RTE 1: 'Today' with Claire Byrne

Odyssey 2005

Back to Donnybrook-gate. There's something afoot.

Fuk off with yer Cavan celebrations.

Atlantic Dawn

Who took the photos? My guess is they directed the circus.

Dempo1

OFFS, RTE photogate.

I do wonder however, how can those caught actually be allowed to comment now, on anything pandemic related

Odyssey 2005

Can't wait for videos of the celebrations in Cavan to emerge.

Infoanon

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Back to Donnybrook-gate. There's something afoot.

Fuk off with yer Cavan celebrations.

Getting her defence in first - the photos from the Cavan GAA event paint a different picture.

Atlantic Dawn

RTE not supplying RTE with a spokesperson, who do they think they are, the FAI?

Dempo1

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Back to Donnybrook-gate. There's something afoot.

Fuk off with yer Cavan celebrations.

There apparently celebrating a break through in Cavan, how to peel, not just one, but 2 oranges in their pockets.

BringBackMick

Infoanon wrote: »

Doctor Kelly talking facts and evidence.

No speculation - that was the Indo guy.

She is obviously anti alcohol as tried to drag it in to every topic.

She also could not back up her claims with any evidence

She basically was using anecdotal evidence to back up her claims and is meant to be a health expert.

Others could use anecdotal evidence to support their opposing view equally as strong.

She then said oh here experience in restaurant was good but she thinks other pub settings probably arent.

It is a scary time when health experts are using pure unscientific hearsay to back up their decisions and concerns.

Dempo1

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

RTE not supplying RTE with a spokesperson, who do they think they are, the FAI?

Yes, extraordinary, absolutely no excuse, just amazes me, I assume this and other RTE programs being broadcast FROM.... , Guess where? RTE, not to much to ask Dee (pay for your TV license Forbes) to pop down the corridor.

Odyssey 2005

The celebration photos have starter to emerge.:)

Dempo1

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

The celebration photos have starter to emerge.:)

OMG, too funny, LOL

Dempo1

Here we go, Impeachment, just an absurd notion at this stage

HeidiHeidi

Paul Murphy is a bit late with his bandwagon-jumping.

November Golf

Dempo1 wrote: »

Here we go, Impeachment, just an absurd notion at this stage

Not really, there is no process for the Chief Justice to implement disciplinary action. He has already called for Seamus to step down which he has refused to do so. Impeachment is the only remaining option.

The government refusing to initial the impeachment hearing is a slap in the face of the chief justice's view that seamus's position is untenable.

Infoanon

BringBackMick wrote: »

She is obviously anti alcohol as tried to drag it in to every topic.
It is a scary time when health experts are using pure unscientific hearsay to back up their decisions and concerns.

Dr.Kelly - who is involved with the track and trace system in the Midlands - confirmed outbreaks linked to pubs and restaurants in the Midlands.

In your head this makes her anti alcohol and the evidence is unscientific hearsay !

Dr.Kelly also pointed out , in reference to the earlier UCC students, that Alcohol is the one thing you don't consume if you are depressed. That is a medical fact.

Infoanon

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Paul Murphy is a bit late with his bandwagon-jumping.

Thought he was in hiding given his lack of bandwagon jumping in recent weeks.

Infoanon

Claire watched 2 hours of the Crown last night - hopefully she realises it's primarily fictional and not an accurate historic record of events.

Dempo1

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

Not really, there is no process for the Chief Justice to implement disciplinary action. He has already called for Seamus to step down which he has refused to do so. Impeachment is the only remaining option.

The government refusing to initial the impeachment hearing is a slap in the face of the chief justice's view that seamus's position is untenable.

Fair point but at this stage, Government not going down impeachment Road, Susan Dennham has said its not a resignation issue, Chief Justice has pretty much cocked up by damaging any prospect of a fair hearing if it went to impeachment and by default to supreme Court. I do agree there's something fishy about the cosy cartel arrangement on the appointment, that's really were the focus should be I think.

November Golf

Dempo1 wrote: »

Fair point but at this stage, Government not going down impeachment Road, Susan Dennham has said its not a resignation issue, Chief Justice has pretty much cocked up by damaging any prospect of a fair hearing if it went to impeachment and by default to supreme Court. I do agree there's something fishy about the cosy cartel arrangement on the appointment, that's really were the focus should be I think.

Well the CJ's view came from seamus behaviour after the Dennham report including using excuses to avoid meeting with the CJ.

Impeachment is matter for the Dail and Seanad, i don't understand your "by default to supreme court". Impeachment is a political trial, not a criminal trial.

There is no doubt the appointment and disciplinary process are part of the problem but unfortunately sucessive government have been relutant to amend the constitution. Its crazy to think a judge could give the two fingers to his boss with no fear of any punishment.

padd b1975

Dempo1 wrote: »

OFFS, RTE photogate.

I do wonder however, how can those caught actually be allowed to comment now, on anything pandemic related

What a coincidence that the all had an "error of judgement" at the same time and in the same place.

Klonker

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Paul Murphy is a bit late with his bandwagon-jumping.

Can't stand him. Looking to get everyone investigated and sacked for every little thing. If anyone else behaved like him at the infamous water charges protest he'd be the first person pointing fingers. How he got reelected I don't know.

a_squirrelman

I don't know where this segment is going. But surely they can get on the housing list if this has been going on for "years".

PauloMN

a_squirrelman wrote: »

I don't know where this segment is going. But surely they can get on the housing list if this has been going on for "years".

Wonder same thing myself.

It's always tricky to discuss these things, and I wouldn't begrudge anyone running water or electricity, but I often wonder how so many people relying on these basic facilities can't just get together and get the issues fixed like anyone else would have to - rather than putting up with it. I mean not being able to use a washing machine 'cause the heating is on or vice versa is a pretty basic problem which should be fixable - can the families involved not just throw a few quid in and get the problem fixed? Whether people are working or not, there is an income for every single adult there coming in each week.

Even if you believe the councils should fix everything for you, surely you get to the point of being completely pissed off with the situation and would just get it fixed yourself?

Infoanon

So the Department of Finance hired EY to do research on the spread of Covid ?? What a waste of money

Edit Claire just asked the question....Pascal's answer was interesting to say the least.

EY I assume went to medical professionals to get the answer.

Odyssey 2005

I find it difficult to believe a word from Donohue's mouth

Infoanon

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

I find it difficult to believe a word from Donohue's mouth

Runs rings around most presenters

wirelessdude01

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

I find it difficult to believe a word from Donohue's mouth

He usually doesn't answer the actual question he was asked and then if interrupted to try and bring it back he will usually reply with "if I may just continue".

Infoanon

Claire trying to get the DUP to admit a mistake ! Ends up with finger pointing at communication failures in the Irish government. ..

Fionnan Sheehan setting Helen Mc Enter up for a fall with him basically saying only a misstep by Helen will result in her resigning over the Seamus Woulfe debacle.

zell12

Agnes Boucher-Hayes
Who??

Dempo1

Jesus the barrel being seriously scrapped, Dill and Corriander? wtf