Change one thing.

blueshark22 · 17-07-2010 04:55AM #1

If you could change one thing about Ireland , what would it be?

Xavi6 · 17-07-2010 05:01AM

The weather

Probably the biggest factor for me wanting to stay away.

mardybumbum · 17-07-2010 05:01AM

The Minister of Health.

Jesus Wept · 17-07-2010 05:03AM

Every-thing.

karlog · 17-07-2010 05:11AM

In before scumbags are mentioned.

SoulTrader · 17-07-2010 05:17AM

Taxation - where is the motivation to work hard when approximately 50% of your higher earnings are deducted from your paycheck? And that's before you consider VAT, stamp duty, debit / credit card duties, petrol, cigarette and alcohol duties and tv licence fees. It seems everytime you turn a corner in Ireland there's a minister waiting to dip his hand in your pocket.

I lived in Ireland for 25 years before I left and I'd love to return, but I can't think of a good reason to do so.

ElaElaElano · 17-07-2010 05:20AM

Far right traditionalist anti-everything that might be considered progressive types who use the term "PC brigade" as a response to anything logical or reasonable.

blueshark22 · 17-07-2010 05:26AM

SoulTrader wrote: »

Taxation - where is the motivation to work hard when approximately 50% of your higher earnings are deducted from your paycheck? And that's before you consider VAT, stamp duty, debit / credit card duties, petrol, cigarette and alcohol duties and tv licence fees. It seems everytime you turn a corner in Ireland there's a minister waiting to dip his hand in your pocket.

I lived in Ireland for 25 years before I left and I'd love to return, but I can't think of a good reason to do so.

As a matter of interest SoulTrader, where do you live now? There was apparently a good debate on newstalk about income tax during the week, (i was away il have to listen to some playbacks )did you catch it?

Indubitable · 17-07-2010 05:30AM

Insurance policy.

I hate those car insurers

or perhaps change the government.

TerryTibbs! · 17-07-2010 05:30AM

Cork.

Get rid.

Hank_Jones · 17-07-2010 05:37AM

Make it a communist paradise.

wandatowell · 17-07-2010 05:38AM

Id be getting rid of the burgas

SoulTrader · 17-07-2010 05:38AM

blueshark22 wrote: »

As a matter of interest SoulTrader, where do you live now? There was apparently a good debate on newstalk about income tax during the week, (i was away il have to listen to some playbacks )did you catch it?

Hello, I live in the Caribbean. Income tax is almost negligible here, but I'd still like to live in Ireland soon if I could get a job again, and didn't have to hand over so much of my paycheck to the government. Didn't see that debate on newstalk - is it on their website?

blueshark22 · 17-07-2010 05:42AM

SoulTrader wrote: »

Hello, I live in the Caribbean. Income tax is almost negligible here, but I'd still like to live in Ireland soon if I could get a job again, and didn't have to hand over so much of my paycheck to the government. Didn't see that debate on newstalk - is it on their website?

Lucky duck , sounds brill! Not sure about the website, god i was away and was hearing snippets of news , some analysis was complaining about how income tax in ireland was dealt with , i.e. the bands weren't right. How long are you there? What do you do, if you don't mind me asking, i'm on a very serious look at my situation and what to do about it right now, sorry for all the q's!

K-9 · 17-07-2010 06:03AM

SoulTrader wrote: »

Hello, I live in the Caribbean. Income tax is almost negligible here, but I'd still like to live in Ireland soon if I could get a job again, and didn't have to hand over so much of my paycheck to the government. Didn't see that debate on newstalk - is it on their website?

By European standards we have low PAYE and PRSI, compare to the UK as an example. High enough VAT and duties though!

Change one thing? FF.

blueshark22 · 17-07-2010 06:18AM

K-9 wrote: »

By European standards we have low PAYE and PRSI, compare to the UK as an example. High enough VAT and duties though!

Change one thing? FF.

I often think that too , get rid of FF and let FG and prob L take the government but sometimes i think it wouldn't be any different ......i don't know , i used to be young once upon a time and not care, What Has Happened To Me?

Rabies · 17-07-2010 06:53AM

the Irish mind set needs changing

OPENROAD · 17-07-2010 06:54AM

Xavi6 wrote: »

The weather

Probably the biggest factor for me wanting to stay away.

One of the biggest pluses imo

ROCKMAN · 17-07-2010 06:55AM

blueshark22 wrote: »

If you could change one thing about Ireland , what would it be?

The " I "

artanevilla · 17-07-2010 07:11AM

MAOR BOOBS.

Coriolanus · 17-07-2010 07:39AM

wandatowell wrote: »

Id be getting rid of the burgas

burqas or burgers?

Anyway, I'd probably get rid of about two thirds of the population.

FlutterinBantam · 17-07-2010 08:05AM

Clear all the weedy- bearded, tattooed, pierced wankners out of message forums..

:eek: Oh wait....:pac:

blueshark22 · 17-07-2010 08:14AM

Rabies wrote: »

the Irish mind set needs changing

to??

W.Shakes-Beer · 17-07-2010 09:01AM

No gobshítes up their own arses or scumbags. wither will do.

bonerm · 17-07-2010 09:04AM

The general lawless mindset that exists & is tolerated as norm here, right from the average joe jaywalking across the street to the minister lying under oath.

owenc · 17-07-2010 09:06AM

I'd change the weather and move the island to either america or england.

CreepingDeath · 17-07-2010 09:54AM

Cut social welfare incrementally, say 10% each year you're on it.
Give people an increasing incentive to find work.

PeterIanStaker · 17-07-2010 09:56AM

The media and the religious types need a boot up the hole. Preachy intolerant outdated gobsh!tes the lot of 'em.

johngalway · 17-07-2010 10:03AM

The law, it really is an ass.

sh1tstirrer · 17-07-2010 10:05AM

People who moan about the weather. We are after a very long dry spell and the first bit of rain and the moaning brigade come out :mad:

jester77 · 17-07-2010 10:10AM

SoulTrader wrote: »

Hello, I live in the Caribbean. Income tax is almost negligible here, but I'd still like to live in Ireland soon if I could get a job again, and didn't have to hand over so much of my paycheck to the government. Didn't see that debate on newstalk - is it on their website?

That is sweet. I would have around an extra €1000 in my pocket every month if I lived in Ireland, but at the moment even that would not tempt me back.

Change one thing.

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