLife I love that beach!

[🇮🇪 This is Ireland 🇮🇪 @ThisIsIreland3]

View from the Ciede Fields, simple spectacular 🏞️🌊

📍County Mayo - Ireland ☘️

📸 Faith Kayange

#Ireland #Beach #Mayo #Wildatlanticway #Ciedefields

[Damian @real_dublindamo]

Girona rarely pops up on those lists of 'underrated cities to visit' you see constantly, which is odd, the place is obscenely beautiful, and incredibly chilled. I'll take this over Barcelona all day long.

[Twig & Heather @FortCottage]

The shore path to Stragil. Inishowen Co Donegal

[A Kildare woman @Petra_C]

Day 8 of the Pray for Life novena (Saturday 30th May)

May those who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy

Join us for the last two days of prayer. #PrayforLife