Covid 19 Part XXI-27,908 in ROI (1,777 deaths) 6,647 in NI (559 deaths)(22/08)Read OP

Gael23 wrote: »

I was thinking it may be unconstitutional

Imagine the media characterisation of the No campaign. Anyone who doesn't want the Guards to be able to stroll into their house without a warrant is a tinfoil-hatter etc.

99% of comments being about people not being able to attend sports matches is so typical. People completely losing track of what's actually important. Same thing as the narrative for the last 3 months being about whether people can go on holidays or not. Ridiculous where people's priorities lie tbh.

The schools are whats important now and it's clear they are trying to reduce community transmission so the virus doesn't get into schools and force them to shut down. I love sport but in the grand scheme of things it can rightly take a back seat in terms of priority/importance.

statesaver wrote: »

Amazing the posters here who would welcome Gardai entering their homes without proper legislation in place.

WOW

Unless I was in the middle of bagging up the heroin supplies, I'd welcome them in for some tea. Thankless job.

dundalkfc10 wrote: »

Yes large pub can have near 300 inside, if they want out to have a cigarette 15 at a time only

All you can do is laugh, be the laughing stock of Europe after this (Even the Brits will get a chuckle)

I assure you no-one in Europe gives two fcks about what we are doing in Ireland.

Like in the sane way you've clearly paid zero attention to what's happening elsewhere in Europe where they are reintroducing measures, just like us.

Few Quick questions on the outdoor indoor events restrictions, for the teams that participate and train:-

1) Can outdoor teams train with more than 15 players? GAA, Soccer etc.. How can they oplay a match if there are 30 players on the field?

2) Can indoor teams train with more than 6?

3) Can Gyms have more than 6 people in at a time

4) Can swimming pools have more than 6 people at a time?

5) Can tourist attraction have more than 6/15 people at a time, eg. Guinness store house (6), Bunratty, Kylemore (15) etc.

ACitizenErased wrote: »

They'd want more than a warrant to come into my house, to be honest. Not a chance.

Tough man :rolleyes:

TheRiverman wrote: »

They can walk in to mine anytime, no problem.

Really? Anytime say 4 in the morning when ur family is asleep is that OK?

statesaver wrote: »

Amazing the posters here who would welcome Gardai entering their homes without proper legislation in place.

WOW

That's why I posted above that I hope they have those powers from this evening or tonight.Proper legislation should be in place this evening.

ForestFire wrote: »

Few Quick questions on the outdoor indoor events restrictions, for the teams that participate and train:-

1) Can outdoor teams train with more than 15 players? GAA, Soccer etc.. How can they oplay a match if there are 30 players on the field?

2) Can indoor teams train with more than 6?

3) Can Gyms have more than 6 people in at a time

4) Can swimming pools have more than 6 people at a time?

5) Can tourist attraction have more than 6/15 people at a time, eg. Guinness store house (6), Bunratty, Kylemore (15) etc.

No one knows, nothing has been announced.

Strange, weddings are ok but not outdoor sports events.

ceadaoin. wrote: »

Some people would absolutely be happy to live in a police state if it is sold to them under the guise of "covid measures". That much is obvious from some of the posts here.

Case in point...:D

The Unbearables wrote: »

Not from proper law abiding citizens. From the Gemma O Dorothy tin foilers on here yes.

John O.Groats wrote: »

I posted about this before seeing this tweet. This is very good news. Hopefully these new powers will be fully enforced.

John O.Groats wrote: »

Hopefully the announcement about reducing the indoor gatherings numbers will be accompanied by giving Gardaí extra enforcement powers to break up house parties etc, that are a huge part of the cause of the rise in new cases.

TheRiverman wrote: »

They can walk in to mine anytime, no problem.

TheRiverman wrote: »

I hope the Gardai have those enforcement powers from this evening or at the latest midnight tonight, and not next week or later.

I'm sure these powers will be walked back after this is over. That always happens doesnt it? And of course, they would never be abused. Either by those with a grudge or the guards themselves. Never happens

ceadaoin. wrote: »

I'm sure these powers will be walked back after this is over. That always happens doesnt it?

A quarrel had arisen between the Horse and the Stag, so the Horse came to a Hunter to ask his help to take revenge on the Stag. The Hunter agreed, but said: “If you desire to conquer the Stag, you must permit me to place this piece of iron between your jaws, so that I may guide you with these reins, and allow this saddle to be placed upon your back so that I may keep steady upon you as we follow after the enemy.”

The Horse agreed to the conditions, and the Hunter soon saddled and bridled him. Then with the aid of the Hunter the Horse soon overcame the Stag, and said to the Hunter: “Now, get off, and remove those things from my mouth and back.”

“Not so fast, friend,” said the Hunter. “I have now got you under bit and spur, and prefer to keep you as you are at present.”

ceadaoin. wrote: »

I'm sure these powers will be walked back after this is over. That always happens doesnt it?

it actually happened the last time.

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/covid-19-garda%C3%AD-lose-enforcement-powers-over-movement-restrictions-1.4273899

And we're live...