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Is MAG Ireland Still Functioning?

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  • #32
    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    In all honesty I had almost given up on this topic.

    I sent two emails throught the MAG Ireland website "Contact Us" section and recieved no response

    My original email asked, what representations have MAG Ireland made regarding the 30KPH restrictions in Dublin. I wish to know what contact have MAG Ireland had with Dublin City Council Officials and Public Representitives?

    My second occasion to contact MAG Ireland was in a professional capacity and again I failed to get a reply.

    Now that MAG Ireland has voice here on Boards, I would like to discuss my original email and also to make direct contact with a representitve of MAG Ireland relating to my second email.


  • #33
    carsQhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭carsQhere


    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    In all honesty I had almost given up on this topic.

    I sent two emails throught the MAG Ireland website "Contact Us" section and recieved no response

    It's possible the mail was lost. MAG are about to change hosting providers owing to a number of technical issues with the current host including problems with the scripts that run on the site.
    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    My original email asked, what representations have MAG Ireland made regarding the 30KPH restrictions in Dublin. I wish to know what contact have MAG Ireland had with Dublin City Council Officials and Public Representitives?

    My second occasion to contact MAG Ireland was in a professional capacity and again I failed to get a reply.

    Now that MAG Ireland has voice here on Boards, I would like to discuss my original email and also to make direct contact with a representitve of MAG Ireland relating to my second email.

    Might I suggest you contact the MAG by phone or in person?
    http://www.magireland.org/content/contacting-mag

    Please do ring ahead if you are calling to the office in person as it's staffed on a voluntary basis, so it's not always possible for someone to be there during normal opening hours.

    While Boards.ie is a useful place to discuss your points, I myself am only here from time to time owing to the usual work and family commitments. As a result, you'll generaly get a faster formal response by e-mailing the MAG office directly on: office@magireland.org


  • #34
    carsQhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭carsQhere


    slapper2 wrote: »
    have been trying to get mag cork going againg for some time

    Can you please e-mail office@magireland.org with your details? We may have resources or contacts which would be of assistance.


  • #35
    slapper2
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭slapper2


    carsQhere wrote: »
    Can you please e-mail office@magireland.org with your details? We may have resources or contacts which would be of assistance.
    no bother
    once we finalise stuff down here


  • #36
    AlekSmart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,005 ✭✭✭✭AlekSmart


    Perhaps it`s time to forge some links with the French in terms of learning how to protest...


    http://ukfrancebikers.com/2010/03/14/french-motorcyclists-more-angry-than-ever/

    It`s fair to say that whatever oul nonsense the French or British Politicians come up with our domestic breed will strive to emulate...be prepared I say !!


    Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.

    Charles Mackay (1812-1889)



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  • #37
    slapper2
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭slapper2


    AlekSmart wrote: »
    Perhaps it`s time to forge some links with the French in terms of learning how to protest...


    http://ukfrancebikers.com/2010/03/14/french-motorcyclists-more-angry-than-ever/

    It`s fair to say that whatever oul nonsense the French or British Politicians come up with our domestic breed will strive to emulate...be prepared I say !!

    eh it aint hard to orginise one


    the problem is the irish are to lazy to do anything about it


  • #38
    carsQhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭carsQhere


    Our Govt. has a long tradition of ignoring protests. Ask any farmer or haulier or taxi driver what blocking up the city achieved for them.


  • #39
    746watts
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭746watts


    What about an organised toll protest.... what bikers did in UK a good few years ago where a toll charge for bikes was 50p and was hassle taking off gloves (esp in the rain) and rooting for change.......... the bikers organised about 2000 riders and each of them presented a £20 or £50 note, got their change, took the next exit off and returned down the other side and did the same. The lack of float money severely hampered the smooth running of the toll bridge. The toll people changed their biker policy and allowed bikes through for free after that.


  • #40
    slapper2
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭slapper2


    746watts wrote: »
    What about an organised toll protest.... what bikers did in UK a good few years ago where a toll charge for bikes was 50p and was hassle taking off gloves (esp in the rain) and rooting for change.......... the bikers organised about 2000 riders and each of them presented a £20 or £50 note, got their change, took the next exit off and returned down the other side and did the same. The lack of float money severely hampered the smooth running of the toll bridge. The toll people changed their biker policy and allowed bikes through for free after that.
    hundred euro notes lol


  • #41
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,450 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    746watts wrote: »
    What about an organised toll protest....

    The M50 toll has been removed for bikes, and the other tolls are easily avoided on a bike with little delay (and motorways are too boring, and exposed to crosswinds, to be pleasant to ride on a bike anyway.)

    Hard to organise a protest on a motorway as you can't legally stop on one and nobody on a learner permit can legally take part.

    And after the first couple of bikes they'd just lift the barriers anyway, would rather take the loss rather than let the protesters achieve what they want.

    Scrap the cap!



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  • #42
    Alkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭Alkers


    What about the Port Tunnel? Would sound deadly at least!


  • #43
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    What about the Port Tunnel? Would sound deadly at least!

    Port Tunnel was made primarily to get trucks out of the city center in fairness.


  • #44
    hobochris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,164 ✭✭✭hobochris


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Port Tunnel was made primarily to get trucks out of the city center in fairness.

    Its almost worth the charge if you have a decent can though :D


  • #45
    carsQhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭carsQhere


    Soon as the toll booth operators twig there's a protest underway they lift the barriers. Protest neutralised then and there.

    Protests can work if they have a monetary effect on the target audience, but that's seldom the case.


  • #46
    slapper2
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭slapper2


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    What about the Port Tunnel? Would sound deadly at least!
    it does:D
    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Port Tunnel was made primarily to get trucks out of the city center in fairness.
    ha the ones that fit in there lol
    hobochris wrote: »
    Its almost worth the charge if you have a decent can though :D

    i did on a charity run andit was worth the trip through it


  • #47
    SlabMurphy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 462 ✭✭SlabMurphy


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    What about the Port Tunnel? Would sound deadly at least!
    Been up the port tunnel heading to Skerries with a few others. Cann't say I found anything special about it TBH. Worth doing once though. ( Did it a few times in my taxi. Most foreigners a little surprised by the length of it )


  • #48
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    SlabMurphy wrote: »
    Been up the port tunnel heading to Skerries with a few others. Cann't say I found anything special about it TBH. Worth doing once though. ( Did it a few times in my taxi. Most foreigners a little surprised by the length of it )

    AFAIK it is the longest city tunnel in europe


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