The courage, resilience and determination of Nikita Hand is humbling. I can’t imagine the horror she and her family have endured for the last six years. I am so happy that she finally has some justice.

When you’ve a massive chunk of Irish rugby still following McGregor, it’s hard not to feel like me should be doing more.. so I’ve given them a message as a little nudge to do the bare fucking minimum

The Minister for Justice has commended Dublin woman Nikita Hand for her 'bravery and determination' after winning a civil case against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor

A low-key kick-off to our Irish campaign 1) for all Irish health insurers to provide access to cancer immunotherapies recommended by our oncologists immediately; 2) for fair access to immunotherapies in the public system; 3) Ireland to tax plan for future CAR-T & miRNA therapy.

Today was the "soft-launch" of our media campaign to get all Irish health insurers fund cancer immunotherapy #FundImmuno . I have been overwhelmed with the support (over 5000 shares in a day, just on LinkedIn). Thank you. @LayaHealthcare do us right!

Sending all good wishes to our longstanding colleague Prof Bernard Mahon, a brilliant scientist/expert in immunology who now deserves to get the best possible treatment himself with the support of his health insurer

🧵 1/@LayaHealthcare why are you not funding life saving EMA approved immunotherapy (that is funded by @VHI) for my colleague Prof Bernie Mahon @FundImmuno ? All Laya customers should be aware of this? @DonnellyStephen @SimonHarrisTD @NSAI_Standards @MichealMartinTD @HIAuthority

@OneFuchsia @LayaHealthcare @OneFuchsia before reccomending @LayaHealthcare to veterans ask them why they won’t cover EMA approved immunotherapy for my friend Bernard Mahon https://t.co/oXmAoAauLH

@LayaHealthcare Why wont you cover EMA approved Immunotherapy for my friend Bernard Mahon? @FundImmuno Dear @JohnnySexton, as ambassodor for Laya do you know that if you or others with Laya were to get diagnosed with #cancer, you would not be covered for life saving #Immunotherapy?

My Fellow Immunologist Bernard Mahon @BernardPMahon has devoted his life to Immunological research and student focused teaching. The cancer therapy developed with Immunological knowledge can save his life but his insurer won't pay. Please follow @FundImmuno and share.

Prof Bernard Mahon and all patient deserve to receive the best treatment. I’m a @LayaHealthcare customer too but it for much longer if they keep denying treatment to patients.

Community friends, I would appreciate a RT 🙏 Bernard requires immunotherapy that his insurer @LayaHealthcare won’t cover, where VHI insurance do. Prof Mahon is a former mentor of mine, a much loved character from my PhD days! @MaynoothUni

Prof Bernard Mahon delivered my first lectures on tumour immunology as an undergraduate in @MaynoothUni He has contributed so much to Irish immunology education and research. Like all Irish cancer patients, he deserves the EMA approved treatment he urgently needs @LayaHealthcare

My name is Bernard, living in Ireland. I have stage 4 stomach cancer. My medical consultants recommend Immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Despite best scientific and clinical evidence, my Irish healthcare insurer won't fund this. Am I alone?

My dear friend, colleague and mentor Prof Bernard Mahon needs our help. He has contributed so much to Irish Immunology @Irishimmunology and @MaynoothUni and deserves the best EMA approved healthcare possible. Why wont @LayaHealthcare fund Immunotherapy for Bernard? VHI do, RT🙏

MGC Sustainable Agriculture WG will start planting winter crops. We have a few additions, including a greenhouse, so we expect to have a lovely growing season. Would you like to join us? DM us & will add you to the team where all the info, rota, planting and events are shared!

Two weeks ago, we had a fantastic workshop with stakeholders, including farmers, where we all discussed how farming can be more pollinator friendly and the supports farmers need to move towards this goal. Thanks to all the attendees and helpers! More to come 😁🐝

And another thank you to all those who attended (both human and canine!) & contributed to very positive and constructive conversations. I very much look forward to developing this network further and to work together to support pollinator friendly farming!🐝 🌸 🚜 @RestPoll

A big thank you to @JaneCStout, Una Fitzpatrick, @SaorlaKK, the People + Nature research group, @biOrbic_centre, & those in @RestPoll for supporting this great event! A special thanks to RAs Claire and Anna-Sonia who were incredible help in the set up and running of the day ❤️

What stood out massively to me was the shared vision and determination of this group to do right by biodiversity for the sake of both nature and production. The key take home message was that farmers can be the solution to biodiversity loss, if they are supported to do so.