Simon Harris, the TikTok Taoiseach

Back to the apartments in Howth. How does anyone know that it will be occupied mainly by doctors driving in and out of the peninsula?

Anyway, lots of people are WFH these days if they can. I know of a block of apartments not far from me that has a gym (open to residents at reduced fee, but anyone can join), a very chi chi coffee shop with a very nice outdoor seating area in the sun for the two days a year we get it, free WiFi for everyone (not unusual now I know), and four office spaces all rigged out on the perimeter of the coffee shop for daily rent by anyone who needs it, residents have priority booking.

There is only one way in and out, and despite the residents terrible fears of traffic mayhem, it doesn't seem to have disrupted anyone much now that it's fully occupied. The biggest bonus is that local shops, cafes and the pub have all upped their game and refurbished or extended no doubt to attract the new residents. It's a bonus for all I think.

@Tenzor07 And for what? Absolutely Nothing!

I wonder had the planned PBP protest have anything to do with traffic delays?

The Dawn of #TheTikTokseach

Rise and Fall of Simon Harris.

Definitely not a "Far Right" protest there so..

Agree with you it's ridiculous, but there are some bonkers people out there so I blame them really.

You could argue it turns out to be absolutely nothing because the above measures are put in in the first place. Nips anything in the bud before it even begins.

I'd rather absolutely nothing happening, than some elements that we currently see outside camps or places in Coolock, coming in with their war cries. Word spreads there's nobody about and the lads on electric bikes come in for the craic then.

Following the snap over a mere few hours that occurred in November, I'd actually find it strange if there *wasn't* such preparation, given it was known about weeks in advance.

So either way there'd be criticism. Do it: ah that turned out to be all for nothing.

Don't do it and something happens: there was no preparation at all.

I didn't just pick that idea out of my backside, it's based on previous times the Government has tried to stir up fear that the big bad "Far Right" protests would bring chaos to Kildare street:

https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2023/10/10/strong-garda-presence-around-leinster-house-but-no-sign-of-any-budget-day-protests/

You can see why FG bribed so many of the Independents with promises. I think the final tally in the vote was 89 to 68. Swing those votes the other way and his "mandate" would be hanging by a thread.

Considering she doesn't have the wherewithal to run a burger van, she might as well stay where she is.

And hope they forget the 12 years previously they made a complete bollix of it.

What are the limits on things like pension and perks post Taoiseach?

If 10 months gets him all the perks of any other serving Taoiseach then he's pulled off quite the heist.

I heard this said in a speech in the Dail earlier and it didn't sound right to me.

It turns out not to be true:

wonder what he’ll do with McEntee.

My guess is out of justice and to a department like say Environment, Climate and Communications.

I doubt he’ll throw her under the bus and leave her without a ministerial portfolio though that would probably be deserved.

My guess is out of justice and to a department like say Environment, Climate and Communications.

Can't do this without Green Party agreement and my understanding all ministerial moves will be within FG.

Latest speculation is H-Mac will be left where she is

No he'll only be interested in proclaiming what FG Ministers in Govt achieved. If only all the Ministers were as effective as the FGailers😀

Mcentee will remain put as harris will be afraid she doesn't run in the next election if moved. Varadkar wouldn't run either and I reckon pascal will feck off somewhere. FG are a shambles and rolling in big Phil was a terrible opening move by Harris. Hogan would alienate any floating folder. the default taoiseach he should be called as no body wants the job in FG