Seanadóir Mal O’Hara (he/him)
@oharamal
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Leader of the Green Party NI. Senate member of Administrative Panel. Activist, Geek/Gaymer, Shared Island enthusiast. 🍉🌻 email Malachai.OHara @oireachtas .ie
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In March 2022 the Executive delivered light touch regulation of the private rented sector.
In July 2024 average rent surpasses £1000 per month in Belfast.
The exec response
❌ no further regulation
🏡 funding for ONLY 500 social homes
Who created the housing crises?
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Oh mummy!
@BluHydrangea_
just won UK Drag Race versus the World.
Showing the sheer drag talent in this city.
So fricking proud!
#DragRaceUKvsTheWorld
#belfast
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It’s been the honour of my life to represent Castle for the last four years. Disappointed to not continue making change as a councillor. I’m proud of the work achieved. Thanks to those who voted for me. Watching with love and hope for my green colleagues. ❤️💚
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My friend Lyra was murdered in Derry last night. Her life was coming together - book deal, beautiful girlfriend, making plans and feeling soo upbeat about what was ahead for herself. She was sweet and loving, forensic and smart with soo much still to give. Heart is breaking.
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Tone deaf nonsense. To equate the legacy of systemic racism & slavery in the USA to our sectarian conflict is white privilege in action. There are many rightful critiques for the sectarianism that led to our conflict. To equate them to the legacy of slavery & racism is shameful.
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The war on drugs has failed.
Portugal which has over 5 times our population had 55 deaths. We had over 200. Each of them an avoidable tragedy.
Decriminalise drugs in Northern Ireland pledges Green Party's
@oharamal
- does that plan include hard drugs like heroin?
#AE22
Podcast 📲
@BBCSounds
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Should the £145 Million on the high-street voucher scheme not have been better spent on keeping the Universal Credit £20 uplift?
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I’m off on my stag to Berlin. Scared 14yr old me would never have thought it possible but I’m celebrating with my nearest and dearest. Food, culture and dancing here we come. I *still* can’t get married in my own land but there has been huge progress. Slan till Monday
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Today I’m 40 (how did that happen 👀) In just under 6 weeks I will become a civil partner to a fantastic man. 12 weeks ago I was elected to represent my home district. 2019 is some roller coaster.
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Voted 5 times against equal marriage. Signed the DUP petition of Concern all 5 times.
Even though he knew Civil Partnerships did not provide the same pension rights or religious freedoms as marriage.
Libertarian only when it's his liberties affected.
I will never support any policy that discriminates against my neighbour. No device or tool of discrimination will ever touch my hand nor will I support anyone who does
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9 years and a few weeks ago he brought me here for dinner. I knew it was special then. Tomorrow we will become Civil Partners! So lucky to have met him!
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Imagine how much of a wab you would need to be to put this on public display. Zoom in.
Antrim road today.
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Forcing the minister to bring a climate change bill. Ending the campaign of harassment against women seeking healthcare.
Thanks Clare. Such a loss to Northern Ireland.
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£20b bridge to Scotland? Nah. If invested in sustainable transport it could transform NI. Reopen the railways, greenways and canal routes, proper cycle infrastructure, subsidised ferry’s and some road improvements. That’s how £20b could protect ‘our green & pleasant land’
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383 vs 73 on marriage and 332 vs 99 on abortion reform. I'm shook. Years and years and year of campaigning by soo many got us here. Congrats to
@Love_EqualityNI
and
@All4Choice
for being front and centre for soo long.
#TheNorthIsNow
#uppaqueers
and
#uppawomen
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On honeymoon for the next two weeks. Normal service to resume 30th September!
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We have been lobbying others for years and delighted to say this motion passed without any votes against. An overdose prevention centre can save lives. Thanks to expert orgs for arguing so passionately.
This is part of our vision for a cleaner greener fairer city.
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DUP just voted against motion to support the
#climatestrike
- nobody from their party spoke in the debate. What happened those tentative moves on protecting ‘our green and pleasant land’?
#belfastcouncil
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We have more seats than the TUV at both Council and Assembly.
Yet guess who the BBC NI have given additional coverage too?
It's a shocking indictment.
#wherearethegreens
We're the biggest opposition party in Stormont, but the BBC has decided to exclude us from election coverage which other parties are receiving.
Sign our petition and let the BBC know that they need to stop distorting our democracy:
#WhereAreTheGreens
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A sad loss to all of Northern Ireland.
Rachel made law that will save lives. A fantastic legacy. So proud of all she achieved in the 2 years as an MLA. 💚💚💚💚
Thanks to the 2734 in
#NorthDown
who came out to vote with their number 1 vote in
#AE22
. Being your MLA for 2 years and the
@GreenPartyNI
candidate in this election has been the biggest privilege, you have no idea. We accomplished so much and actually made law.
💚
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Next week I will bring a motion which commits Belfast to establishing an overdose prevention facility.
We can save lives and reduce drug debris, making the city safer for all. And we can join others advocating for the ending on the failed war on drugs.
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How it started vs how it’s going!
Flying visit to union street as it reopens today, partially pedestrianised.
Since last June I have been working with others to make this happen. Finally we are getting there!
#uppaqueers
#pedestrianisebelfast
#cleanair4all
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It’s been a tough few weeks but I’m delighted that there is no case to answer and I can return to my role at the board in helping to save lives and support bereaved families.
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City Hall looking beautiful. Put up in rainbow colours to remember our friend
@LyraMcKee
two years and still no justice
#justice4Lyra
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DUP members were provided a free vote on a ban on conversion therapy motion tonight at Belfast City Council. Not a single one of them could vote in favour. 3 voted against and the rest abstained. Cowards.
#banconversiontherapyni
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Fair warning to any party that tries to or is complicit in restoring an executive which has the explicit aim to block reproductive justice and same sex marriage - Your card will be marked forever. If we have waited
#1000
days we can wait 4 more.
#equality
#trustwomen
#uppaqueers
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Thousands stood yesterday in belfast to say no to PII in the
#NoahDonohoe
case.
This case is a lightning rod for questions around policing and justice. People don’t feel like justice is being served.
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Great to see thousands of activists descend on City Hall calling for the honouring of agreements made years ago. They shouldn’t have to. We have a duty to promote and protect indigenous and minority languages. Brandon Lewis should get it done.
#AchtAnois
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Clare has been an inspiring leader. She has been my mentor, boss, friend and confidant. Northern Ireland now has Climate legislation thanks to her and our 2 MLAs passed law that will save lives.
I can't wait to build on her legacy. Thanks so much
@ClareBaileyGPNI
As my time within the leadership role of
@GreenPartyNI
ends a new chapter begins. Thank you so much to our members and wider afield for the support & trust over the years. Congrats
@oharamal
💚
#Green
activists are needed now more than ever before, come be part of it 🌏
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58 in favour and 29 against.
Thanks to SF, SDLP, UUP, Alliance, PBP and independents for their support.
The NI Assembly has just passed the Safe Access Zones Bill at its second reading. ♀️✊
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I am honoured to be nominated for this role and if elected I intend to represent all communities in Northern Ireland to the best of my ability.
Green Party nominates Mal O’Hara as Seanad candidate
If elected, Mal would be the first elected senator who classified himself politically in the North as “other”.
It would also ensure that Northern representation continues.
Read more 👇
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Seems that
#WeDeserveBetter
in Belfast has decided to pull queer and feminist speakers as their issues are ‘divisive’ - despite the good intentions it seems we deserve better than the current we deserve better. An irony truly symptomatic of this place.
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The DUP again snubbed Belfast Pride Talksback last night. The largest party in the north and a party of government still believes its appropriate in 2019 to ignore queer people, their friends, families and allies and refuse to give proper account of their behaviour.
#forshame
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Heart breaking continuation of violence tonight. Abject failure of political leadership. Young people groomed and manipulated leading to limited life chances. Another generation introduced to casual rioting. Relationships at interfaces set back for years. This place.
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Out for lunch today.
This is the scene outside College Street. 9 people.
People must be able to access reproductive healthcare without impediment or fear of harassment.
This is exactly why
@ClareBaileyGPNI
safe access Private Members Bill is so important.
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An absolute honour to have been selected.
#greenmeans
equality and liberation and providing platform to marginalised groups.
Meet Malachai O'Hara
@oharamal
- the newly selected Deputy Leader of the Green Party Northern Ireland! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Read more from Mal &
@ClareBaileyGPNI
after the selection at our party AGM today ✅✅✅
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Just passed our first anniversary as Civil Partners. Awaiting the change to allow us to upgrade to marriage. On the banks of the Narrow Water, the beautiful Cooleys in the background and with family and friends around us. We had bigger plans to celebrate but life eh!
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Proud to join the team today and make it official as I become a member of the Seanad.
Looking forward to working with my Green colleagues, government and cross party.
We are absolutely delighted to see
@oharamal
sworn in as a senator today. Mal said; “I am honoured and humbled to become a Senator today. I am proud to make history as the first Northern Green to take a seat in Seanad Éireann."
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#ae22
some parties have announced candidates. Where we are with a 'out' LGBTQ tally is;
DUP:0
SF:0
SDLP: 1 (1 Gay man)
UUP: 1 (1 gay woman)
ALL: 3 (3 Gay men)
GP: 1 (Me) (so far..)
TUV: Haha.
Hoping for improvement & diversity as we move to a full slate of candidates.
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So apparently Gregory Campbell cares about diversity.
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Since the campaign started formerly my team and I have knocked 1000s of doors and spoken to hundreds of people.
The protocol has come up 1 time.
A united Ireland or border poll has yet to come up.
You know what almost everyone raises? Cost of living and health.
#AE22
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What a day at the Belfast Pride parade!
Loudly and proudly taking up our space in the city.
Equality IS the best therapy!
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So very proud of our city today.
We came together in our thousands to say no to racists and fascists, in solidarity with minority communities and ready to do the hard work for change.
Well done to the organisers and the unions, activist and individuals who came out.
#belfast
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Solidarity to everyone attending the
@RallyforChoice
tomorrow afternoon. I would be with you but I’m off expressing my own bodily autonomy by marrying my man!
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Yesterday we had to say goodbye to Mango. Our wee
#rescue
who came to us traumatised 18 months ago after being freed from a breeding farm. We feel cheated she didn’t get more time in a loving & safe place with us after her hard start in life. Heart wrenching few days ❤️
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To all the lgbtq people & women disheartened and angry by the DUP choice of leader.... turn that into something. Get involved with activist groups, join a party, lobby & campaign. Our struggle has always been hard but we will not stop making progress
#dupLeadership
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In the previous Brexit special election of May 17 we genuinely explored agreed candidates but couldn’t reach consensus. We were called tainted by nationalism by Alliance. This time they wouldn’t even engage. Our actions in South Belfast are about NI before party.
#remain
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Hugely emotional vigil tonight at city hall to remember
#BriannaGhey
Solidarity to my trans and non-binary siblings. We will remember her name.
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When yer 42…
and there is a queue for the bar that’s not moving……
and it’s been more than twenty minutes….
A story….
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2 calls last night to tell me about posters being removed and threats to remove more.
This doesn't represent the majority of people. Already reported to police. Sourcing CCTV now.
Me and my campaign team won't be deterred from promoting our positive vision for
#northbelfast
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I want to be a Senator for all voices from Northern Ireland. Here’s is the first part of my maiden speech in the Senate.
#senator4all
#sharedisland
Mal O'Hara's maiden speech as a Senator made a compelling case for representation for all of Northern Ireland in Seanad Éireann- earlier this week Mal became our first non-aligned Senator with just that ambition ☘️
#SharedIsland
#SharedFuture
@oharamal
@GreenPartyNI
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Almost 40% of households in Belfast have no access to a car/van. It's much higher in areas of deprivation. Belfast has been built to cater to private car users. We need reliable public transport and cycling/pedestrian priority and infrastructure in Belfast.
@BBCTalkback
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Solidarity for those marching today. It’s time to honour the committeemen to an Irish Language Act.
#achtanois
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You will hear a narrative over coming weeks that 1 MP can affect no change or that Westminster is not interested in NI. I will point to both Conor McGinn and Stella Creasey bringing equal marriage and abortion to NI as direct evidence to the contrary. Representation matters
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New cafe opening on Ormeau Road with ethically sourced food and sustainable supply chains. Fruit Shop at 438 Ormeau road replacing the old Rosetta Cafe.
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Two years yesterday as Civil Partners. Not the two years we had planned but little one can do with a global pandemic.
Looking forward to conversion to a ‘full’ marriage when we can!
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Calling out the reckless stunts by the DUP this week.
Meanwhile we face multiple crises in health, energy and climate which will disproportionately affect the most vulnerable.
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Rumours of a ‘liberal’ wing in the dup....I hope one is emerging. Evidence to date is thin on the ground
When offered a free vote on banning conversion therapy in belfast;
0 voted for a ban
10 abstained
3 voted against
They had a chance to show us who they were. They did
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Hey queers! Note today they did everything in their power today to block reproductive justice. They have given up on blocking marriage. Now we must stand behind our sisters and pregnant people to ensure they get their rights.
#uppaqueers
#uppawomen
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Thread. Every candidate to stand for election must have a proposer, seconded and 8 other nominees from the area to be eligible to stand for election. I wanted mine to be indicative of a new and emerging in
#northbelfast
so here they are
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Look at those cages.
Scene of the fire which devastated a pedigree pig farm near Kilkeel last night. More than 2000 animals lost, including long established breeding lines.
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Public spaces and parks are for everyone. Shared space is not neutered space. There has been huge grassroots work at peace building in north belfast for years. We won’t be taken backwards by sectarian bullies.
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Concerns around demolition of Willowbank House on the Antrim Road.
Demolition in an area of Townscape Character BEFORE any decision has been made.
No parking provision for 14 units.
Limited amenity space.
Risk of over shadowing neighbours.
Our planning system is broken
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Jim Wells is in no way representative of people and public opinion in Northern Ireland. Please stop platforming this extremist and giving his harmful views airtime.
Piers and Susanna challenge former DUP Health Minister Jim Wells, who says he will refuse to watch Strictly Come Dancing in case he sees same-sex couples dancing.
@piersmorgan
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@susannareid100
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#GMB
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The child poverty rate in North Belfast is 32.5% - shame on Nigel Doods and the 10 DUP MPs.
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Yesterday I walked into City from my home on Cliftonville. Clifton junction is a key gatewayfrom North Belfast into the city and is a huge challenge to walkability & a result of our obeyance to the private car. This site must change.
#walkability
#sustainablecity
#belfast
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Breaking my holiday hiatus to day I have an extra bounce in my step with this news.
This woman is a superstar. Diligent, forensic and passionate about what is right. She’s going to be a great deputy Lord Mayor!
The Green Party is delighted to announce that Cllr Áine Groogan will be the next deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, to serve for the 23-24 term of office
Cllr Groogan said “It is my great honour & privilege to serve as the next deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast” 👇
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Beyond honoured to stand for my party in North Belfast.
I've proven I can deliver in the short time I've been elected. I done some great work as a sole councillor but imagine what we could do together for North Belfast if you elected me as an MLA.
#northbelfast
Green Party NI Deputy Leader Cllr
@oharamal
has been announced as our candidate for North Belfast in next year's Assembly election.
#WantGreenVoteGreen
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There is a big belfast yeooo being sent to Hazel!
Delighted.
All the hateful trolls who have tortured her for years on this hellsite got an answer today.
I had the privilege today of being elected on the first count again to Dublin City Council, having exceeded the quota.
A massive thank you to my volunteers, my friends, my party, my family & especially to the people of Pembroke for confirming their faith & trust in me!
#LE24
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Lots and lots of unionist men in north belfast advocating that unionist minded voters should only be offered an anti equality, climate denying, austerity championing, buccaneer brexiter unionism. Exactly symptomatic of why unionism is turning off potential unionists.
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I’ve been getting harangued for the last 24 hours for calling out the DUPs homophobia and how it exacerbates Queer suicide. We are through the looking glass, as Queer activists can’t call homophobes, homophobic. I don’t think so. Here is the World Health Org being clear.
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The piling in and cyber bullying of Emma Little Pengelly is actual quite disgusting. I vehemently disagree with almost all her politics but people here treat her like some virtual pantomime villain who is always fair game. Catch yourselves on.
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Belfast City Council now corporately supports a rent control system for the City.
Now over to the executive and minister Hargey to make it a reality in her private renters bill.
#rentcontrols
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A new addition to the Mccartan-O’Hara household.
He’s called Rio. He’s a pup and a bit ridey and bitey but sure didn’t we all had that phase.....
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Proud to stand in the counter demo at belfast city hall with
@GreenPartyNI
colleagues against anti immigration protestors and the fascist/racist manipulators. Great to see such a turnout at short notice.
Solidarity with all minority communities.
No parasan.
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Some thoughts on the abortion debacle this week.
In July 2019, when Westminister changed the law to allow for same sex marriage & abortion campaigners were estatic with joy. Queer people and women have learned the hard way that out Assembly never/rarely delivers for us.
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Solidarity - that’s my union
That’s the Pride flag up at the Harland & Wolff occupation - workers united will never be defeated
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I'm soo pleased for
@honorekamegni
Slogged hard on the canvass for over 14 months. He got the most vile racist abuse on this platform but it didn't deter him and he just kept knocking and talking to residents.
And it paid off for him and the Cork Greens.
The An Post manager, originally from Cameroon, was elected on the 12th count in the Cork City South East LEA. Mr Kamegni has been living in Ireland for 22 years and says he now considers himself a proud Corkman.
#LE24
#LocalElections2024
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Our obsession with the private vehicle.....
1970: One more lane will fix it.
1980: One more lane will fix it.
1990: One more lane will fix it.
2000: One more lane will fix it.
2010: One more lane will fix it.
2020: ?
via
@avelezig
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One of the key reasons I joined the greens because the party was unequivocal on human rights and equality.
Cllr
@oharamal
has made history today, becoming the first ever queer party leader in NI.
Will you help us continue making history?
👉
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Did a single DUP rep wish people happy pride? Inclusive unionism going well then?
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Is stupidly excited about
#BelfastPride
- this week the city feels like it truly is ours too. Tomorrow is going to be massive. Those who stand against our liberation must realise their time is up. We will not be denied any longer.
#uppaqueers
#ComeOutForChange
#BProud2018
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Imagine - have we once again missed the window in belfast?
Still don’t appreciate the transformation of Paris? Watch how many people go by, in how many ways. The cars are barely moving, but let’s be clear — they weren’t moving before either. But now people are. Rue de Rivoli & Rue de la Coutellerie HT
@EmmanuelSPV
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Almost 40% of households in belfast do not have access to a car or van.
Would you think it the way our city is built? Not at all - Built for commuters & wealthy car owners, air toxic in inner city & not conducive to walking.
Did it transform during Covid? Not a bit. Blame DFI
"In a quality city, a person should be able to live their entire life without a car, and not feel deprived."
—Paul Bedford
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Happy with this clip. ‘We’re here,we’re queer and we’re visible and we’re not going to be treated differently. We will have our rights and they will be upheld. And that will be the battle of my lifetime.’
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And that’s a wrap!
It has been an absolute pleasure working at
@BelfastFilmFes1
over the last year.
A great crew of very talented and dedicated people giving above and beyond in a chronically underfunded arts sector.
Thanks soo much. Much love 💚❤️
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Delighted to have been elected chair of the all party working group on social value at Belfast City Council.
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Thank you for birthday wishes!
Dinner at Shu with my fave man.
We got a double rainbow too! 🌈🌈
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Has NEVER met with LGBTQ orgs. Just lectured at them and our community from a podium once.
Let’s see these words lived.
At Exec presser,
@DUPleader
was asked if it was appropriate to meet LCC which represents UVF, UDA and RHC: "Absolutely and I will do so again because it's important that all communities have a voice in the political process."
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✅ Let’s prioritise pedestrianisation of Union Street.
🌈 This space is the heart of Belfast’s Queer Commercial Quarter. It’s vital for hospitality & social distancing. Over to the Minister.
#walkablecity
#sustainabletransport
#cleanair4belfast
#yourdisconeedsyou
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For any of the racist/fascist grifters (particularly ones not from this place) trying to glorify yesterday as some historic cross-community success you are sorely mistaken.
That was last Saturday at the pride parade. And lgbtq people have been doing it for 30+ years
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41 today! How the heck did that happy 👀. So birthday dinner treat from my beau after 6 hour planning meetings.
#stillaleo
#postlockdownhair
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Decade thingy. From working in a job I loved
@TRPNI
to elected councillor. Met a man and married him. Bought a house. Met new friends & rekindled old friendships. Became healthier and happier. Adopted a rescue dog. Many holidays and 6 different homes.
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And finally some progress!
✅ Let’s prioritise pedestrianisation of Union Street.
🌈 This space is the heart of Belfast’s Queer Commercial Quarter. It’s vital for hospitality & social distancing. Over to the Minister.
#walkablecity
#sustainabletransport
#cleanair4belfast
#yourdisconeedsyou
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It's been 2 years since Belfast elected 4 green cllrs. We have done a lot but there is much more to do. Delighted to work with these 3 and to build alliances across the chamber. Come and help us
#greenbecause
we are changing this city.
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