Severe Winter Weather: ESSENTIAL PREPARATIONS, TRAVEL ADVICE, DRIVING TIPS & CLOSURES

pc7 · 28-02-2018 10:07AM

Trinity is open, terrible to do that to staff/students

my3cents · 28-02-2018 10:11AM

pc7 wrote: »

Trinity is open, terrible to do that to staff/students

Don't see the problem, no one is forcing anyone to attend.

No more terrible than a local library being open.

spookwoman · 28-02-2018 10:12AM

https://twitter.com/RepublicofPeter/status/968769795524104198

Stern · 28-02-2018 10:15AM

Wish they would've left the schools open for parents to decide to bring in our not. We live very close to our school, they've been gritting all of last and this week and would've been no bother at all. Guess the teachers get to have a day off again, probably 3 at this rate.

crashadder · 28-02-2018 10:16AM

whats the situation like in Dublin CC then ? shops open ?

spookwoman · 28-02-2018 10:16AM

https://twitter.com/NewstalkFM/status/968776331969400832

DoozerT6 · 28-02-2018 10:18AM

my3cents wrote: »

Don't see the problem, no one is forcing anyone to attend.

No more terrible than a local library being open.

I'd say pc7's comment was probably tongue in cheek....:D

Purple Mountain · 28-02-2018 10:21AM

Stern wrote: »

Wish they would've left the schools open for parents to decide to bring in our not. We live very close to our school, they've been gritting all of last and this week and would've been no bother at all. Guess the teachers get to have a day off again, probably 3 at this rate.

That's fine for you living beside the school but what about the teachers coming from half hour away on impassible roads or the parents coming from secondary roads with no gritting?
That's not fair to expect them to take a chance.

alroley · 28-02-2018 10:22AM

Stern wrote: »

Wish they would've left the schools open for parents to decide to bring in our not. We live very close to our school, they've been gritting all of last and this week and would've been no bother at all. Guess the teachers get to have a day off again, probably 3 at this rate.

You know they'll have to make up the day?:rolleyes:

Some people are so self absorbed. Not everyone lives right beside the school - most teachers probably driving a distance.

Fann Linn · 28-02-2018 10:22AM

Stern wrote: »

Wish they would've left the schools open for parents to decide to bring in our not. We live very close to our school, they've been gritting all of last and this week and would've been no bother at all. Guess the teachers get to have a day off again, probably 3 at this rate.

Just maybe, the staff don't live very close to your school.

OldMrBrennan83 · 28-02-2018 10:22AM

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my3cents · 28-02-2018 10:27AM

Patww79 wrote: »

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The post originally contained a link to twitter that was swiftly removed. It stated that staff and students "may" attend, no where did it say that everyone must attend.

natc · 28-02-2018 10:30AM

Most schools, both primary and secondary closed in Carlow. All their level institutions closed.

All DEBI (Dept business enterprise and innovation) offices in Red warning areas closed.

WRC and CRO Carlow also closed.

spookwoman · 28-02-2018 10:31AM

Lorries having a bad day today
https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/968780152984436736

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/968780778594357248

Stern · 28-02-2018 10:33AM

Purple Mountain wrote: »

That's fine for you living beside the school but what about the teachers coming from half hour away on impassible roads or the parents coming from secondary roads with no gritting?
That's not fair to expect them to take a chance.

It's a job like any other. I'm expected to be at my work today, and I have to pay somebody else (oh by the way another person who has to get to work) to look after my son.

I manage a team of people at work and a reminder I sent them this week is that if they know there is inclement weather that they need to consider alternative options, be aware of transport delays, make arrangements to cover. It's what I've done (which is why I even have someone to cover at short notice).

Schools should be better prepared for times like this, they are in other countries, and this isn't the first time we've had heavy snow.

OldMrBrennan83 · 28-02-2018 10:36AM

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DoozerT6 · 28-02-2018 10:42AM

Stern wrote: »

Schools should be better prepared for times like this, they are in other countries, and this isn't the first time we've had heavy snow.

In fairness though, this is a once in a blue moon happening. We are NOT used to dealing with anything more than a half-inch of snow that melts in a day. It's not Canada. This is NOT an everyday occurrance that people can just shrug off and get on with. Many people have no idea how to drive in snowy conditions, thus are too nervous to. We haven't had more than a flurry of snow since 2010, and may not get snow again for another 5 or 10 years. Give people a break for not feeling confident enough to drive on possibly unploughed or untreated back roads to get to work.

Plus, for some it's not about getting TO someplace.....it's about getting HOME again later. There are heavy showers forecast.

28-02-2018 10:48AM

Stern wrote: »

It's a job like any other. I'm expected to be at my work today, and I have to pay somebody else (oh by the way another person who has to get to work) to look after my son.

I manage a team of people at work and a reminder I sent them this week is that if they know there is inclement weather that they need to consider alternative options, be aware of transport delays, make arrangements to cover. It's what I've done (which is why I even have someone to cover at short notice).

Schools should be better prepared for times like this, they are in other countries, and this isn't the first time we've had heavy snow.

I pity your employees. Very thankful to work for a reasonable employer who advised yesterday that as soon as a red warning was issued the office would close.

up for anything · 28-02-2018 10:49AM

What's the thinking on flights out of Dublin airport tomorrow afternoon? I have a friend travelling to Los Angeles who needs to be there for Sunday without fail but with a decent bit of time to spare. Would she be better off trying to get out today?

Varta · 28-02-2018 10:51AM

Does anyone know if the Knockmaroon Hill is ok this morning?

Paully D · 28-02-2018 10:54AM

A bit of understanding from employers goes a long way in these type of situations.

I'm rarely out, don't take the piss, but after trying to get in this morning decided it wasn't worth the risk after nearly spinning out. Contacted my employer who was thankfully very understanding and allowed me to work from home today.

That bit of give will result in me doing the same when it's needed, but you'll get some employers who won't give anything and end up with a disgruntled employee who will probably move on soon and then have to spend a fortune replacing him/her, potentially going through 2 or 3 others, and getting the new employee(s) trained up and so on.

You'd think after Ophelia only a few months ago and many people getting caught coming home in the afternoon that lessons would have been learned.

Tzardine · 28-02-2018 10:57AM

Varta wrote: »

Does anyone know if the Knockmaroon Hill is ok this morning?

Yes its perfect.

for sledding.

Stern · 28-02-2018 11:00AM

Flying Fox wrote: »

I pity your employees. Very thankful to work for a reasonable employer who advised yesterday that as soon as a red warning was issued the office would close.

I'm sorry, I don't think I gave full context to my previous message. While I did ask my team to take adverse weather into consideration, all of it was with a clear addendum that they should consider their own safety first.

What I do ask is (just an example) that someone who usually drives to work, perhaps can walk or take a bus, even if that takes longer, and to be prepared for that. I don't think that is unreasonable and would expect the same from other companies. If they call me and say "snowed in and no bus", I won't have a problem with that. But none of them did, they're all at work now, and I may send them home early depending on how things develop.

Adam193 · 28-02-2018 11:01AM

Its not looking likely that I'll get to Clare from Dublin via car by Friday lunchtime, is it?

I have (soon to be had!) a wedding on Friday..

mirrorwall14 · 28-02-2018 11:01AM

In relation to the schools given how rare this weather is there are a lot of considerations. Some of these have been mentioned already for example where many staff live away from the school, particularly in Dublin where rents are so high and staff are forced tot he commuter belts.

Many schools are still understaffed in caretaking due to the effects of the recession. Clearing paths, entrances, (steep steps down to my school) and keeping them clear while it’s still snowing would be next to impossible. We are a compensation culture nowadays. Children will play in the snow. With the best will in the world somebody will likely slip and any injury will cost the school massively in insurance increases.

And that’s not even considering what the hell we would do with students if parents couldn’t collect later!

jamesbere · 28-02-2018 11:04AM

revelman wrote: »

And yet it remains an orange warning here. Employers here are saying that employees must take a day’s annual leave as it is not a red warning. Crazy stuff - I’ve never seen so much snow here in Kinsale.

our workplace told people not to come in if red warning is issued, interesting to see what the evening will bring, The evening shift could be very disrupted, as some people might not be able to make it in and also could be worse by the time their shift ends

Dotsie~tmp · 28-02-2018 11:05AM

Sorry to hear some of you work for twats. Boss call me earlier. Says am I mad to go driving today. "Get the sausages in and have a pinto with your Aulfella". Legend.

barry181091 · 28-02-2018 11:08AM

I presume I should cancel the night I have in a hotel tomorrow in Glendalough? Or, perhaps, would the roads be OK-ish?

DancingHomer · 28-02-2018 11:09AM

Crawling in the Car in second gear and around roundabouts - feels like my first driving lesson again.

polydactyl · 28-02-2018 11:10AM

Our work said business as usual for everyone (Hospital) thankfully my very lovely colleague rang me and said they could walk to work I couldn’t so they would cover me in Work today and to stay home with the kids and have fun!

Severe Winter Weather: ESSENTIAL PREPARATIONS, TRAVEL ADVICE, DRIVING TIPS & CLOSURES

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