Alison O'Connor
@alisonoconn
Journalist, broadcaster, and commentator. Feminist. Opinions obligatory.
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30-12-2010 19:36:41
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Credit to Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD who always manages to strike the right note on the big Dail occasions. Gave a lovely welcome just now to the Harris family, especially the new Taoiseach’s small children Saoirse and Cillian.
Work, Education, Health & Rehab Services, Transport, Public amenities, Pubs & Clubs, the Arts, Housing...all areas that exclude disabled people. A new generation of proud disabled people are calling for equality. Hear their stories RTÉ Radio 1 starting this Sun April 7 at 7.30pm.
1 in 5 or 20% of #Bowelcancer cases are within 20 to 60 years age range. #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth #NoRegrets24
#MarieKeating
#ColorectalCancer Breakthrough Cancer Research Grainne O'Kane Trinity St James's Cancer Institute Bowel Cancer Ireland Ray McDermott Alison O'Connor
A welcome, factual piece in contrast to the 'culture war' driven disinformation targeting the #HateCrime Bill.
It's time to refocus on why we need to update our laws.
Alison O'Connor also right to call out revisionism of some.
Barry Ward 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 #PassTheBill
thetimes.co.uk/article/its-po…
This from Theresa Reidy 🇺🇦 is well worth a read.
When politicians are attacked and abused, it is democracy that suffers
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/0…
Mentioned earlier on Brendan O’Connor that John Paul Phelan might change his mind about running in next general election. Met him in Athlone earlier & he said he’s definitely not - on medical advice.