Months ago I organized https://t.co/bKMWBaVSVj a non partisan initiative. We were there at the beginning of the nation. 250 years later we’re still at it.

Back in Ireland after a few days in the U.S., where I met with @POTUS and conducted meetings in Washington DC. Looking forward to a few busy weeks ahead here! 🇺🇸 🇮🇪

'The debate about a united Ireland has increasingly come to discuss the possibility of a continuing Northern Ireland – either temporarily or permanently.' Eh? Seriously, @SJAMcBride? https://t.co/JiVXiICGlB

Leo Varadkar spoke passionately about Irish unity in Philadelphia, while in Dublin Micheál Martin showed no interest. His are the cautious, conservative words of the bank manager. Sooner or later, Irish politicians will have to make a huge political choice https://t.co/WT89mdPb8v

Productive and stimulating discussion yesterday in DC with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn with Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement ⁦@HocGfa⁩ ⁦@SusanDavisIntl⁩ ⁦@NIOgov⁩ ⁦@NIBUREAU⁩

@SuzyJourno Re Alliance members, more now support a UI than NI in the UK but with no overall majority for an outcome. Most members do see the party as neutral, although, perhaps due to the party’s pre-GFA history and strong support for consent in NI, circa 20% see it as slightly more pro-UK

@LucidTalk @BelTel Thank you, Bill!

Naomi Long has reversed from her view that Alliance would likely chose a side & campaign during a border poll. She now says it makes more sense for it to remain neutral. The decision Alliance & its voters make will be key on the road (or not) to a republic https://t.co/f1Z30is2z3

The Irish people are very satisfied with their lives, and are among the most satisfied in Europe. Irish people rate their lives as 7.6 out of 10 on average, only slightly behind the Finns who are the happiest in the EU at 7.8. We are lucky to live here 🇮🇪 https://t.co/bYBO6QjUjq

The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, remains in orbit nearly 1 million miles from Earth. From @TheAtlPhoto, here is a collection of images from the JWST’s second year in space:

So much for Jesus!

Trump has changed what it means to be evangelical

Billy Cantwell: Irish people aged 25 to 44 are emigrating again in their droves. Giving them the vote is a no-brainer

Michael D Higgins is my president too – so why am I denied a vote? – David McCann

Excellent news from Belfast with plans to restore #NorthernIreland power-sharing government following DUP's agreement with UK government. Much needed & long overdue, giving democratic voice to all NI communities. Kudos to everyone involved.

.@IrishInstitute @irish_news poll looking at Westminster voting intentions 🟩SF 31% 🟧DUP 25% 🟨APNI 15% 🟦UUP 11% 🟥SDLP 9% 🟪TUV 5%

Today, the House of Commons passed the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, legislation opposed by all five political parties in Northern Ireland, the government of the Republic of Ireland, and many people across the United Kingdom.

UK Govt have unilaterally legislated against wishes of all political parties on this island & more importantly against victims groups. Peace processes only work with partnership & good faith. A backward step. Irish Govt now forced to consider options.

A delegation of 10 Senators & Members of House of Representatives from the United States visiting Ireland - Led by Senator Lindsey Graham South Carolina (presented with an Irish Flag) & Senator Robert Menendez Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

I am disappointed by the news that the Legacy Bill has passed through Westminster. The underlying principles of peace in the Good Friday Agreement are what have allowed us to achieve 25 years of stability on the island of Ireland.