Claire Byrne Live (RTE1)

Harry Angstrom

Un Croissant wrote: »

Next Taoiseach? I wonder could the spin doctors withdraw him from public debate like they do Enda, after such constant appearances.

Leo is intelligent, even though I disagree with a lot of his Fine Gael politics. Enda, on the other hand, is an absolute idiot. He's kept away from the media for his own good, and for the good of his party.

take everything

Lol at the drinks industry's argument that saying their advertising has no effect.

Harry Angstrom

I suppose Dr. Ciara will still enjoy her expensive wines at the weekend, while us plebs who can't be trusted will be deprived of our reasonably priced beer, wine and spirits from Lidl and Aldi. Cheers Ciara.

Un Croissant

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Leo is intelligent, even though I disagree with a lot of his Fine Gael politics. Enda, on the other hand, is an absolute idiot. He's kept away from the media for his own good, and for the good of his party.

How does Enda remain captain of the ship? Extreme loyality? Or letting him take the flak until pre budget? Heave him out and bring in a give away budget?

People inside FG have to have ambitions. It's natural. Probably too poisonous to take on the role now, as they see with Joan.

take everything

I don't like Ciara Kelly

Un Croissant

take everything wrote: »

Lol at the drinks industry's argument that saying their advertising has no effect.

Advertising for the good of their health. *rolls eyes*

Slicemeister

Leo is getting on everywhere these days.

tayto lover

Leo is an out and out bluffer.
Just visit an Emergency Department in a hospital and see how his plan is working there. This will go the same way.

tampopo

take everything wrote: »

Lol at the drinks industry's argument that saying their advertising has no effect.

I drink Guinness, but it's never encouraged me to pick up a hurley. Playing rugby, I'd never touch a drop of that balsamic vinegar-like cider!!! ugh!

the problems with drink will be in the ha'penny place when betting firms take over as being the prominent sponsors of sporting events...

Harry Angstrom

Is Leo not aware that alcohol consumption has fallen in this country over the past number of years?

take everything

tayto lover wrote: »

Leo is an out and out bluffer.
Just visit an Emergency Department in a hospital and see how his plan is working there. This will go the same way.

In fairness he's miles better than Reilly who seemed to be living in denial about it.
Leo admitted that the situation was worse than this time last year so at least he is some way honest/realistic about things. It's an impossible job tbh given the constraints on funding.

SaveOurLyric

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Leo is intelligent, even though I disagree with a lot of his Fine Gael politics. Enda, on the other hand, is an absolute idiot. He's kept away from the media for his own good, and for the good of his party.

Lovely hair though. You cant have it all.

Un Croissant

Who is David Qu..... Iona Institute, never mind.

Harry Angstrom

And now they're all off to the green room for a few drinks.....

tayto lover

take everything wrote: »

In fairness he's miles better than Reilly who seemed to be living in denial about it.
Leo admitted that the situation was worse than this time last year so at least he is some way honest/realistic about things. It's an impossible job tbh given the constraints on funding.

I'd be better than Reilly.
A friend of mine spent 18 hours in pain in the Mater ED last Wednesday despite them saying waiting times were cut.

take everything

The bould Yanis looks confident.
Fascinating how this will play out, him being an expert in game theory and all that.

CountyHurler

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

And now they're all off to the green room for a few drinks.....

No way, Ciara Kelly has to be back to see her first patient at midnight..

Gits_bone

Why would they advertise if if it didn't effect consumption? lol

Un Croissant

Free the five.

They didn't go as far as smearing **** on the walls.

Roger_007

Water protesters again............Headless chickens come to mind!

HoratiJoe

It's better looking Claire is Getting

Atlantic Dawn

Why was there political interference to change the price the regulator previously set for water?

Un Croissant

I don't want my kids to start married life paying 2e a week.

ThisRegard

Fighting for their future, without a hint of sense of irony that there's major problems with our water supply which is only going to get worse.

ThisRegard

Angry government employee is angry at government. She's getting hysterical.

Un Croissant

Do it all off camera :P or cover your face with a hood or Celtic scarf, like the other good protesters. Awful young, some of them are.

dirkmeister

"We need to take this country back"



Yes, and then what?

HoratiJoe

She is a teacher?

ThisRegard

And this one is a teacher? That lad fighting for the future of his kids might be better concentrating on who educates them.

Tedddy

Go on Bill ya mad bastard.

Un Croissant

Go on lads!!

Atlantic Dawn

Even if all customers register and pay the current pricing is not enough for Irish Water to remain solvent.

IWillFindYou

Un Croissant wrote: »

I don't want my kids to start married life paying 2e a week.

In fairness to him, the price now is just the start. Look at the price of any utility in this country, bins, electricity, heating, tv license, etc. They only ever go one way and that is up.

Roger_007

HoratiJoe wrote: »

She is a teacher?

Scary!

Un Croissant

I hate this accent.

Just an aside.

ThisRegard

Ah Mick, tell us how your people never voted to put you in government.

Are these people perpetually angry?

Un Croissant

If they scrap them they'd get **** for money wasted. Admitting they're wrong, Bla Bla Bla.

Lapin

Silly placing two people with opposing views side by side. It's too close to have a meaningful debate without it looking like a personal squabble.

Mr.Nice Guy

The poll question for the viewers is something ridiculous like 'Should protestors be allowed to break the law?'

That is preposterous even by RTE standards. Yet again the state broadcaster is demonising the government's opponents as best they can.

But hey, let's make fun of people's accents instead of questioning why the poorest are being asked to bear the brunt of the suffering. 'Cherishing the children of the nation' - the Fine Gael way.

ThisRegard

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

The poll question for the viewers is something ridiculous like 'Should protestors be allowed to break the law?'

That is preposterous even by RTE standards. Yet again the state broadcaster is demonising the government's opponents as best they can.

But hey, let's make fun of people's accents instead of questioning why the poorest are being asked to bear the brunt of the suffering. 'Cherishing the children of the nation' - the Fine Gael way.

Ah c'mon, you're a bit paranoid, or simply not watching the show.

Un Croissant

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

The poll question for the viewers is something ridiculous like 'Should protestors be allowed to break the law?'

That is preposterous even by RTE standards. Yet again the state broadcaster is demonising the government's opponents as best they can.

But hey, let's make fun of people's accents instead of questioning why the poorest are being asked to bear the brunt of the suffering. 'Cherishing the children of the nation' - the Fine Gael way.

Who is making fun of peoples accents?

Roger_007

Does anyone ever count the people who DIDN'T protest?

ThisRegard

I tried to deal with that one Coppinger when she was a local councillor, when I disagreed with her she instantly accused me of having an ulterior motive. She's a weapon.

IWillFindYou

"We have the power to boycott this without penalty until 2016"

*Audience claps*

....... OK MOVING ON NOW

coolhull

Roger_007 wrote: »

Does anyone ever count the people who DIDN'T protest?

Did anyone count the people who DID'NT send back the registration forms, or send them back blank?

ThisRegard

coolhull wrote: »

Did anyone count the people who DID'NT send back the registration forms, or send them back blank?

Eh, again, have you been listening to the show?

yipeeeee

Who's this weapon.

IWillFindYou

What happened to the feature on mens eating disorders?

Un Croissant

Un Croissant wrote: »

Who is making fun of peoples accents?

Alright then

Atlantic Dawn

FF trying to take credit for the mess?