Verecon

By @higginsdavidw

[Verecon @_verecon]

There are two distinct party groups that now rival FG and FF.
🟣 Labour + SocDems + Greens now into the mid teens.
⚫️ Aontu + Independent Ireland around 10% support.

As FG and FF support has fallen recently, this reveals increasing fragmentation across the political system.

[Verecon @_verecon]

2025 saw a housing trend continue from prior years, a lower average size of new dwellings. Part of the decline over the years has been an increase in the mix of apartments, dragging the "Ireland" average lower.

[Verecon @_verecon]

36,284 new dwelling completions in 2025, up 20.4% from 2024 and the highest number of completions since the series began in 2011.

Apartments = 12,047 (+38.7%)
Scheme Houses = 18,308 (+13.1%)
Single Houses = 5,929 (+12.5%)

@CSOIreland

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

I’m excited to say that @CarraighillC is hiring for the first time in 2 years.

When I joined 7yrs ago, I landed my dream job, working with economic data from around the world.

I’ll explain why you should apply. Please share with anyone interested!

https://t.co/Ztu89EcWrV

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[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

Ireland says it doesn't want election. But I know half my followers secretly yearn for the suspense of the count, glued to the telly for every single seat, holding out for yet another Bowman cameo appearance #ge17 #marian. You know who you are!

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

She also wanted to live #repealthe8th https://t.co/0PypLDrCH9

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

I for one welcome our new eggplant overlords

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

The most scenic train derailment photo I've ever seen #sunsetdunlaoghaireharbour https://t.co/swyZnI4pDI

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

Ireland 🇮🇪 in the top 10 for most accepting of migrants in the world.

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

Find the one who'll shift ya outside government buildings like nothing else in the world matters #Dublin

[Chris Gray @ChrisGSGray]

.@BBCSimonMcCoy providing all the enthusiasm this story about surfing dogs deserves.

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

Fair play to the authors of the latest @IMFNews report on Ireland who (on page 23) unknowingly drew a tricolour in chart form 👌🇮🇪

[ddp @theddp]

Well, is it?

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

There's never been a terrorist attack in the Gaeltacht. They all know the Modh Coinníollach. Draw your own conclusions. https://t.co/RrhGW5VZrB

[Eoin O'Malley @AnMailleach]

Many Irish voters remain unrepresented. You know, the ones who'd vote for Trump. Today's column https://t.co/1wBvSYY7LI

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

Government buildings this mild June night. Now under new management. @campaignforleo #FGLE17 #FGleadership

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

Looks like Coveney will win the membership vote. If it wasn't for PP vote, it would mark yet another upset in party politics. #fgle2017 https://t.co/jVbCNOCHwq

[Verecon @_verecon]

As #FGLE17 ends, our Feb post on why the contest was always wide open. Party memberships are volatile, here & abroad https://t.co/AuSmrroIxJ

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

Yuge https://t.co/5iJBpCk1TG

[David W. Higgins @higginsdavidw]

Fake news.
Includes domestic terror (IRA/ETA)
Ireland 🇮🇪 at 0 for international terror.
12% of us came from abroad. https://t.co/mMrprSn5QQ