Cynically, in the same week that the PAC/WAC had to adjourn the Inquiry into the toxic planning application which threatens to destroy #TheSperrinsAONB, @Economy_NI, have now accepted 8 Mineral Prospecting Licence Applications covering Counties Tyrone, Fermanagh, Derry & Armagh🤯

A public inquiry into plans to build a goldmine in Co Tyrone has been suspended because the Department for Infrastructure 'failed' to follow their own legislation & didn't notify the Irish Gov over 'transboundary' issues. The Commissioner said it was 'deeply regrettable'. #UTV

INQUIRY SUSPENDED! In adjourning the Inquiry the Commissioner acknowledged that the process has been 'beseiged with difficulties" including @deptinfra "failure to follow its own legislative procedures." Provisional Mid-Inquiry date 26th March. @greencastle5 @GreencastlePS

Reminder that you have 10 days to have your Rebuttals completed/returned The 1500 word limit is for each element of the inquiry, not each individual Statement of Case i.e. 1500 words on the mine/powerline/road abandonment application, etc. Rebuttals by 4pm on 25/11/2024 (e-mail)

Hustings at @Glenscentre Manorhamilton Friday, Nov 15th, 7:30pm Hosted @love_leitrim @TreasureLeitrim @SaveLeitrim @SaveDough An opportunity to engage with election candidates. Key Topics of Interest: Gold Mining, Forestry, Fracked Gas Imports, Wind Energy #GeneralElection

From Cavan to Leitrim, Tyrone to Tara and from across the island we say No to Toxic Mining 🚫‼ As Flintridge/Galantas host games of golf for their mates, the communities threatened by their toxic imposition stand up for their rights, and our future ✊

Joining activists from @CAIM_network including @SaveOurSperrins and @TreasureLeitrim this morning at @farnhamestate who are hosting @IMQS_IE, a group who represent toxic extractivist interests including Dalradian.

Great morning with activists from about ten groups under the @CAIM_network at @farnhamestate protesting the @IMQS_IE golf day and €125 dinner. The message to IMQS & all potential investors is loudly that mining is a toxic industry, not wanted anywhere on this island.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh to all at #ClimateCampIreland who came along to listen and engage with @LyndaMSullivan, @cenza_v & anti-extractivist groups from across Ireland yesterday. Information and solidarity building keeps us all empowered. Ádh mór for the day of action today!✊🏻

… In a theatrical set-piece at the Moy Park chicken factory gates, the activists appeared to vomit green sludge, highlighting the health hazards of blue-green algae and the ecological devastation of Ireland’s lakes and rivers.

More than 100 activists from across Ireland joined the @saveloughneagh_ campaign today in a dramatic action at a Moy Park chicken factory in Craigavon, Co Armagh, highlighting the major role of factory farming in “killing Lough Neagh” and accelerating climate breakdown.

Some Treasure Leitrim representatives at #ClimateCampIreland supporting other groups fighting similar battles where corporate greed attempts to crush communities and nature. Solidarity to those fighting 2protect waters of Lough Neagh #SaveLoughNeagh Follow @saveloughneagh

After a workshop with @CairdePalestine on chants and protest songs, we went down to the shore of Loch nEachach to serenade Lí Ban, the oracle of water, with our completely original made up tune. #saveloughneagh

A big thank you to @SaveOurSperrins for sharing their tale of the decade long battle to save their homes from corporate extractivism. Their determination, fellowship, humour and irreverence are an inspiration to us all. Donate here: https://t.co/VXcq44VmeC

All set up ,donation bucket ,leaflets, and car stickers. Come along to the Manorhamilton show to our stall. #Manorhamiltonshow #Leitrim #ireland #BanMining

⏰URGENT REMINDER⏰ Closing Date for Objections for WATER ABSTRACTION & IMPOUNDMENT APPLICATIONS is tomorrow, 13th June. @SaveOurSperrins have a sample Objection Letter which you can copy/amend & e-mail on @facebook Don't forget to add your name & address https://t.co/PC4p4wHAE1

James Gilmartin, Independent, elected after the first count in Manorhamilton. He got 1,335 votes, exceeding the quota of 907.

WATCH: All six seats filled in Manorhamilton as results of only one area remain to be seen

New Critical Minerals Act a threat to Leitrim says Eddie Mitchell. #ElectEddie #Leitrim #LE24 #ManorhamiltonLEA #Manorhamilton #glenfarne #drumkeeran #kinlough #dromahair #Glenade #Rossinver #kiltyclogher #Glencar #Killargue #Tullaghan https://t.co/nlZC5iSB1g @saoirse_mchugh

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act came into effect today. Given the image below, strange that Irish media has not highlighted any of the major concerns with it. Here are some resources 1/6 EU critical materials rules could lead to new Irish mines