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Ciarán Ahern TD
@ciaranahern
No longer posting here. Find me on Bluesky, Insta, Facebook, Threads, TikTok. Literally anywhere else.
- I took a month of paternity leave last year, but there are no formal structures for it in the Oireachtas. I was lucky to have the support of @ivanabacik and my colleagues in @labour who covered for me when I was due to speak in Dáil debates or ask questions of Ministers.It’s ‘vital’ but there’s no provision: The Irish TD’s paternity-leave dilemma irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/0…
- Currently people just commuting to work causes traffic & travel disruption around Dublin! Poor planning by successive Govts has led us here. Urgent & sustained investment in public transport is the only solution. Dart South West & Lucan luas must be prioritised with metro 🚃The EU Presidency, which is being hosted by Ireland next year, will cause a certain level of traffic and travel disruption, particularly in Dublin, Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien has said jrnl.ie/6911285
- Can’t wait for our Knocklyon GOAL Mile on Christmas morning! 🙌🌍🎅🌳 A memorable day was had as politicians from across the parties and constituencies came together for the inaugural Leinster House #GOALMile at Merrion Square @ivanabacik @nealerichmond @ciaranahern @ROMurchu 🔗 Find your local GOAL Mile and help make a real difference this
