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Covid19 Part XV - 15,251 in ROI (610 deaths) 2,645 in NI (194 deaths) (19/04) Read OP

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  • #1532
    branie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭branie2


    and this Easter, The HCPT and IHCPT, organisations which bring children to Lourdes every Easter, are supposed to be there today; sadly, not happening this year.


  • #1533
    domrush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭domrush


    I need to go from Galway to Dublin to complete an exam in my office on Stephens Green at the end of the month. The exam will be done online but requires software only available in my office, it’s not an option to get another copy of the software.

    The office itself is open but manned by very few people, will likely speak to no one during the day. Have an apartment in Dublin that is currently empty so no danger of meeting anyone there either. Will I be turned away by the guards on the motorway?


  • #1534
    Phoebas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,371 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    Carbon125 wrote: »
    Digital contact tracing is possible without invoking Big Brother.

    The concept is explained here, in comic form for easy understanding.

    I think something like this is almost inevitable.
    There are some trust issues but the big problem I'd see is that you need it's use to be quite widespread so you probably need incentives for people to use the app.

    Now, if those incentives become things like 'you gain entry to Lidl if you have the app', then I can see big problems.


  • #1535
    podgeandrodge
    Site Banned Posts: 5,975 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    domrush wrote: »
    I need to go from Galway to Dublin to complete an exam in my office on Stephens Green at the end of the month. The exam will be done online but requires software only available in my office, it’s not an option to get another copy of the software.

    The office itself is open but manned by very few people, will likely speak to no one during the day. Have an apartment in Dublin that is currently empty so no danger of meeting anyone there either. Will I be turned away by the guards on the motorway?

    You'd want to get a letter from your company saying you are needed on premises. And whether they would consider your visit essential is dependent on them I guess, do they need you to do the exams right now? Were they not postponed...etc etc.


  • #1536
    tobefrank321
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,527 ✭✭✭tobefrank321


    RiceCrispy wrote: »
    2 special needs kids myself and our trampoline is 100% essential for their wellbeing. Maybe they did have one and it broke? Trampoline is the main sensory regulator we have and a massive change in routine has been very difficult for all special needs kids. Smyths are sold out so maybe they had little options. I don't know the details, none of us do. Be great if people didnt jump :) to conclusions though.

    If this was the case they could have obtained a letter from healthcare professional to say the trampoline and journey was nessecary. The gardai will allow any journey if there is proof its essential. No evidence the trampoline was essential in this case.


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  • #1537
    RiceCrispy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭RiceCrispy


    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    I'm sure there's other online shops other than Smyth's. And if they care enough about their special needs kids, shouldn't they also be protecting them from this virus. An unnecessary journey like that is not helping them. Protecting their kids/family from this virus should come first and not a trampoline.

    If they care enough about their special needs kids.... Wowsers. Would put my life on the line for my kids any day and anything they needed for health & wellbeing wouldnt be unnecessary.

    More than likely it was just an eejit buying a trampoline....But like i said best not to judge..
    Its not an endearing trait.


  • #1538
    easypazz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,346 ✭✭✭easypazz


    20silkcut wrote: »
    There are plenty of grocery shops in Nenagh. There is no need for any one to drive from Nenagh to limerick to shop for groceries.

    Who said they came from Nenagh?

    Could have been birdhill.


  • #1539
    domrush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭domrush


    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    You'd want to get a letter from your company saying you are needed on premises. And whether they would consider your visit essential is dependent on them I guess, do they need you to do the exams right now? Were they not postponed...etc etc.

    Okay thanks, will get a letter. Just postponed until the end of the month unfortunately, being run by an international body rather than the company itself


  • #1540
    RiceCrispy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭RiceCrispy


    tobefrank321 wrote: »
    If this was the case they could have obtained a letter from healthcare professional to say the trampoline and journey was nessecary. The gardai will allow any journey if there is proof its essential. No evidence the trampoline was essential in this case.

    Agreed its more than likely not the case but theres no healthcare professional i would be able to get a letter from if mine needed replacing.


  • #1541
    Away With The Fairies
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭Away With The Fairies


    RiceCrispy wrote: »
    If they care enough about their special needs kids.... Wowsers. Would put my life on the line for my kids any day and anything they needed for health & wellbeing wouldnt be unnecessary.

    More than likely it was just an eejit buying a trampoline....But like i said best not to judge..
    Its not an endearing trait.

    An 11 year old died in the UK. But sure a trampoline is fine.


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  • #1542
    Ger Roe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,193 ✭✭✭Ger Roe


    domrush wrote: »
    I need to go from Galway to Dublin to complete an exam in my office on Stephens Green at the end of the month. The exam will be done online but requires software only available in my office, it’s not an option to get another copy of the software.

    The office itself is open but manned by very few people, will likely speak to no one during the day. Have an apartment in Dublin that is currently empty so no danger of meeting anyone there either. Will I be turned away by the guards on the motorway?

    Can you contact the exam organisers and explain the situation? - it's a global pandemic, I am sure that they are being asked by others to make allowances in order to comply with emergency conditions. They might postpone the exam or allow online access by other means. Nothing is operating normally anywhere in the world at the moment, there has to be allowances for that.


  • #1543
    RiceCrispy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭RiceCrispy


    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    An 11 year old died in the UK. But sure a trampoline is fine.

    In a trampoline accident? Oh Lord very sad to hear that but ours is very secure. RIP the poor pet.


  • #1544
    This is it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,109 ✭✭✭This is it


    domrush wrote: »
    I need to go from Galway to Dublin to complete an exam in my office on Stephens Green at the end of the month. The exam will be done online but requires software only available in my office, it’s not an option to get another copy of the software.

    The office itself is open but manned by very few people, will likely speak to no one during the day. Have an apartment in Dublin that is currently empty so no danger of meeting anyone there either. Will I be turned away by the guards on the motorway?

    Get your IT to set up a remote desktop session.


  • #1545
    FVP3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭FVP3


    Discodog wrote: »
    The story that the virus may of originated in a Laboratory was discussed, I think by Luke O'Neil & has a lot of merit.

    This 2004 article refers to lab accidents with Sars in China.

    https://science.sciencemag.org/content/304/5671/659

    There are two labs close to Wuhan that research viruses & at least one of them researches coronaviruses spread by bats.

    https://www.businessinsider.com/boris-johnson-government-coronavirus-may-leaked-chinese-laboratory-covid-2020-4?r=US&IR=T

    There are clear traces from labs when they are manufactured like that. This isnt evident there:

    https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-not-human-made-in-lab.html


  • #1546
    Poorside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭Poorside


    Gynoid wrote: »
    Feels like Christmas in here, the family bleary eyed, drinking left over glasses of red wine before breakfast, and at each others throats over trampolines and dildos.


    Oh, hi Dad


  • #1547
    Away With The Fairies
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭Away With The Fairies


    RiceCrispy wrote: »
    In a trampoline accident? Oh Lord very sad to hear that but ours is very secure. Rip the poor pet.

    From covid 19. So protecting your family from this virus should come first over any need for a damn trampoline.


  • #1548
    easypazz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,346 ✭✭✭easypazz


    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    An 11 year old died in the UK. But sure a trampoline is fine.

    Should trampolines be banned?


  • #1549
    easypazz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,346 ✭✭✭easypazz


    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    From covid 19. So protecting your family from this virus should come first over any need for a damn trampoline.

    Did the child get the disease from a trampoline.


  • #1550
    This is it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,109 ✭✭✭This is it


    Away with the fairies by name, away with the fairies by nature.


  • #1551
    RiceCrispy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭RiceCrispy


    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    From covid 19. So protecting your family from this virus should come first over any need for a damn trampoline.

    Your user name is perfect by the way


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  • #1552
    Jinglejangle69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,123 ✭✭✭Jinglejangle69


    Leo saying a plan in place to ease restrictions at the start of May.


  • #1553
    tobefrank321
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,527 ✭✭✭tobefrank321


    domrush wrote: »
    I need to go from Galway to Dublin to complete an exam in my office on Stephens Green at the end of the month. The exam will be done online but requires software only available in my office, it’s not an option to get another copy of the software.

    The office itself is open but manned by very few people, will likely speak to no one during the day. Have an apartment in Dublin that is currently empty so no danger of meeting anyone there either. Will I be turned away by the guards on the motorway?

    You risk bringing covid19 to Galway from Dublin and its fairly prevalent in Dublin according to stats.

    Use your head. Its not worth risking your life or someone elses over an exam. Remote Desktop is very easy to use. Or other desktop sharing apps.

    Your company sounds like its stuck in the 20th century.


  • #1554
    amadangomor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,148 ✭✭✭amadangomor


    RiceCrispy wrote: »
    In a trampoline accident? Oh Lord very sad to hear that but ours is very secure. Rip the poor pet.

    Sorry for being pedantic but saying Rip really bugs me (TA'd :))It should be RIP at a minimum.


  • #1555
    Away With The Fairies
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭Away With The Fairies


    easypazz wrote: »
    Did the child get the disease from a trampoline.

    Others have pointed out that trampolines are essential to some kids. My point is protecting your family from this virus should come first over any need for a trampoline. Kids will survive without a trampoline.


  • #1556
    branie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭branie2


    RIP, the seven people who died


  • #1557
    amadangomor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,148 ✭✭✭amadangomor


    branie2 wrote: »
    RIP, the seven people who died

    ??


  • #1558
    jackboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,022 ✭✭✭jackboy


    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    Others have pointed out that trampolines are essential to some kids. My point is protecting your family from this virus should come first over any need for a trampoline. Kids will survive without a trampoline.

    They will survive without Easter eggs also. I’m sure most parents took those non essential items from supermarkets.


  • #1559
    branie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭branie2


    amadangomor wrote: »
    ??

    update in the title of the thread


  • #1560
    Rvsmmnps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 151 ✭✭Rvsmmnps


    So has there been a spike in deaths yet?
    Suppose it's a good thing people are moaning over trampolines and travel ristrictions as opposed to the death count.


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  • #1561
    citysights
    Closed Accounts Posts: 288 ✭✭citysights


    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    From covid 19. So protecting your family from this virus should come first over any need for a damn trampoline.

    Away with the Fairies do you have children? Perhaps it’s how you are phrasing things but it just comes across that you may lack understanding of the pressure some parents are finding themselves under at this time. I haven’t read up on this particular story of the guy trying to buy a trampoline but even leaving him aside , I know families with severely autistic children and I have thought of them the last week or two and how they and their families are coping without their usual supports. It must be incredibly difficult for them and tbh strength to them for being able to cope with the very challenging behaviors of their special needs children. Please actually spare a thought for them. Some of these people have extremely complex special needs.


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