71 year old living in car on the 🔑

nomoedoe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119724252#Comment_119724252

He's parked in a disabled spot well he was anytime I passed him

Asdfgh2020

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119724979#Comment_119724979

He will get himself some hefty fines then……unless he has the ‘blue badge’……however he doesn’t look that disabled as he is out cooking on his gas ring etc etc….although I suppose like anything getting a blue badge for disabled parking may not be that difficult. E

CreadanLady

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119714007#Comment_119714007

Possibly a tactic to make as much trouble and look unsightly as possible in the hope of making the place look so bad that local businesses will make him a cash offer to pack up and fúck off.

cezanne

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119720907#Comment_119720907

In the interest of being fair - Dont forget dishing out housing to Ukranians !! Answer that one that also imposes on citizens of every county in our country , but that OK????? !

Crusty Blaa

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119722750#Comment_119722750

What are you rambling on about?! It's not what I'm "okay" or "not okay" with. It's what the rules state;

To qualify for social housing in a certain area, the person must have been living or working in the area prior to applying (foreign nationals included) or have local connections in the county. This gentleman doesn't meet any of the above criteria so therefore doesn't qualify for housing in Waterford based on the t&cs. As someone else mentioned he is entitled to apply but will likely be referred back to his local authority in Cavan.

Asdfgh2020

Will be interesting to see how long this / his protest will continue for given the temps are dropping etc……where does he do his showering and shaving etc and what about his clothes washing……socks / jocks etc….😀

Flow Motion

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119714007#Comment_119714007

My, my, my... that's one of the most vile and entitled comments I have ever read on this site. I have a picture in my mind of what kind of person you are in my mind and I know it accurately reflects reality. Your toxic attitude "makes this area look bad". I take it you are just stirring the pot in a quasi troll way because if you really harbour such opinions and attitudes than society is much poorer with your existence on this planet not to mention this town. Hope it all stays fine for you buddy. Life's a journey and nobody escapes hardship, pain, grief or bad fortune. Absolutely nobody. So reflect on that when karma comes calling. The only "ugly signs" I can see is your vapid, soulless, insular rhetoric. Hiding behind some anonymous letters and words too afraid to reveal yourself to the real world. The reality of the old man's situation is unknown but he does have a right to protest. He has a right to be heard. From what I have seen lots of people stop and have a chat with him. Let's hope no of us end up in a situation where we end up living in our cars. Friends and family are notoriously fickle. Ever heard of the housing crisis? Or are you too busy earning money?

Oscar Madison

I'm curious as to the background history of this man.

What were the circumstances that led him to becoming homeless & bringing him

to the situation where he now finds himself in & if he is indeed from Cavan, why isn't

he looking for accommodation in Cavan? Surely he has friends / family in Cavan?

I personally have little time for people like this who put out the idea that they

are the victim here & expect all & sundry to rally to their cause.

There is history here but it's being hidden!

BBM77

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119733725#Comment_119733725

First of all, forum charter “We can't stress this enough, please remember to attack the post, not the poster.”

Secondly, I’m sure you have a picture in your mind of what kind of person I am but it is sod all to do with reality. You took one five-line post and filled in the rest based on your own prejudices. Are you so unbelievably arrogant to think you can define what kind of person I am from one five-line post?

Thirdly, you talk about “he does have a right to protest” then attack my right to free speech and existence with “society is much poorer with your existence on this planet not to mention this town”. So in your mind anybody who does not follow your opinion makes society poorer!

You would want to have a good hard look at your own attitudes pal.

GandhiwasfromBallyfermot

There is 100% more to this story than what we've heard. He's been there a few months at this stage and still nobody knows for sure what his background is, I think its right to be a bit suspicious of it. Definitely sad that there's a man living in his car on the quay but I'd like to think at this stage he's been offered emergency accommodation, but probably turned it down to make his point.

juno10353

So many people making assumptions about this man with no facts. Is it our business to know his personal business? We should all be checking and ensuring this man is linked into the services which are there to help him...... ie health boards, churches, homeless organisations, hostels, police, mental health services etc. Most above have outreach workers who, if they know about him, will link in with him and give him assistance.

Can people in the area ring the services, not complain about the man, but ensure the relevant people know he needs assistance

tobey

Hes not sleeping there. I live in the city center and walk 5 nights out of 7 around town in the evaning and hes very rearly there

Flow Motion

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119734297#Comment_119734297

"Magic mirror on the wall, who's the fairest one of all?". And who uses the word "pal" anymore?? 🤣 Now, go hide behind the facade or "charter" and forget about the out of town auld fella sleeping in his car. I know what you are. Anyone who read your post knows what you are. There's an appropriate word for you. Im thinking of it right now. Short word. I think you know it. Dosen't take a lot to arrive at that conclusion. I've said my piece and will say no more.

BBM77

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119738324#Comment_119738324

You know what anybody who read the post is thinking now also! Do you have any idea how nuts you sound? Have a simple piece of advice for you. In your head – reality, they are not the same.

PS. You have said nothing expect personal insults pointed to me which is pretty pathetic. The reason you are not going to say anymore is you don’t understand the nuances of what you are writing.

Micky Bluenips

After reading all the comments and basically nobody know his story but everyone making up their own stories. The modern way really I suppose.

nomoedoe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119736309#Comment_119736309

Yeah he’s not sleeping there ive passed many nights and never seen him in the car, he does his protest during the day and heads of somewhere to sleep at night is the impression i get.

Asdfgh2020

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119739545#Comment_119739545

So it’s a total fraudulent protest…?

_H80_GHT

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119720051#Comment_119720051

My God man. Have some sort of humanity will you. The man is in his 70's. I really despair at your type. I really do.

Asdfgh2020

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119740899#Comment_119740899

This guy has to be a few short of a 6 pack…..but I’ll reserve final judgement until I have a conversation with him some day soon…..!!

niallo76

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119742144#Comment_119742144

you can't miss him---he do be down the quay most days

Asdfgh2020

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119742196#Comment_119742196

What does he look like…😀😀 does he have a friendly demeanour or is he a ‘mr angry’ type.

niallo76

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119742204#Comment_119742204

Judging by some comments some people may feel he should replace the little tapping babóg John Halligan in the Fieldmaster window to earn his keep...

Cabaal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119738324#Comment_119738324

MOD: Put the handbags down everyone!

People might say stuff others disagree with, but at the end of the day you should attach the post not the poster. If anyone is incapable of following this then please don't post.

If you believe a post has breached the charter or boards rules then please report the post!

Cabaal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119725004#Comment_119725004

How does one "look disabled"?, I'm curious considering the sheer number of disabilities you can't see when you look at somebody.

My dad for example, doesn't "look disabled" but he's most certainly fully entitled to a blue badge. Disabled people face enough challenges in day to day life, they don't need this sort of thing too.

Asdfgh2020

It’s very straight forward particularly with physical disabilities to ‘look disabled’ most obvious ones being a wheel chair bound, missing a limb, having a ‘cane’ or a guide dog……mental ones are a bit harder to spot alright……this man based on casual glance while driving past would appear to be in good physical shape, no sign of a wheel chair or missing limbs, if he has a mental disability he would hardly have a car….?

Sardonicat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119742251#Comment_119742251

So, only people with visibly obvious disabilities count?!!! I don't think you even know what you mean by a mental disability. And no, it isn't very straight forward. You are particularly ignorant on this matter.

Cabaal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119742251#Comment_119742251

Using the the phrase "doesn’t look that disabled" is very insulting in this regard, lots of disabilities can't be seen by bystanders like yourself yet the person with a disability can still do stuff like drive.

Asdfgh2020

W

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119742259#Comment_119742259

where did I say ‘only people with obvious physical disabilities count’….?

Sardonicat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119742612#Comment_119742612

"It's fairly obvious with physical disabilities to look disabled "

Asdfgh2020

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119742747#Comment_119742747

And where do I say that they don’t count…?

this is becoming a separate debate now…..we are still none the wiser about the man protesting and his need to park up on mains st claiming to be made homeless etc