Orla Keane

[Shaiel Ben-Ephraim @academic_la]

The next elections in Israel will have the largest influx ever of new voters. They are MASSIVELY right-wing. A new poll conducted by Channel 12 shows the trend:

* A record 75% of first-time voters now identify as right-wing, compared to 68% of veteran voters.
* 49% prefer Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister, while 24% favor Naftali Bennett.
* Likud leads at 20%. United Torah Judaism is the second most popular party. The Democrats have only 5%.
* 80% of new voters expressing belief in God (compared to 75% of veterans) and 43% saying they kiss a mezuzah (compared to 33% of veterans).
* 56% of new voters reported believing in the coming of the Messiah.
* Forty-six percent of new voters say there was “betrayal from within” on October 7.
* 49% accept the prime minister’s claim that the cases against him are politically fabricated, compared to 36% who don’t.

The young voters are right-wing, very religious, and love Netanyahu far more than veteran voters. The next generations will be even more so, if current demographic trends continue.

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

Today marks the anniversary of the heinous terror attacks carried out by Hamas and other terrorist groups against Israel.

The horror of these attacks remains imprinted in our minds. I reiterate Ireland’s unequivocal condemnation of them.

My statement ⬇️

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, #UNGA adopted the first ever Resolution tabled by 🇵🇸, on the ICJ Advisory Opinion ⚖️

🇮🇪 along with 123 Member States voted in favour of this historic resolution ✅️

It is the responsibility of all 🇺🇳 UN Member States to uphold the rules-based international order.

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

An important statement in Madrid today by Ireland and like-minded Arab and European partners on the need to implement the two State solution. This remains the only path to lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians. We will continue to work towards this goal.

[Orla Keane @MissOKeane]

@KevinPWalling @IrelandinLA @IrelandEmbUSA Miss you guys!

[Mercury Prize @MercuryPrize]

"‘Crazymad, For Me’ is a triumphant whirlwind of pain and self-preservation, which reveals more of itself with every listen." - @diymagazine on @cmatbaby's 'Crazymad, For Me'.

Discover the twelve Albums of the Year: https://t.co/Pij0dorGpp

#MercuryPrize

[Orla Keane @MissOKeane]

@CGATLIreland @IrelandAtlanta You’ll be missed Caoimhe! 💚

[The Olympic Games @Olympics]

GOLD AND ANOTHER OLYMPIC RECORD OF 7:38.19! 🇮🇪

Daniel Wiffen dominates, winning #gold for Ireland in swimming men's 800m freestyle! 🏊

This is Ireland's first Olympic medal in any men's swimming event!

@TeamIreland | @WorldAquatics | #Swimming
#Paris2024 | #Samsung | #TogetherforTomorrow

[Mercury Prize @MercuryPrize]

'Crazymad, for Me', the spellbinding album by @cmatbaby, has been included on the Shortlist for the 2024 Mercury Prize.

#MercuryPrize

[Orla Keane @MissOKeane]

@MichaelCurtisEU @AurelieBonal @alexbilreiro @SargleppMargus There in spirit! 🇪🇺

[Simon Harris TD @SimonHarrisTD]

My statement on US President @JoeBiden.

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

I heard the news of President Biden’s decision with both sadness & admiration.

He has been an abiding friend of Ireland, providing invaluable support for peace & prosperity on this island. 1/2

[Simon Harris TD @SimonHarrisTD]

Good call with the new British Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer tonight.
We both agreed to a reset in Anglo Irish relations and I intend to apply myself to this with energy and vigour as it matters to people across our islands

[Simon Harris TD @SimonHarrisTD]

This evening I had a phone call with @POTUS.
We discussed the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the recent summit on Ukraine, the reestablishment of the Northern Ireland institutions & our bilateral economic relationship.

[Irish Arts Center @IrishArtsCenter]

Sunday is #WorldPeatlandsDay! Did you know: the world's peatlands cover only 3% of the earth's land surface but contain up to 44% of all soil carbon, which is more than all other vegetation types incl. the world’s forests? #Distillation brings them to NYC: https://t.co/kJPrnIoWVN

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

Today, the Government announces it will formally recognise the State of Palestine on May 28th.

Today, we state clearly our unambiguous support for the equal right to security, dignity, and self-determination for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

Deeply shocked and appalled by the attack on Slovak PM Robert Fico.

This vile and reckless shooting is a direct attack on democracy itself

My thoughts and prayers go to PM Fico’s family and the people of Slovakia at this difficult time.

[Orla Keane @MissOKeane]

@AurelieBonal @dfatirl @IrelandEmbUSA @FranceinIreland @EUintheUS A classic! 🇮🇪 🇪🇺

[Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason @IrelandAmbUSA]

Team Ireland and friends enjoying #TheDiplomat recalling a line from the show…

“Diplomacy never works… until it does.”

[Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi]

It was my great pleasure and personal privilege to meet with Irish Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD in Dublin yesterday.

During our thoughtful discussion, Taoiseach Harris and I reaffirmed the shared commitment between America and Ireland to freedom and democracy in the world.