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CoVid-19 Part VIII - 292 cases ROI (2 deaths) 62 in NI (as of 17th March) *Read OP*

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  • #7112
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,722 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Shoutout to the boards.ie thread!


    Yes. Boards was on this way before Government. Leo is warning us all.


  • #7113
    JRant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,149 ✭✭✭✭JRant


    He said the emergency services were getting tooled up :)

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • #7114
    ITman88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭ITman88


    Fantastic speech. Very measured. He more or less suggested to forget about boards!!!


  • #7115
    froog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭froog


    top speech. inspiring even.


  • #7116
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Was there much need for a TV address, given he said nothing new?
    Probably was, people need to be reassured and he did say March 29 is just a mark along the road.


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  • #7117
    freddie1970
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 526 ✭✭✭freddie1970


    Some difference between Leo and Boris..


  • #7118
    Cilldara_2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Cilldara_2000


    Taois did well there IMO. Most people get their news either from RTE or from mad wans on social media. A reasonable summation from An Taoiseach to these people to make clear what's happening.


  • #7119
    05eaftqbrs9jlh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭05eaftqbrs9jlh


    LRNM wrote: »
    wtf was the point of that? :confused:
    Optics.

    He's so slimy, I can't stand it. I think he loves this.


  • #7120
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    It's like I'm in a version of the hunger games or something...


  • #7121
    all about the mane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭all about the mane


    brevity wrote: »
    I liked it. He did well.

    It was grand. I just don't rate him as the most inspiring speaker. He did ok


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  • #7122
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,398 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Excellent speech IMHO.


  • #7123
    Cork Boy 53
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭Cork Boy 53


    kingshankly wrote: »
    The contrast in compassion from Leo compared to boris and trump is vast

    Absolutely no comparison to those 2 clowns.


  • #7124
    GM228
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭GM228


    Have to hand it to him, was a good speech in fairness.

    "Calm before the storm"

    "Not all heroes wear capes" :)


  • #7125
    Mwengwe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 454 ✭✭Mwengwe


    Nosnon wrote: »
    Ok, Have to ask, what the fück do you want him to say and/or do?

    I don't think he's necessarily doing anything wrong at the moment but people bowing down before him for putting a speech together (with help I'd imagine) is a bit irritating. I hope he's putting measures together for homeless people/direct provision centres.


  • #7126
    Doctors room ghost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,839 ✭✭✭Doctors room ghost


    Where’s all the 11 am Tuesday morning drama queens gone?wheres the shut down ye were waffling about?


  • #7127
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    For everyone strung out on this thread complaining that nothing new was said, just think of older people who probably only consume RTE news nightly.


  • #7128
    ixoy
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 18,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭ixoy


    sterz wrote: »
    My experience in Dublin city centre over the past few days would suggest otherwise unfortunately.
    The people you meet in the City Centre don't necessarily represent all of Ireland though. Give people some credit.


  • #7129
    Jimbob1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,239 ✭✭✭Jimbob1977


    He referenced Churchill's Battle of Britain speech.

    Solid speech.

    If there was a General Election after the crisis, he could get a result


  • #7130
    Quantum Erasure
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭Quantum Erasure


    C__MC wrote: »
    Imagine Mary Lou doing that
    Brilliant from Leo.

    can easily imagine her doing it, whats your point?


  • #7131
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,274 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    LRNM wrote: »
    wtf was the point of that? :confused:

    To lay the seeds of what is to come, it’s not going to be pretty, so when it happens people will be somewhat prepared even mentally.


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  • #7132
    Mental Mickey
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    No lockdown?


  • #7133
    statesaver
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭statesaver


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    Excellent speech IMHO.

    I agree but 15000 cases by the end of March ???? That would mean nearly a 1000 cases for he next 14 days


  • #7134
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,274 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    LRNM wrote: »
    wtf was the point of that? :confused:

    To lay the seeds of what is to come, it’s not going to be pretty, so when it happens people will be somewhat prepared even mentally.


  • #7135
    marvin80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,818 ✭✭✭marvin80


    C__MC wrote: »
    Imagine Mary Lou doing that
    Brilliant from Leo.

    Mary Lou spoke a lot better than Leo and Michael Martin in the debates and many times in the Dail but anyway..........


  • #7136
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    Well done Leo, serious stuff.

    Feels like we're at war, which I guess we are in a way.


  • #7137
    LRNM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 164 ✭✭LRNM


    Far from a good speech imo. The way it was pre-announced it had everyone thinking it was going to be a big important announcement.

    But no, just thanks lads you're all doing a great job.



    Nothing new. No info. Just back patting.


  • #7138
    Drumpot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,306 ✭✭✭✭Drumpot


    Excellent speech. When you look at the mish mash crap coming from leaders of so many other countries our leaders get at A+.

    We are in good hands and have a government we can trust, that’s more then many. Clear message of what’s possibly to come, this is so important to fight this.

    Superb, this is exactly what I imagined we needed and our leaders are not letting us down.


  • #7139
    Christy42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,106 ✭✭✭Christy42


    el Fenomeno wrote: »
    Leo: We'll be fine, don't worry. It'll be grand.

    Also Leo: You should be absolutely f*cling terrified, and will likely die.

    I have to imagine you had the wrong channel. He did not say the second thing in the slightest. This is the sort of utter and complete nonsense he asked people to stop going on about.


  • #7140
    Curlysue76
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    freddie1970 wrote: »
    Some difference between Leo and Boris..

    Exactly what my 17 yr old daughter said.


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  • #7141
    Bunny Colvin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭Bunny Colvin


    Great address from Leo. There was nothing remarkable about what he said, but he done an excellent job of summing up the current mood in the country, on what's a very a poignant day for us.


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