Change one thing.

blueshark22

If you could change one thing about Ireland , what would it be?

Xavi6

The weather

Probably the biggest factor for me wanting to stay away.

mardybumbum

The Minister of Health.

Jesus Wept

Every-thing.

karlog

In before scumbags are mentioned.

SoulTrader

Taxation - where is the motivation to work hard when approximately 50% of your higher earnings are deducted from your paycheck? And that's before you consider VAT, stamp duty, debit / credit card duties, petrol, cigarette and alcohol duties and tv licence fees. It seems everytime you turn a corner in Ireland there's a minister waiting to dip his hand in your pocket.

I lived in Ireland for 25 years before I left and I'd love to return, but I can't think of a good reason to do so.

ElaElaElano

Far right traditionalist anti-everything that might be considered progressive types who use the term "PC brigade" as a response to anything logical or reasonable.

blueshark22

SoulTrader wrote: »

Taxation - where is the motivation to work hard when approximately 50% of your higher earnings are deducted from your paycheck? And that's before you consider VAT, stamp duty, debit / credit card duties, petrol, cigarette and alcohol duties and tv licence fees. It seems everytime you turn a corner in Ireland there's a minister waiting to dip his hand in your pocket.

I lived in Ireland for 25 years before I left and I'd love to return, but I can't think of a good reason to do so.

As a matter of interest SoulTrader, where do you live now? There was apparently a good debate on newstalk about income tax during the week, (i was away il have to listen to some playbacks )did you catch it?

Indubitable

Insurance policy.

I hate those car insurers

or perhaps change the government.

TerryTibbs!

Cork.

Get rid.

Hank_Jones

Make it a communist paradise.

wandatowell

Id be getting rid of the burgas

SoulTrader

blueshark22 wrote: »

As a matter of interest SoulTrader, where do you live now? There was apparently a good debate on newstalk about income tax during the week, (i was away il have to listen to some playbacks )did you catch it?

Hello, I live in the Caribbean. Income tax is almost negligible here, but I'd still like to live in Ireland soon if I could get a job again, and didn't have to hand over so much of my paycheck to the government. Didn't see that debate on newstalk - is it on their website?

blueshark22

SoulTrader wrote: »

Hello, I live in the Caribbean. Income tax is almost negligible here, but I'd still like to live in Ireland soon if I could get a job again, and didn't have to hand over so much of my paycheck to the government. Didn't see that debate on newstalk - is it on their website?

Lucky duck , sounds brill! Not sure about the website, god i was away and was hearing snippets of news , some analysis was complaining about how income tax in ireland was dealt with , i.e. the bands weren't right. How long are you there? What do you do, if you don't mind me asking, i'm on a very serious look at my situation and what to do about it right now, sorry for all the q's!

K-9

SoulTrader wrote: »

Hello, I live in the Caribbean. Income tax is almost negligible here, but I'd still like to live in Ireland soon if I could get a job again, and didn't have to hand over so much of my paycheck to the government. Didn't see that debate on newstalk - is it on their website?

By European standards we have low PAYE and PRSI, compare to the UK as an example. High enough VAT and duties though!

Change one thing? FF.

blueshark22

K-9 wrote: »

By European standards we have low PAYE and PRSI, compare to the UK as an example. High enough VAT and duties though!

Change one thing? FF.

I often think that too , get rid of FF and let FG and prob L take the government but sometimes i think it wouldn't be any different ......i don't know , i used to be young once upon a time and not care, What Has Happened To Me?

Rabies

the Irish mind set needs changing

OPENROAD

Xavi6 wrote: »

The weather

Probably the biggest factor for me wanting to stay away.

One of the biggest pluses imo

ROCKMAN

blueshark22 wrote: »

If you could change one thing about Ireland , what would it be?

The " I "

artanevilla

MAOR BOOBS.

Coriolanus

wandatowell wrote: »

Id be getting rid of the burgas

burqas or burgers?

Anyway, I'd probably get rid of about two thirds of the population.

FlutterinBantam

Clear all the weedy- bearded, tattooed, pierced wankners out of message forums..


:eek: Oh wait....:pac:

blueshark22

Rabies wrote: »

the Irish mind set needs changing

to??

W.Shakes-Beer

No gobshítes up their own arses or scumbags. wither will do.

bonerm

The general lawless mindset that exists & is tolerated as norm here, right from the average joe jaywalking across the street to the minister lying under oath.

owenc

I'd change the weather and move the island to either america or england.

CreepingDeath

Cut social welfare incrementally, say 10% each year you're on it.
Give people an increasing incentive to find work.

PeterIanStaker

The media and the religious types need a boot up the hole. Preachy intolerant outdated gobsh!tes the lot of 'em.

johngalway

The law, it really is an ass.

sh1tstirrer

People who moan about the weather. We are after a very long dry spell and the first bit of rain and the moaning brigade come out :mad:

jester77

SoulTrader wrote: »

Hello, I live in the Caribbean. Income tax is almost negligible here, but I'd still like to live in Ireland soon if I could get a job again, and didn't have to hand over so much of my paycheck to the government. Didn't see that debate on newstalk - is it on their website?

That is sweet. I would have around an extra €1000 in my pocket every month if I lived in Ireland, but at the moment even that would not tempt me back.

Biggins

The law so that anyone caught selling illegal drugs or bringing in illegal drugs into the country can be executed.

No ifs, no buts... I'll be first to pull the god-damn lever on them as they sit in an electric chair.

Chuchoter

I'd make our education system amazing, and then everyone would be intelligent enough to get things done by the end of it.

gtawiseguy3

the amount of scumbags!

JaneLane

I'd change the passiveness that we have regarding important issues.

What really annoys me is that people are perfectly happy to sit back and watch the government screw this country over and do nothing but moan about it and when it comes to making a stand, we don't.

If people actually decide to protest nowadays, the first thing people do is give out about them!

You're damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Scuid Mhór

i would change this thread and make it better.

and then if i had time i'd set up something so i can win the 2028 presidential elections.

laugh

bonerm wrote: »

jaywalking across the street.

I don't believe it is against the law in Ireland?

Shanotheslayer

Rabies wrote: »

the Irish mind set needs changing

Everybodys mind set? Including your own? Or just people who you disagree with?

Pace2008

Biggins wrote: »

The law so that anyone caught selling illegal drugs or bringing in illegal drugs into the country can be executed.

No ifs, no buts... I'll be first to pull the god-damn lever on them as they sit in an electric chair.

You think ecstasy and weed are ravaging this nation to the extent that their vendors should be put to death?

mojesius

SPAR. That is all.

minidazzler

I'd change the passive attitude of the people in this country.

Bring the fight to the Government, bring the fight to the scumbags, not stand idley by complaining about something you can change but won't do anything about.

Novella

The health service.

amcalester

Biggins wrote: »

The law so that anyone caught selling illegal drugs or bringing in illegal drugs into the country can be executed.

No ifs, no buts... I'll be first to pull the god-damn lever on them as they sit in an electric chair.

Legalise drugs so theres no need for Biggins to get his hands dirty.

vodafoneproblem

The Public Sector Unions ability to negotiate wages for their members. They're still living in dreamland, and still a danger to the recovery of our economy, with their selfish attempts to keep wages at crazily high levels for a lot of their members. I'd replace their ability to negotiate wages with perhaps some sort of central EU committee to do the same job.

blueshark22

mardybumbum wrote: »

The Minister of Health.

You know what mardy,i think if she was left alone in this post she would sort the hse out , in fairness no other politician in the past 5/6 has gone near (health) with a barge pole , i for one say fair play m. harney, at least she is giving it a good go....imo it is the hardest post in the government.