Robert Kennedy-Cochrane

Press & Comms officer. Ex-journalist. News, sports & tech addict. Amateur photographer. All views my own. RTs not endorsements.

[Robert Kennedy-Cochrane @robrtkc]

My mam’s home village in Co #Tipperary. The memorial is opposite the cottage where she grew up and where we spent many happy childhood summers and some great visits since. Today is a special day for the people of #Lorrha as they honour Martin O’Meara and welcome his #VC.

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We’re here in Lorrha, where a huge crowd have gathered to pay respects to Martin O’ Meara VC. O’ Meara was credited with having saved the lives of over twenty-five wounded men by carrying them in from No Man’s Land ‘under conditions that are indescribable,’

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#thomondparkselfie

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@BrianStanleySF said: "I recommend reading the report and its recommendations in full. The Committee is committed to ensuring that the recommendations in the report are acted upon and implemented." #SeeForYourself at https://t.co/uvD9fW1aWL

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@BrianStanleySF said: "Based on the evidence before it, PAC believes decisions taken by RTÉ demonstrate a lack of rigorous financial controls, poor communication, little transparency & amount to a failure of governance which combined have damaged public trust." #SeeForYourself

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Deputy @BrianStanleySF , Cathaoirleach of PAC, said: “This report sets out an overview of the evidence considered, the key issues identified during the examination, which give rise to the conclusions, observations and recommendations of the Committee." #SeeForYourself

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In its report published today on the 'Examination of the appropriation of public moneys to RTÉ, and its expenditure of same', PAC makes 21 recommendations on six issues examined by the Committee. #SeeForYourself

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The Committee of Public Accounts (PAC) has recommended that the Government brings @RTÉ back under the statutory remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General so that RTÉ will become accountable to the Committee. #SeeForYourself https://t.co/eJViIF1pjj

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Tonight, the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, unveiled a bust of the late Lord David Trimble to commemorate the Nobel Peace Prize awarded jointly to David Trimble and John Hume for their roles in bringing lasting peace to Northern Ireland.

Gallery: https://t.co/lOx3nUzGhC

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Honoured to accept invitation of @LordSpeaker John Mc Fall to attend #StateOpening of Parliament in @UKHouseofLords. Important to continue & strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between @OireachtasNews & @HouseofCommons @UKHouseofLords

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The Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Senator @jerrybuttimer, will today become the first elected office-holder from the Houses of the Oireachtas to attend the State Opening of Parliament at Westminster, at the invitation of @LordSpeaker. #SeeForYourself https://t.co/a9VwXvmR6A

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#CultureNight 2023 - A little bit of ABBA echoing through the halls of Leinster House for Culture Night 2023. Have a listen to St. Damian's National School Choir from Perrystown Dublin 12.

Photo/Video Gallery - https://t.co/OAXttWXzFj

#SeeForYourself @CultureNight

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#CultureNight 2023 - Come on Eileen, lets visit Leinster House, it's Culture Night 2023. Our regulars are back, the Rathfarnham Ukulele Group, or RUGs, singing in the sunshine in front of Leinster House.

Photo/Gallery - https://t.co/OAXttWXzFj

#SeeForYourself @CultureNight

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#OícheChultúir 2023 - Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann providing some Traditional Irish Music in Leinster House at tonight's Culture Night 2023 event. Many thanks to the artists and performers.

Photo/Gallery here - https://t.co/OAXttWXzFj

#FéachTúFéin @CultureNight

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#CultureNight 2023 - Glória , Dublin's LGBT+ Choir are truly using the acoustics of the Leinster House 2000 space this evening at the Culture Night 2023 event. Volume up we think!

Photo/Gallery - https://t.co/OAXttWXzFj

#SeeForYourself @CultureNight

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#CultureNight 2023 - as this year's Culture Night draws to a close, take a look at some of our visitors and performers from the 2023 event in Leinster House. Go raibh maith agat.

Photo/Video here - https://t.co/OAXttWXzFj

#SeeForYourself @CultureNight

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Today we welcomed Aaron O'Shea and his parents Fidelma and Martin with Make-A-Wish Ireland to Leinster House. Aaron received the Distinguished Visitor treatment with a Garda escorted motorcade via Merrion Lawn courtesy of the US Embassy. #SeeForYourself #OireachtasMakeAWish

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The Joint Committee on #Autism chaired by Senator @campaign4carrig has published its Final Report and makes 109 recommendations for greater joined-up service provision for the autistic community. #SeeForYourself https://t.co/Nf8JMoCvMT

[Robert Kennedy-Cochrane @robrtkc]

The same People’s Park photos in #blackandwhite.

[Robert Kennedy-Cochrane @robrtkc]

The beautiful People’s Park in Dún Laoghaire looking stunning in the evening summer sun.

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This evening, the Ceann Comhairle hosted an exhibition commemorating the signatories of the Good Friday Agreement, 25 years on. The 'Architects of Agreement' is a hand drawn portrait series by artist Shane Gillen.