Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @AodhanORiordain
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
1,056
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-22
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-31
Tweets covering
9 days
Average age of authors' accounts
7 years
Summarization
The tweets cover various topics, including criticism of Aodhan O'Riordain's objection to new homes and lobbying, discussion of building childcare systems, the lifting of eviction bans, population growth versus house completion rates, criticism of government policies, and motions of no confidence in the government. There are also comments about gender ideology and accusations of playing the victim. Some tweets make personal attacks, while others raise legitimate concerns about government policies and housing challenges.
Topic Modeling
- Housing and Homelessness
- Childcare and Early Years Education
- Politics and Government Action/Inaction
- Gender Identity Theory and Activism
- Role of Independent TDs in Leinster House
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a range of emotions including frustration, anger, skepticism, praise, and support towards Labour deputy Aodhan O'Riordain. Many of the tweets are related to housing and housing policies, with some expressing disapproval of O'Riordain's objections to new homes, while others praise his efforts to improve Ireland's childcare system. There are also tweets that criticize O'Riordain's past decisions, such as austerity measures implemented during Labour's time in government, and accuse him of playing the victim. One tweet acknowledges a shortage of tradespeople and questions the feasibility of building one million homes in ten years. Overall, there is a mix of positive and negative sentiments towards O'Riordain's actions and policies.
Trend Analysis
- Housing crisis and government failure:
- Mentions of objection to new homes, short term solutions to long term problems, lifting of evictions ban, and Labour's motion of no confidence in the government.
- Tackling challenges and learning from others:
- Speakers talking about building early years and childcare system, kicking off at Aviva Stadium with Aodhan O'Riordain, and attending the John Hume statue unveiling.
- Criticism and accusations:
- Accusations of lobbying, being out of touch with public sentiment on gender identity theory, and opposition to Labour's past austerity measures.
- Population growth and completion rates:
- Discussion of population growth in relation to housing and the current completion rate of housing projects in Ireland.
- NGO and minority group funding:
- Debate over NGO funding and funding allocation for minority groups and mother and baby redress schemes.
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
196
Percentage of total tweets
18%
Number of Original tweets
38
Percentage of total tweets
3%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
1,056
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
802
Percentage of total tweets
75%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
78
Percentage of total tweets
7%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
117
Percentage of total tweets
11%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
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Twitter for Android | 420 |
Twitter for iPhone | 338 |
Twitter Web App | 276 |
Twitter for iPad | 15 |
TweetDeck | 2 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
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gavreilly | Gavan Reilly | Political correspondent @virginmedianews • #TheGroupChat podcast, Wed night on Virgin Media Two • #OnTheRecordNT, Sun 11am @newstalkfm • Column @meathchronicle | 214,694 |
VirginMediaNews | Virgin Media News | Virgin Media News is Ireland's national independent television news service 📺12.30, 5.30 and 7pm on Virgin Media One | 98,393 |
drivetimerte | Drivetime RTE | Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1 with @SarahAMcInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra features the day's top news, current affairs and sports stories. | 84,988 |
bphillipsonMP | Bridget Phillipson | Labour MP for Houghton & Sunderland South. Shadow Education Secretary. Constituents please get in touch here: https://t.co/cKEPjbPLkS | 62,911 |
labour | The Labour Party | Building #AnIrelandThatWorks for all. | 55,987 |
RTENewsPaulC | Paul Cunningham | Political Correspondent for RTÉ. Ex Europe Corr + Environment Corr. Author. Documentaries. Reporting from 50+ countries. Fan of @flornews #Spurs | 39,010 |
TonightVMTV | TonightVMTV | Monday to Thursday at 10pm with Claire Brock and Ciara Doherty #TonightVMTV News, analysis, debate and discussion. 📺 💻 📱 | 38,016 |
PhillyMcMahon | Philly Mc Mahon | Director at @NutriQuick & https://t.co/RTrAXI4f4q Fitness Club. Ex Dublin footballer. | 31,181 |
ivanabacik | Ivana Bacik | @Labour Party Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South | Long-time activist on Repeal the 8th, human rights & civil liberties campaigns | 30,706 |
sheriran95 | sheer_iran | I am a libertarian and #HumanRights activist I am advocating #freedom and #democracy in #Iran The 10-point statement, I support Mrs. #MaryamRajavi #FreeIran2023 | 22,189 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
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InvestigatorCps | 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇪 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 + STRAUSS: 4 Last Songs | PATRIOT - Angry Coastal Elite -ANTIFA - Resister - ORCHESTRA Thug -ERA -BLM - DACA -LGBTQ -MMIWG -AAPI - the Future IS Female - Spoutible: @unauthorizedbeast | 19,525 |
sheriran95 | sheer_iran | I am a libertarian and #HumanRights activist I am advocating #freedom and #democracy in #Iran The 10-point statement, I support Mrs. #MaryamRajavi #FreeIran2023 | 17,743 |
DeclanBurke2 | Declan Burke | Ireland and the World. Photography, History, Art, Kildare GAA, Watford FC, Politics. Interested in sharing all views for discussion even those I don't share. | 17,061 |
simonmlewis | Simon Lewis 👨🏻🎓🎙📌✍🏽 | Primary school principal👨🏼🏫 If I were the Minister for Education Podcast ➡️ https://t.co/OmCUqWmGrD 📌 Poetry https://t.co/DpDOTvjxO7 🖋 Views mine, no one else would claim them | 10,764 |
SafeH2o4Schools | #GettheLeadOut #ScienceIsReal #TruthMatters | AZ's corrupt DEQ & ex-GOP Gov failed our students & lied claiming NO lead @mpsaz concealed 1300 ppb lead in my classroom's water. Raising awareness #FactsMatter | 9,324 |
RuadhMairi | MairiRuadh - 🇺🇸🇺🇦 | On Judicial Watch. RABID PROGRESSIVE DEMO SOCIALIST- NO DMs/MAGAts. WILL be blocked; also Biden or Garland bashers. COURT IN SESSION…12/19 | 8,829 |
gavreilly | Gavan Reilly | Political correspondent @virginmedianews • #TheGroupChat podcast, Wed night on Virgin Media Two • #OnTheRecordNT, Sun 11am @newstalkfm • Column @meathchronicle | 8,546 |
joannatuffy | Joanna Tuffy | I live with my family in Lucan. Labour councillor for Lucan. Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council. TD for Dublin Mid West 2007 -2016 | 7,874 |
logical_conor | Conor Riordan | Centrist Dad, Works in Pharma. Chemical Engineer, Supply Chain Mgt, Runner, Skier. All views expressed are my own. 7 years in Recovery. #LFC | 7,024 |
Antifa_VP | Conall | -BM ⚙️ -@pbpgalway Socialist -(@gufccoop) Part-Owner -Anti FG/FF thread: @FGFFOut "There is no democracy without socialism, and no socialism without democracy" | 6,729 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
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RuadhMairi | On Judicial Watch. RABID PROGRESSIVE DEMO SOCIALIST- NO DMs/MAGAts. WILL be blocked; also Biden or Garland bashers. COURT IN SESSION…12/19 | 29 |
gerardrodgers | CPsychol BPS; DCoP MPsSI. | 27 |
LabourDBN | The @Labour Party in Dublin Bay North. Labour-DBN Facebook: https://t.co/lFUKnTOUjK | 19 |
FinderGrailII | #THETraitor #BentdickDonald #NeverWasPREZ! #NeverGOP #NULLIFY45! #ReaganWASaMOLE! #RICOisCOMING #RICOtheGOP! #ECOCIDE! WE are ALL #12thCousins! Yale Futurist | 16 |
AliFieldLab | Local Area Rep for Labour Party, Clontarf Ward, Dublin Bay North. Longtime Autism Advocate for my son and GAA fan | 11 |
DenisDo64473615 | Waterford opposes uncontrolled immigration | 10 |
CatrionaGolden | Primary School Principal. She/her. | 9 |
KitMurray | Aging curmudgeon,male,interest in politics, administration, contrary, hates being bate in anything.. Respectful when respected.. No known political allegiance. | 9 |
SandraE91156947 | - | 8 |
lindaosull88 | Feminist Powerhouse Outspoken SNA SuperMum Womens/Equality Officer @labour DNW🌹 Equality Officer/Rep @forsa_union_ie Advocate @womens_aid @1familyireland 💜 | 8 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1639579525364465664 | Great to speak alongside @AodhanORiordain to @labour members in Ireland today. I’m here to learn from Ireland about tackling challenges we both face: building an early years and childcare system that’s fit for the future. https://t.co/31F3wlCgjH | 21 |
1641547396713775105 | @AodhanORiordain @rodericogorman Nothing subtle about what Gender Ideology is doing though Where's the debate? https://t.co/bPd4fgyJ6C | 12 |
1638986106115969027 | A reminder from our National Chairperson about our street campaigning on #DECRIM with @AodhanORiordain tomorrow at 5pm on Patrick street, Cork. This is one of our event we will be holding as part of @labour National conference. https://t.co/FMK74VBEi5 | 11 |
1638617884078268416 | The @labour deputy @AodhanORiordain confirms to @rtenews that his party will proceed with a motion of no confidence in the Government next week due to its housing record. It's the first time the party has tabled such a motion in more than 20 years. | 10 |
1640728506869882882 | Yesterday QUB SDLP took a trip down to Dáil Éireann with @labour We chatted about the movement for a New Ireland, Drug Decriminalisation policy and the on going Housing Crisis. Thank you @AodhanORiordain and @ivanabacik for hosting us! 🌹 https://t.co/wkew1oD6MJ | 9 |
1640667797532418049 | Labour’s @AodhanORiordain says he “can’t remember a single decision thay will cause such pain for such plenty” as the lifting of the evictions ban @VirginMediaNews https://t.co/SmxQfAV6zh | 9 |
1640685019755577344 | Labours @AodhanORiordain says independent TDs of have a “free ride” in Leinster House, accusing them of being “big shots” in their constituencies while playing soft with the Government. He calls on them to “stand up” and vote no confidence in Government this week @rtenews https://t.co/qq3TDRiJ7F | 9 |
1640841827191324672 | How many Protected Disclosures have been made to Ministers of Health about #ToxicWorkEnviroments in our Health Service and they have been ignored @AodhanORiordain @davidcullinane @RoisinShortall @SimonHarrisTD @DonnellyStephen @LeoVaradkar @MichealMartinTD @EamonRyan | 8 |
1641142227949740032 | With @AodhanORiordain & the great Bríd Rodgers @SDLPlive @BridStratford at tonight’s unveiling of the new #JohnHume statue at Leinster House @OireachtasNews https://t.co/NDc8hcCjl8 | 8 |
1639330234611662855 | @labouryouth, @ciaranahern and @AodhanORiordain canvassing for #DECRIM in Cork city today. Responses to our proposals for compassionate healthcare were met with a great response! 🌹 https://t.co/h6B7ckjQtc | 7 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1641527596855730194 | @AodhanORiordain @daftmedia How about you stop objecting to new homes to help improve the situation? | 111 |
1639579525364465664 | Great to speak alongside @AodhanORiordain to @labour members in Ireland today. I’m here to learn from Ireland about tackling challenges we both face: building an early years and childcare system that’s fit for the future. https://t.co/31F3wlCgjH | 92 |
1641122650410958851 | @killianwoods Has a lobbyist ever lived in an apartment without a balcony? Or one where the only natural light comes from a north facing window? Or one where’s there’s no space for utilities? More short term solutions to long term problems @AodhanORiordain | 87 |
1639715151141122048 | @AodhanORiordain Eh this you https://t.co/5FyPXDu2Ys | 83 |
1640667797532418049 | Labour’s @AodhanORiordain says he “can’t remember a single decision thay will cause such pain for such plenty” as the lifting of the evictions ban @VirginMediaNews https://t.co/SmxQfAV6zh | 76 |
1641531732745658392 | @AodhanORiordain @daftmedia You've personally objected to over 1,000 apartments, even when you were a Minister. https://t.co/Oi6VCoX6xF | 63 |
1640425842147770368 | With @AodhanORiordain for kick-off time at @AVIVAStadium @IrelandFootball #COYBIG | #WeAreOne | #IRLFRA https://t.co/TtCvsUgXPZ | 62 |
1639760826906075137 | @AodhanORiordain 1 million houses in 10 years equates to 100,000 per year The current completion rate is 29,000 per year As it is, we have a scarcity of trades people which is slowing completions 1 million houses equates to a population growth of close on 3 million The figures don't add up. | 58 |
1639039265207197696 | @mrstechinfo @ThomasPringleTD This is a complete overreach and TDs are no longer representing Irish citizens. This is extreme ideology pushed by radical politicians and NGOs @griptmedia @AodhanORiordain @ThomasPringleTD | 55 |
1641142227949740032 | With @AodhanORiordain & the great Bríd Rodgers @SDLPlive @BridStratford at tonight’s unveiling of the new #JohnHume statue at Leinster House @OireachtasNews https://t.co/NDc8hcCjl8 | 51 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
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#decrim | 15 |
#lp23 | 11 |
#respectforsnas | 10 |
#evictionban | 9 |
#tonightvmtv | 6 |
#keeptheban | 6 |
#housingcrisis | 6 |
#education | 4 |
#irelandisfull | 4 |
#watch | 4 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@aodhanoriordain | 1064 |
@labour | 156 |
@ivanabacik | 128 |
@daftmedia | 114 |
@leovaradkar | 107 |
@josephamadigan | 102 |
@garygannontd | 98 |
@normafoleytd1 | 88 |
@donnellystephen | 86 |
@ocallaghancian | 85 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
19
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
😂 | 36 | face_with_tears_of_joy |
🌹 | 15 | rose |
🤣 | 13 | rolling_on_the_floor_laughing |
🤔 | 10 | thinking_face |
⤵️ | 6 | right_arrow_curving_down |
🚨 | 6 | police_car_light |
🙄 | 5 | face_with_rolling_eyes |
👍 | 5 | thumbs_up |
😡 | 5 | enraged_face |
👏 | 5 | clapping_hands |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
Smileys & Emotion | 113 |
People & Body | 28 |
Animals & Nature | 16 |
Travel & Places | 15 |
Objects | 13 |
Symbols | 12 |
Flags | 5 |
Activities | 3 |