FintanMcluskey wrote: » Ivan Yates again offered something thats been AWOL in irish journalism and media lately and that was a voice to those who question the viability of two further weeks at the current restriction level's. A voice and opinion thats neither present in decision making or considered in any way relevant in this period of democratic absecence. The media silence is shocking -Journalists are required to submit questions before press conferences to have subjective answers returned. -The disgusting gaslighting from Dr Tony. To deflect optics from the care home crisis what does he do?? Blame the people for a lack of compliance, mentioning an increase seismic activity. -One of the largest ever Gardai undertakings in the state is being orchestrated only to prevent people walking on beaches and local beauty spots. Yet NI residents are free to travel -Still no transparency regarding the private hospitals, 1700 free beds But it looks like people will wait until May 20th, with the private hospitals still closed, with no transparency on testing, to be spun some other bulls##it to extend a further 2 weeks. I have no confidence , listening to what's being released today, that the correct decision will be made on May 20th. This is not a health crisis, this is a leadership crisis
zerosugarbuzz wrote: » Just watching the 9 O'Clock news when the report came on about the role of NPHET. Seems to be no social distancing going on the for the 20 or so committee members. Anyone else see this?
bettyoleary wrote: » They have been working on a vaccine for covid a year before the pandemic but these vaccines arnt profitable and they couldn't get the funding. So, they already have a good headstart. Plus the govt have thrown millions at it now. They will be giving it to a lot more people next week as the ones whove received it already are doing OK. He just hopes community transmission isn't to low in the UK for them to se its efficacy but even if it is he can go to a hot spot somewhere else even in USA. He thinks September it will be ready if it works. PLEASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSE!!!!!
RugbyLad11 wrote: » 76 arrests out of a population of 4.904 million is hardly much haha
Multipass wrote: » Looks like restrictions are easing now, whatever the government says. Saw a small paint shop open today, and also a cafe with outdoor seating. All garden centres around here have also reopened.
Tell me how wrote: » If the numbers were greater Ivan would be decrying it as a health crisis. If people were allowed to continue working, socialising, Ivan would still call it a crisis of vested interests. If government appeared to be focus on political viewpoints at this stage (as in UK and US) Ivan would call it a crisis of unelected officials. I like Ivan, but he can run with the hare and hunt with the hounds as much as anyone given the extensive time he has spent both in politics and in the media.
normanoffside wrote: » I don't want to sound like a 'rebel' but I went into the city centre office today for the first time in 9 weeks (I had been self isolating for 2 weeks before restrictions with suspected case but never got tested/got test cancelled). Feel much better mentally this evening and will be going back in once a week from now on even if I am not technically 'supposed' to. I have a letter and can have a good excuse as to why i am travelling if stopped. My office is a small one and no issue maintaining social distance even if everyone was in. In fact today there was only 1 other person in a 5 story building, never was withing 10 metres of anyone never mind 2. Basically not allowing me to go into the office once in a while is stupid and a rule I will not be following going forward. I prefer to use common sense over diktats and won't be feeling like a criminal for getting out of the house once in a while.
Deleted User wrote: » At least he’s asking questions !
GazzaL wrote: » It was on the 6 o'clock news too. There seems to be confusion if the clip was from a few weeks ago or not. Why would they use an old clip? Regardless, completely the wrong message to send out.
kippy wrote: » Unfortunately common sense is not as common as one would like it to be. A quick look through this thread is evidence of that.
Long_Wave wrote: » Ireland hitched itself to the UK back in late March and they'll be no plan until the UK announces something.
ChikiChiki wrote: » I've never read some amount of unsubstantiated nonsense in one thread. The above is a prime example. Sure **** it open up everything so!! Be grand sure. The danger is far from gone ffs.
Tell me how wrote: » He's not really. He's claiming what could/should/would be done differently but he would choose an angle to do that irrespective of what the government are/were doing.
Tell me how wrote: » Not to mention that the UK pursued herd immunity while Ireland started to shut down and that Northern Ireland is still operating under different restrictions to the south.
addaword wrote: » N.I has less infections / deaths per head of population than us though, I think.
ChikiChiki wrote: » I've never read some amount of unsubstantiated nonsense in one thread. The above is a prime example. Sure **** it open up everything so!! Be grand sure. The danger is far from gone ffs. The answer lies in the ramping up of testing and the very slow easing of restrictions. Not enough of the former yet.
sideswipe wrote: » Have you a link to details on this please, would love o see some glimmer of light at the end of the covid tunnel!
Deleted User wrote: » Where is here ??
normanoffside wrote: » NI has 50% more deaths per head of population when deaths outside hospital are included.
What Username Guidelines wrote: » You can go visit if you’re bringing them something they need and just stand back safely in the garden. I shop for my parents and drop over with my daughter. Leave bags on their step, hit the doorbell and walk back to the end of their driveway. Have a quick chat with them. The 2km is only for exercising.
PTH2009 wrote: » How will people react to wanting to go out for a few pints but will have to go to a pub which is under heavy social restrictions ?? It will be like being in school 'eh John your 2 close there', 'sorry guys you cant sit there cause theres 1 person sitting at the bar and you will be too close to them' Could be more hassle than it's worth
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