PHIL HOGAN NEEDS TO RESIGN.

Ta ceist agam

Cyrus wrote: »

Business people socialise with politicians all the time is this news to you

The same was said about Politicians and building developers too and look what was going on there!

c montgomery

It's not really a big deal, lots of people need to lighten up.

angel eyes 2012

Seamai wrote: »

There are few that rise to the top without walking over people, Phil Hogan didn't get where he is today by being nice, he's only trotting after Padraig Flynn and we all know how that ended.
Necks like jockey's b*llock's.

You would think Pee would've warned Phil about the tough commissioner's gig with three housekeepers, three houses and room for a pony etc. But it's a well paid job.

Ta ceist agam

c montgomery wrote: »

It's not really a big deal, lots of people need to lighten up.

This is a big deal....the same Sweeney that wined and dined the high court judge that night!

zerosugarbuzz

Cyrus wrote: »

Business people socialise with politicians all the time is this news to you

Finally politicans are resigning in this country, until now a very rare thing, Phil has to go.

thomas 123

Cyrus wrote: »

Business people socialise with politicians all the time is this news to you

The dogs on the street know that, did we know members of several parties along with judges and senators had their own private golf club - no.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoSLiHKrzRU

the purple tin

c montgomery wrote: »

It's not really a big deal, lots of people need to lighten up.

Hmmm... C Montgomery...first name of...Mr Burns! Is this sweaty MM posting on Boards?

WAW

quokula wrote: »

If you read any of the covid threads on Boards you'd know the "commoners" aren't meekly abiding and certainly aren't facing punishment. I wish we did have stronger measures in place to stop people ignoring the rules but we don't.

As far as we can tell from the facts, it's not true that he arrived from a non green list country less than 14 days prior, and he believed the hotel was following guidelines. I have a staycation booked next week. I expect to eat dinner in the hotel, just like many thousands of other people doing similar.

I assume the hotel will be following guidelines, but I also assume I won't be expected to resign from my job in the private sector when I get back if it turns out they did something wrong.

I'd hate Ireland to shoot itself in the foot by losing one of our most successful representatives in Europe to appease baying mobs who don't know what they're talking about.

You're misguided. The 'baying mob' as you call it knows full well what it's talking about. This event is opportunistic. And rightly so. Phili Hogan is the epitome of everything we hate about arrogant, snout in the trough, one rule for them type public representatives, commissioners whatever.
Many people would disagree with you on Hogan's merits.
To borrow a quote: I know his qualities and they are few.

RickDeckard

This sack of lard could be tested positive for the Coof, spit in Leo's face live in the dial on TV, and FG would say nothing. Untouchable PIG. They keep pushing us...

Pelezico

Pure begrudgery and jealousy...mixed with a holier than thou sanctimonious cover.

I bet everyone here has disobeyed covid rules on occasion.

RickDeckard

Pelezico wrote: »

Pure begrudgery and jealousy...mixed with a holier than thou sanctimonious cover.

I bet everyone here has disobeyed covid rules on occasion.

Err, No, I just understand what Ethics andStandards in Public life should be and , more fool me, I expect our reps to act in the correct manner.

People like you are the problem in Ireland, for hundreds of years. Take a good look in the mirror.

Pelezico

RickDeckard wrote: »

Err, No, I just understand what Ethics andStandards in Public life should be and , more fool me, I expect our reps to act in the correct manner.

People like you are the problem in Ireland, for hundreds of years. Take a good look in the mirror.

Ah but did you ever transgress the rules?

dabestman1

Pelezico wrote: »

Pure begrudgery and jealousy...mixed with a holier than thou sanctimonious cover.

I bet everyone here has disobeyed covid rules on occasion.

but we didn't vote for or help create these rules

speckle

Covid 19 pcr tests are not perfect, he should have had two negatives with a day in between to be certain if coming from a non green listed country, especially if he did meet with the Taoiseach during this time (did any of the others?).
We could end up with one helluva epidemiological research paper... hopefully not ...I am thinking in particular for the staff at the hotel. (Think Boris episode/we do not need a repeat)

RickDeckard

Pelezico wrote: »

Ah but did you ever transgress the rules?

Many, Many times, but I aint making rules and telling people what to do. Edit - Ive broken a lot of laws in my life, restricted substances mainly, But Ive followed COVID guidelines to the letter. This is why Im livid.

If your going to shill for this traitor, you must try harder.

fly_agaric

The outpouring of bile is quite something to behold.
Probably Irish Water is in the mix somewhere rather than attending the golf dinner.

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speckle wrote: »

Covid 19 pcr tests are not perfect, he should have had two negatives with a day in between to be certain if coming from a non green listed country, especially if he did meet with the Taoiseach during this time (did any of the others?).
We could end up with one helluva epidemiological research paper... hopefully not ...I am thinking in particular for the staff at the hotel. (Think Boris episode/we do not need a repeat)

I'm sorry now, but the Government don't give a flyig **** about the Covid and restrictions!

We have schools back next week and Norma 'I don't know" Minister for Education actually said that the Governemnt will pay for parents to drive their children to school if not enough buses......why the **** do we need the ****ing buses in the 1st place Norma???

Then 81 of them wine and dine in John Sweeneys hotel, who just happens to be a hotel developer and oil retailer.....oh and charged with fraud.....sits at same table as the newly appointed Judge.


It's backwards this country is going and all the Government are doing are orchestrating the public to fight among themselves about private/public sectos jobs/social gatherings/face mask wearing etc....to avoid the Government being in the limelight

RickDeckard

fly_agaric wrote: »

The outpouring of bile is quite something to behold.
Probably Irish Water is in the mix somewhere rather than attending the golf dinner.

The bile is well, well earned tbf.

Us Irish chomp on a lot of **** before we grumble. So forgive us plebs if we start to complain a bit.

GhostyMcGhost

You have 24 hours to resign. And to show you I’m serious, you have 12 hours

Pelezico

fly_agaric wrote: »

The outpouring of bile is quite something to behold.
Probably Irish Water is in the mix somewhere rather than attending the golf dinner.

People are bored...and they want to be angry. Phil Hogan went to a golf do.

Hardly a crime. He wont resign, nor should he to appease a baying mob of keyboard warriors.

nthclare

Looks like our leadership couldn't give a toss about the Corona virus.

Same pricks are probably getting Hard-Ons at the sight of everyone lining up wearing masks and losing their livelihoods.

When we're all picking up the pieces and looking back at the monumental **** up that was bestowed upon us due to what in the future we'll learn to live with along with the common cold, measles and seasonal flu...

Remember this when some numpty tells us we no longer need the masks, we've beaten covid.

Now go forth and enjoy your lives like you did before and the amount of deaths will drop dramatically soon enough.

I've experienced some poor petrified people with common colds and normal sniffles ****ting themselves waiting for a covid test only for it to be a negative...

It's out there, but if it's bad now wait for the flu and cold season at the rate these ****ers are scare mongering us people will be on Zoloft and other antidepressants for fear and anxiety...

Yet you've people we're meant to trust frightening the ****e out of vulnerable people both young and old...

whiskeyman

He didn't even apologise properly.

Not a hope he'll resign.

RickDeckard

Pelezico wrote: »

People are bored...and they want to be angry. Phil Hogan went to a golf do.

Hardly a crime. He wont resign, nor should he to appease a baying mob of keyboard warriors.

Hows the Vibes in FG HQ tonight?

tayto lover

whiskeyman wrote: »

He didn't even apologise properly.

Not a hope he'll resign.

Arrogant creepy character.

Uriel.

RickDeckard wrote: »

Many, Many times, but I aint making rules and telling people what to do.

...

If your going to shill for this traitor, you must try harder.

If that's your criteria, big Phileas falls outside of it.

nthclare

Pelezico wrote: »

People are bored...and they want to be angry. Phil Hogan went to a golf do.

Hardly a crime. He wont resign, nor should he to appease a baying mob of keyboard warriors.

Let's all go to do's I could do with a boogie on the dance floor, let's boogie on down

Fck it let's do this 100% with you sir

Cilldara_2000

dabestman1 wrote: »

but we didn't vote for or help create these rules

Neither did Phil Hogan.

RickDeckard

Uriel. wrote: »

If that's your criteria, big Phileas falls outside of it.

Im probably too drunk or too stupid, or your too clever for me, what exactly do you mean please?

Cyrus

thomas 123 wrote: »

The dogs on the street know that, did we know members of several parties along with judges and senators had their own private golf club - no.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoSLiHKrzRU

It’s a golf society you’ll find them in lots of work places and social clubs ffs

fly_agaric

Pelezico wrote: »

Hardly a crime. He wont resign, nor should he to appease a baying mob of keyboard warriors.

No, don't really think he should resign either. An apology is enough.
He's not really part of the local political system here (and so directly responsible for our covid-19 rules & response) in the same way as some others who attended.

As said, I think the man really, really gets people's goat because of Irish water and the way he behaved when that was being set up. Trying to reach into Irish people's pockets for a new tax (esp. for something like water - shur it falls from the sky so why the f--k do we need to pay!) and they'll be waiting for you in the long grass. That is what's happening with the anger on this thread imo.

RickDeckard

Pelezico wrote: »

Phil Hogan has nothing to do with the rules.

People are bored, resentful and angry.

And the covid police sicken my hole...watching out for everyones transgressions....except their own.

Lame attempt at controling the narritive. Must try harder. Why do you defend this? Wrong is Wrong.

nthclare

Ta ceist agam wrote: »

I'm sorry now, but the Government don't give a flyig **** about the Covid and restrictions!

We have schools back next week and Norma 'I don't know" Minister for Education actually said that the Governemnt will pay for parents to drive their children to school if not enough buses......why the **** do we need the ****ing buses in the 1st place Norma???

Then 81 of them wine and dine in John Sweeneys hotel, who just happens to be a hotel developer and oil retailer.....oh and charged with fraud.....sits at same table as the newly appointed Judge.


It's backwards this country is going and all the Government are doing are orchestrating the public to fight among themselves about private/public sectos jobs/social gatherings/face mask wearing etc....to avoid the Government being in the limelight

And the irony is that they gave everyone 350 a week compensation for all of this.

It's helpful I think it's a great idea, not knocking this one bit.
And the different schemes are great too to keep businesses running and people in job's.

But I'm wondering why permanently disabled people and regular people who've lost their jobs due to no fault of their own who've paid taxes, universal social charge and prsi are expected to live on 203 a week.

They're going to have to start giving unfortunates more money than 203 from now on....

You're right it's pitting people against each other... and it's a metaphorically Sick society we live in...

Pelezico

RickDeckard wrote: »

Lame attempt at controling the narritive. Must try harder. Why do you defend this? Wrong is Wrong.

Because the covid police sicken my hole. Is that good enough reason?

Twitter and facebook have a lot to answer for.

RickDeckard

Pelezico wrote: »

Because the covid police sicken my hole. Is that good enough reason?

Twitter and facebook have a lot to answer for.

Not good enough, your weak weak Kung Fu is very weak. We can all see this Grasshopper.

Bettyboop

He wont resign because he is a big ignorant mutton headed ****

landofthetree

Sinn Fein the EU stooges making fools of themselves yet again.

Dual wheels

Big Phil only answers to himself

landofthetree

Bettyboop wrote: »

He wont resign because he is a big ignorant mutton headed ****

No. Its because the EU have decided he should stay.

Ireland will do what's its told.

RickDeckard

Pelezico wrote: »

It is good enough for me.

They really sicken my hole.

You have disgust issues. Methinks you have a dog in this race.

Pelezico

It felt so good just saying that. The covid police are out in force sickening my hole.

They are all guilty of transgressions themselves but are on their high horse.

nthclare

RickDeckard wrote: »

You have disgust issues. Methinks you have a dog in this race.

lol lay off the dubes dude lol

Sounding a bit high there chief.

Are you from East Clare by any chance ???

Shefwedfan

Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »

I for one want him gone.

I don't

Dual wheels

Pelezico wrote: »

It felt so good just saying that. The covid police are out in force sickening my hole.

They are all guilty of transgressions themselves but are on their high horse.

In fairness I’d say big Phil can hold some amount of stout

RickDeckard

Pelezico wrote: »

It felt so good just saying that. The covid police are out in force sickening my hole.

They are all guilty of transgressions themselves but are on their high horse.

Right so, you are not worth replying to. Your just pissed off your buddy was caught rotten , again.
I would not want to be in a trench next to you fighting for Ireland.

Shefwedfan

Ta ceist agam wrote: »

I'm sorry now, but the Government don't give a flyig **** about the Covid and restrictions!

We have schools back next week and Norma 'I don't know" Minister for Education actually said that the Governemnt will pay for parents to drive their children to school if not enough buses......why the **** do we need the ****ing buses in the 1st place Norma???

Then 81 of them wine and dine in John Sweeneys hotel, who just happens to be a hotel developer and oil retailer.....oh and charged with fraud.....sits at same table as the newly appointed Judge.


It's backwards this country is going and all the Government are doing are orchestrating the public to fight among themselves about private/public sectos jobs/social gatherings/face mask wearing etc....to avoid the Government being in the limelight

To answer why you need buses. Well they transport large amount of people at the same time in the same vehicle.

two wheels good

Pelezico wrote: »

Pure begrudgery and jealousy...mixed with a holier than thou sanctimonious cover.

I bet everyone here has disobeyed covid rules on occasion.

Speak for yourself. Do tell us how you chose to put your family and colleagues at risk?
I certainly didn't gather with a group of 80 people. No distancing, no masks, many shaking hands I hear reported on the news today.

RickDeckard

nthclare wrote: »

lol lay off the dubes dude lol

Sounding a bit high there chief.

Are you from East Clare by any chance ???

No Doobs, Jameson and unemployment because of this **** show.

Waterford, for me, and Ill say what I God Damn please as long as I am not directly offending anyone, that OK chief?

Shefwedfan

RickDeckard wrote: »

Right so, you are not worth replying to. Your just pissed off your buddy was caught rotten , again.
I would not want to be in a trench next to you fighting for Ireland.

When did you fight in a trench for Ireland? I don't remember Ireland ever having a trench battle.

Uriel.

RickDeckard wrote: »

Im probably too drunk or too stupid, or your too clever for me, what exactly do you mean please?

Phileas didn't vote for or make the rules. You'll need to amend your criteria or take a differenr angle.

ronivek

I mean if someone were attending an event at a hotel it wouldn't be unreasonable for them to assume the hotel would be taking the necessary steps to ensure the restrictions were being respected.

And even if he asked the hotel 'are you guys sure you're respecting the current restrictions' they would have said 'yep'; since they're stating they had believed they were complying with the guidelines and had even checked with the Irish Hotel Federation.

So was he supposed to go and count the number of people there and leave when it exceeded 50? Or how was it supposed to work?