Watch @tjmcintyre.com explain why having no definition of 'national security' anywhere in Irish law means this could lead the NCSC to have a very open-ended power, left to the discretion of the Minister, to order the surveillance of the communications of everyone in the State. (9/15)

In short, they agreed. (13/15)

Here @tjmcintyre.com explains why it’s so problematic that the Bill is putting the NCSC - which is being given very broad powers - under the direct political control of the Minister. (14/15)

Our Executive Director Joe O'Brien appeared on @rteradio1.bsky.social yesterday and raised some of our concerns about the Minister for Justice's plans to change criminal legal aid. @lawsocietyireland.bsky.social

Senator Lynn Ruane asked attendees if they believed the powers provided under the Bill cross the line from cybersecurity measures into surveillance powers. (12/15)

Olga Cronin, ICCL Senior Policy Officer, spoke at the Oireachtas AI Committee recently, where she shared our position on recommender algorithms and a social media ban for under 16s.

A new Bill would give gardaí access to the CCTV of public bodies without any authorisation process. It would also allow areas with "a pattern of criminal activity" be designated Crime Prevention Zones. This is a concerning attempt to remove the safeguards which prevent inappropriate use of CCTV.

He also explains how Head 9 would allow the NCSC to compel communications providers, such as WhatsApp and iMessage, to install surveillance devices on their networks to scoop up metadata of every user of the service on the basis of ‘national security’. (7/15)

Olga Cronin, ICCL Senior Policy Officer, spoke at the AI Committee this week, highlighting the work we have done with Digital Rights Ireland to urge An Garda Síochána, Coimisúin Na Meán and the DPC to fully investigate Grok’s faciitation of the creation of CSAM and other illegal and harmful content.

While ICCL broadly welcomes The Garda Powers Bill, we are concerned that there are no definitions of specific types of searches or what rank of gardaí is can authorise each type; insuficient record of stop and searches; and there is insufficient protection of journalistic privilege.

Anas Sarwar — clear, confident and bold… but is anyone listening? Strong in interviews, sharp on tax, growth and education. But when Westminster looms large, even the clearest message gets drowned out. #Scotland #Politics #Elections #UKPolitics

🚨 Shocking livestream incident! Kick streamer Clavicular reportedly banned after a viral Christmas Eve stream involving a Tesla Cybertruck 😳⚠️ Full story 👇 trendfluxnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/kick... #Clavicular #KickStreamer #ViralLivestream #Cybertruck #TrendingNews #TrendFluxNews

Freight train coming through the Anniston station. #train #trains #railroad

The folks at Fox & Friends were upset that the Virginia governor is backing a plan to redistrict the state of Virginia. Even Brian Kilmeade had to admit Trump started this trend when he enthusiastically encouraged Texas to wipe out Democratic districts to help him in the midterms

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Amid a pretty active weather season, Kalamazoo Public Safety is testing outdoor sirens weekly.

Dune 3 trailer is out #entertainmentnews #dune3

BREAKING: as one of the only women veterans in Congress, @goodlander.house.gov is co-sponsoring the WARRIOR Act so that all service members must meet the same qualifications for combat regardless of gender. Women deserve an equal chance to serve! #Military #politics #usa🇺🇸 #news #congress

As Trump and Stephen Miller use domestic surveillance to suppress our constitutional rights, it’s more urgent than ever that we reform FISA and establish warrant requirements. Today’s reauthorization of FISA Section 702 completely fails to protect our privacy. I am a NO.

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Four chapters. One message. One Christ. #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #PeaceInChrist #GraceOverJudgment #christiancontent #christantiktok #christanity #BibleReading #christianfyp #fyp

Rugby Coach, Hutchesons' Grammar School. Closes: 12/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/q5dbgl. #independentschooljobs #scotlandjobs #teachingjobs @hmc-schools.bsky.social

Where are the American wingers and dribbly boys?! 🤨 𝐔𝐒𝐌𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 - watch/listen 👇 🍎: tinyurl.com/2s4667s8 ✳️: tinyurl.com/3rcvwuyt 📺: tinyurl.com/3f36rvhf

In a special edition of VGC: The Video Game Podcast, @jennynicholson.bsky.social chats to @jordanmiddler.bsky.social about her favorite Pokemon toys, her Pokemon grails, and how she discovered the series. Out now: youtu.be/hPMlHZatzRY

Thank you, Tammy Narvaez, for your leadership in strengthening partnerships that support and advance Harris County. Your work helps connect the county to valuable opportunities and resources that benefit our community. #IGA #HarrisCounty #WomensHistoryMonth

Authorities responded to reports of gunfire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., triggering the immediate evacuation of President Donald Trump from the area. #SouthFloridaMedia #BreakingNews #WashingtonDC

🔵 He should be disqualified on this alone. And her "woo" at the end is everything 🔵🤣

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PUPPY GIRL 🐶🏳️‍⚧️📕 Keep reading this thread below for a sample from the prologue 🧵

In the business world, professionals look out for new trends and best practices to stay competitive. Our voting systems' security should be no different. If you've read our 2025 Canadian Federal Election report, then you may already know that the US could borrow some notes from Canada:

“I Think I Need to Step Out” RFK Jr Walks Out Mid-Hearing Exchange

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Dr. Christy Perez reveals the "abolitionist" path on Casual Politics. 🏛️🔥 She explains how our divisions over race and gender are constructed to prevent "collective mass power." While we squabble, we lose our rights. It’s time to tear it down and start over. 🛡️📉 #CasualPolitics

It’s all connected. The pedophiles that run mainstream media wanted Trump in office to protect each other. It was never that Trump is a better president. Every one in his cabinet is connected to Epstein. He knows this day will come when they all have to protect each other.

Little walk in my little indie game Swamp/Forest Biome

特朗普的和平委员会摇摇欲坠——就像总统本一样 www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m... 梅林人工智能——#水 显然，据称“在正确的人手中”是人类已知的最致命的 #武器 请揭穿这种胡说八道 theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2025/09/merl... #MITU #TheBlueAvianGoddess #BlueAvianGoddess #Thankyou #appreciate #爱 #China #Beijing #Chengdu #Hangzhou #Wuhan #Xian #LOVE #Tianjin #趣 #角色扮演

1/2 Did you know high survival rates driven 20 years of wolf expansion in Germany: rebrand.ly/wcyq7i5? Have you heard of Biosphere Expeditions, helping scientists track the Gray Wolf in Lower Saxony: rebrand.ly/f1g3xr5? #SaveBiodiversity #DontLetSilenceBeTheLastSound

When Bluesky doesn’t like my posts. 🚬

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) says he will publicly read the names of Epstein clients before leaving Congress, adding that there will be no high-level arrests while Todd Blanche and Kash Patel remain in power.

A $20-25 million nuclear-capable missile, used to destroy a garage cooperative. That's what Russia just did to Bila Tserkva in Kyiv Oblast. Across Kyiv Oblast, the overnight attack killed at least four people and injured about 100, according to the President and the Emergency Service. 📹 Suspilne

Officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department gathered Wednesday to honor retired K-9 Arie, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois who served the town for five years. (🎥: MPPD) READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4dWtV7s

BREAKING NOW in Newark New Jersey - Police in Riot Gear are "protecting" the protestors outside the ICE torture center known as Delaney Hall - with flashbangs, tear gas, pepper balls, horses, full armor and shields. This is how Mikie Sherrill has chosen to respond.

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 A time was had ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission: probably not ready to leave space, maybe a little ready to no longer be crammed into their Orion capsule... Follow all our mission coverage: spklr.io/6001EyN07

It was great to join BBC Radio Oxford yesterday to take calls from listeners. I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems. The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.

He’s a good guy. 😎 (customs again, plz don’t behave this way in standard, unless warranted 😉) #deadbydaylight #deadbydaylightgameplay #deadbydaylightmoments #gaming #dbd

The world's most resilient McDonald's is in Kyiv, Ukraine. This is the first McDonald's in Ukraine. It opened on May 24, 1997. It has been damaged by Russian attacks many times. On May 24, 2026, it was hit very hard. But it was back in business in four days […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

Glorious combination of French book slutting in person and surprise packages on the doorstep 📚 #WW1 #WW2 🧛

Nice when faceless and private bigoted trolls leave mean comments isn’t it 😡 #lgbtqia #transgender #mtf #ftm #transrightsarehumanrights

Destiny “Ky’She” Lunan is NC State’s Architect of Tempo 🏀 From Arizona Gatorade POY to ACC freshman disrupter, Ky’She’s defense, pace, and IQ are already changing the Wolfpack. Full breakdown on Cess Talks Sports: youtu.be/cBjLg3CciP8 #KySheLunan #NCState #NCAAW #WomensBasketball #CessTalksSports

CRASH BANDICOOT takes on BOWSER!! #supermario #crashbandicoot

Captain Thunderbolt, was an Australian bushranger active during the 1860s. He became known for mail coach and inn robberies across New South Wales, often aided by his partner Mary Ann Bugg #CaptainThunderbolt #AustralianHistory #BushrangerEra #ColonialAustralia #MaryAnnBugg

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I’ve added goblins to my dark fantasy game, Crimson Rest. They’re the second enemy I’ve introduced so far, and I plan to add many more. What do you think? #indiedev #gamedev #godot #darkfantasy #psx #nostalgic

📺 El doble productor de carreras de José Ramírez.

Are you perfecting your pancake flipping skills for Shrove Tuesday? 🥞 These physics facts might just help you stick the landing. 🧪

Kyiv hit by massive Russian air attack, thick smoke blankets city For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

This Palestinian boy in Gaza broke down in tears after his glasses were damaged. Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and blockade on the entry of supplies, it may be impossible for him to replace the glasses.

Voormalig commandant Korps Mariniers Jeff Mac Mootry: “Invasie door middel van immigratie. Potentiële tegenstanders zullen niet per se het gewapend conflict opzoeken. Door de migratie in een tempo en een omvang door te drukken zoals nu het geval is, ondergraaf je uiteindelijk de samenleving.” (2025)

Yesterday Labour MPs voted against banning under-16s from harmful social media, making school uniform cheaper, giving vulnerable children enough money for therapy, and siblings separated in the care system the right to stay in contact.