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CEO and Founder of The Countess, Laoise de Brún BL, @laoisedebrun discusses the news that the Minister for Justice will appeal the EU Commission decision to fine Ireland for what the Commission said was Ireland’s failure to comply with the EU Council 2008 framework on hate. Laoise explains the nuance of that Council framework and how Ireland has in fact complied. She also explores why the Council may wish to suppress debate and dissent. Laoise points out that one person’s fact might be another person’s hate, given that there is no definition of hatred in the currently shelved Hate Speech element of the Hate Crime Bill.
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Here are Dr Aoife Naery's, (whose finacial research intake is considearable btw) recommendations for structural change for Sex Ed. in schools back in 2018 to train teachers to act as agents to insert Gender Ideology into schools with children as young as 3 with the help of relevant local organisations. "( I assume thats TENI and Belong2). ALL these recommendations have now been put into action by our Government and are in full swing. data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireac… 1. "Firstly, we must take account of how fears around ‘childhood innocence’ act as a barrier in ways that don’t account for the capabilities of children or the wants of parents. To be effective, comprehensive RSE must begin in early years — from as young as three — in partnership with parents.  2. " Secondly, we know that many teachers and principals lack knowledge about and are uncomfortable with RSE. And so, a comprehensive system of in-service as well as new RSE specialist pathways in initial teacher education will be crucial here.  3." Thirdly, uncertainties around religious ethos continue to constrain RSE. There is an urgent need for clarity on how religious run primary and post-primary schools can meet the RSE needs of all children equally." 4. "Fourthly, there is a necessity to ensure that there is strong RSE leadership in schools to steer a whole-school, spiral, sustained and meaningful approach to RSE in partnership with relevant local organisations. 5. "Finally, on an on-going basis RSE should be informed, supported and evaluated by an RSE research, practice and education network that includes representation from key education stakeholders and expertise spanning the various topics encompassed by RSE."

The name Dr Aoife Neary (she/her) University of Limerick @UL needs to be known in every home in the country. Her radical gender ideology regarding children needs to be widely discussed by families. Her influential pedagogical role needs to be interrogated by citizens & the state.
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HEALTHCARE IN NEOLIBERAL IRELAND so what is the long term plan here? We are at non replacement birth rates. We aren’t having enough babies. Who will look after us when we are old and frail and vulnerable? People like this lady for whom no amount of education and training can ameliorate their contempt and disgust? I think we need to think really carefully how in a country where literally everyone knows everyone or someone belonging to someone who knows your granny or cousin, there is a mycelium-like connectivity between people that in turn invokes and creates a certain decorum and attentiveness and solicitousness . Isn’t there? Wouldn’t there be naturally? Perhaps this nurse would have experienced the same back home in her home town or village perhaps not? We can’t know. We can only know that Irish healthcare workers will naturally behave according to those norms by virtue of being Irish and the interconnectedness of the people of this country. If you arrive here without knowing a person and leaving behind all you know perhaps your small children simply in order to make money then well it’s a whole other thing. I think we need to think carefully about this strategy. I think medics need to be aware that the importation of cheap doctors is being done to undermine their wages. And that in the long term the cost of such hearings and damages paid may cancel out the savings. Who picks up the pieces? The taxpayer. Who will be wiping the bottoms of our elderly and frail? People who often seem to not really want to be here. Case in point was the nursing home secret footage. This is starting to feel like a failed experiment. Maybe we should just pay our own healthcare workers more instead of the layer after layer of middle management. Thoughts? I am being hammered on the algorithm so please reply if you see this!
Nigerian nurse Prisca Ngozi Umeobi has had her registration cancelled by the Irish High Court after being found guilty of professional misconduct and poor professional performance while working at Dublin's Mater Private Hospital in July and August 2021. The Fitness to Practise Committee of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) recommended cancellation, which High Court President Judge David Barniville confirmed. The committee described her actions as deliberate or reckless abuses of trust, involving ill-treatment of vulnerable patients and a serious reduction of their dignity. Specific allegations included:Failing to apply a dressing to a patient. Delaying a patient's shower until the afternoon. Leaving a knee-replacement patient unattended on a bedpan. Acting inappropriately and making faces while cleaning a patient. Repeatedly failing to follow prescribed care plans and assess patients for pain. The committee ruled that the failings posed risks to patient safety and could not be remedied through education, conditions, or suspension. Cancellation was deemed necessary to protect the public, reflecting the gravity of the misconduct at the most serious end of the scale. Umeobi, originally from Nigeria, is now removed from the Register of Nurses in Ireland.
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MODERN IRELAND Tell me you live in Ireland in 2026 without telling me you live in Ireland in 2026; 80,000€ OF YOUR MONEY to interview ten year olds about their sexuality…… While other ten year olds age out of spinal surgery and are left to rot by an uncaring State. They even camped outside the Dáil in the rain and not a single member of government came out to meet them. They whisper to us in hushed tones, in the corridors of power that they too, detest and object to the indoctrination of children but….they too are concerned about immigration like Bertie saying the quiet bit out loud. “we are whipped…” they shrug. Really? You might lose out on that nice juicy supplemental allowance for a few weeks. You don’t even get kicked out of the party like in the UK! Where is the backbone? Where is the backbench revolt? What is the point then of purporting to represent the people when you are simply implementing an agenda one that no one wants. We told you how we felt in the referendum of 2024, we told you in the presidential campaign and we told you again in the fuel protest. When will you listen? Instead you gaslight and lie and lie. Enough is enough. We need to build a new Ireland that reflects our values because this one is being plundered and robbed and stolen before our very eyes by the insiders who are doing perfectly fine thank you very much. “What need you, being come to sense, But fumble in a greasy till and add the halfpenny to the pence and prayer to shivering prayer, until you have dried the marrow from the bone; For men were born to pray and save: Romantic Ireland’s dead and gone, It’s with O’Leary in the grave.” #EnoughIsEnough
Just when I thought it couldn't get worse. This is a yet another part of the national scandal unfolding in Ireland Full details in thread, our Children's Ombudsman is funding trans activists who are seeking out children via TENI @OCO_ireland @1Hildegarde @NormaFoleyTD1
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TRANS : Stop the Madness! There is a new caste of men in Ireland who cannot simply be predators because they are special and have special magical innate specialness in this case an inner knowing called a gender identity. They wear dresses. They seek out jobs and opportunities that allow them access to children. Wake up Ireland ! Why isn’t the setting suing him? Why aren’t the parents suing the setting? Why weren’t the guards called and why was he not arrested? If you need to understand the entitlement of these men and the hierarchy of oppression of modern democracies look no further than this predator who sues for discrimination. 🤯
NIAMH UÍ BHRIAIN: While he accepted the comment about the kiss had been made, he said it was a joke during a game - and said that the children had laughed and enjoyed it. He then went to the WRC claiming 'gender discrimination' or transphobia. gript.ie/trans-childcare-wor…
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Parents have strong legal rights in Ireland over how their children are educated. See our Guide for further details. The Irish Constitution recognises parents as the primary educators of their children, particularly regarding their moral, religious, intellectual, physical & social education. The Education Act 1998 provides that the state will not require any student to attend education in any subject which is contrary to the conscience of the parents of the child. Article 2 Protocol 1 of the ECHR requires states to respect parent’s rights to ensure that education conforms to their religious & philosophical convictions. Know your rights.
thecountess.ie/ideologies-in…. Many of you have been asking for advice on how to approach your child’s school about inappropriate school curriculum content etc. Despite Irish parents having a fundamental constitutional role as the primary educators of their children, particularly in areas of moral & religious formation, many parents now perceive a growing disconnect between this role & the content delivered through compulsory elements of the school curriculum, especially SPHE, RSE, & Bí Cineálta. The practical steps outlined in this guide aim to empower parents to address their concerns lawfully & constructively, while centring the child’s best interests. The Guide covers parents’ legal rights, how to raise concerns with schools, & how to escalate beyond the Board of Management. It is not legal advice and we recommend seeking legal advice where appropriate. Please share with other parents you think would benefit from this Guide. @WomensSpaceIre
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Laoise de Brun @laoisedebrun said “Parents have robust & explicit constitutional rights as primary educators, and schools can only act in consultation with parents in matters related to their health & well-being.” “These rights are being circumvented via the Trojan horse of anti-bullying, Bí Cineálta, Aistear, & the embedding of social justice theory throughout the curriculum, rendering the opt-out meaningless. The people voted to retain a traditional meaning of family, woman & mother in the last referendum but this has been ignored by a government who treats parents as if they are getting in the way.” The coalition outlined 4 policy proposals. 1) Statutory guidance prohibiting ideology in educational settings. 2) Greater parent consultation in educational decision-making. 3) The withdrawal of Bí Cineálta framework. 4) An independent audit of classroom, library, textbook, curriculum and online materials. @WomensSpaceIre
The Child Safeguarding Coalition Ireland has raised concerns about inappropriate children's books to TDs and Senators at an Oireachtas event in Dublin, calling for an "audit" of all educational materials recommended for minors by the State: gript.ie/child-safeguarding-…
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Please read this thread if you have children in an Irish school. As parents you have the legal right to be kept fully informed of what your child is being taught. Schools cannot act without parents’ involvement. Teachings must reflect parents’ moral and religious values. See our guide thecountess.ie/ideologies for advice on how to approach your child’s school if you have concerns. Parents need to step up and advocate for their children before it’s too late.
Just when I thought it couldn't get worse. This is a yet another part of the national scandal unfolding in Ireland Full details in thread, our Children's Ombudsman is funding trans activists who are seeking out children via TENI @OCO_ireland @1Hildegarde @NormaFoleyTD1
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Just when I thought it couldn't get worse. This is a yet another part of the national scandal unfolding in Ireland Full details in thread, our Children's Ombudsman is funding trans activists who are seeking out children via TENI @OCO_ireland @1Hildegarde @NormaFoleyTD1
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My thanks to @IrishCathNews for covering this story.
"...Michael Foran, an Irish lecturer in law at Oxford University, cancelled talks on his recent book Sex, Gender Identity, and the Law due to pro-trans protestors dis-rupting the events." @IrishCathNews @rtenews @irishdailymail @NewstalkFM @RuadhanIT @RTE_PrimeTime @cormacbourke
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You can raise concerns with your child’s school if you are concerned by any of the curriculum content, or 3rd party providers. As parents, you have robust legal rights. @laoisedebrun Check out our handy guide on how best to approach your school, how to gather evidence, and how to escalate your concerns. Just click on the link below for further details. Thecountess.ie/ideologies
WE JUST WANT CHILDREN TO BE SAFE: Child Safeguarding Coalition Presents to Houses of the Oireachtas 11 June 2026 in Dublin Serious questions need serious answers- Michaela Ní Chéadaigh Invited by Senator Sharon Keogan, the Child Safeguarding Coalition presented serious concerns about safeguarding failures in Ireland’s education system. Contributions came from Jana Lunden, Laoise de Brún BL, Dr Stella O’Malley, Dr Niamh Regan, Lynda Dernham, and Eugene Garvin. The Coalition is an independent national organisation focused on child safeguarding and parental rights. It works to promote transparency in educational institutions so parents are meaningfully informed and involved in decisions affecting their children. The press conference highlighted critical issues, including sexually explicit content in schools and libraries and the lack of proper risk assessments. Excerpts from textbooks and library books read aloud shocked the audience. Parents send children to school believing they will be safe. Yet learning what they are exposed to raises a vital question: are our children actually safe?The event follows public debate over inappropriate material, including the book What’s the T? on Children’s Books Ireland reading lists. Minister Norma Foley admitted she was not familiar with it. Parents reject any attempt by her department to avoid responsibility. Senator Sharon Keogan stated upon opening: “If this material were truly uncontroversial, age-appropriate and widely supported, there would be no need for confusion or deception. The lack of candour speaks for itself.” She emphasised that while age-appropriate sex education is accepted, there is a clear line many parents would not cross in their own homes.Inappropriate literature on display included Seeing Gender, found in a local library’s youth section. The book promotes historical revisionism and exposes children to explicit topics. Teaching 9-year-olds about first sexual experiences, gender orientation and sexual behaviour is not education, it is predatory indoctrination.Even senior infants were asked in class about their genitalia and told that having a vagina does not make you a girl, or a penis a boy. Children went home feeling humiliated and violated. The Coalition calls on the Department of Education to engage directly with parents and teachers on curriculum and safeguarding. There must be ongoing dialogue so materials reflect both safety standards and community expectations. The panel also criticised the National Parents Council’s failure and called for Bi Cineálta to be abolished. Four clear calls to action: •Statutory guidance prohibiting ideology in any educational setting. •Restoration of parental authority and meaningful consultation. •Immediate withdrawal of Bi Cineálta and replacement with a balanced safeguarding framework. •An urgent independent audit of all school materials, with removal of inappropriate content and stronger oversight. Deputy Carol Nolan warned of a “malign determination” to expose children to extreme content. Dr Stella O’Malley stated powerfully: “Children get only one chance at childhood. Our responsibility as adults is to put children first. Safeguarding is not a culture war issue.” Every child deserves protection and every parent deserves honesty. As Jana Lunden concluded, this is not about left versus right — it is about one thing only: the safeguarding of children.
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The word is mother @justsay_mother #mums #mother
Sent into us from a new mother who was surprised to note that “mother” is not mentioned once in this information leaflet she was given following the birth of her baby. Is this how the Irish health service see women who carry and give birth to new generations? Why use such nonsense language that airbrushes mothers out of their own experience?
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Listen to this testimony about the censorship of women who use sex-based language in a health setting. They are being admonished and marked down in exams. This is causing a huge chilling effect on women who just want to do their job to the best of their ability.
Uni’s are marking students down for using the words “women and mothers”. In this clip from the new story, the woman behind @justsay_mother tells how changes to language in women’s health were made with no research, pushing gender neutral terms. This is why research is needed.
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Lydia Foy - another man in womanface.
Another page from the ShoutOut guide linked from the National School in pilot. 🥴
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A trans-identified male in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been convicted after threatening to stab his neighbor for "misgendering" him. Michelle James was transferred to a women's prison while awaiting his hearing earlier this year. reduxx.info/trans-activist-w…
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Thank you @laoisedebrun for speaking at our Child Safeguarding Coalition event! Hopefully the media report on this. 🙏
Founder of @thecountessIE spoke at the Dáil (Irish Parliament) about indoctrination and post modernism. She explains how we are induced to accept new ideologies, including the hijacking of language, & indoctrination of our children at school. @laoisedebrun
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Gratitude to Sharon Keogan for inviting our Child Safeguarding Coalition in to present to the Houses of the Oireachtas. Thank you to all of the speakers for the impactful and insightful contributions.
WE JUST WANT CHILDREN TO BE SAFE: Child Safeguarding Coalition Presents to Houses of the Oireachtas 11 June 2026 in Dublin Serious questions need serious answers- Michaela Ní Chéadaigh Invited by Senator Sharon Keogan, the Child Safeguarding Coalition presented serious concerns about safeguarding failures in Ireland’s education system. Contributions came from Jana Lunden, Laoise de Brún BL, Dr Stella O’Malley, Dr Niamh Regan, Lynda Dernham, and Eugene Garvin. The Coalition is an independent national organisation focused on child safeguarding and parental rights. It works to promote transparency in educational institutions so parents are meaningfully informed and involved in decisions affecting their children. The press conference highlighted critical issues, including sexually explicit content in schools and libraries and the lack of proper risk assessments. Excerpts from textbooks and library books read aloud shocked the audience. Parents send children to school believing they will be safe. Yet learning what they are exposed to raises a vital question: are our children actually safe?The event follows public debate over inappropriate material, including the book What’s the T? on Children’s Books Ireland reading lists. Minister Norma Foley admitted she was not familiar with it. Parents reject any attempt by her department to avoid responsibility. Senator Sharon Keogan stated upon opening: “If this material were truly uncontroversial, age-appropriate and widely supported, there would be no need for confusion or deception. The lack of candour speaks for itself.” She emphasised that while age-appropriate sex education is accepted, there is a clear line many parents would not cross in their own homes.Inappropriate literature on display included Seeing Gender, found in a local library’s youth section. The book promotes historical revisionism and exposes children to explicit topics. Teaching 9-year-olds about first sexual experiences, gender orientation and sexual behaviour is not education, it is predatory indoctrination.Even senior infants were asked in class about their genitalia and told that having a vagina does not make you a girl, or a penis a boy. Children went home feeling humiliated and violated. The Coalition calls on the Department of Education to engage directly with parents and teachers on curriculum and safeguarding. There must be ongoing dialogue so materials reflect both safety standards and community expectations. The panel also criticised the National Parents Council’s failure and called for Bi Cineálta to be abolished. Four clear calls to action: •Statutory guidance prohibiting ideology in any educational setting. •Restoration of parental authority and meaningful consultation. •Immediate withdrawal of Bi Cineálta and replacement with a balanced safeguarding framework. •An urgent independent audit of all school materials, with removal of inappropriate content and stronger oversight. Deputy Carol Nolan warned of a “malign determination” to expose children to extreme content. Dr Stella O’Malley stated powerfully: “Children get only one chance at childhood. Our responsibility as adults is to put children first. Safeguarding is not a culture war issue.” Every child deserves protection and every parent deserves honesty. As Jana Lunden concluded, this is not about left versus right — it is about one thing only: the safeguarding of children.
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If you want advice on challenging how your child is being educated, and the contents of the curriculum, check out our guide “Raising Concerns at School.” It contains advice on what legal rights you have, and what you need to do in order to bring a successful challenge. Thecountess.ie/ideologies
DAVID QUINN on the "ideological mission creep" in Leaving Cert subjects - including English where 1980s Ireland is painted as a time of patriarchal suppression and gothic horror. "This is not history. It is caricature," he says. gript.ie/david-quinn-how-the…
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