FF/FG/Green Next Government

ExMachina1000 · 27-06-2020 05:22PM

Who is the new housing minister?

is_that_so · 27-06-2020 05:23PM

namloc1980 wrote: »

Yes. The only choice really.

It'll be a sort of a double team with McGrath, like with Howlin in 2011 government.

is_that_so · 27-06-2020 05:23PM

ExMachina1000 wrote: »

Who is the new housing minister?

Darragh O'Brien FF

Beechwoodspark · 27-06-2020 05:23PM

So FG got

Finance
Justice
Foreign Affairs
Employment
Higher Education

Is that right? They def got the best in that deal

Itssoeasy · 27-06-2020 05:24PM

Shefwedfan wrote: »

You don’t need a direct link unless it’s slower than via car, even via limerick junstion it is the same, with a proper service it would be faster

The limerick to cork road is just a valid discussion point as people want a road when they have alternatives, a train alternative which few in Ireland have

I know all about Navan, I know it’s not open and a report said 300m to make it available to people. Read the report it was shared on here. So lack of understanding is on your side

The arrogance is amazing. Lack of understanding is on my side is it ? You said that people want a road where there are alternatives yet myself and others have pointed out the alternatives aren't comparable to a road that is badly needed.

ExMachina1000 · 27-06-2020 05:25PM

is_that_so wrote: »

Darragh O'Brien FF

Fantastic. Best government ever.

Truthvader · 27-06-2020 05:27PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Did anyone suggest it is going to be compulsory?

With Dublin City Coucil run by Keegan and the Greens in it will be compulsory. Pity all victims of the Green fantasy come Winter. Sure thats politics for you

is_that_so · 27-06-2020 05:27PM

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

So FG got

Finance
Justice
Foreign Affairs
Employment
Higher Education

Is that right? They def got the best in that deal

Social Welfare and AG as well. Two of those you listed couldn't really change ministers at present, Finance and Foreign Affairs.

is_that_so · 27-06-2020 05:28PM

lawrencesummers wrote: »

Who is gonna get finance?

Pascal presumably?

Yep, a given at present.

namloc1980 · 27-06-2020 05:30PM

Truthvader wrote: »

With Dublin City Coucil run by Keegan and the Greens in it will be compulsory. Pity all victims of the Green fantasy come Winter. Sure thats politics for you

So you're telling us that cycling will be compulsory by the end of the year. Christ, that's some delusion.

is_that_so · 27-06-2020 05:30PM

ExMachina1000 wrote: »

Fantastic. Best government ever.

I'm not of that mind but looking forward to this first rainbow government in 25 years!

Truthvader · 27-06-2020 05:31PM

Professor Moriarty wrote: »

The agreement is meaningless. We are economically screwed for years. Austerity won't be a choice as there won't be money to spend. It's about lashing yourself to the mast and hoping the ship doesn't go down.

Did you think austerity was a choice? Only in Sinn Fein fatasyland can you just vote for more money

Professor Moriarty · 27-06-2020 05:31PM

KyussB wrote: »

You never heard of Keyne's? When a country has multiple economic body blows like that - that is exactly when the government needs to spend huge amounts of money, to reflate the economy...It's standard macroeconomics.

Indeed I have. In fact, I quoted him earlier today on this very thread. The sensible thing to do is to borrow enough money to keep the ship afloat and no more. The idea that we borrow tens of billions just because, you know, houses n stuff is, to say the least very selfish. Ever hear of a deficit? Of a national debt? Of future generations? There's not many in the government, past or present, who agree with you.

Truthvader · 27-06-2020 05:34PM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

This means Metro is on the shelf for 10 more years because he wants to redesign the whole thing to take it to Tallaght.

Dont think he as any transport policy over and above taxing and clamping cars

BonnieSituation · 27-06-2020 05:34PM

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Ireland does not have an unlimited budget so it’s either or

So far roads have always won and we are in a mess, trains should now be answer going forward

I know the road, take a few cars off it and into train and you will resolve some of the issues

Right. So we shouldn't borrow money at close to 0% interest for infrastructure projects?

Will we wait til it's more expensive ya reckon?

Ireland can find money when it wants to.

Anyway, that's my last on it in this forum. It's like talking about race relations in AH. Pointless.. Stall it over to C&T.

ExMachina1000 · 27-06-2020 05:35PM

As the brand shiny new minister of transport what do you think will be the first major move by Eamonn Ryan

FrancieBrady · 27-06-2020 05:37PM

ExMachina1000 wrote: »

As the brand shiny new minister of transport what do you think will be the first major move by Eamonn Ryan

Sell the diesel yoke?

Shefwedfan · 27-06-2020 05:37PM

Itssoeasy wrote: »

The arrogance is amazing. Lack of understanding is on my side is it ? You said that people want a road where there are alternatives yet myself and others have pointed out the alternatives aren't comparable to a road that is badly needed.

You accused me of lack of understanding on the Navan line. When I point out to you that a report is available you accuse me of arrogance?

https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Navan_Corridor_Study.pdf

Read the report.

In regards to the Limerick to Cork, the only issue is the lack of vision.

Why should we repeat the same mistake multiple times? do you think that is clever?

So far Ireland has invested billions in roads and has managed to resolve nothing. So your answer is to invest more in roads?

Fann Linn · 27-06-2020 05:37PM

ExMachina1000 wrote: »

As the brand shiny new minister of transport what do you think will be the first major move by Eamonn Ryan

Who got Environment?

BonnieSituation · 27-06-2020 05:37PM

ExMachina1000 wrote: »

As the brand shiny new minister of transport what do you think will be the first major move by Eamonn Ryan

Stop Metrolink.

Truthvader · 27-06-2020 05:40PM

MrMusician18 wrote: »

Didn't bicycles just get more expensive to absorb the BTW subsidy when it was introduced?

Yep, same thing happened back in the day with first time buyer grants for houses

touts · 27-06-2020 05:41PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Stop Metrolink.

The Dublin Metro has to be in serious question now. In the Post Covid World with remote working and only essential travel there is no demand for a metro to bring people from an empty airport to empty office blocks in the ifsc.

The greens can get far more of their projects in place by killing that project and diverting it into bus services, cycle lanes etc.

Shefwedfan · 27-06-2020 05:42PM

Truthvader wrote: »

Yep, same thing happened back in the day with first time buyer grants for houses

Except with bicycles it didnt.....the price did not increase.....

What happens is the bike shops will top up if you are under the 1k, selling helmets etc.....so to make sure you use up full amount.

Loafing Oaf · 27-06-2020 05:42PM

ExMachina1000 wrote: »

As the brand shiny new minister of transport what do you think will be the first major move by Eamonn Ryan

A free wolf pup for every family

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ExMachina1000 · 27-06-2020 05:43PM

Fann Linn wrote: »

Who got Environment?

He got transport, energy and climate.

Minster for bicycles and lettuce.

Minister for taxing the little guy

ricero · 27-06-2020 05:43PM

Who is the new minister for education ?

They are walking into some ****storm there with the schools and social distancing.

Loafing Oaf · 27-06-2020 05:44PM

ricero wrote: »

Who is the new minister for education ?

They are walking into some ****storm there with the schools and social distancing.

Norma Foley

FrancieBrady · 27-06-2020 05:44PM

What has Norma Foley done politically to warrant such a promotion in a cabinet that had a lot of pressure on it for places?
Never heard of her until now.

Shefwedfan · 27-06-2020 05:44PM

Stephen Donnelly (FF) is the new Minister for Health.

Darragh O'Brien (FF) has been given the Housing portfolio.

Barry Cowen (FF) is the new Minister for Agriculture.

Norma Foley (FF) is the new Education Minister.

Michael McGrath (FF) is the new Minister for Public Expenditure.

Paschal Donohoe (FG) remains as Minister for Finance.

Helen McEntee (FG) is set to become the new Justice Minister.

Simon Coveney (FG) is tipped to remain in Foreign Affairs.

Eamon Ryan (Greens) will be the Minister for Transport, Energy and Climate.

Catherine Martin (Greens) will be Minister for Communications and Culture.

Roderic O'Gorman (Greens) will become Minister for Children and Disability.

Heather Humphreys (FG) is the new Minister for Rural Affairs.

Simon Harris (FG) will be Minister for Higher Education and Research.

Hildegarde Naughton is the new Fine Gael super junior minister.

Fann Linn · 27-06-2020 05:45PM

FrancieBrady wrote: »

What has Norma Foley done politically to warrant such a promotion in a cabinet that had a lot of pressure on it for places?
Never heard of her until now.

She's a woman. Ticks all the boxes!

FF/FG/Green Next Government

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