Fine Gael TD sues Dublin Hotel after falling off swing

Grayson · 22-05-2019 11:30am

Alrigghtythen wrote: »

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bailey_(Irish_politician)

Her father's wiki is some reading

I'm a reluctant FG voter. I've said why before but it's basically because FF are corrupt as hell and screwed Ireland over the last time they were in power. The rest of the parties are pretty much incompetent for various reasons.

However having twats like that in the party makes me even less likely to vote for them. All FG have to do to attract a voter like me is not be corrupt and not have chancers like that.

Although I guess to a certain extent there are probably people like him in every party in every local council across the country.

Suckit · 22-05-2019 11:31am

Made her way up through the council learning the trade, like so many others that learned that way.
Political parties and local councils...

candyman · 22-05-2019 12:17pm

She is a complete joke, I cannot wait for her to turn up on my door asking for a vote, I will read her the riot act. That is, of course, if she is even bothered to actually meet the people....

This story for me, epitomizes, everything that is wrong with life and society in Dublin these days, when we let tossers like her speak on OUR behalf in political circles...

22-05-2019 1:01pm

candyman wrote: »

She is a complete joke, I cannot wait for her to turn up on my door asking for a vote, I will read her the riot act. That is, of course, if she is even bothered to actually meet the people....

This story for me, epitomizes, everything that is wrong with life and society in Dublin these days, when we let tossers like her speak on OUR behalf in political circles...

I hope there isn’t a step up to your doorway cos she’ll probably trip on it.

Let her stand on the public footpath and shout at ya. Could be less costly

ToBeFrank123 · 22-05-2019 2:13pm

If she wins this case, every gouger in the country will use it as a precedent. Child falls off swing in playground? Sue the council or whoever owns it. Insurance costs go up and playgrounds will be shut down. I can see something like this as a possible longterm outcome of the case.

I hope she loses.

MeMen2_MoRi_ · 22-05-2019 2:19pm

https://v.redd.it/gfywp1gngrz21

Credit op on r/Ireland.

McMurphy · 22-05-2019 2:21pm

Regina Doherty has come out swinging (no pun intended) in Bailey's defence today.

Minister's defends Fine Gael TD's right to take personal injury action against Dublin hotel

Beta Ray Bill · 22-05-2019 2:28pm

Alrigghtythen wrote: »

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bailey_(Irish_politician)

Her father's wiki is some reading

It's appalling!

How in the name of God does he get elected again and again!?
He's on he council since 2004!!!!

Kivaro · 22-05-2019 2:29pm

ToBeFrank123 wrote: »

If she wins this case, every gouger in the country will use it as a precedent. Child falls off swing in playground?

To be frank, Frank, I think you may be right.
Soft-tissue injuries everywhere and then people will wonder why the parks, playgrounds, and outdoor facilities all over the country are closed permanently.

You would have to wonder about the optics of this whimsical lawsuit by the Fine Gael TD?
The Fine Gael elite will be around soon to proclaim that she is "entitled" to sue the hotel for falling off the swing. They are so out of touch with the regular people in this country that they do not see the support that they have lost in the last 24 hours by this case.

But they'll battle on ............. and shout loudly at us to do what they say, but not what they do.

Aravo · 22-05-2019 2:30pm

Leo needs to do 2 things.
1. He should be thanking Maria Bailey for highlighting the compo culture which is laughable.
2. Then, Leo should get her removed from FG.

Leo has views on everything, but I bet he will remain tight-lipped on this. Lets hope Ms Bailey loses and gets hit with massive costs.

The Tetrarch · 22-05-2019 2:36pm

MeMen2_MoRi_ wrote: »

https://v.redd.it/gfywp1gngrz21

Credit op on r/Ireland.

On a hen night.

I'll get my coat.

Fan of Netflix · 22-05-2019 2:42pm

The parish pump is alive and well in D4 with this one, and Shane Ross. And of course Madigans law firm representing her to another of them. And yet the Dubs sneer at Healy Rae and rural parish pumpers. Look at your own garden!

AliAMG · 22-05-2019 2:45pm

Fan of Netflix wrote: »

The parish pump is alive and well in D4 with this one, and Shane Ross. And of course Madigans law firm representing her to another of them. And yet the Dubs sneer at Healy Rae and rural parish pumpers. Look at your own garden!

I heard they represent people mainly injured in playgrounds and road traffic accidents.

Basically, its all swings and roundabouts...

candyman · 22-05-2019 2:46pm

I reckon even Healy Rae wouldn't stand for this from one of his own... Not a fan of him either but I think he would even think this is farcical from a candidate...

gmisk · 22-05-2019 2:47pm

Honestly what is she playing at?! How did she think this would play to voters? Id say a serious knock to her chances of re-election, clown.

Fan of Netflix · 22-05-2019 2:54pm

This will now be raised at absolutely every occasion the government mentions insurance premiums or compensation claims, when they are hoping to reform it. It totally destroys the governments credibility on either issue. Surely the FG bosses are raging.

Force Carrier · 22-05-2019 3:06pm

gmisk wrote: »

Honestly what is she playing at?!

Whatever it is it needs to be under strict supervision.

ChikiChiki · 22-05-2019 3:15pm

grahambo wrote: »

Alrigghtythen wrote: »

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bailey_(Irish_politician)

Her father's wiki is some reading

It's appalling!

How in the name of God does he get elected again and again!?
He's on he council since 2004!!!!

The Irish electorate are a pack of "I'm alright Jack's" and fairly stupid imo. They only care when something directly affects them (which this does hence they are too stupid to realise the reasons why their insurance and/or childcare fees are so high). :-/

Odyssey 2005 · 22-05-2019 3:42pm

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Regina Doherty has come out swinging (no pun intended) in Bailey's defence today.

Minister's defends Fine Gael TD's right to take personal injury action against Dublin hotel

Circling the wagons (literally)

sligojoek · 22-05-2019 3:43pm

gmisk wrote: »

Honestly what is she playing at?! How did she think this would play to voters? Id say a serious knock to her chances of re-election, clown.

Not sure if it's true but I heard she took the action under her married name (Ryan).

Plumbthedepths · 22-05-2019 3:51pm

sligojoek wrote:

Not sure if it's true but I heard she took the action under her married name (Ryan).

Doesn't matter it's in the public domain that she's a grasping moron.

Aravo · 22-05-2019 4:13pm

sligojoek wrote:

Not sure if it's true but I heard she took the action under her married name (Ryan).

Maria Bailey Ryan v Hotel

kravmaga · 22-05-2019 4:50pm

This claim is bordering on arrogance and she should be ashamed of herself.

What a comp culture of a country we have turned out to be, just like USA.

I hope the Judge finds in favour of the Hotel and she will have to pay the costs

22-05-2019 4:53pm

looking at the hotel site, although there's no signage or instructions that I can see, Re : usage of the swings, contrarily there's no permission to sit on the swings either, not even a sit at your own risk.

Can the hotel say these are decorative pieces and tell her that she was negligent whilst attempting to damage hotel property? after all you'd need playground insurance if you encourage people drunk or otherwise to use them.

then it would be like throwing a telly out the window only to have it bounce back and knock you out, then trying to sue.

Aravo · 22-05-2019 4:56pm

As soon as this case is finalised. The swings will then be removed.

salmocab · 22-05-2019 4:58pm

Fan of Netflix wrote: »

The parish pump is alive and well in D4 with this one, and Shane Ross. And of course Madigans law firm representing her to another of them. And yet the Dubs sneer at Healy Rae and rural parish pumpers. Look at your own garden!

D4? How is this parish pump? She’s taking a ridiculous case it’s irrelevant that she’s from Dublin or from anywhere at all. Ross loves a bit of local nonsense alright albeit not D4 more D18 and beyond.

Edgware · 22-05-2019 4:59pm

ChikiChiki wrote: »

The Irish electorate are a pack of "I'm alright Jack's" and fairly stupid imo. They only care when something affects them directly.

Scathing but true. We need to wake up.

Do we give a fúck about your opinion. You know where the airport is

recedite · 22-05-2019 5:00pm

Aravo wrote: »

As soon as this case is finalised. The swings will then be removed.

And the city will be a tiny bit duller.
The TD will hope to be a little bit richer.
Such is the "self sacrifice" of the modern politician.
Not one single patriot among them.

ToBeFrank123 · 22-05-2019 5:02pm

If she wins there will need to be someone supervising every swing in the country because of the legal precedent. Most playground owners will simply remove the swings. The same could well apply to other playground activities.

Idbatterim · 22-05-2019 5:09pm

Grayson wrote: »

I'm a reluctant FG voter. I've said why before but it's basically because FF are corrupt as hell and screwed Ireland over the last time they were in power. The rest of the parties are pretty much incompetent for various reasons.

However having twats like that in the party makes me even less likely to vote for them. All FG have to do to attract a voter like me is not be corrupt and not have chancers like that.

Although I guess to a certain extent there are probably people like him in every party in every local council across the country.

I used to vote FG, they are a joke, like the others admittedly! But voting them back in doesnt force them to pull up their socks. Their performance is appalling!They think that all they have to do, to retain power, is not sink the economy again... I wont vote for them again, maybe they need another stint in opposition or as the junior party to focus the minds again!

Many young people taken in by varadkars spin machine, "he's so trendy and cool" the same snake destroying them on housing etc, absolutely pathetic!

Fine Gael TD sues Dublin Hotel after falling off swing

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