easypazz wrote: » I said some bars are opening today in Spain. SOME. I was accused of telling a lie. Many more are opening next Monday with, as you said 30% occupancy outdoors. But here in Ireland it is August 10th with social distancing restrictions in place.
Ginger n Lemon wrote: » Like i said before, why is it unsafe for me to go to the barbers today, if my barber wears mask and single use gloves? Like i will sit there, i wont be touching furniture or anything really, just use my card for contact less payment and i am out. Will this cause SPIKE in infections and deaths?
conor2469 wrote: » But he was a member of the local community? He said he lived 1.5km from the beach? Yet according to his post the garda insisted that he make his 2 and 3 year old walk the 1.5 kms because of some technicality that I havent seen written in the plan. I have searched a lot and nowehere does it say that the KM restriction for exercise needs to be entirely on foot. If so, then that means cyclists can't go out for a cycle.
Benimar wrote: » Technically he is correct. Of course what he doesn’t mention is that it is only on 4 islands, who have had no new cases in a while. It also only relates to OUTDOOR areas and they can only have 30% occupancy of those outdoor areas. Not exactly comparing apples with apples.
hmmm wrote: » It lowers the risk of widespread geographical spread of the virus, and most people in local communities don't want outsiders visiting them right now. It also avoids having the roads full of cars, and people on here saying things like "everyone else is ignoring this, let's get the kids and go to the beach. Throw a set of golf clubs into the boot in case we're stopped."
retro:electro wrote: » That makes the sum total of minus sense. Surely driving there with your kids is actually safer and putting yourself and your children, as well as others, at less risk since it avoids you all congregating together on the journey to the beach? More makey uppy rules for the sake of making rules and they couldn’t be less practical if they tried
Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: » I got stopped and warned by the guards a couple of weeks back for driving my kids to the back 1.5km away (theyre 2 and 3). The beach was allowed as it was within the 2km zone, but driving there apparently wasnt as it wasnt an essential journey. By that logic and with golf courses reopening, can people only play if the course is 2km from their house, and do they have to walk there? Im struggling to understand how opening these things take effect if the "non-essential journey" isnt redefined
Penfailed wrote: » Why is it assumed that the problems in nursing homes are hampering the easing of restrictions?
alwald wrote: » It's great to login here for 5 minutes on this glorious bank holiday, and see that most anti lockdown restrictions merchants are confined in their homes debating waffling all day long...the lockdown is working :pac::D.
Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: » By that logic and with golf courses reopening, can people only play if the course is 2km from their house, and do they have to walk there? Im struggling to understand how opening these things take effect if the "non-essential journey" isnt redefined
Micky 32 wrote: » Some good news, people being treated in hospital for Covid 19 hits three week low.
Penfailed wrote: » Source?
rob316 wrote: » And the support for businesses is laughably poor. Another raft of measures to help on saturday. Its all sound bytes "2bn" "credit gaurantee" "rebates". The only solid thing was a 3 months rates waiver which isn't enough. The retail and hospitality sector is going to need a large portion of their rent paid to have any future.
the kelt wrote: » Are there other countries with nursing home issues being hampered like ourselves in easing restrictions? Genuine question as I don’t know?
the kelt wrote: » I’ve seen this brought up a few times but now does the fact other countries have had issues with nursing homes somehow negate our issues? As if it’s alright sure other countries made mistakes too?? I’ve seen France and Sweden being mentioned as other countries with nursing home issues yet they still seem to be progressing faster than ourselves. Are there other countries with nursing home issues being hampered like ourselves in easing restrictions? Genuine question as I don’t know?
Penfailed wrote: » When it's pointed out that issues in nursing homes are not confined to Ireland, you say that you aren't aware of the facts in other countries yet you're quick to rely on what's happening in other countries to back up your thinking on other issues.
easypazz wrote: » Like the fact that some bars opened in Spain today, a fact which you accuse me of lying about.
Ginger n Lemon wrote: » Apparently Minister for finance has had a report on his desk from Ireland association of restaurants stating that 9 out of 10 restaurants will not re open if lockdown is continued for any substantial period of time, report on his desk since mid April. Risking 135,000 jobs in the sector. I assume this excludes pubs? And then there was Leo's announcement on 1st of May.
easypazz wrote: » I have not seen any facts relating to nursing homes in other countries so can't comment. If I see facts from other countries then yes I will refer to them. Like the fact that some bars opened in Spain today, a fact which you accuse me of lying about.
