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Relaxation of Restrictions, Part III - **Read OP for Mod Warnings**

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Ginger n Lemon


    Hell of alot of pressure coming on last few days

    https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1266406746354057218?s=19

    At this rate, only crowd who doesnt want to lift restrictions faster will be the 15% in this thread.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    KrustyUCC wrote: »
    Mr Varadkar said that in terms of reducing the two-metre social distancing rule to one metre, it is "too soon for that."

    He said that Covid-19 would need to be suppressed "much more" in the community and the numbers would need to improve for a longer period in order to change the guidance.

    "Two metres is safer than 1.5, and 1.5 is safer than one."

    How much more suppressed does he expect the numbers to get?

    More vagueness like Holohan - as low as possible - with nobody knowing what they mean
    An answer on when it will change is more likely to come from political voices. The CMO will not say anything so casual, ever. The extended roadmap and current trends makes it looks like they want to wipe it out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,978 ✭✭✭growleaves


    At this rate, only crowd who doesnt want to lift restrictions faster will be the 15% in this thread.

    Lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭RobitTV


    Ibec speaking out today is a huge blow to the government and the phased plan.

    Ibec is the largest business group and largest lobbying organisation in Ireland. It represents business of all sizes spanning every sector of the economy, together employing 70% of the private sector workforce in Ireland.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 293 ✭✭foxy_j


    We were invited to a friend's for a BBQ this weekend. Bit surprised tbh and not sure that's wise at the moment. I know it's outdoors but I'll deffo need the loo while there and obviously we'd be using their cutlery, plates etc. Thoughts?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    RobitTV wrote: »
    Michael O'Leary is about three or four weeks away from calling in the lawyers and launching a significant legal challenge. Mark my words.

    He will continue to make public remarks about the government in the meantime and build up a case. But he is getting close to considering other avenues.

    Ryanair and O'Leary have launched legal action many times before. He isn't going to stand down.

    Ryanair won a court case against Skyscanner in January
    Michael O'Leary always has plenty to say and never about Ryanair's failings and flaws. It seems he's repeated this at least a dozen times and as always with him it's a bottom line thing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Ginger n Lemon


    I am unsure if was reported but just heard on newstalk

    Ireland to get 2bn out of 750bn EU recovery fund announced, implemented in July.

    2 LOUSY billion.

    Perhaps explains why places will be opened ahead of schedule along with Leo confirming school opening today.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,047 ✭✭✭Clonmel1000


    I know this is an anonymous forum but honestly if anyone knew me and were told 6 months ago that I’d agree with MOL and bloody IBEC I’d have laughed at them and called them insane but yet here I am on their side. New normal? New madness this is.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,039 ✭✭✭✭retro:electro


    RobitTV wrote: »
    There is already a certain 'ethnic minority' who are out and about and won't be hounded by the Gardai and sent packing back home.

    The Gardai will be nowhere to be seen when they arrive. But they will turn back the well behaved people without fear.

    A lot of the same minority seem incapable of forming orderly queues outside shops as well. I’ve lost count at how many times I’ve seen them get out of their car, pass the queue of shoppers waiting and waltz right through into the shop with no hesitation from security guard. And I highly doubt they are essential workers. One rule for them and another for mugs like the rest of us.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,790 ✭✭✭Benimar


    foxy_j wrote: »
    We were invited to a friend's for a BBQ this weekend. Bit surprised tbh and not sure that's wise at the moment. I know it's outdoors but I'll deffo need the loo while there and obviously we'd be using their cutlery, plates etc. Thoughts?

    I know many here will tell you to ‘live your life’ but it’s not that straightforward. If there are only 4 of you outdoors and it’s within 5km you aren’t breaking any restriction.

    You aren’t supposed to enter someone’s house though.

    Personally, I wouldn’t go if you will have to enter the house but I’m sure others have different views.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 379 ✭✭Mike3287


    foxy_j wrote: »
    We were invited to a friend's for a BBQ this weekend. Bit surprised tbh and not sure that's wise at the moment. I know it's outdoors but I'll deffo need the loo while there and obviously we'd be using their cutlery, plates etc. Thoughts?

    99.99% you wont catch Covid

    Go for it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 937 ✭✭✭JPCN1


    I am unsure if was reported but just heard on newstalk

    Ireland to get 2bn out of 750bn EU recovery fund announced, implemented in July.

    2 LOUSY billion.

    Perhaps explains why places will be opened ahead of schedule along with Leo confirming school opening today.

    I think before we get it taxation of MNC's is supposed to be on the table again. If thats the case then a big thanks to the EU once again in times of crisis.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    I am unsure if was reported but just heard on newstalk

    Ireland to get 2bn out of 750bn EU recovery fund announced, implemented in July.

    2 LOUSY billion.

    Perhaps explains why places will be opened ahead of schedule along with Leo confirming school opening today.
    There's a big list of measures already available and that €2bn was reported way back in April.

    https://www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/financial-liquidity-supports-irish-businesses-smes-government-banks-covid19


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭the kelt


    I am unsure if was reported but just heard on newstalk

    Ireland to get 2bn out of 750bn EU recovery fund announced, implemented in July.

    2 LOUSY billion.

    Perhaps explains why places will be opened ahead of schedule along with Leo confirming school opening today.

    There is an unease in Europe of handing money over to countries who aren’t willing to help themselves.

    Why should german citizens contribute to pay people in Ireland to sit at home on 350 a week because the government is afraid to make a decision.

    Think about it, if the roles were reversed and say Greece decided to sit on their holes for half the summer would you be happy working away ? The eu will help countries who at least attempt to help themselves


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 302 ✭✭Muscles Schultz


    foxy_j wrote: »
    We were invited to a friend's for a BBQ this weekend. Bit surprised tbh and not sure that's wise at the moment. I know it's outdoors but I'll deffo need the loo while there and obviously we'd be using their cutlery, plates etc. Thoughts?

    In this case, Simon Harris has recommended adult nappies.

    https://twitter.com/simonharristd/status/126627236057689702?s=21


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,140 ✭✭✭hamburgham


    I know this is an anonymous forum but honestly if anyone knew me and were told 6 months ago that I’d agree with MOL and bloody IBEC I’d have laughed at them and called them insane but yet here I am on their side. New normal? New madness this is.

    Even Richard Boyd Barrett was making sense this morning, he was saying that he’s been trying without success for two months to get minutes of NPHET meetings.
    Always a fan of Michael though, won’t hear a word said against him!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    the kelt wrote: »
    There is an unease in Europe of handing money over to countries who aren’t willing to help themselves.

    Why should german citizens contribute to pay people in Ireland to sit at home on 350 a week because the government is afraid to make a decision.

    Think about it, if the roles were reversed and say Greece decided to sit on their holes for half the summer would you be happy working away ?
    Paschal, about that time, did say we are going to go to the markets instead for funding what we need.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭RobitTV


    In a letter sent to the Taoiseach and other senior cabinet members today, seen by RTÉ News, chief executive Danny McCoy said the organisation is seeking the "safe return of the majority of businesses before the end of June".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,447 ✭✭✭Ginger n Lemon


    the kelt wrote: »
    There is an unease in Europe of handing money over to countries who aren’t willing to help themselves.

    Why should german citizens contribute to pay people in Ireland to sit at home on 350 a week because the government is afraid to make a decision.

    Think about it, if the roles were reversed and say Greece decided to sit on their holes for half the summer would you be happy working away ? The eu will help countries who at least attempt to help themselves

    If those Greeks took a 5 month lockdown approach and were sitting on their ars* collecting 350 a week i wouldnt even vote to give them 1 euro.

    Lazy greeks. Lol afraid of a virus. Well no such thing as free money.


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    foxy_j wrote: »
    We were invited to a friend's for a BBQ this weekend. Bit surprised tbh and not sure that's wise at the moment. I know it's outdoors but I'll deffo need the loo while there and obviously we'd be using their cutlery, plates etc. Thoughts?


    Bring your own cutlery, plates and glass. Also, for your loo needs, look no further, I have sourced some adult nappies for you, you might need to get them expedited by special courier though: https://mikefran1.wixsite.com/adult-nappies

    hope this helps.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 293 ✭✭foxy_j


    Benimar wrote: »
    I know many here will tell you to ‘live your life’ but it’s not that straightforward. If there are only 4 of you outdoors and it’s within 5km you aren’t breaking any restriction.

    You aren’t supposed to enter someone’s house though.

    Personally, I wouldn’t go if you will have to enter the house but I’m sure others have different views.


    Ya I mean I think if it was for a quick social drink or something it'd probably be alright but if we're eating and drinking I'll have to go into the house.

    I also should mention the person who's house it is is a nurse who was on a covid ward but is now moved back to the diabetes ward. So less of a risk but still 🤔


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,140 ✭✭✭hamburgham


    A lot of the same minority seem incapable of forming orderly queues outside shops as well. I’ve lost count at how many times I’ve seen them get out of their car, pass the queue of shoppers waiting and waltz right through into the shop with no hesitation from security guard. And I highly doubt they are essential workers. One rule for them and another for mugs like the rest of us.
    I don’t blame them, it’s ridiculous.I wish I’d the nerve.The only reason it’s working at all is because the weather is good.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 293 ✭✭foxy_j


    JL555 wrote: »
    Bring your own cutlery, plates and glass. Also, for your loo needs, look no further, I have sourced some adult nappies for you, you might need to get them expedited by special courier though: https://mikefran1.wixsite.com/adult-nappies

    hope this helps.

    Great idea 🤣 wonder do they do xxl for my husband?!! 😅


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    foxy_j wrote: »
    Great idea 🤣 wonder do they do xxl for my husband?!! 😅

    Lol, sorry, I couldn't resist :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭RobitTV


    Update:

    - 6 deaths RIP
    - 39 new cases


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,623 ✭✭✭Micky 32


    RobitTV wrote: »
    Update:

    - 6 deaths RIP
    - 39 new cases

    Dropping again nicely, rip to the 6 that have died though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,710 ✭✭✭TheCitizen


    RobitTV wrote: »
    Ibec speaking out today is a huge blow to the government and the phased plan.

    Ibec is the largest business group and largest lobbying organisation in Ireland. It represents business of all sizes spanning every sector of the economy, together employing 70% of the private sector workforce in Ireland.

    Yes we know who IBEC are. Why is it a "blow" to the phased plan. The phased plan is flexible and dependant on the progress in relation to Covid and can be fast tracked. Schools, the rest of the health services, all these factors come into play. We're not waiting on IBEC for a green light.

    I wonder about the politics of the whingers that make up the vast majority of "comment" on this thread. I bet they're all Irish National Party types or Gemma Doherty/John Waters types and have next to fck all representation in real Irish politics and society. They've done a great job taking over this thread, sitting indoors with their laptops whining about not being allowed outside :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,978 ✭✭✭growleaves


    I wonder about the politics of the whingers that make up the vast majority of "comment" on this thread.

    I'm a Fine Gael-Communist-Medical Advisoryist. My type is the ascendancy now. Long may it last!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,710 ✭✭✭TheCitizen


    growleaves wrote: »
    I'm a Fine Gael-Communist-Medical Advisoryist. My type is the ascendancy now. Long may it last!

    Fine Gael Communist :pac:

    Fruitcakes.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭RobitTV


    TheCitizen wrote: »
    Yes we know who IBEC are. Why is it a "blow" to the phased plan. The phased plan is flexible and dependant on the progress in relation to Covid and can be fast tracked. Schools, the rest of the health services, all these factors come into play. We're not waiting on IBEC for a green light.

    I wonder about the politics of the whingers that make up the vast majority of "comment" on this thread. I bet they're all Irish National Party types or Gemma Doherty/John Waters types and have next to fck all representation in real Irish politics and society. They've done a great job taking over this thread, sitting indoors with their laptops whining about not being allowed outside :pac:

    Ibec must be a 'Gemma/John Waters' supporter. Bet they send staff members to Irish National Party meetings! :eek:

    Honestly nobody on this forum wants anything to do with those two people. Why do posters come on here and launch attacks and not debate with those they disagree with?

    We want a sensible acceleration of the phased plan, just like Ibec now wants as it happens. They are clearly on the fringes of society :pac:


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