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

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

This is bigger than all of those combined.

Yep, some people can't seem to grasp the gravity of this.

Jimbob1977 wrote: »

He referenced Churchill's Battle of Britain speech.

Solid speech.

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

Now are you suggesting he could do something like that :P:P:P

I bet Michael and Mary Lou are saying why the hell did we not think of that

Downlinz wrote: »

It's a recommendation for their own good, not a requirement.

I'll be interested to see how long it remains just a "recommendation" and not a requirement

Looks like we can't join the EU shutdown coz of the Brits. We would have to close the border.

Doctors room ghost wrote: »

Exactly.not 2 weeks ago he was staring into a flood like a donkey looking up at the moon and all the talk of flood relief and works carried out to prevent it happening.
Don’t be dazzled by the waffler

Exactly, judging by the lemmings on here, It just shows how easy it is for spin doctors to manipulate the people. #embarrassing

The people saying "great speech" are the ones with no worries about paying their bills in the next few months.

Absolutely disgraceful that he failed to address the elephant in the room i.e. how are renters/mortgage holders suppose to pay on 200e a week?

vladmydad wrote: »

Exactly American and British governments are doing trojan work. Our fool allowed the virus in through the Italian flights but he did a group tested speech tonight so he’s great. Of course it’s the US UK that will create the vaccine but Orange man bad bla bla

It will be the Germans and Trump is a grade A tit

All we were missing were the Spitfires and Hurricanes in the speech

Deleted User wrote: »

People falling over themselves to put him on the highest plinth. It's one scripted speech, let history be the ultimate judge.

Yes you are right it was only one speech but a good one well delivered.

History will be the final arbiter but that judgement is a long way off.

For now, steady as she goes.

carolmon wrote: »

I'll be interested to see how long it remains just a "recommendation" and not a requirement

They are kite flying.
See what reaction they get.

gmisk wrote: »

Yikes going down like a lead balloon lol

It's really killing him that the government are getting praise for their handling, and especially Varadkar's speech.

Powerful speech. Precise and effective use of words and sentences, clearly setting out the expeditions of each and every one of us, and how it's going to hurt and how Government is doing their part. I

It was alarming as well as reassuring, but not in a "we will look after you" but more of a "together we will fight it out".

That is one hell of a caretaker Taoiseach we have here. Really proud of Leo, his team, and the country.

PS: I was out earlier in town to get take away from out favourite restaurant (who's struggling to cope and is offering take aways now), and I came back completely shaken from seeing how empty and sad everything and everyone looked. People distancing themselves from each other, the fear and worry is in every face and every move they make. Leo's speech shows that Government is fully aware, in it with us, and planning for the long haul. Thank you Taoiseach.

walshb wrote: »

No, they haven’t.

And those ‘crises’ will absolutely outlast this pandemic!!

Well the hospital one may be sorted as the trolley watch is apparently way down. Maybe people realise you don't have to go to A&E for everything