Sarah Carey speaks to Larissa Nolan on the three day wait that the social democrats are seeking to abolish.
‼️ Please call your local TD today and ask them to oppose this bill. The vote will take place tonight.
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The Narrative being spun does not fit with Noah Donohoes Character. No forthcoming evidence to prove he entered tht culvert through the bars at all. What Took Noah of his intended route? Why was he in tht area?
#NoahIntendedComingHome#WhyDidntHe?
#NoahsCharacterIsNotUp4Scrutiny
The beautiful heart from @jimfitzpatrick in solidarity of
Noahs Army; a community of good people who have come together to be the voice of a child who desperately needs to be heard. In doing so, you prevent this happening to any other child.
One Boy,One Voice,One Army✊️
An elderly gentleman I know was found sitting in front of an electric oven to keep warm.
He couldn't afford to buy oil or sticks to heat the house.
Mícheál Martin has to go.
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@MarieOR88044884@Toibin1 The farmers got very little. Just somethjng to keep them Quiet for now... but we need to get our Country sorted properly for EVERYONE of us!!!
The Fuel Protests were about struggling farmers, small businesses & families
We're proud to have played a significant part
For the whole of the protest, RTÉ News covered every party but Aontú
What does that tell you?
Dont let them shut your voice down.
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Aontú has reached our hightest ever
Membership 💪
Number of elected reps 🙋♂️
Cumann 🤝
Support✊
Our ambition is taking government & pushing back against the damage of this government.
We are a party of decent citizens winning hearts & minds.
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Aontú is delighted to announce another elected rep has joined us today.
The 2nd councillor in 2 months!!
We are talking to 4 other elected reps & hope to announce another elected rep in March.
Aontú has the fastest growing vote, membership & now, number of elected reps.
The Garda Síochána Powers Bill 2026 is now moving through the Oireachtas, and people need to understand what it means for their constitutional rights. This is not a small technical Bill. It goes right to the heart of personal liberty, privacy, and the limits of State power.
The first major issue is personal liberty. Under Article 40.4 of the Constitution, your freedom of movement is protected. You cannot be detained unless it is strictly in accordance with law. But this Bill allows Gardaí to require a person who is not under arrest to accompany them to a Garda station for a search. That is a deprivation of liberty in substance. Irish law is clear. If someone restricts your movement without proper authority, that is false imprisonment. And the law says consent is not valid if it is obtained by force, threat, or by making you believe you have no choice. This Bill risks creating detention without arrest and without the safeguards that normally protect people.
The second issue is privacy and personal data. The Bill gives Gardaí the power to operate your electronic devices, extract your data, copy it, and keep it. That means your messages, your photos, your contacts, your private life. The Constitution protects your personal rights, including privacy and the integrity of your data. These powers are extremely broad, and the Bill does not include strong limits or protections for sensitive information. There are no special safeguards for journalists, lawyers, political activists, or children. Once your data is taken, it can be examined and stored, and that raises serious constitutional concerns.
The third issue is the inviolability of the home. The Constitution protects your dwelling with the highest level of security. But this Bill allows search warrants for a wide range of offences, including some that are minor. When you combine that with the digital powers, it means a search of your home could lead to a full extraction of your digital life. That may not be proportionate or necessary.
The fourth issue is freedom of expression and assembly. Expanded stop and search powers in public places can have a chilling effect on protests, political gatherings, and public demonstrations. People may feel intimidated or afraid to attend events if they believe they can be stopped, searched, or have their devices taken without strong justification.
The fifth issue is the rights of children. The Bill does not contain child‑specific protections. Children’s phones and devices often contain extremely sensitive information. There is no special procedure for searching minors or handling their data. That is a major gap.
This is not about being anti Garda. It is about ensuring that any new powers respect the Constitution. Personal liberty, privacy, the home, freedom of expression, and the rights of children are not optional. They are fundamental rights. And once powers like these are handed over, they are very difficult to take back.
People need to understand what is in this Bill now, while it is still moving through the Oireachtas. Your rights matter. Your privacy matters. Your freedom matters. And this Bill deserves serious public scrutiny.
View the Bill here:
https://t.co/4uHgi41LwN
Always keep a close eye on the Bills our Oireachtas members are presenting. In this instance, the Bill is being presented on behalf of the Minister for Justice, who holds a statutory office, not TD Jim O’Callaghan personally.
Ministerial actions are carried out by corporate bodies under section 2 of the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924, which means they are less directly accountable than an individual Senator or TD.
You can review the current Bill moving through Parliament here: https://t.co/YbYSyxfNaf
#BeBillAware