joulesmania

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

Well it’s very simple.

Questions need to be answered by her and @labour and if they can’t answer them, then it’s very simple

She needs to resign immediately but you certainly can’t just walk away and not answer them because you’ve decided not to!

[John O`Connor @JohnOCo29057156]

@PaulTreyvaud The problem is they won’t justify it, they have no need, the media don’t hold them accountable. The money this government has squandered is shocking.

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

Can’t wait to see our government try to justify this insane amount that the European presidency is going cost the Irish tax payer over the next six months

The problem isn’t the cost. The problem is that we will be spending way more than the other countries and NOBODY will be scrutinising the amount, or more importantly, who’ll be getting the money!

The wonderful merry go round continues and what a treat if you’re one of the people lucky enough to be on it!!

[joulesmania @mckinnpm]

@PaulTreyvaud @fiannafailparty Party politics needs to change as well as their leader.

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

Dear @fiannafailparty

When are you going to admit that your leader is destroying your party or are you all happy to just continue massaging his ego until HE decides it’s time to leave?

[Independent Ireland @independent_ire]

The EU talks of unity but our fishermen are being stripped of quota's and our farmers squeezed to within an inch of their existence.
@MichaelC_IND_TD

[Fianna Fáil @fiannafailparty]

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[Nick Delehanty 🇮🇪 @Nick_Delehanty]

EU Tax is game over for Ireland. 🇮🇪

[joulesmania @mckinnpm]

@Nick_Delehanty @elizbyrne20 😂 funny not funny if you know what I mean

[joulesmania @mckinnpm]

@Nick_Delehanty WTAF! I think an EU tax will definitely be the nail in the coffin for the Gov.

[Nick Delehanty 🇮🇪 @Nick_Delehanty]

Yesterday, I was delighted to be invited to present inside Dáil Éireann as part of the Women’s Coalition on Immigration.

The coalition has one simple request: publish crime data by nationality.

This is not radical. It is standard practice in several European countries, including Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands. Public policy should be based on evidence, not guesswork.

This fits in with a wider demand for transparency from Govt, on housing lists, public funding etc..

We have already that this Govt is allergic to transparency when Benefacts, was forced to shut down after State support was withdrawn.

A Government that withholds basic data cannot then lecture the public about “disinformation”.

Transparency is not dangerous.. secrecy is.

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

I think we should have a national day of appreciation for @Ben_Scallan

He’s one of the very few that is asking the questions that need asking. Just look how they try to shut him down

Keep being you Ben!!

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

Well, it’s appears the only people that can’t accept what @MichealMartinTD has done to @fiannafailparty are the members of Fianna Fáil themselves.

The very ones that are going to be most affected by his so called ‘leadership!’ once they get obliterated. A lot in the camp are going to have to have a secret meeting and make some very urgent decisions about their future before they have no future left.

When the media (the ones you bailed out and fund) turn on you, you know your days are numbered!!!

[Erin’s Bestie @SarahConnorIE]

@PaulTreyvaud It’s ALL bullshit
https://t.co/UzfB5RDtej

[Brian Garrigan 🇮🇪 @BrianGarrigan]

RIP Alex Coughlan.

[BritMatters 🇬🇧 @britmatters]

Family Man Beat To Death By Migrant Teenagers In Dublin.

On Sunday 17 May 2026, at around 4:15pm on Mill Road in Blanchardstown, 37-year-old Alex Coughlan was attacked by two 16-year-old boys without warning.

The defenceless Irishman was forced to his knees, pleading for mercy as one teenager repeatedly punched and kicked him in the head. The second boy filmed the assault on his mobile phone. Alex screamed for help and begged them to stop. He had already handed over his wallet and bank cards, but hesitated when they demanded his gold ring, a gift from his father.

That moment of hesitation cost him his life.

The beating continued. Alex was left unconscious on the ground. He died three days later on 20 May in Connolly Hospital from catastrophic head injuries. His family made the selfless decision to donate his organs.

Two 16-year-old boys were arrested and charged with assault causing serious harm and robbery. The main attacker is a second-generation migrant born and raised in Ireland. The other, who filmed the attack, is a migrant with dual nationality. Both were described by locals as having non-native features.

Gardai later recovered the stolen ring from one of the boys homes, and Alex’s father identified it in court.

The teenagers appeared in Dublin Children’s Court on 27 May. A judge imposed strict reporting restrictions, warning against naming them or sharing the video of the attack circulating online due to their age. Bail was refused, and both teenagers remain remanded in custody.

On Saturday 30 May, what would have been Alex’s 38th birthday, hundreds gathered in Ballyfermot to farewell him. He was remembered as the glue of his family, a kind, gentle, and selfless man who brought laughter and joy to everyone around him.

A dedicated Bupa worker and passionate rugby fan, Alex is survived by his mother Brigid, father John, sister Zara, and brothers Philip and Jack. Mourners sang Happy Birthday and Ireland’s Call. Tributes described him as a truly beautiful soul and caring human being. A private cremation followed at Glasnevin Cemetery.

While Alex’s funeral took place, the Irish mainstream media gave far more coverage and focused far more outrage on the death of Congolese national Yves Sakila, 35. Sakila, who had dozens of previous convictions and multiple prison terms for repeated shoplifting, died on 15 May after being restrained by security staff during another shoplifting attempt. His death was quickly framed by activists as Ireland’s George Floyd moment, sparking protests, political speeches, and claims of racism.

Alex’s killing, a local Irish family man robbed and beaten to death in broad daylight while pleading for mercy received far less attention. Coverage focused on the attackers age and anonymity, with zero discussion of backgrounds or nationalities.

There were no mass candlelit vigils when Alex died, no major protests demanding justice, no political statements, and no national campaigns declaring that his life mattered.

No Netflix documentaries will ever examine Alex's final moments.

Certain tragedies fit a preferred political narrative and ignite weeks of outrage. Others, like the brutal murder of a gentle Irish family man, are treated as less newsworthy. This selective response from the Irish media and political class is an insult to Alex and every family who has lost someone in similar circumstances.

Alex Coughlan’s life mattered. He deserved better, and the people of Ireland deserve the truth.

RIP Alex Coughlan.

Both teenagers are next due in court on 24 June.

#Ireland #CrimeNews #Dublin

[joulesmania @mckinnpm]

@elonmusk tried the offer for starlink, really hoping it would work, €45 monthly, received modem etc, before I even got it installed I got an email to say next month's subscription was increasing to €75. Needless to say I cancelled & returned the equipment. How disappointing.

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

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We’d love to have you on @MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD @MaryLouMcDonald @HollyCairnsTD @paulmurphy_TD @rodericogorman @ivanabacik

Feel free to give us a shout and we’ll fit you in some week. It’ll be a great way for the people of Ireland to really get to know you

Brand new episode out tomorrow with myself, @mullallyelaine @Nick_Delehanty and special guest @EddiePunch

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[Elaine Mullally ☘️ @mullallyelaine]

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