DCN Off-Topic Thread

Cincikchick wrote: »

and I am not surprised to find that Clare Daly is the only one kicking up about this - she is the only one prepared to go the distance for causes she believes in. Not many others would spend a couple of nights in mountjoy for any cause. Fair play to her - its more of her kind we need.

Could I point out that virtually every councillor contributed to the debate on the bin waiver scheme in the council chamber. The matter can be viewed online at http://www.fingalcoco.public-i.tv/site/ Go to "full council October 12th" then "index point" followed by item 27. (Windows Explorer only, doesn't seem to work in firefox)

LeoB wrote: »

I suppoae she came up with a solution?

I'm sorry, I must have missed that episode.

Martron wrote: »

thw sw system has to be overhauled big time.

there is money in this country . there is no reason why so much money is being given out to people who dont deserve it.

Agree but who is going to put their head above the paraphet?

Bit like the insurance add where we are told the fraudlent person is putting their hands in our pockets well this is the same but they are taking a lot more.

Dont know if anyone listened to Myles Dungan on the Radio this morning, (he was sitting in for Pat Kenny) but they were discussing Graffiti. Hope we dont have a big upsurge in this "art form" with all the kids off school.

Martron wrote: »

you are totally right.

in england there is a large campaign about cracking down on benefit thieves. i would not even know where to start over here.

i think if there was a system over here where you could report benefit fraud people would use it more as hard working people are fed up of being taken for a ride by SW abusers

Happy to help you with that one Martron. Here's a link to the details you need on the Dept of Social Welfare Website:

http://www.welfare.ie/EN/ContactUs/Pages/reportfraud.aspx

Martron wrote: »

i wonder if they advertised this more would they get better results

If they dont know its going on the are pretty thick. The will is not there at most levels in some depts to anything about it.

But I do think if it were advertised properly it would make a difference. One suggestion I have heard is people claiming unemployment benefits who have not been living here more than 8 years should have to sign on 3 days a week and their passport would be the only form of I.D accepted. This would stop people living abroad and only collecting their money every few weeks. Also payment should be suspended if not collected within 48 hours. They are on the breadline?

And Ryanair I hear are expecting delivery of new planes in December and February. Wonder will they bring any new jobs to North Co. Dublin? Michael O'Leary says he could create 1,000 new jobs in Dublin but having flown with Ryan Air twice to London I was amazed when my friend pointed out non of the stewardess's were Irish.

there were less fireworks this year

Eoineo wrote: »

Leo I'm not sure where you're getting the idea that you can claim and only collect your money every few weeks.

If you're on the dole you have to claim in the post office every week with your passport as ID. You can't not claim it because if you leave the money there it gets returned to social welfare after 3 working days. Okay so the B'Briggan welfare office isn't open (reports say there will be one in the new year) but you still have present yourself & photographic ID to get your payment every week.

I believe its quite common to have it paid to bank account so you actually dont need to be there every week. This has led to massive fraud as uncovered by Prime time and various newdpapers.

People in my opinion should have to sign on the register 3 times a week like years ago IF there is a possibility they may not actually in this juristiction while claiming payment.

Larianne wrote: »

Is it just me or was there less bangers and fireworks going off this year?

local youf's spent the day setting up a 'medium sized' bonfire on the green space between Tara Cove and Clonard Court, but as the evening set in and the fire was lit, a Garda van arrived followed by the Fire Brigade - result = fire was lit, brigade moved in and spoilt the fun

I suppose its finding a balance.

There was no bonfire in Rush at the harbour which is a pity but a few tossers ruined it for everyone a few years ago. Cant see why communities dont have even a small one supervised for little kids, and the big kids:)

LeoB wrote: »

There was a good few going off in Rush on Monday and Tuesday night but nothing like before. Agree with Larianne......recession and that sort of thing.

Sad thing is some of the fireworks are nice and like the bonfires its a pity communities dont get together and do something.

Jeasus I just noticed that was my 1,000th post:)

Is there a prize????

Is that Loughshinny Crossroads? I will have to get out a bit more!!

My plan, go to college library and study then hit the gym and watch x factor! I've had crazy weekends for the last 5 weeks so I need to get back on top of the studying! Also, my body needs a break!

LeoB, I'm sure you could just post up a thread on fostering in general in the parenting forum. Might get a few replies.

Yah crazy weekends! Out in Maynooth for one, out for my birthday, out for my friends birthday, scuba diving in Galway, then Halloween.... all involved silly amounts of alcohol!

I'd still suggest posting in the parenting forum (why not a fan?). There maybe be many like you there but don't post either? Can't think of anywhere else where you might find people similar to your family. Maybe contact the Cizitens Information? They know EVERYTHING! haha

You are one busy man, LeoB!

Larianne wrote: »

Yah crazy weekends! Out in Maynooth for one, out for my birthday, out for my friends birthday, scuba diving in Galway, then Halloween.... all involved silly amounts of alcohol!

I'd still suggest posting in the parenting forum (why not a fan?). There maybe be many like you there but don't post either? They know EVERYTHING! haha

You are one busy man, LeoB!

Tired you mean. Ah its good crack and I like the G.A.A. Have to put up posters for our FAMILY TABLE QUIZ which is in St. Maurs G.A.A club on 20th oF November. Great crack and really good spot prizes. Just like your pub quiz but we include all the family. So no Babysitter starts about 6.30 and finishes about 9.
Martron got in before me, drinking like a fish, EXCELLENT. Id say it would be messy if you discovered at 40ft below your last pint was a bad 1;). Hope you didnt kill any of the star fish was up just up the coast in Sligo!!!

Some on the parenting forum seem like "helicopter Mums" always hoovering around the kids fussing. They take things apart a little to much. I enjoy reading some of the posts but quite often end up just laughing at the mindset of some, mind you I am sure quite a few laugh at some of my posts.

I really like the NCD forum and would like to stay local so will put up something tomorrow. If any of you are interested www.ifca.ie

Larianne wrote: »

I was too hungover to go diving on the Monday. Never again!

I used to always say that after a good session then we would have a match and stop for a quick pint, big mistake. Looking back I dont know how we survived. But I would not change a thing.

Had a great session in Galway one night well the whole weekend Honeyman's was one and I think the Huntsman was the other.

Memories flood the corner of my mind.

This place has got very quiet!!!

one one was a racehorse
one two was one too
one one won 1 race
one two won 1 too

That is some night of rain outside now. Mind the roads and safe travelling to you all.

Larianne wrote: »

No internet for 6 days. That's how long it took those eejits Eircom to come out and fix it. A disgrace!!

See Marks & Spencers will be built up at the Pavillions, by 2014. I can't imagine what the traffic will be like there. But it will be easier to get the yummy food! That's if I'm still around the place...

Eircom should have you up and running within 4days as far as I know. Had trouble with them recently and I expect a part refund for the time my internet was down.

Another bad night of rain, quite a few roads impassable around Rush yesterday and looking out tonight tomorrow will be as bad.

Larianne wrote: »

They said 10 days to us! :eek:

As far as I know they are obliged to have your fault resolved within 4 working days from the time you log it. When I has a lot of hassle with Perlico they told me they only provided my service and all faults other than with the modem were the responsibility of Eircom. Passing the book!!
I made a complaint to Communications regulator which was a waste of time on the basis that I was paying a communications company for a service they were falling to provide and I should not be charged. The regulators office just p***ed me off with their smug attidtude.
When you phone these companies and you get this message to say "this call is being recorded for training purposes" I said to the guy from Perlico I was recording this call also and recorded the previous call he got really angry, told him I wanted it for evidance. He flipped in his best Indian accent. Had 2 calls within 30 minutes from someone else who assured me of their best service..... I left them anyway
Now look for a refund

The Black Oil wrote: »

The sun's come out to play.

Well I got drenched this morning! :mad:

i have to say the weather does not bother me. i work mainly outside too. people always say.... it was horrible out etc etc. ican honestly say i would not notice.

in fact i really like extreme weather and by that i mean really windy/sunny/rainy/cold. ( obviously not all the same time.)

it came close leo august of last year when m50 was flooded. water came within an inch of my back door!!!

was worried. But i cant even begin to wonder how people out west are feeling

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

As Billy Connolly said 'There's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes'

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That is so very true!!!