Leo Varadkar story in The Village??? - Mod Notes and banned Users in OP updated 16/05

#1 · 31-10-2020 11:08am #1

Was all over twitter late last night but very few details, gone now from their website and no further details on twitter this morning, anyone know the story?

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Man with broke phone · 31-10-2020 11:09am

What was the story?

Did he get a superinjunction like?

eviltwin · 31-10-2020 11:13am

He’s allegedly leaked details of a confidential agreement between the government and IMO to another agency.

Man with broke phone · 31-10-2020 11:16am

eviltwin wrote: »

He’s allegedly leaked details of a confidential agreement between the government and IMO to another agency.

For financial gain?

JohnnyFlash · 31-10-2020 11:17am

Village Magazine. lol.

Coillte_Bhoy · 31-10-2020 11:22am

Man with broke phone wrote: »

For financial gain?

To a mate supposedly

wirelessdude01 · 31-10-2020 11:24am

Well he isn't called 'Leaky Leo' for no reason.

31-10-2020 11:24am

How can Micheal Martin look his family in the eye when he's letting Varadkar take a piss in his mouth daily.

Seamai · 31-10-2020 11:24am

He's the Indian character in Village People ?

francois · 31-10-2020 11:26am

Wake me up when the manufactured outrage level gets to 5

31-10-2020 11:27am

"And while building the relationships needed to deliver CHI, Bowes was witness to then-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leaking a confidential and commercially sensitive document to personal associate Maitiú Ó Tuathail, who has since become a regular fixture in Irish media."

https://villagemagazineireland2020.medium.com/leo-varadkar-lawbreaker-t%C3%A1naiste-leaked-confidential-document-to-friend-efdd1f14cfcb

McMurphy · 31-10-2020 11:28am

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

Was all over twitter late last night but very few details, gone now from their website and no further details on twitter this morning, anyone know the story?

Their website is apparently overwhelmed with traffic.

https://twitter.com/paddycosgrave/status/1322472575268753408?s=19

Pintman Paddy Losty · 31-10-2020 11:29am

McMurphy wrote: »

Their website is apparently overwhelmed with traffic.

https://twitter.com/paddycosgrave/status/1322472575268753408?s=19

Oh I'd say you have the jocks down and ready for a serious session now Johnny. That's the weekend sorted. Hasn't been this level of excitement since Maria fell off a swing.

31-10-2020 11:30am

The FG diehards weren't long crawling out of the sewer. Leo overestimates his intelligence, he is as sly and cunning as a squeaky wheelbarrow.

machiavellianme · 31-10-2020 11:30am

The village? Never liked the place. Twas far better when it was the Mean Fiddler.
Don't ever recall seeing Leo there but I guess Kylie never played it.

ted1 · 31-10-2020 11:31am

I’m glad I deleted Twitter.

Lux23 · 31-10-2020 11:32am

Deleted User wrote: »

The FG diehards weren't long crawling out of the sewer. Leo overestimates his intelligence, he is as sly and cunning as a squeaky wheelbarrow.

He thinks he is some Machiavelli genius, but it is perfectly obvious what he is up which is far from the Prince!

KaneToad · 31-10-2020 11:33am

McMurphy wrote: »

Their website is apparently overwhelmed with traffic.

https://twitter.com/paddycosgrave/status/1322472575268753408?s=19

Ah, Paddy Cosgrave thinks it's an issue. That's enough for me. I'm out.

31-10-2020 11:34am

The website is very much live.

https://villagemagazineireland2020.medium.com/leo-varadkar-lawbreaker-t%C3%A1naiste-leaked-confidential-document-to-friend-efdd1f14cfcb

is_that_so · 31-10-2020 11:36am

https://twitter.com/VillageMagIRE/status/1322474110883160065

Trimm Trabb · 31-10-2020 11:36am

Apologies for being ignorant but struggling a little to understand what is going on, to what end did Leo leak these documents?

What use did the crowd he leaked have for them? Did they use them for financial gain?

Phoebas · 31-10-2020 11:39am

Paddy Cosgrave :rolleyes:

Gruffalux · 31-10-2020 11:42am

All reports of political skulduggery, insider trading and corruption seem really boring now unless accompanied by oceans of dodgy home-made porn.

McMurphy · 31-10-2020 11:43am

Phoebas wrote: »

Paddy Cosgrave :rolleyes:

The Tweet from Paddy Cosgrave is just a tweet suggesting the village magazine website is overwhelmed with site traffic, zero to do with the actual story about Leo.

Keep up Phoebe,

AlphaDelta1 · 31-10-2020 11:44am

Yeah looks like he's fcuked up royally it seems. Interesting to see how FG's PR department handle this and indeed his buddies in Government.

Phoebas · 31-10-2020 11:46am

Has anyone ever seen Paddy Cosgrave and Gemma O'Doherty in the same place at the same time?

Just asking.

eviltwin · 31-10-2020 11:48am

AlphaDelta1 wrote: »

Yeah looks like he's fcuked up royally it seems. Interesting to see how FG's PR department handle this and indeed his buddies in Government.

He will probably become a close contact of someone with COVID and have to lie low for a few weeks hoping it will all go away.

jackboy · 31-10-2020 11:48am

Phoebas wrote: »

Has anyone ever seen Paddy Cosgrave and Gemma O'Doherty in the same place at the same time?

Just asking.

Are you trying to imply this is some sort of anti FG conspiracy?

landofthetree · 31-10-2020 11:48am

Deleted User wrote: »

The FG diehards weren't long crawling out of the sewer. Leo overestimates his intelligence, he is as sly and cunning as a squeaky wheelbarrow.

People need to top blaming politicians for their own failings.

StackSteevens · 31-10-2020 11:49am

Deleted User wrote: »

How can Micheal Martin look his family in the eye when he's letting Varadkar take a piss in his mouth daily.

Because Leo's tastes nicer than Mary Lou's?

31-10-2020 11:51am

landofthetree wrote: »

People need to top blaming politicians for their own failings.

These same politicians are accountable to the people who voted them in. Leo isn't above the law, his arrogance cannot mask that.

31-10-2020 11:51am

StackSteevens wrote: »

Because Leo's tastes nicer than Mary Lou's?

Where did Mary Lou come from?

Pintman Paddy Losty · 31-10-2020 11:56am

There'll be great mileage to be had from all the misplaced anger this will generate. The tinfoil hats will taken out and dusted off. Lots and lots of Tweets that go something along the lines of "This is indicative of the deep levels of corruption in FG. Let me briefly explain (1/72)"

Wonder how many weeks the loons will get out of it.

smurgen · 31-10-2020 11:57am

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

There'll be great mileage to be had from all the misplaced anger this will generate. The tinfoil hats will taken out and dusted off. Lots and lots of Tweets that go something along the lines of "This is indicative of the deep levels of corruption in FG. Let me briefly explain (1/72)"

Wonder how many weeks the loons will get out of it.

So you're not at all worried about the allegations being true? If they are true would it be acceptable to you?

LollipopJimmy · 31-10-2020 12:01pm

Am I missing something or is the only evidence a whatsapp message asking for his 'mates' hone address?

twowheelsonly · 31-10-2020 12:03pm

francois wrote: »

Wake me up when the manufactured outrage level gets to 5

Manufactured ??
So people shouldn't be outraged when one of our elected leaders goes and shares confidential documents ?
Ok. Lets all be happy then....

Dyr · 31-10-2020 12:04pm

Oul Leos ethical radar is a bit wonky? Who'd a thunk it?

StackSteevens · 31-10-2020 12:04pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Where did Mary Lou come from?

Her mother's womb presumably.

She's currently the Leader of the Opposition and hence the only alternative source for Micheal's favourite refreshment (according to you).

(I'm rather surprised that you needed me to explain that to you - you really should try harder to keep up with Irish politics.)

Phoebas · 31-10-2020 12:06pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Where did Mary Lou come from?

Allegedly from her mammy's tummy, but there are other stories doing the rounds.

smurgen · 31-10-2020 12:06pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Am I missing something or is the only evidence a whatsapp message asking for his 'mates' hone address?

The physical copy of the commercially sensitive document that his friend shouldn't have had.

Bishop of hope · 31-10-2020 12:09pm

smurgen wrote: »

The physical copy of the commercially sensitive document that his friend shouldn't have had.

Is that the envelope on the table photo?

LollipopJimmy · 31-10-2020 12:11pm

smurgen wrote: »

The physical copy of the commercially sensitive document that his friend shouldn't have had.

Yes but how do we know that cane from Leo - I love a good FG bashing here as much as the next man but I don't think there's enough evidence

Beechwoodspark · 31-10-2020 12:14pm

So - to cut a long story short - will varadkar be forced to resign?

JeffKenna · 31-10-2020 12:16pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Yes but how do we know that cane from Leo - I love a good FG bashing here as much as the next man but I don't think there's enough evidence

I presume the only way to know for definite would be to look at the courier's records and see if a package was sent after that text message.

weldoninhio · 31-10-2020 12:16pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Am I missing something or is the only evidence a whatsapp message asking for his 'mates' hone address?

And the WhatsApp messages of the actual contract. Did you read the report??

gozunda · 31-10-2020 12:20pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Am I missing something or is the only evidence a whatsapp message asking for his 'mates' hone address?

That's what it looks like tbh.

JeffKenna · 31-10-2020 12:22pm

Mr.S wrote: »

There's nada that directly links Leo to that though. It looks suspicious, but there's nothing in the current article that clearly shows that Leo leaked those specific documents.

The question should be asked of him none the less if he did send the document.

Man with broke phone · 31-10-2020 12:23pm

Did anybody read to the end of the article?

His mate then asked him if he wants to set up a refugee centre with a bags of money message.

Then his mate said Leo doesnt give a **** about the refugees its Charley Flannagans baby.

Phoebas · 31-10-2020 12:23pm

How did Village magazine get a screen grab of o'Tuathaills phone?

Odd story.

JeffKenna · 31-10-2020 12:25pm

Man with broke phone wrote: »

Did anybody read to the end of the article?

His mate then asked him if he wants to set up a refugee centre with a bags of money message.

Then his mate said Leo doesnt give a **** about the refugees its Charley Flannagans baby.

That's secondhand though. Being fair, his mate can't speak for Leo.

sabat · 31-10-2020 12:25pm

Lock him up! Lock him up!

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