An Garda Síochána - COVID19

JP Liz V1 · 03-05-2021 01:40PM

Gardaí issue 469 fines for Covid19 breaches in Kilkenny

Witcher · 03-05-2021 01:55PM

The Nal wrote: »

What help could an unelected man from outside the county who received less than 1% of the vote provide?

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Publicity, lots of it.
To be fair regardless of what political party he supports the Guards involved will want to have their ducks in a row.

lol

drunkmonkey · 03-05-2021 02:58PM

Witcher wrote: »

lol

More view counts than MM's easing of restrictions, I'd say it's all over now, a bit bonkers getting the NP involved in a marriage break up situation.

Witcher · 03-05-2021 03:01PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

More view counts than MM's easing of restrictions, I'd say it's all over now, a bit bonkers getting the NP involved in a marriage break up situation.

It was, but sure it didn't stop you spreading a narrative that was always going to turn out to be lies.

03-05-2021 03:02PM

bubblypop wrote: »

Do you believe every bit of rubbish that anyone writes on Twitter?

You haven't met drunkmonkey

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Dwyer is still down in Castrea Garda Station what ever is going on, have they not returned Pat Sweeney's kids?

First they don't charge him under the mental health act and now they have lost the key to the confiscated children cupboard.

You are on fire @drunkmonkey

drunkmonkey · 03-05-2021 04:26PM

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

First they don't charge him under the mental health act and now they have lost the key to the confiscated children cupboard.

You are on fire @drunkmonkey

He's still down at the station trying to rescue the kids in the cupboard, alleged it took a 15 minute chase around the back garden to catch one of them.
It'll be interesting to see how this pans out, I'm not getting why he's still in the station asking where they are..

Oops! · 03-05-2021 04:33PM

Did i hear right in the latest video the garda mention "i don't know the details of the court case"? That might explain something....

Happydays2020 · 03-05-2021 05:00PM

Is it time to refocus Garda resources on the key social problems, rather than being out at the airport slapping fines on people going on holidays?

https://twitter.com/pdaly83/status/1389203514858123268?s=21

Oranage2 · 03-05-2021 05:14PM

I honestly think that this would only happen in a few counties in the world.

03-05-2021 05:24PM

Happydays2020 wrote: »

Is it time to refocus Garda resources on the key social problems, rather than being out at the airport slapping fines on people going on holidays?

https://twitter.com/pdaly83/status/1389203514858123268?s=21

Is it necessarily to place this in every thread?

It's not new and yes it should be priority but the video shows what appear to be security guards.

It's not a simple question of manpower, it's actual powers and enforcement across the entire system.

This isn't new, any Garda will have told you this for years now. By creating a system where under 18s are handled like a ming vase, we created untouchable scumbags. Did you byy any chance see the thread I started about a scumbag kicking the crap out of a Garda and not spending a single hour in jail for it?

It's like demanding that people only fish in a catch and release pond and then being surprised there's nothing for dinner.

drunkmonkey · 03-05-2021 10:30PM

The Nal wrote: »

What help could an unelected man from outside the county who received less than 1% of the vote provide?

A nice cash injection as well by the looks of it, He's just shy of 10k raised on go fund me in the last 3hrs.

03-05-2021 10:33PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

A nice cash injection as well by the looks of it, He's just shy of 10k raised on go fund me in the last 3hrs.

How much did you put in?

drunkmonkey · 03-05-2021 10:50PM

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

How much did you put in?

Donated a few books so Justin can reach the counter next time.

hmmm · 03-05-2021 10:57PM

The Guards need to rein in their social media I think, we've already seen posts this week of cars patrolling a deserted beach, and a bike up a mountain somewhere.

Look I understand they have a job to do, but the message from the Government is clear that people should get outdoors and the Garda message is confusing this. The Guards need to facilitate that message and put the emphasis on stopping what is dangerous activities - happy for pictures of house parties being broken up or shebeens closed.

slimboyfat · 04-05-2021 12:17PM

hmmm wrote: »

The Guards need to rein in their social media I think, we've already seen posts this week of cars patrolling a deserted beach, and a bike up a mountain somewhere.

Look I understand they have a job to do, but the message from the Government is clear that people should get outdoors and the Garda message is confusing this. The Guards need to facilitate that message and put the emphasis on stopping what is dangerous activities - happy for pictures of house parties being broken up or shebeens closed.

I think you will find this to a common theme, they very rarely show people, car reg numbers, even houses in their photos, unsure if they are just not allowed or have a policy not to do so.
But what is does show that they are out and about in various locations doing their job.

silverharp · 04-05-2021 12:25PM

hmmm wrote: »

The Guards need to rein in their social media I think, we've already seen posts this week of cars patrolling a deserted beach, and a bike up a mountain somewhere.

Look I understand they have a job to do, but the message from the Government is clear that people should get outdoors and the Garda message is confusing this. The Guards need to facilitate that message and put the emphasis on stopping what is dangerous activities - happy for pictures of house parties being broken up or shebeens closed.

this one

https://twitter.com/gardainfo/status/1388502939493408768

04-05-2021 12:38PM

hmmm wrote: »

The Guards need to rein in their social media I think, we've already seen posts this week of cars patrolling a deserted beach, and a bike up a mountain somewhere.

Look I understand they have a job to do, but the message from the Government is clear that people should get outdoors and the Garda message is confusing this. The Guards need to facilitate that message and put the emphasis on stopping what is dangerous activities - happy for pictures of house parties being broken up or shebeens closed.

Why does it bug people to see pictures of Gardai on patrol? Isn't the most common grievance that they aren't out and about?

Tenzor07 · 04-05-2021 12:54PM

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

Why does it bug people to see pictures of Gardai on patrol? Isn't the most common grievance that they aren't out and about?

I believe the point is that we're seeing pictures of Garda patrols in beauty spots, where people go to walk in the open air, no virus risk , enjoying the outdoors/good for your health... The impression that these pictures create is that these areas are being policed to "catch people out" and stay away...
I'd rather see Gardai patroling areas of high crime and drug dealing..

04-05-2021 01:16PM

Tenzor07 wrote: »

I believe the point is that we're seeing pictures of Garda patrols in beauty spots, where people go to walk in the open air, no virus risk , enjoying the outdoors/good for your health... The impression that these pictures create is that these areas are being policed to "catch people out" and stay away...
I'd rather see Gardai patroling areas of high crime and drug dealing..

Every citizen in the country deserves to have gardai patrolling their area and keeping them safe.
Great to see them everywhere

04-05-2021 01:25PM

Tenzor07 wrote: »

I believe the point is that we're seeing pictures of Garda patrols in beauty spots, where people go to walk in the open air, no virus risk , enjoying the outdoors/good for your health... The impression that these pictures create is that these areas are being policed to "catch people out" and stay away...
I'd rather see Gardai patroling areas of high crime and drug dealing..

Right so.

Well personally I couldn't give a **** what the Gardai are doing in other areas but where I live, I want them patrolling my area and keeping my family safe by ensuring that my low crime rate area remains that and my kids remain safe.

I don't however expect to see the Gardai from wicklow on twitter arresting anto in ballymun because then I would be wondering who is policing wicklow.

drunkmonkey · 04-05-2021 01:42PM

How is patrolling outdoor beauty spots keeping anyone safe, they're just winding people up with pictures like those. It's illegal for a lot of people to drive to those deserted spots. Farscical to believe that's saving lives, it's not just donegal they've been doing this all along.

04-05-2021 01:49PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

How is patrolling outdoor beauty spots keeping anyone safe, they're just winding people up with pictures like those. It's illegal for a lot of people to drive to those deserted spots. Farscical to believe that's saving lives, it's not just donegal they've been doing this all along.

You know there is more to life then covid right?
Gardaí should and do patrol the whole country as best they can.
Keeping people safe, all the time

Tenzor07 · 04-05-2021 01:52PM

Niner leprauchan wrote: »

Right so.Well personally I couldn't give a **** what the Gardai are doing in other areas but where I live, I want them patrolling my area and keeping my family safe by ensuring that my low crime rate area remains that and my kids remain safe.I don't however expect to see the Gardai from wicklow on twitter arresting anto in ballymun because then I would be wondering who is policing wicklow.

Point is people thought this was concerning enough to post up about the National Police force constantly tweeting pictures of them patrolling in wide open areas with no one around...if they're not dancing while on duty then it would be nice to see less focus on low/no crime activities and areas, and putting resources into areas where crimes such as drug dealings and anti-social behavior is taking place, e.g. a woman being pushed under a train in Dublin..

Ashbourne hoop · 04-05-2021 01:57PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Yea he should have aimed higher like someone elected on the 6th count.

Elected would be a start anyway. Anyone who believes the gardai took these kids into care because of a video need to cop on. 100% there's more to this story.

Pintman Paddy Losty · 04-05-2021 02:08PM

I notice they have a hotline for reporting Covid violations in Donegal. It's a pity they don't have a national hotline for reporting incidents. I have reported several breaches that I have seen in my locality and didn't get much traction with the local Garda station.

drunkmonkey · 04-05-2021 02:15PM

bubblypop wrote: »

You know there is more to life then covid right?
Gardaí should and do patrol the whole country as best they can.
Keeping people safe, all the time

I sure do but some believe they have a devine right to stop us enjoying the outdoors for no good reason besides the MM said so.
Anyone who thinks doing their bit is patrolling empty beauty spots and making tic tocs needs their head checked.

04-05-2021 02:28PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I sure do but some believe they have a devine right to stop us enjoying the outdoors for no good reason besides the MM said so.
Anyone who thinks doing their bit is patrolling empty beauty spots and making tic tocs needs their head checked.

Doing their bit for what?
MM said what?

Gardaí patrol the country as part of their job.

drunkmonkey · 04-05-2021 02:36PM

bubblypop wrote: »

Doing their bit for what?
MM said what?

Gardaí patrol the country as part of their job.

Doing their bit to save lives, MM still has us banned from crossing the county border, the only places i've constantly seen checkpoints throughout the pandemic is heading for the coast.
You'd swear the Germans were invading with the Guards obsession for protecting the beaches.

TomsOnTheRoof · 04-05-2021 03:00PM

I have to say I'm in agreement with those posters who are complaining about Gardaí patrolling beauty spots. Areas like those pictured in the tweets above are large, isolated and outdoors. Even if daytrippers were to visit them en masse, the chance of a spike in cases, let alone an instance of solitary transmission, would be very low.

It's needlessly antagonising from An Garda Síochána and betrays an intention to catch people out and issue fines rather than police in the furtherance of the public's wellbeing. It amazes me that the Gardaí have taken such a keen interest in isolated, rural areas, especially considering they've never done so before. Living in such an area myself I could count on one hand the number of times I've seen a garda presence, despite a spate of burglaries and dog-nappings in recent years.

I'm not a conspiracy theorist, nor am I a nutjob but there have been enough high profile incidents in recent years for people's faith in policing in this country to have been eroded and nonsense like the above causes only further anger and resentment.

neris · 04-05-2021 03:06PM

silverharp wrote: »

this one

https://twitter.com/gardainfo/status/1388502939493408768

dont criticise or question the garda info account, they dont like it and are fond of the block button

An Garda Síochána - COVID19

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