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Irish Waters new €55,000 fitness centre

  • 08-06-2014 09:25AM
    #1
    shane7218
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭


    http://t.co/UZQ8a9iRu7

    Am I the only one that thinks these crowd are doing everything they can to waste money and annoy the public.


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  • #2
    Phoebas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    shane7218 wrote: »
    http://t.co/UZQ8a9iRu7

    Could have got that directly from the newspaper.
    Were you looking to discuss it in some way or another?


  • #3
    suicide_circus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,801 ✭✭✭✭suicide_circus


    Irish Water continuing their master class in keeping the public on-side.


  • #4
    Gongoozler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,263 ✭✭✭Gongoozler


    I can't be the only one getting really tired of this kinda ****, right?

    And by this I mean constant public sector bashing. It's pathetic. I agree, somewhat warranted in this instance, but Christ, it's boring.


  • #5
    Mrs Garth Brooks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,865 ✭✭✭Mrs Garth Brooks


    Is there a big swimming pool too?

    Basterds


  • #6
    wendell borton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭wendell borton


    Those laughing yoga classes must be coming in handy for those in Irish water. As I'm sure they are laughing with what they're getting away with.


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  • #7
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,209 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Irish water is not a public sector employer.


  • #8
    wendell borton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭wendell borton


    Gongoozler wrote: »
    I can't be the only one getting really tired of this kinda ****, right?

    And by this I mean constant public sector bashing. It's pathetic. I agree, somewhat warranted in this instance, but Christ, it's boring.

    So we just forget about this disgraceful arrogance.


  • #9
    suicide_circus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,801 ✭✭✭✭suicide_circus


    Gongoozler wrote: »
    I can't be the only one getting really tired of this kinda ****, right?

    And by this I mean constant public sector bashing. It's pathetic. I agree, somewhat warranted in this instance, but Christ, it's boring.
    I think it's reasonable to question and scrutinise how our tax dollars are being spent


  • #10
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Who do they think they are? Google


  • #11
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,087 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    Bet the IMF and Troika are scratching their heads when looking at us - all these Water charges were implemented to reduce defecit and all we've done is blow millions in setting it up..


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  • #12
    Phoebas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    wendell borton wrote: »
    So we just forget about this disgraceful arrogance.

    That's over egging the pudding a bit.
    Lots of employers either provide these kinds of facilities or subsidise gym membership.


  • #13
    am i bovvered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭am i bovvered


    Gongoozler wrote: »
    I can't be the only one getting really tired of this kinda ****, right?

    And by this I mean constant public sector bashing. It's pathetic. I agree, somewhat warranted in this instance, but Christ, it's boring.
    Do you think this is good way to spend public money ?


  • #14
    No Pants
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,346 ✭✭✭No Pants


    Irish Independent doing its usual vomit out numbers act, yet take no note of the fact that Bord Gais paid for some of it for reasons unknown. Of the numbers provided, no indication is given to show which ones should be added together, which ones are part of a larger number, etc.

    Irish Water should have a bit of cop on though. They know that they're unpopular, yet they seem to be pissing through money that isn't theirs. Not sure if it is arrogance or ignorance yet.


  • #15
    DEFTLEFTHAND
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,499 ✭✭✭✭DEFTLEFTHAND


    Why don't they put down the fork and pound the roads to keep in shape or lose weight? Gyms my arse, it's like some sort of Punch magazine thick Paddy joke.

    Getting your diet in check and taking regular exercise costs nothing.


  • #16
    Linka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭Linka


    And if the above isn't bad enough, they're being taught to laugh at our expense.
    On the same day, a laughter yoga seminar was held for employees, which cost €250.
    Pack of pricks.


  • #17
    Maphisto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Maphisto


    HardLuckWoman wrote: »
    Is there a big swimming pool too?

    Basterds

    Yeah but no water :D


  • #18
    Phoebas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    No Pants wrote: »
    Irish Independent doing its usual vomit out numbers act, yet take no note of the fact that Bord Gais paid for some of it for reasons unknown.

    The facility is to be used by both Bord Gais and Irish Water staff.


  • #19
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    suicide_circus wrote: »
    Irish Water continuing their master class in keeping the public on-side.

    They have contempt for the public and will secretly love the controversy. So too will the supremely arrogant Phil Hogan. Now there is a man who hates the great unwashed with a passion. Its written all over that big face of his every time you see him interviewed.


  • #20
    Gongoozler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,263 ✭✭✭Gongoozler


    Linka wrote: »
    And if the above isn't bad enough, they're being taught to laugh at our expense.

    Pack of pricks.

    Yeah :mad: they shouldn't be allowed laugh while at work!!


  • #21
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    Cork Lass wrote: »
    Irish water is not a public sector employer.

    Its Semi State the same as the ESB. They are the untouchables.


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  • #22
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,701 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    woodoo wrote: »
    Its Semi State the same as the EBS. They are the untouchables.

    The building society ?


  • #23
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    Tigger wrote: »
    The building society ?

    ESB i have a touch of the dyslexia this morning.


  • #24
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Gongoozler wrote: »
    Yeah :mad: they shouldn't be allowed laugh while at work!!
    Unless they're professional comedians evaluating new material. :D


  • #25
    Gongoozler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,263 ✭✭✭Gongoozler


    suicide_circus wrote: »
    I think it's reasonable to question and scrutinise how our tax dollars are being spent

    I agree, but that's not what is going on.
    am i bovvered wrote: »
    Do you think this is good way to spend public money ?

    Did you actually read what I posted?


  • #26
    Gongoozler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,263 ✭✭✭Gongoozler


    wendell borton wrote: »
    So we just forget about this disgraceful arrogance.

    Oh no, we couldn't have that. No, continue to start threads on Internet forums about it, that'll show em!


  • #27
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Phoebas wrote: »
    That's over egging the pudding a bit.
    Lots of employers either provide these kinds of facilities or subsidise gym membership.

    Agreed.

    With thax payers euros though:confused:


  • #28
    am i bovvered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭am i bovvered


    Gongoozler wrote: »
    Yeah :mad: they shouldn't be allowed laugh while at work!!
    No one has a problem with people laughing at work ???? If the report is true do you agree with this money being spent on a laughing yoga class. If so, IMO that is the problem, some people that defend this kind if waste are totally out of touch with the reality of a normal workplace.


  • #29
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    Getting a job in Irish Water will be like winning the lotto. It will be like the ESB where pay is great and ever rising, working conditions will top notch and your job will be 100% safe. Get ready for more news like this. We will be screwed by this Semi State company year after year after year from now on.


  • #30
    Gongoozler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,263 ✭✭✭Gongoozler


    am i bovvered wrote: »
    No one as a problem with people laughing at work ???? If the report is true do you agree with this money being spent on a laughing yoga class. If so, IMO that is the problem, some people that defend this kind if waste are totally out of touch with the reality of a normal workplace.

    No I totally agree you should get your €0.0000555556 back :mad:


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  • #31
    Phoebas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Agreed.

    With thax payers euros though:confused:

    Yeah. There are plenty of examples of public sector organisations providing these kinds of facilities.
    Gardaí, Are Rianta, Telecom Eireann spring to mind.


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