FrancieBrady wrote: » Not true. As the leaders of SF pointed out, if it had been the week before it would not have happened the way it did.
rdwight wrote: » And you believe them.
Bowie wrote: » You haven't lived obviously You lads are desperate to squeeze anything out of this. Family wanted the funeral they had. That's all you need to know.
FrancieBrady wrote: » Yes. Why would I doubt it? SF cancelled as many events as anyone else and took the pandemic as seriously as anyone else.
FrancieBrady wrote: » When any party turn out for a funeral of a member and give a graveside oration and guard of honour etc...is that a funeral for 'political purposes' too? We all know it was partly political, many funerals are used this way. The funeral of a broadcaster will eulogise his career and input...is that to be taken as an ad for the broadcaster? Jaysus blanch do you have any self awareness at all about the level you are stooping to here?
Happyilylost wrote: » https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0701/1150731-northern-ireland/ Police are investigating potential breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules that restrict outdoor public gatherings to 30 people.https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-recovery-plan Indoor activities involving larger number of individuals where social distancing can be maintained for individuals who do not share a household connection. Outdoor activities involving larger groups of less than 30 people during which it may be difficult to maintain social distancing but where contacts are brief (less than 10 minutes).
rdwight wrote: » Then perhaps they could have at least respected the rules about social distancing at the funeral (eg pallbearers, Michelle's selfie)
blanch152 wrote: » And so did many many other families want a funeral. Unlike the Sinn Fein family, those other families, thousands of them, didn't get the funeral they wanted for the last few months. Only Sinn Fein got the funeral they wanted. The arrogance of your response would put Donald Trump to shame.
maccored wrote: » so now we're bitching about someone getting buried. you couldnt make it up. the shinners are obviously doing something right
joeguevara wrote: » I have seen no evidence of any high ranking member of SF not adhering to social distancing. A person who requested a selfie is now what people are calling for the resignation?
blanch152 wrote: » He wasn't buried, it was all a fake, that is one of the problems.
joeguevara wrote: » Again, where is the actual breach of the law. And who determines who is in the 30 people. Again this is fairly simple stuff. Show me the law. Show me the provision. Show me the breach. Its my 5th time of asking.
maccored wrote: » so cremations arent funerals now ... jaysus
Happyilylost wrote: » Enough spoonfeeding princess. Ask the PSNI why they are investigating. I posted credible sources to show regulations/guidelines are less than 30 at an outdoor public event. And I provided a source to show that if these guidelines are breached the PSNI are in a position to take action. Same powers the PSNI used to issue fines for house parties/BBQ's family gatherings throughout this crisis. The action they decide to take is upon themselves. Wide ranging powers (like those given to An Garda Siochana) were given to the PSNI on the 28th of March. Link provided previously. The law is the PSNI are the law.
joeguevara wrote: » Hold on a second here. The PSNI, and indeed any Law Enforcement are not the Law. We have a separation of powers and the police are not Legislators. Spoonfeeding eh? You have shown me nothing, no law, no evidence of same. Enough of the princess talk. If there was a law breach, you would show me one. You cant. Just admit that you cant. And are you telling me, that there are calls for Sinn Fein High Ranking officials to resign over the same issue as someone having a house party or BBQ. Well that is amazing.
blanch152 wrote: » So government guidelines for Covid-19 are published, people are expected to adhere to them, they aren't put into law, but if Michelle O'Neill, Mary-Lou McDonald or any other politician breaches the guidelines, they have no case to answer, is that your position? If it is, consider this. There is no law against travelling to Lanzarote, people are advised against it. So, if Leo or Micheal headed off for a week to Lanzarote and topped up their tan in the sun, you would have no issue with that?
Mortelaro wrote: » You are carrying on as if the NI executive did not give the PSNI the authority to fine up to £5000 via powers transferred to them by the Covid 19 UK act 2020 for gatherings that are not allowed at the moment I don't know what your purpose is in such an exercise or if you were told to engage posters in the legislation goose chase but as far as I'm concerned I've been helpful and the information is there As I understand it,the executive sets the fines
FrancieBrady wrote: » The PSNI were told what the plans were. They didn't intervene or say that regs were being broken at that stage. So it looks to me that all they will be doing is looking at how close people were to one another and assessing if that was a breach and if SF or the individuals are the guilty parties. If they find fault with the 'plans' then they are finding fault with themselves as well.
joeguevara wrote: » Hold on a second here. The PSNI, and indeed any Law Enforcement are not the Law. We have a separation of powers and the police are not Legislators. Spoonfeeding eh? You have shown me nothing, no law, no evidence of same. Enough of the princess talk. If there was a law breach, you would show me one. You cant. Just admit that you cant.And are you telling me, that there are calls for Sinn Fein High Ranking officials to resign over the same issue as someone having a house party or BBQ. Well that is amazing.
Bishop of hope wrote: » I'm not too sure on that one, they claim differently.https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/psni-deny-mary-lou-mcdonald-claim-that-force-involved-in-planning-of-bobby-storey-funeral-39337494.html
Accordingly we were made aware of the plans for Tuesday’s funeral and local officers engaged with the celebrant and service organisers to highlight both the public health advice and risks around Covid-19, and the requirement for those attending to adhere to social distancing. We had assurances that those attending would observe the health guidelines and that marshals would be in place to encourage those lining the cortege route to observe social distancing.
blanch152 wrote: » Except, as you well know, because it has been pointed out to you several times, with links, the PSNI did not agree to the arrangements. Stop peddling lies on this.
