easypazz wrote: » Cars would need to be totally redesigned. That could pose a massive safety hazard if just retrofitted.
The Belly wrote: » Perfect cant wait to see the time this takes when the next budget comes around and we get a new USC for the ones left with an income. Should work as smoothly as the supply of PPE gear.
Deleted User wrote: » That’s without even mentioning all the people that have currently had important medical appointments cancelled. Restrictions are fine. Lockdown is not.
kippy wrote: » Agreed. Reduce the risks by doing what it takes to reduce numbers on Public transport and improve conditions for those that are taking public transport. 1. Work from home where possible. A number of companies have told their employees to WFH indefinetly. 2. Stagger shifts/work patterns. 3. Agreed on the masks. I am assuming the issue is currently with supply and training. This is something that should be changed.
kippy wrote: » What do you disagree with in the post you quoted from me?
easypazz wrote: » WFH and stagger shifts are doable. But there are so many areas where it is unworkable that I am not sure it will make much difference.
FintanMcluskey wrote: » Because absolutely no evidence exists to suggest 1 death was prevented in this country using the current restrictions, implemented under an approach used in countries with vastly differing demography
The Belly wrote: » Break if down for me. Whos going to pay for this transition?
ixoy wrote: » So here's one - for those of us who can't drive, how are we going to learn to drive as we'd need to be in close proximity to a professional instructor? There's going to be cases like this where social distancing cannot be done so there'll need to be plans to work around it.
kippy wrote: » What transition are you talking about? The poster advised that social distancing on public transport wasn't possible (or words to that effect) and provided some ways to mitigate the risk.
NegativeCreep wrote: » I’m a Learner driver. I’ve been driving alone to get to and from work and anytime I’ve been stopped I’ve told them that the fully licensed driver I usually have beside me is cocooning (which is true, it’s my dad and he’s 75) so I have no option other than to drive alone. They’ve let me through every time. Mostly they don’t ask for your license though, they just ask where you’re going and if you’re going home straight after. If you haven’t done the theory test yet you’re screwed though.
The Belly wrote: » Your suggestions. Is that not a transition to a new way of doing things. And break down the numbers costs etc. Last time i checked we were importing masks from china that didnt work.
kippy wrote: » everyone pays whats the alternative? everyone pays.
Smegging hell wrote: » I passed my theory test shortly before the restrictions were imposed but didn't go to the NDLS in time to turn the pass certificate into a learner permit, guess I'll have to wait.
The Belly wrote: » And thats the flaw. It doesnt work like that here in real life. Wish it did
kippy wrote: » It's not a flaw - it's real life as you call it. The risk has to be managed, if it's not more people die. At the moment it's that simple. People pay either way. What is the alternative?
Kermit.de.frog wrote: » Irish Times reporting 'lock down' expected to continue beyond May 5th with new orders mandating extension to be signed off at the weekend. Any changes minimal or not at all.https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/coronavirus-lockdown-expected-to-continue-beyond-may-5th-1.4239396?mode=amp This was inevitable and we have to make do with the facts as they are, not as we would like them to be. They do acknowledge that some restrictions could be lifted in phases through the summer.
Enter name here wrote: » Good to see, its about life after all. Hopefully the Gardi get increased powers to arrest the non compilers with immediate effect.
uli84 wrote: » Ffs, this is ridiculous, I was obeying but if it continues I won’t anymore, countries much more affected are opening up.
RoryMac wrote: » If they extend all restrictions as they stand beyond 5th May they better hope their plan is nailed down and clear or I think they will lose widespread public support. I think most people would accept it if the outline the stages for relaxing the restrictions with a start date and schedule for the following stages. If they just throw another 2 or 3 weeks on without a plan it could backfire badly on them. I'd wait for the announcement though because I think a lot of these leaks are kite flying to judge the public reaction and to try keep people inline before the announcement
NDWC wrote: » If they extend all restrictions beyond 5th May they'll lose it regardless imo
RoryMac wrote: » Maybe but if they outline a proper plan they may keep the majority in check, if and it's a big if they have clearly defined stages and a timetable.
