CoVid19 Part XI - 2,615 in ROI (46 deaths) 410 in NI (21 deaths)(29/03)OP upd 28/03

Poor_old_gill · 28-03-2020 09:31AM

Wibbs wrote: »

+1 Actually P, learning that many years ago was a bloody great life lesson to learn and one I've tried to pass on to others. There is quite a large percentage of people who are never fcuking happy. There's always a bloody whinge, no matter what the world around them or their life is like. There may be some clinical psychological term for such people, but my position is to be humanly and temporarily sympathetic, but otherwise they are to be avoided like the very plague and good god never go out with one.

I agree with you completely - it's hard to fathom in this time

I've been a large critic of McGregor and his act over the years but it isnt the time for that

smallfryy · 28-03-2020 09:31AM

Wow seems we really like our walks here!

FortuneChip · 28-03-2020 09:32AM

facehugger99 wrote: »

It's always great when people contribute to charity and then tell everyone about it and how much they gave - so classy.

Whatever about the lack of class, it might serve to encourage others are to do the same, so why keep it quiet?

citysights · 28-03-2020 09:32AM

Poor_old_gill wrote: »

I'm not saying its expected of them but if you have substantial means and your country is struggling to deal with a global pandemic due to a lack of money & resources then I would, at the end of it all, like to look back & say I helped to save some lives by helping in whatever way I could.

We dont have enough beds/equipment/facilities/PPE for staff - we need money to procure these and we dont have it.

This situation will only be exacerbated by the tax take falling massively due to a rise in unemployment (coupled with the increase in social welfare expenditure) - so essentially we are f*cked for cash and people will die because of this.

So if I had, lets say, 300 mill then I think giving 5 mill to save a few lives would still leave me in fairly ok financial position.

Exactly we have many rich people in this country they should help out. Fair play to McGregor.

namloc1980 · 28-03-2020 09:33AM

smallfryy wrote: »

Wow seems we really like our walks here!

And runs, don't forget the runs. Usually you'd see a small number of people out for a run and then suddenly in the last week we've become a nation of marathon athletes.

daheff · 28-03-2020 09:35AM

threeball wrote: »

Why do people want the government to wipe their hole for them. Are their brains so redundant that they can't make a sensible decision without being told or is it just the usual abdicating responsibility and blame someone else

I'm not defending them. It's a mad idea to be getting onto a cruise these days.

BUT I am understanding why they are going. Same with the school trips to Italy. When it kicked off first in Italy there were various parents complaining on the airwaves that their kids schools were still going ahead with trips and wanted Leo to ban it. Same thing then...kids went skiing because trip was paid for & trip was still going ahead.

If DFA had acted quicker on this stuff we might not be in this position now. But the recriminations are a conversation for after the crisis, not during it.

stampydmonkey · 28-03-2020 09:36AM

namloc1980 wrote: »

And runs, don't forget the runs. Usually you'd see a small number of people out for a run and then suddenly in the last week we've become a nation of marathon athletes.

Get over it. What's the difference between running and walking? People need to exercise and get out of the house to get some head space or the bloody murder rate will skyrocket!

Follow the rules..move on.

Sofa King Great · 28-03-2020 09:37AM

Lots of people on here looking for some sort of loophole so they can go out further than 2km/go out in 2s&3s...

What they need to realise is they are part of the problem and the reason these restrictions need to be put in place

shocksy · 28-03-2020 09:37AM

cL0h wrote: »

I know what the published rules are. I don't like making a personal statement but you clearly don't have kids. This needs clarification by an official source.

What's so difficult to understand?

You can't have a family walk.

So stay the f*ck home or go out individually. Jesus Christ. I'd say half of the people moaning on here about their exercise never did a f*cking tap of exercise before this outbreak.

You's are part of the problem with your family walks and kids running wild and spluttering everywhere. Stop trying to find a loophole. There's not going to be one. Do as you were asked and stay indoors for the foreseeable future.

Wibbs · 28-03-2020 09:37AM

namloc1980 wrote: »

And runs, don't forget the runs. Usually you'd see a small number of people out for a run and then suddenly in the last week we've become a nation of marathon athletes.

I presume because the gyms are closed and some people need their exercise fix? I've gone out with two major gym bunnies and I can't imagine living with them under the current restrictions. I reckon I'd last a couple of days before I'd bump them off and get a decent workout myself digging a shallow grave.

namloc1980 · 28-03-2020 09:38AM

stampydmonkey wrote: »

Get over it. What's the difference between running and walking? People need to exercise and get out of the house to get some head space or the bloody murder rate will skyrocket!

Follow the rules..move on.

The people moaning on social media that they can't go for their "usual run" are the ones who need to "get over it" as you say.

walshb · 28-03-2020 09:40AM

The airport issue seems to be confusing people..

I take it we are not flying in and out people for normal every day travel?

It’s to get our people home, or for supplies of materials in and out?

ChikiChiki · 28-03-2020 09:41AM

Underground wrote: »

Italy withholding the delivery of 1,000 oxygen hoods meant for Ireland citing the importance of domestic need over exports.

Unfortunate but fair enough. We seen Germany do the same with batches of PPE bound for Switzerland.

We are a huge medical supplier. **** it, we should be withholding exports aswell.

Crisis has shown its every country for themselves.

Firefox11 · 28-03-2020 09:42AM

I had to do an essential run to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy yesterday and was pretty clear people were not heading advice.

It's impossible to social distance on this countries narrow footpaths yet Lots of people still out jogging, walking the dog, mothers out with strollers and groups of kids completely ignoring everything!

Was pretty obvious that this was going to have to happen.

Lolle06 · 28-03-2020 09:45AM

Wibbs wrote: »

I presume because the gyms are closed and some people need their exercise fix? I've gone out with two major gym bunnies and I can't imagine living with them under the current restrictions. I reckon I'd last a couple of days before I'd bump them off and get a decent workout myself digging a shallow grave.

I agree, the fitness fanatics from the Gyms are out and about theses days.
If they want to keep exercising outdoors however, they should stick to the 2km individually rule or else the Gov will order a complete shutdown and ruin the outdoor exercises for everyone...

Ashleigh1986 · 28-03-2020 09:45AM

facehugger99 wrote: »

It's always great when people contribute to charity and then tell everyone about it and how much they gave - so classy.

Even classier the ones that donate to charity and just to prove it ...
There's a camera person there to record it .
Plus they can put the donation tru their tax records .
The amount of people that swallow that bull**** !!!

Rob A. Bank · 28-03-2020 09:46AM

ZX7R wrote: »

The mas spraying is based on chemical warfare containment,
Most top scientists believe it has little or no affect, but does work for the general public psyche ,as it shows the state is taking action.
It is also an effective measure to keep people indoors

Do you have a link to prove this statement ?

Most of the Asian countries, who have been successful in containing the virus, disinfect well used public spaces, buses, trams and areas around detected positive cases.

cannotlogin · 28-03-2020 09:47AM

People really need to realise that they are not stuck at home, they are safest at home and if that is all that is being asked of someone at the time of a global emergency, they should consider themselves fierce damn lucky.

Some people have to go out, front line health care workers and other essential service providers to ensure that the rest of us continue to have enough food and utilities to make our indoor stay as comfortable as possible.

Those of us who can stay at home owe those people a depth of gratitude for all they are doing and should have enough respect to stay in and try to contain this thing.

Now is not the time to be selfish. You can't run, though **** - exercise indoors or within the 2km. You can't see your kids or your parents - though ****, it's to keep them alive. Phone and videos will have to be enough for people right now in order to keep people alive. Keeping people alive needs to be the sole focus right now.

cloudatlas · 28-03-2020 09:49AM

Conor McGregor is an arrogant pr1ck but I think some young wans will listen.

Lolle06 · 28-03-2020 09:51AM

Rob A. Bank wrote: »

Do you have a link to prove this statement ?

Most of the Asian countries, who have been successful in containing the virus, disinfect well used public spaces, buses, trams and areas around detected positive cases.

I‘d imagine it would help against the viral load on the surfaces and ppl getting extremely ill perhaps?

Markcheese · 28-03-2020 09:51AM

Palmach wrote: »

Maybe their approach is the right one and we are overreacting.

Maybe ...
Different societies have different habits too, so what broadly works in Holland or sweden may not particularly work here ...

Plus no point after the fact saying .... Yyyeeeeaaaahhhh, maybe we shouldn't have done that ..

Markcheese · 28-03-2020 09:51AM

Palmach wrote: »

Maybe their approach is the right one and we are overreacting.

Maybe ...
Different societies have different habits too, so what broadly works in Holland or sweden may not particularly work here ...

Plus no point after the fact saying .... Yyyeeeeaaaahhhh, maybe we shouldn't have done that ..

Tandey · 28-03-2020 09:52AM

FortuneChip wrote: »

Whatever about the lack of class, it might serve to encourage others are to do the same, so why keep it quiet?

Oh I’m sure this guy knows why a 1million euro donation should be kept quiet.

Let’s listen in awe of his explanation.

Pinch Flat · 28-03-2020 09:53AM

Here's hoping the list of restrictions comes with some really simple pictures for those people who lack reading comprehension skills.

sReq | uTeK · 28-03-2020 09:55AM

Guys quick one. I live 1k away from a very quiet part with trails am I allowed bring my 3 kids out for a "brief walk"

namloc1980 · 28-03-2020 09:55AM

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Guys quick one. I live 1k away from a very quiet part with trails am I allowed bring my 3 kids out for a "brief walk"

Yes

Tony EH · 28-03-2020 09:56AM

Wibbs wrote: »

I presume because the gyms are closed and some people need their exercise fix? I've gone out with two major gym bunnies and I can't imagine living with them under the current restrictions. I reckon I'd last a couple of days before I'd bump them off and get a decent workout myself digging a shallow grave.

It's what they would have wanted. :pac:

sReq | uTeK · 28-03-2020 09:56AM

Guys quick one. I live 1k away from a very quiet part with trails am I allowed bring my 3 kids out for a "brief walk"

osarusan · 28-03-2020 09:57AM

Firefox11 wrote: »

It's impossible to social distance on this countries narrow footpaths yet Lots of people still out jogging, walking the dog, mothers out with strollers and groups of kids completely ignoring everything!

Was pretty obvious that this was going to have to happen.

As I posted on this thread last night, until yesterday I was getting in the car with my kids and driving out to deserted woodlands to walk in. We were in some woodland in east Clare yesterday and spent a couple of hours walking around and didn't see a single soul the whole time, apart from a small water lizard and some frogspawn, who may indeed have souls, who knows.

Under the new regulations, we'll be restricted to the same pavements as a whole load of other urban dwellers as well, and encounter far far more people with much less space to avoid them.

I get the idea of the 2km restriction, it's needed to stop people just going wherever they want, but it's a pain in the arse for us.

Kermit.de.frog · 28-03-2020 09:57AM

https://twitter.com/jbarro/status/1243636243159752705

Could you imagine Bill Clinton, Obama or even Bush jr. being this thick?

Trump supporters, come on you know he's a dumb ass, you know it.

CoVid19 Part XI - 2,615 in ROI (46 deaths) 410 in NI (21 deaths)(29/03)*OP upd 28/03*

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CoVid19 Part XI - 2,615 in ROI (46 deaths) 410 in NI (21 deaths)(29/03)OP upd 28/03