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Gerry Ryan Inquest

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    #932
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    gilberto_eire wrote: »
    One of the papers is carrying the headline

    ''Cops will hunt Gerrys dealer''

    Here we go Katy French mark two. Seems its only important to pursue drug dealers when its someone ''important'' that dies

    The Sun? On the front page they also refer to a "tragic drugs death". I wonder if they or RTE will hand a job to either of the kids of that woman who froze to death by the canal the other night. Ah no, sure she was just some junkie, Gerry Ryan was a respected public figure. It'd make ya sick.


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    #933
    TJJP
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    the purple tin wrote: »
    I remember a documentary about cocaine use in Ireland on RTE a few years ago.
    They were tested the surfaces in toilets of pubs and clubs for traces of cocaine. When they tested the RTE toilets in Donnybrook they all turned up positive for coke.

    Ah the Irony. I remember that programme, but it seemed a bit of a shill for Justine Delaney Wilson's book, which I'm sure sold multiple copies.

    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/rte-in-bid-to-redeem-itself-after-high-society-fiasco-1234710.html

    Good ol' 2007, when the media concentrated on the important issues.

    And what was the outcome of RTE's internal enquiry? Anyone? Anyone at all?


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    #934
    nosey rosie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 265 ✭✭nosey rosie


    There was a doctor on Pat Kenny this morning, talking about how long term cocaine use affects you psychiatricically speaking - you become a megalomaniac.

    It hit home with me... thinking of Gerry. I used to listen to his show, 1995 - 99 and fondly remembered him. I moved abroad so hadn't heard his show for about a decade... tuned back in from last year - and I couldn't believe the change in him. An absolute braggart, and actually I found him un-listenable.


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    #935
    Rookster
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    On the 30th April last we had Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny, Joe Duffy and Dave Fanning all proclaiming to have known Gerry Ryan very well and singing his praises. However if you ask them now they will probably respond with Gerry Who?


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    #936
    steddyeddy
    Registered Users Posts: 27,564 ✭✭✭✭steddyeddy


    Im sorry but I for one dont buy that ryan tubridy knew nothing at all of his best friends coke problem.


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    #937
    dolphin city
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    Rookster wrote: »
    On the 30th April last we had Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny, Joe Duffy and Dave Fanning all proclaiming to have known Gerry Ryan very well and singing his praises. However if you ask them now they will probably respond with Gerry Who?

    i mentioned this too - they couldn't sya enough about him, how they went on holidays, etc with him abroad. they are all sheepishly quiet now tho.


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    #938
    steddyeddy
    Registered Users Posts: 27,564 ✭✭✭✭steddyeddy


    http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20101219/tuk-murphy-wants-corrupt-gardai-probe-e1cd776.html

    More interesting developments


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    #939
    nosey rosie
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    dolphin city wrote: »
    i mentioned this too - they couldn't sya enough about him, how they went on holidays, etc with him abroad. they are all sheepishly quiet now tho.

    Yeah and I remember them saying specifically what great craic he was... something along the lines of.. if Gerry was going out / on a session then you'd drop everything and go along with him. HOW could someone not realise he was nipping off for a quick err "mood enhancer" ?


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    #940
    amacachi
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    steddyeddy wrote: »
    http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20101219/tuk-murphy-wants-corrupt-gardai-probe-e1cd776.html

    More interesting developments

    LOL, corrupt Gardai?! No wai!

    Plenty of journalists could name a few personalities and a few Gardai they know are doing it but they value their jobs more highly than their principles so for now they'll keep reporting about inconsequential things that make it look like they're making a effort.


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    #941
    nosey rosie
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    Ex -gardai looking the other way, bending the rules? Gerry lived on Leeson Street... the very thought!


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    #942
    yaynay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭yaynay


    nosey rosie wrote: »
    Yeah and I remember them saying specifically what great craic he was... ?

    They forgot the word 'on'
    what great craic he was on...


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    #943
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    Garda investigation me hole......this is just going to be "window dressing".
    Outgoing Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy will not give a toss about this investigation. He'll be on the Golf course in Florida by then.


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    #944
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    The cokehead's daughter is on RTE with the latest showbiz gossip now...


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    #945
    steddyeddy
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    amacachi wrote: »
    LOL, corrupt Gardai?! No wai!

    Plenty of journalists could name a few personalities and a few Gardai they know are doing it but they value their jobs more highly than their principles so for now they'll keep reporting about inconsequential things that make it look like they're making a effort.

    A guy that worked in the united nations who was based in some of the most backwater african countries told me the level of corruption amongst government and gaurds in this country will ensure we remain in poverty


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    #946
    amacachi
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    steddyeddy wrote: »
    A guy that worked in the united nations who was based in some of the most backwater african countries told me the level of corruption amongst government and gaurds in this country will ensure we remain in poverty

    Ah here, I love how low we are on international rankings on corruption, it's fcuking hilarious.


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    #947
    steddyeddy
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    amacachi wrote: »
    Ah here, I love how low we are on international rankings on corruption, it's fcuking hilarious.

    Well he was exageratting but ffs we are not low on levels of corruption bertie and haughey both resigned amid allegations of corruption


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    #948
    amacachi
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    steddyeddy wrote: »
    Well he was exageratting but ffs we are not low on levels of corruption bertie and haughey both resigned amid allegations of corruption

    I'm talking about international rankings, we always do well in them for not being corrupt and I'd love to know their methodology for their figures.


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    #949
    later12
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    Rookster wrote: »
    Gerry Who?
    Celebrity is a fickle business


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    #950
    steddyeddy
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    amacachi wrote: »
    I'm talking about international rankings, we always do well in them for not being corrupt and I'd love to know their methodology for their figures.

    Those international ranking were a joke!!!!


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    #951
    baldbear
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    Not related to Gerry but does ask a few questions about garda relationships with drug dealers.

    Sorry if already posted.

    http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article4641780.ece


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    #952
    MidlandsM
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    Would'nt suprise me if some Gardai are dealing themselves.


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    #953
    amacachi
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    baldbear wrote: »
    Not related to Gerry but does ask a few questions about garda relationships with drug dealers.

    Sorry if already posted.

    http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article4641780.ece

    That article sums it all up tbh.


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    #954
    lukesmom
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    I do feel sorry for Gareth O'Callaghan. Since he has spoken out he has been receiving very threatening phone calls. For a man who is so notably quiet and keeps to himself preferring to stay in rather than go to showbiz parties, I think his colleagues are shocked that he has spoken out about the level of snorting at RTE! He said in his facebook page that he had 'quietly watched and observed' the goings on and that there are '4 high profile personalities' who indulge in Colombias finest on a very regular basis at RTE that he was going to lift the lid on. He also said that he normally gets plenty of phone calls inviting him out for drinks, to parties etc.... And since he made the revelation that he will be whistleblowing he has not had one invitation out anywhere! I wonder who the 4 regular users are????? Hardly anyone who fronted the Christmas toy show past or present? hmmmmmm trying to think of anyone in RTE who is aggressive, self-centered, over the top...................................


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    #955
    steddyeddy
    Registered Users Posts: 27,564 ✭✭✭✭steddyeddy


    lukesmom wrote: »
    I do feel sorry for Gareth O'Callaghan. Since he has spoken out he has been receiving very threatening phone calls. For a man who is so notably quiet and keeps to himself preferring to stay in rather than go to showbiz parties, I think his colleagues are shocked that he has spoken out about the level of snorting at RTE! He said in his facebook page that he had 'quietly watched and observed' the goings on and that there are '4 high profile personalities' who indulge in Colombias finest on a very regular basis at RTE that he was going to lift the lid on. He also said that he normally gets plenty of phone calls inviting him out for drinks, to parties etc.... And since he made the revelation that he will be whistleblowing he has not had one invitation out anywhere! I wonder who the 4 regular users are????? Hardly anyone who fronted the Christmas toy show past or present? hmmmmmm trying to think of anyone in RTE who is aggressive, self-centered, over the top...................................

    yea strange isnt it, I wonder will the invitations for those four other celecrities dry up as well when their outed


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    #956
    the purple tin
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    lukesmom wrote: »
    I do feel sorry for Gareth O'Callaghan. Since he has spoken out he has been receiving very threatening phone calls. For a man who is so notably quiet and keeps to himself preferring to stay in rather than go to showbiz parties, I think his colleagues are shocked that he has spoken out about the level of snorting at RTE! He said in his facebook page that he had 'quietly watched and observed' the goings on and that there are '4 high profile personalities' who indulge in Colombias finest on a very regular basis at RTE that he was going to lift the lid on. He also said that he normally gets plenty of phone calls inviting him out for drinks, to parties etc.... And since he made the revelation that he will be whistleblowing he has not had one invitation out anywhere! I wonder who the 4 regular users are????? Hardly anyone who fronted the Christmas toy show past or present? hmmmmmm trying to think of anyone in RTE who is aggressive, self-centered, over the top...................................[/
    A certain fiery female presenter springs to mind;)


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    #957
    lukesmom
    Registered Users Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    the purple tin wrote: »
    lukesmom wrote: »
    I do feel sorry for Gareth O'Callaghan. Since he has spoken out he has been receiving very threatening phone calls. For a man who is so notably quiet and keeps to himself preferring to stay in rather than go to showbiz parties, I think his colleagues are shocked that he has spoken out about the level of snorting at RTE! He said in his facebook page that he had 'quietly watched and observed' the goings on and that there are '4 high profile personalities' who indulge in Colombias finest on a very regular basis at RTE that he was going to lift the lid on. He also said that he normally gets plenty of phone calls inviting him out for drinks, to parties etc.... And since he made the revelation that he will be whistleblowing he has not had one invitation out anywhere! I wonder who the 4 regular users are????? Hardly anyone who fronted the Christmas toy show past or present? hmmmmmm trying to think of anyone in RTE who is aggressive, self-centered, over the top...................................[/
    A certain fiery female presenter springs to mind;)

    gotcha!


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    #958
    lukesmom
    Registered Users Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    steddyeddy wrote: »
    yea strange isnt it, I wonder will the invitations for those four other celecrities dry up as well when their outed

    I would imagine so. Can't wait to see who it is. About time the lid was lifted on such a talentless waste of tax payers money!


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    #959
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    I'm not so sure that RTE names will be named and shamed.

    And if they were,all they'd do is deny it.


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    #960
    steddyeddy
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    MidlandsM wrote: »
    I'm not so sure that RTE names will be named and shamed.

    And if they were,all they'd do is deny it.

    but It would still affect their careers unless they sued for slander, which they would do if they were really using coke


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    #961
    keanooo
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    senordingdong wrote: »
    Pretty sad that Gay Byrne wants the whole thing swept under the rug.

    I wonder if he'd feel that way if Gerry died in a car crash.

    Where did he say that?


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