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"The better you look, the more you see." 🚲

For the last week, I’ve been scouring the internet, determined to find out who was behind the €336k bike shed.

But all along, the answer was hiding in plain sight...🧵Image
IT IS NOW my working assumption that Sensori Facilities Management was the primary contractor for the bike shed—

a company founded by a controversial businessman with an EXCEPTIONALLY CONTROVERSIAL relationship with Paschal Donohoe...🍿Image
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In June 2022, the OPW established a "Multiparty Framework Contract" aimed at delivering maintenance and minor building works across the Greater Dublin Region.

Sensori FM was one of only two companies awarded this lucrative contract - valued at up to €40,000,00!Image
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Sensori FM, used to be called Designer Group FM, and was part of the Designer Group.

In October 2019, it rebranded as part of a new joint venture between Sisk and Designer Group, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership.
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The founder and CEO of the Designer Group is Michael Stone.

Stone was forced to resign from two State Boards after getting caught violating election finance rules in support of Paschal Donohue in both the 2016 and 2020 general elections.
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This was HUGE NEWS when it broke in 2023.

It dominated headlines for weeks.

Paschal faced fierce attacks in Dáil, including this 20 minute debate.

However our opposition are weak and failed to get to the crux of the matter.
Magically Went Away 🪄

Meanwhile, The Irish Times ran several puff pieces portraying Michael Stone in a positive light, downplaying his clear breach of election rules.

RTÉ did likewise.

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Friends with Benefits

It is no secret that Paschal and Michael Stone are close friends, attending each others weddings.

But it would seem this friendship was more of a transactional nature. Since helping Paschal win the election in Feb '16, Stone's fortunes began to accelerate....Image
State Boards

Paschal insists he had no role in Stone’s appointment to NEIC (North East Inner City task force), despite being the TD for the North East Inner City !

or to the LDA, which has a budget of €3B, despite being the Minister for Public Expenditure at the time !
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State Contracts

Paschal also claims he had no role in the OPW awarding Sensori FM the "Multiparty Framework Contract" worth €40,000,000.

Even though, as Minister for Public Expenditure, his department directly oversees the €1.1 billion budget of the OPW.

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Buyout From Sisk 💰

In December 2021, Sisk acquired the remaining 50% of Sensori from Michael Stone.

6 months later, Sensori won the OPW contract.

This deal needs a full investigation to assess if it inadvertently involved the sale of Govt. contracts.Image
TIMELINE 📋

Feb 2016 - Stone funds election campaign
July 2016 - Stone appointed to board of NEIC
Dec 2018 - Stone appointed to Board of LDA
April 2019 - Stone launches Joint Venture with Sisk
Oct 209 - Sensori FM created
Feb 2020 - Stone funds election campaign
July 2021 - OPW issues call for tender
Sept 2021 - OPW updates details of tender
Dec 2021 - Sisk announce intent to buy Sensori
June 2022 - OPW award Sensori FM €40m contract
July 2022 - Stone Buys €4.6 million gaff in KillineyImage
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Back to the Bike Shed

Sensori FM doesn’t claim to be expert in building bike sheds, but they prominently highlight their "Heritage" expertise on their website.

It’s likely that Sensori was awarded the job under the framework agreement and subsequently outsourced the work.Image
Smaller Contractors

Northern Irish contractors are often favoured over Irish firms due to lower costs—a seperate issue.

McCreesh Groundworks did the tarmac, another unknown company did the paving.

But Sensori’s branding on all the signs suggests they were the lead contractor.Image
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Questions & Opinions

Is this definitely what happened?
No, this is my working assumption. I welcome all corrections and rebuttals. The Govt. want this to just go away and refuse to provide information on this. Leaving us all in the dark.

Why did the bike shed cost so much?
Arrogance, mismanagement and corruption.

Why would Micahel Stone go to such efforts to help Paschal win an election?
"Whats in it for him?" This question was never examined when the scandal broke last year.

Should Paschal Donohue Resign?
Yes.

Could this bring down the Govt?
Yes. The problem is our media have no interest in real investigative journalism anymore. Which is really. Our opposition parties need to do better.

Why am I doing this?
I am 34. I work very hard. I generate a lot of tax but I am unable to buy a home. My business should be thriving but instead is on the brink. Hell hath no fury...

What do I want?
Better politicians.

Vote Nick Delehanty in Dublin Bay South
Please support my Campaign
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Sep 12
I’ve dug deep into OPW tender documents trying to find more details on the bike shed contract.

It’s v suspicious that it’s nowhere to be found—especially since it is a legal requirement to publish these.

But what I did uncover is definitely worth sharing…🧵
In 2022 South Dublin County Council gave €400k to Allgo Mechanical Engineering to build bike shelters for schools and parks.

The documents do not clarify how many shelters were to be built...Image
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Allgo Mechanical Engineering is a UK registered company in Northern Ireland.

According to their website they specialise in Dublin bike stands.

(IMPORTANT to note there is nothing to suggest they had the contract for Leinster House)Image
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Sep 9
I've been researching various NGOs that advocate for the rights of men, women, migrants, prisoners, & LGBTQ+.

Some clearly do great work. Others look fraudulent.
All rely heavily on Govt. funding - a major risk to independence.

Below is some basic info worth sharing...🧵
Immigrant Council of Ireland

Mission: Create an inclusive society free of racism.
Function: Legal support, advocacy, campaigns.
Funding: €1,180,415 (~50% Govt funded)
Payroll: €868,630
Staff: 12 full timeImage
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Mission: Equal society for migrant workers and families.
Function: Advocacy, legal aid, policy work.
Funding: €1,150,045 (~55% Govt. Funded)
Payroll: €746,004
Staff: 18 full timeImage
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Aug 8
The Childcare Crisis👨‍👩‍👧

Childcare costs are like a "second mortgage".

Most couples cannot afford to have the families they want.

This sad reality is a direct result of bad Govt. policy,

But it doesn't have to be like this.....🧵Image
First, let's look at the problem.

The Irish Govt. has been under-investing in childcare for years.

Costs for parents are now spiralling out of control.

Young Irish couples are putting their lives on hold unable to afford having kids.
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Birth Rates

As a result Irish birth rates are falling RAPIDLY!

Its high time we ask ourselves as a nation.... What are we here for?

Nothing can be more important than family.Image
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Jul 31
Denmark 🇩🇰
often hailed as one of the most successful social welfare states in the world 🌎

Global leader in green energy 🌳

World-class free healthcare and education 🤓

Renowned progressive values 🌈

Prisons which focus on rehabilitation

But yet, Denmark has the toughest asylum laws in Europe, whats going on....🧵Image
"It's just obvious you can't have free immigration and a welfare state." - Milton Friedman

Denmark’s welfare state is legendary, offering free healthcare, top-tier education, generous parental leave, and strong social security.

However, in the 2010s, as migrants began arriving en masse, the sustainability of these benefits came under threat.

The Danish Govt. realised basic economics and had to act.Image
A Common Sense Left

In 2019, amid rising angst and sentiment from far-right parties.

It was the left leaning Social Democrats, led by Mette Frederiksen, who saw sense and adopted stricter immigration policies.

Her campaign focused on protecting Denmark's welfare state.

Once elected they introduced several new laws..Image
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Jul 27
Asylum Nation 🇮🇪

Ireland's population is growing FAST.

But infrastructure and services simply aren't keeping pace.

So whats the plan??.....🧵Image
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Chart of the Week

Ireland is taking more asylum applications per capita across the EU!

Why is this?
Are we a soft touch?
Is our asylum process being gamed? 🎮

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Arrivals in June ✈️

1363 people sought asylum here in June.

Mostly from Jordan, Nigeria, Palestine, Pakistan, Somalia & Afghanistan.

36% are single men - (most of whom are likely to have grown up under Sharia law)

There are 31,375 asylum seekers here in total.Image
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Jul 20
This is the new owner of the old paint factory in Coolock. 🚨

Meet Peter McGarry,

He’s from Kildare,

but lives in Switzerland for tax reasons. 🤓🇨🇭

He likes to virtue-signal online about his electric Land Rover and his “Earth Foundation”.

But he doesn’t mention his actual business of housing asylum seekers
for maximum profit

To be fair to Peter though he doesn’t seem like the brains behind the operation.

My suspicion is he the junior partner…. 🧵
The other owner of the old paint factory is Paul Collins..

the real piece of meat in this story 🥩

Collins was a Celtic Tiger Cowboy.

NAMA bailed him out for €45million !!

he reportedly still has personal loans of €2.7m to AIB.

But he never gave up the graft.

For over a decade he has been involved in asylum centres all over Ireland - Kerry, Roscommon, Leitrim, Dublin, Cork.

He’s basically an asylum centre dealer.Image
Paul Collins is constantly making headlines for the wrong reasons.

the migrants staying in one of his centres in Kerry went on hunger strike because conditions were so bad.

Here is a picture of them holding signs pleading for help!

How is this man still allowed to be in business - yet he is rewarded with lucrative Govt. contracts.Image
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