@ciaranahern

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 Rathfarnham
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Joined January 2010
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Knock knock, who’s there…? 😅 Vote Ahern #1 for Dublin South West #ge24 #dublinsouthwest
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‘Red light cameras left idle for a decade, draft plan left unfinished for 8 months but Govt says reducing road deaths “absolute priority” irishcycle.com/2026/01/10/re…

Red light cameras left idle for a decade, draft plan left unfinished for 8 months but Govt says...

— Law for enforceable variable-speed limits for the M50 and other major roads enacted in 2023.– Much-ignored advisory square speed sign cannot be enforced.– TII gave Department dr…

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Ciarán Ahern TD retweeted
Dublin Commuters@DublinCommutersJan 10
“Selling a machine that can go at a speed in excess of what is allowable is a huge anomaly” Except cars of course…. They’re fine to exceed road speeds apparently - the Minister for “Road Safety” (apparently)
Harry McGee@harrymcgeeJan 10
E-scooter injuries: Compulsory helmets and high-visibility garb being considered by Coalition irishtimes.com/politics/2026…

Helmets for e-scooter riders may become compulsory to reduce serious injuries

Taoiseach and Ministers to meet early this year to strengthen safety regulations

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Ciarán Ahern TD retweeted
The Labour Party Ireland@labourJan 7
Government admits climate targets in tatters 🌍 “The longer Gov puts off real climate action, the higher the cost to the public and the greater the impact on our environment and economy. That is not a near miss. It’s a massive failure.” @ciaranahern labour.ie/news/2026/01/07/go…
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Ciarán Ahern TD retweeted
Beat 102 103
@beat102103Jan 4
The safety risk posed by new LED headlights on other cars is under the spotlight.🚗 Labour is hitting out at the Government for not looking into the level of risk to drivers from the bright lamps. It wants the state to carry out research to find out how dangerous they are and if they're contributing to crashes. TD Ciaran Ahern says many motorists have raised concerns about dazzling, intensely bright lights from newer cars, particularly over the busy holiday travel period, warning they can be a serious distraction for drivers. #BeatNews #Ireland #Cars #Headlights
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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.
The Irish Times
@IrishTimesJan 5
It’s ‘vital’ but there’s no provision: The Irish TD’s paternity-leave dilemma irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

‘It’s been difficult trying to juggle being a new parent and a first-time TD’

For deputies such as Ciarán Ahern and Naoise Ó Cearúil being at home is vital, but missing work is complicated

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The need for flexible work for everyone is something we @labour have campaigned on for years and will continue to fight for. It’s a quality of life issue, a climate issue and a gender issue.
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We should change the constitution to allow TDs & Senators do some work remotely & more flexibly. County councils around the country allow for remote attendance at council meetings & committees, and even allow remote voting. Other parliaments around the world do too. Why not us?
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The Irish Times
@IrishTimesJan 5
It’s ‘vital’ but there’s no provision: The Irish TD’s paternity-leave dilemma irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

‘It’s been difficult trying to juggle being a new parent and a first-time TD’

For deputies such as Ciarán Ahern and Naoise Ó Cearúil being at home is vital, but missing work is complicated

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The Labour Party Ireland@labourJan 3
"The flagrancy with which the United States has acted in Venezuela has shocked the world and undermines the very foundations of international cooperation and respect for sovereign nations." Full statement from Duncan Smith TD🔗 labour.ie/news/2026/01/03/us…
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Ciarán Ahern TD retweeted
Ballyboden St Endas@BodengaaJan 2
Well done Céin! #bodengaa
GAA BEO@GAA_BEOJan 2
Bhí deis againn labhairt le hImeoir @Bodengaa Céin D'Arcy roimh Chluiche Leathcheannais Peile na hÉireann! Bígí linn! 📅 Dé Sathairn BEO ar TG4 ó 14:45
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Ciarán Ahern TD retweeted
Dublin Commuters@DublinCommutersJan 1
Even we’re now starting to lose track of the amount of rollbacks of basic road safety commitments from this Government No safe road speeds No restructuring of the RSA No automatic camera enforcement Oh and we’ve just had the worst year for road deaths in a decade
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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 🚃
TheJournal.ie@thejournal_ie30 Dec 2025
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

EU Presidency will cause traffic and travel disruption, says Transport Minister

Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that preparations are well advanced.

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Ciarán Ahern TD retweeted
GOAL Global
@GOAL_Global18 Dec 2025
🌳 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 Christmas season - hubs.la/Q03YCZHn0
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Very grateful to @DubFireBrigade and to the vigilant resident who rang 999 - this fire was next door to @circlekireland on Taylor’s Lane - we are very lucky. Thank you 🙏 to all those who are working over the Christmas & minding us - not all 🦸 wear capes #gratitude #frontliners
Dublin Fire Brigade
@DubFireBrigade24 Dec 2025
Rathfarnham firefighters were called to a security shack on fire off Taylor's Lane in Ballyboden today. Firefighters used a high pressure hose reel to extinguish the fire.
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Thank you to all the amazing @HSELive staff at our 🤩 Ballyboden Primary Care Centre. Please read their latest Newsletter & 📣share 🙏
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