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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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  • #7172
    Away With The Fairies
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭Away With The Fairies


    I normally get one cold per year. I'm just sitting here wondering when will this bitch arrive?


  • #7173
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,409 ✭✭✭✭TheValeyard


    I for one, welcome our new Storm overlord.

    All eyes on Kursk. Slava Ukraini.



  • #7174
    Cilldara_2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Cilldara_2000


    This is it wrote: »
    Get a grip of yourself ffs.

    There's a group of posters with political axes to grind, some against SF, some against FG, at least one against the EU. It's best to ignore all of them. Particularly in the current crisis.


  • #7175
    STB.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    Doctors room ghost wrote: »
    Where’s all the 11 am Tuesday morning drama queens gone?wheres the shut down ye were waffling about?


    Oh that is coming.


    Emergency powers will be passed through the Seanad before they close at the end of the week.


  • #7176
    MipMap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭MipMap


    TheValeyard wrote: »
    The storm is coming.


    Also, is he quoting Churchill?

    Never before how so much been asked......


    Yes - never before was so much owed by so many by so few etc.,,


    The important bit was he flagged the term "Cocooning" meaning the OAPs will be told to self isolate for at least 3 months.


    Same message as Boris is putting out.


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  • #7177
    Aidric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    LRNM wrote: »
    wtf was the point of that? :confused:
    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Was there much need for a TV address, given he said nothing new?

    Christ above. Some people can't be helped.


  • #7178
    Lundstram
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,129 ✭✭✭Lundstram


    LRNM wrote: »
    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.
    Oh you know it's just the leader of our country addressing the nation on our national day of celebration during the biggest pandemic any of us has or ever will see. :rolleyes:

    You'd be on here moaning if he didn't say a word.


  • #7179
    tototoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 828 ✭✭✭tototoe


    Not sure what the point of that was tbh...but if it helped someone, work away. It did have a bit of a hollywood disaster movie thing going on

    ...but then so does most of these last few weeks


  • #7180
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,342 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    Mr.S wrote: »
    100% agree. I used to be glued to it / the guardian live-ticker etc and now just check it in the evening. Much better mentally. Turned off the RTE / BBC push notifications on mobile.

    100% agree but find myself staying on it must stop it.


  • #7181
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,012 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Btw it was a very good speech but this 15,000 by the end of the month number will scare people. That was my point. I realise that it's good to be upfront with people but surely there a better way to convey that message without giving a number. That was my point.


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  • #7182
    Blueshoe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Blueshoe


    Very ominous. Powerful speech in fairness to him. The calm before the storm part really drove it home.


  • #7183
    Blueshoe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Blueshoe


    Very ominous. Powerful speech in fairness to him. The calm before the storm part really drove it home.

    Once the health care system gets overwhelmed it's game over and the after effects of this crisis will bring out a new age of austerity to pay for it.
    Dark times


  • #7184
    Juwwi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭Juwwi


    GP's charging the government €30 per phone call ,, ffs that's a disgrace talk about taking the piss


  • #7185
    osarusan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,823 ✭✭✭✭osarusan


    Didn't give any specific details or info really, but did a good job of impressing upon us the realisation that this is pretty damn serious.

    It reminded me of war speeches made by leaders, and some of the wording makes me think that was the intent too.


  • #7186
    Away With The Fairies
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭Away With The Fairies


    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Was there much need for a TV address, given he said nothing new?

    Just maybe people might take things more seriously?


  • #7187
    Away With The Fairies
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭Away With The Fairies


    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Was there much need for a TV address, given he said nothing new?

    Just maybe people might take things more seriously?


  • #7188
    all about the mane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭all about the mane


    Doctors room ghost wrote: »
    No we are not at war.relax with the drama

    This is what modern war looks like. Have a look at Bill Gates Ted talk from a few years back on this topic. Wish they had listened.


  • #7189
    neonsofa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,476 ✭✭✭neonsofa


    castletownman wrote: »
    Agree 100%. The mention of our most precious hit me like a tonne of bricks.

    Same. Lost my lovely granny last year and in a way i am thankful i do not have to worry about her going through all of this- although i know she'd have had some things to say about it! :pac:
    But grandparents and older people are the most precious people to so many.


  • #7190
    ziggyman17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,435 ✭✭✭ziggyman17


    [QUOTE=Quantum Erasure;112867185]can easily imagine her doing it, whats your point?[/QUOTE]

    well then you would be in the minority............She would go on a rant about social housing and hoping this crisis would bring about a united Ireland... Leo did very well there with the speech, informative, told us want we needed to know and told us that we will be in this for the long haul... no bells and whistles, just told it like it is.. Like any head of state should speak...


  • #7191
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,108 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    Deleted User wrote: »
    GREAT fckin speech and way beyond what USA and UK are doing. Thanks Leo.

    I've seen and heard many politicians from many countries in my time and he came across as a true statesman to me. Well done.

    I know others will complain but I don't give a toss about begrudging nay-sayers who will complain regardless.


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  • #7192
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,765 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


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

    To prepare people, to keep them updated and informed and to keep people calm.

    That's what good leadership is.

    It's not just about dramatic announcements that people here want.


  • #7193
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Excellent speech.


  • #7194
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,342 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    Mods I know it is not possible but is there any way possible to ban the would lockdown


  • #7195
    hurikane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭hurikane


    LRNM wrote: »
    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.

    Wtf did you want? Martial law, shoot on site?

    He was excellent. Did what he could to ease peoples fears and set the tone.


  • #7196
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,409 ✭✭✭✭TheValeyard


    MipMap wrote: »
    Yes - never before was so much owed by so many by so few etc.,,


    The important bit was he flagged the term "Cocooning" meaning the OAPs will be told to self isolate for at least 3 months.


    Same message as Boris is putting out.

    Slight difference is Leo never thought killing off the OAPs was an option.

    All eyes on Kursk. Slava Ukraini.



  • #7197
    all about the mane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭all about the mane


    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Was there much need for a TV address, given he said nothing new?

    Yes there was


  • #7198
    YFlyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    Sitting down now to listen to Leo. Can someone PM me if he mentions calling out the army?


  • #7199
    sterz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 528 ✭✭✭sterz


    STB. wrote: »
    Oh that is coming.


    Emergency powers will be passed through the Seanad before they close at the end of the week.

    Using the same source as drunkmonkey?


  • #7200
    skimpydoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,074 ✭✭✭skimpydoo


    You got to hand it to Leo he said it as it is and said the truth. Would you rather have Boris or Trump in charge? I know I wouldn't and I am no fan of Leo.


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  • #7201
    Pacing Mule
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,085 ✭✭✭Pacing Mule


    Feck sake if they hold an election tomorrow I'd be tempted to vote for him.

    Few weeks ago he was the only person on the ballot I didn't give a preference to.


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