
Odran Reid
@OdranReid
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Economist, Planner, Hubby, Dad, United fan and Labour activist. About to write an article.
Dublin
Joined May 2010
Two people are running for the Presidency debating NI right now on the radio. I can tell you, only one of those women will be acceptable in inner city areas in certain parts of Belfast when discussing the future. And it isn't Catherine Connolly.
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"You’ll find that pretty much everyone in the EU is in favour of peace: that’s why they are prepared to deter war." Pat Leahy: Ireland faces a stark choice in the face of the threat from Russia
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Catherine Connolly’s horror at the remilitarisation of Europe is understandable, but she has taken the wrong lesson from the history of the 1930s
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A comforter of Assad and Putin? And defends democracy? Come off it!
We need a candidate who defends democracy, rule of law, and rights. Catherine Connolly has done that throughout her career. She’s a woman of integrity with wide respect and a record of standing up for justice, even when challenged. We’re proud to back her.
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At @MacGillSchool #MacGill25 today, I called for a radical secular re-write of the #Constitution text. Caught up with @ClaireHanna & many more. Thanks for the great #Glenties hospitality! @vincemccarthy @NDIrishStudies @KeoughGlobalND
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This morning @ivanabacik comments frankly on the OPT Bill, she believes that "when we see 58,000 civilians murdered in Gaza – we have a moral and legal imperative to do this" #MacGill25
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Does @labour and @AlexWhiteSC get enough credit for Eircode ten years ago? I don’t think so . Well done @ivanabacik
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The back room staff at @finegael HQ upon hearing the news that the left is planning to nominate @catherinegalway for #Aras2025 It’s as if the @SocDems really wants Mairead McG to win!! 😂
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So, the #BBC protected: - Jimmy Saville - Gary Glitter - Rolf Harries - Nigel Farage - Huw Edwards - etc But get rid of Gary Lineker !?!?!
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@rtenews Nationalists and populist oppose everything protestors have very little to offer democratic progressive politics.
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Occasionally Labour Party comms hits a bulls-eye.
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First speech as Committee of Regions member in Euro Parliament Chamber. Called for 10 year easing of State Aid rules to help National & Local Govt deliver housing. Strong positive reaction. Also highlighted Irish Govt hostility to EU principle of Subsidiarity & strong Local Govt.
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Super letter in the Irish Times from Cllr Dermot Lacey (Dublin City Council) about the problems created by overcentralisation of housing policy in the Dept of Housing. Nationwide polices are rolled out that cover everywhere from Dublin to Dingle, so they don't work on the ground
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#materhospital sitting in A&E for over 5.5 hours with drs letter and triaged 5 hours ago. Need a blood test that will say how I might be treated or sent home… How we manage health service is important… oh and the wooden seats, the vending machine are so uninviting.
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Time to end outdated rule on camogie skorts - @alankellylabour 🗣️ We can’t continue to ignore this. No sportsperson should have to tog out in gear that’s unsuitable and uncomfortable. 👉 https://t.co/QJShz6eyCX
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This is good 💯 Pope Francis wrote this in the Hospital. “The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches... They have witnessed far more sincere kisses than those in airports... It is in hospitals that you see a homophobe being saved by a gay doctor. A
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Today, April 25, is a special day in Italy: Festa della Liberazione — Liberation Day. It marks Italy's liberation from Fascist rule at the end of World War. 80 years later, they are back in power. Karl Marx was right, "History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce."
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@Toibin1 The vast majority of 🇮🇪 did not support PIRA, however you did. The EU has never invaded any country. Having the ability to defend democracy is an essential factor in preserving democracy
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Please share. I found a Brazillian passport in Donnybrook today. Handed it in to Garda Station there.
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell. This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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