Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social

Ecologist working in the Midlands
*A successful economy is nested in a sustainable environment* #spéirghorm

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

Irish Times on the decision of the International Court of Justice on responsibility of States to protect the rights of current and future generations to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. The EU US Trade deal on future fossil fuel purchase runs foul of the ICJ.

[Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman]

If those 20 EU govts who joined Monday's strong statement by Western countries to immediately allow aid & supplies move unencumbered into Gaza are ready to put their words into action, there's already a qualified majority to act. QMV can immediately suspend the trade chapter 1/4

[Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman]

Today's opinion by the International Court of Justice on Climate is huge. It establishes for the first time an obligation in international law that states must meet the commitments they signed up to in climate treaties, and work with each other doing this
https://t.co/a0rNuR8cJo

[Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews]

23 out of 24 of Ireland's breeding seabird species are under threat yet the places they breed, feed & socialise are largely unprotected.
Major work by @BirdWatchIE identifies 73 coastal & marine sites needing legal recognition & safeguarding @NatureNymph
https://t.co/OQnutGC3N5

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

Dawn Chorus walk in Monasterevin this morning along the #Barrowblueway with Kildare Branch of Birdwatch Ireland. @BirdWatchIE @neiljbourke

[Green Party Ireland @greenparty_ie]

There’s never been a better time to join the Green Party.

While others talk the talk, we walk the walk — on climate action, social justice, and a fairer future for all.

Help us work to win back seats at every level of Government.

Join us today: https://t.co/sR0y8OQWlI

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

Great bird talk by Cian Cardiff about his rarity finding at Cahore Co Wexford this evening in Naas Library. @cianbirder @neiljbourke @BirdWatchIE

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

@JimFitzharris @IrishEnergyBot @CCACIreland @offalycoco @ciardubhain_o @pippa_hackett @sserenewables Agree Jim. But the landscape is already transformed with turbines as far as the eye can see in North Offaly.

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

Big energy infrastructure on the way in Rhode, North Offaly, Ireland. Battery, hydrogen, solar, wind, biomass. Sounds good but but hope the data centers don't syphon off the lot. 🤔

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

France has taken the lead banning "forever chemicals". Ireland should follow if our public drinking water is contaminated.
Surprising the EU 🇪🇺has not introduced a Regulation on this issue.

[Ciarán Cuffe @CiaranCuffe]

Uplifting evening in the Teachers’ Club for the Dublin @greenparty_ie think-in. Thank you Stiofán Nutty and Councillor Ray Cunningham for bring us together.

Ní neart go cur le chéile. There’s no strength without unity.

[Svein Tveitdal @tveitdal]

https://t.co/f4ILlhJ5F0 via @NYTimes

The first full draft of the assessment, on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife, was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.”

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

Brigid's celebrations continuing in Kildare Town. The only place to be this weekend. @GreensKildare @KildareCoCo @k_nationalist @intokildare @KildareHeritage @fidgetfeetdance

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

Excellent to see New National Parks and the Conservation Management Plan for the Curragh in the Programme for Government. Looking forward to next steps and implementation. @lawlessj @martinheydonfg #nationalpeatlandspark #programmeforgovernment
@k_nationalist @leinsleadernews

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

A good start and timely: recognising historic rights but also proposing control of grazing sheep, management of parking, restoring biodiversity, safeguarding the water table...and an Agency to manage it all. One for the new Programme for Government?

[Financial Times @FT]

The Biden administration has repeatedly raised concerns with Israel about the humanitarian situation in Gaza but has largely not followed through on threats to withhold weapons. https://t.co/polBaMI55i

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

Why is this allowed? More murdered children and lives destroyed. Where is the international community on this? Ireland has taken a strong moral stance but we cannot and should not be among the few condemning this horror. #Gaza #GazaGenocide

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

A good start and timely: recognising historic rights but also proposing control of grazing sheep, management of parking, restoring biodiversity, safeguarding the water table...and an Agency to manage it all. One for the new Programme for Government?

[Green Party Ireland @greenparty_ie]

Congratulations @CiaranCuffe, new co-chair of the @europeangreens!

Ciaran's leadership will be vital to the Greens' role in tackling the central issues across Europe - the cost of living, housing, security and a just transition.

#EGPCongress2024

📸@margotlhermite

[Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social @lbcilldara]

The European Greens are in Dublin this weekend. 💚💚💚 #EGPCongress2024 #Dublin @GreensKildare

[European Greens @europeangreens]

“The climate crisis requires action & bravery. During the Covid & the cost of living crisis, the war in Ukraine - Greens have delivered. We must face our future challenges.”

☘️ We got a warm welcome to Dublin from @rodericogorman, @greenparty_ie Party Leader & Minister.

[European Greens @europeangreens]

🫶 For everything that you contributed to Green politics, thank you @EamonRyan.

🌻 After almost 30 years in Irish & European politics and 13 years as @greenparty_ie party leader, Eamon Ryan will be stepping away from politics.