Relaxation of Restrictions, Part IV - **Read OP for Mod Warnings**

DenMan

MickeyLeari wrote: »

What’s the story with cruise ships?

Not sure, nothing from them yet. Starships are back taking bookings for deep space holidays since Monday.

SusieBlue

retro:electro wrote: »

It’s great that so many things are reopening but realistically a lot of people will want to be able to enjoy doing these things without feeling like they’ve been dragged through a bush. I don’t care if it’s a vanity thing it probably is, open the salons ffs so we can at least look nice while doing things

Literally weeping over my hair. I don’t care how vain that makes me sound. I just want my highlights done ffs :pac:

Hurrache

MickeyLeari wrote: »

What’s the story with cruise ships?

Big boats with swimming pools and all sorts. Like a floating Butlins.

Thelonious Monk

I find it mad that there are headlines announcing groups of 6 can meet up from monday, as if it's a revelation of some sort, when there have been gangs of people everywhere in Dublin from about the 3rd week of LL this onward. Bit of a joke now.

Breezin

LuasSimon wrote: »

Looks like we will all be back to work earlier than we thought , only people who will be unhappy are the teachers no doubt !!

There's always one. :rolleyes:

Hurrache

is_that_so wrote: »

Why? They can go 20km into 2-3 other counties!

Only if they're right on the border, it's anywhere within their own county, but if it brings you out of your home county, only 20km from your home. It's not 20km over the border regardless.

Breezin

Hurrache wrote: »

Big boats with swimming pools and all sorts. Like a floating Butlins.

And hairdressers.

Hurrache

Breezin wrote: »

And hairdressers.

Ah, that's why the sudden interest and demand!

JoeA3

The rules were always a bit complex and open to interpretation but now they've jumped the shark. The new travel-distance ones are literally unenforceable and they're essentially relying on broad compliance (which is fading rapidly by the day).

Amirani

road_high wrote:

Wtf shops can’t reopen until 10.30am? Logic would dictate the longer hours the open=less crowding. What kind of donkeys dream up this stuff?

Makes complete sense. I'd question who the donkey is here with your "logic" fail.

tigerboon

road_high wrote: »

George lee losing the plot. “Worried “ about the virus. What an absolute muppet

One of the biggest mysteries of the last few months.....how the hell did George Lee become a science correspondant??

KaneToad

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

But pubs and restaurants can open ?
The old fashioned hot and stuffy Irish pub with no air conditioning is the perfect breeding ground for any virus.

I suppose the thinking is that if you're in an office you're in that environment for 8 hrs as opposed to a few hours in a restaurant or eating in a pub?

is_that_so

Hurrache wrote: »

Only if they're right on the border, it's anywhere within their own county, but if it brings you out of your home county, only 20km from your home. It's not 20km over the border regardless.

A friend changes counties when they leave their driveway. That's the official position, I can't see much attempt to police it except for blatant violations. With a lot more people working over the next phase it will see longer journeys than that.

Hurrache

JoeA3 wrote: »

The rules were always a bit complex and open to interpretation but now they've jumped the shark. The new travel-distance ones are literally unenforceable and they're essentially relying on broad compliance (which is fading rapidly by the day).

They're no different than the previous ones when it comes to enforcement. Probably easier in fact as it's handy enough to figure out someone is in the 'wrong' county than it was to see if someone was 5km/10km from their home.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

AdamD wrote: »

Apologies, wasn't aware I couldn't dislike Harris because he has Crohn's.

People were taking potshots at his demeanour. His health could very well be playing into that. As somebody who has Crohn's disease, when it's active, it's a very hard disease to live with and the discomfort can very much read on your face.

is_that_so

tigerboon wrote: »

One of the biggest mysteries of the last few months.....how the hell did George Lee become a science correspondant??

They rotate jobs or have to reapply every so often, every 5 years I think.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Simon's attitude annoys me. His whole thing seems to be that they're giving us something we should be appreciative of, rather than the reality that they are simply removing restrictions to freedoms we already had.

Jaysus, you are straining here for something to complain about.

JoeA3

Hurrache wrote: »

They're no different than the previous ones when it comes to enforcement. Probably easier in fact as it's handy enough to figure out someone is in the 'wrong' county than it was to see if someone was 5km/10km from their home.

I better tell my sister then, who's arrived here in Galway from Dublin this afternoon.

The rules aren't being enforced and everyone knows it by now.

Hurrache

is_that_so wrote: »

A friend changes counties when they leave their driveway. That's the official position, I can't see much attempt to police it except for blatant violations. With a lot more people working over the next phase it will see longer journeys than that.

Yeah, but it's meant for example someone say living in Enfield thinking they can travel 20km into Dublin.

EmptyTree

Amirani wrote: »

Makes complete sense. I'd question who the donkey is here with your "logic" fail.

What is the logic to shops opening at 10.30? Genuine question - this is the first I've heard of this and would be interested to understand it

road_high

SusieBlue wrote: »

Literally weeping over my hair. I don’t care how vain that makes me sound. I just want my highlights done ffs :pac:

Do you have a regular hairdresser? They might do it at home for you

Stark

Bulk of office workers will continue to work remotely I imagine.

hmmm

JoeA3 wrote: »

The rules aren't being enforced and everyone knows it by now.

They are relying on people voluntarily complying with the rules, and most people are because they know it's in our best interest as a country.

They're not going to worry about the small group who couldn't care less about anyone except themselves.

I'd prefer if I wasn't stopped and questioned by armed police when I walk outside my door like other countries, but it's up to us whether that's the type of country we can have.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

keano_afc wrote: »

I'd happily tell him to his face that he's a useless prick.

road_high wrote: »

Same. What has his Crohn’s disease to do with anything? If he can’t do the job piss off and let some one else is in

Ye would in your hoop say anything to his face. Impotent keyboard warrior nonsense.

crossman47

EmptyTree wrote: »

What is the logic to shops opening at 10.30? Genuine question - this is the first I've heard of this and would be interested to understand it

To stagger use of public transport.

Amirani

EmptyTree wrote: »

What is the logic to shops opening at 10.30? Genuine question - this is the first I've heard of this and would be interested to understand it

Most other workers are attempting to get into work in the hour or so around 9am. Whether it be people working in an office, construction workers etc.

It makes no sense to add retail workers into the same commute times.

road_high

hmmm wrote: »

They are relying on people voluntarily complying with the rules, and most people are because they know it's in our best interest as a country.

They're not going to worry about the small group who couldn't care less about anyone except themselves.

I'd prefer if I wasn't stopped and questioned by armed police when I walk outside my door like other countries, but it's up to us whether that's the type of country we can have.

You sound just like George lee. U ok hun?

road_high

Amirani wrote: »

Most other workers are attempting to get into work in the hour or so around 9am. Whether it be people working in an office, construction workers etc.

It makes no sense to add retail workers into the same commute times.

Fine in Dublin City centre. Elsewhere the vast majority would not be using public transport

hmmm

road_high wrote: »

You sound just like George lee. U ok hun?

There must be some other forum populated by people like yourself you can post on? What do you contribute to this thread other than infantile posts?

Ginger n Lemon

YESSSSS RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED WAAAAY EARLIER THAN SCHEDULE

ALL IS WELL

bar hairdressers and pubs not serving food. But if any pub owner from Clonmel who ll open anyways on 29th due to protests fiasco anything to go by, lockdown is officially over 29th of June.

:):)

Lets welcome tourists 29th of June onwards.

Poor Tony H must be fuming, has 99 problems and cause for concern is also one of them