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Covid 19 Part XXV-44,159 ROI (1,830 deaths) 21,898 NI (598 deaths) (13/10) Read OP

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    #602
    ACitizenErased
    Registered Users Posts: 11,665 ✭✭✭✭ACitizenErased


    Donnelly being asked about Leo's comments now


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    #603
    tom1ie
    Registered Users Posts: 10,386 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    So the rest of the country goes to level 3,
    Does that mean pubs and restaurants are closed and can only do takeaway or outside dining a la dublin (level 3.5) or are we at proper level 3 with pubs and restaurants open with added restrictions?


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    #604
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    This is going to be very interesting politically in the next few weeks. Stephen Donnolly and Michael Martin very carefully did not start a row and have been very careful not to publically row with NPHET. Donnolly answered exceptionally carefully at his press conference. Leo has put his neck on the line here. If the next few weeks don't go well he will be first in the firing line.


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    #605
    Goldrickssan
    Registered Users Posts: 387 ✭✭Goldrickssan


    Maybe all those lockdown merchants who say we can just keep borrowing for welfare will shut the **** up now?


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    #606
    bennyineire
    Registered Users Posts: 2,475 ✭✭✭bennyineire


    redarmy wrote: »
    Senior NPHET source tonight: "Level 3 will not work.

    Dublin has seen a clear downward trend over the last 4 days, so please explain that


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    #607
    gmisk
    Registered Users Posts: 32,718 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    spookwoman wrote: »
    How quickly the ones having hissy fits last night shreaking "you're a gubberment supporter because you favour a lockdown" are all now saying the gubberment is the dogs b*llox for not following NEPHET advice.
    For the love of God...it is NPHET.
    The government has to take into account the economic impacts, NPHET doesn't.
    It is a balancing act.
    Your never going to make everyone happy.


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    #608
    smelly sock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭smelly sock


    ACitizenErased wrote: »
    Why is Pascal Donohue there? He hasn't been asked anything. Pointless having him there.

    Its the economy stupid.


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    #609
    The Belly
    Registered Users Posts: 572 ✭✭✭The Belly


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Its the economy stupid.

    he doesn't give two f..ks he has his eu job.


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    #610
    lukas8888
    Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭lukas8888


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I have a feeling Tony Holohan will now resign, and take a legal case.

    Might consider resigning,legal action not a chance no grounds whatsoever.


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    #611
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    Jesus everyone baying for nephet to collapse, they are our public health experts at the moment not the bloody government, last night was a bit like a sledgehammer but they did it with the intention of saving Irish lives ffs.


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    #612
    Sierra Oscar
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 8,484 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sierra Oscar


    https://twitter.com/McConnellDaniel/status/1313223938219151360

    Wouldn't be surprised if resignations are handed in tomorrow on the back of that interview.


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    #613
    Funsterdelux
    Registered Users Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭Funsterdelux


    Sammy must be on a retainer


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    #614
    Goldrickssan
    Registered Users Posts: 387 ✭✭Goldrickssan


    Will McConky ever piss off


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    #615
    mcburns07
    Registered Users Posts: 2,042 ✭✭✭mcburns07


    Excellent from Leo, finally some hard truths being spoken.


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    #616
    AdamD
    Registered Users Posts: 12,595 ✭✭✭✭AdamD


    I find it funny the abuse the government are getting from some. The easy option was to go to level 5 and absolve themselves of any potential blame - they didn't do that.

    NPHET blindsided the government (and the country last night), they handled it appallingly. Leo is right too, they're all completely sheltered from the impact of the recommendations they make.


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    #617
    c montgomery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭c montgomery


    Trumps on the mend, feeling great apparently.

    If a fat unfit 74 year old only has a few off days after getting covid are we wrong to be worried about it?


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    #618
    MrMusician18
    Registered Users Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭MrMusician18


    redarmy wrote: »
    Senior NPHET source tonight: "Level 3 will not work.

    Unfortunately, I feel he's probably correct. I'm not sure people get the subtlety of the levels.


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    #619
    Lundstram
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,129 ✭✭✭Lundstram


    Sam McDonkey on now, absolute spoofer. Sitting at home in a 3 piece suit, sums him up.


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    #620
    martingriff
    Registered Users Posts: 10,888 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    Lundstram wrote: »
    What are you smoking? Varadkar just did the best interview of his political career and ensured FG are now top dogs. That could have not gone any better for him.

    Great to see.

    Martin just seen his own man give bluff and bluster and Leo give the true story. He will not be happy.


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    #621
    Thomas..
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 141 ✭✭Thomas..


    Mcconkey talking rubbish from the off


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    #622
    MOR316
    Registered Users Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭MOR316


    *Michael Jackson popcorn gif*


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    #623
    Cilldara_2000
    Registered Users Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Cilldara_2000


    Feck's sake. Nobody told me Claire Byrne was on at 9.30. There I was watching the dozy eejits at the presser.

    I wouldn't be celebrating Leo's performance yet, or indeed anyone's performance. The proof of the pudding will be in the eating and obviously we all hope that the government's measures today will be sufficient, and more importantly that the cohort of people who have not been taking it seriously will do so now. I wouldn't hold out much hope on that last one.


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    #624
    Jinglejangle69
    Registered Users Posts: 7,363 ✭✭✭Jinglejangle69


    Icyseanfitz wrote: »
    Jesus everyone baying for nephet to collapse, they are our public health experts at the moment not the bloody government, last night was a bit like a sledgehammer but they did it with the intention of saving Irish lives ffs.

    They need to be challenged and have different opinions put to them.


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    #625
    screamer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,142 ✭✭✭screamer


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Claire Byrne will be glad she can keep getting her hair fine-tuned anyway :D

    Doesn’t do much for her anyways, she’s had nicer hairstyles. Now here’s zero covid mc Conkey to tell us we’re doing it all wrong


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    #626
    ChikiChiki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,950 ✭✭✭ChikiChiki


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    They've shut the pubs again there's no other option than House Party's now.

    There is an option. Don't have the house parties ffs. Can people really not live a few weeks without having people around?

    Get the numbers down quickly and I'm certain the pubs will be opened as they should have been in July.


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    #627
    Kermit.de.frog
    Registered Users Posts: 23,677 ✭✭✭✭Kermit.de.frog


    martingriff wrote: »
    Well that is Tony gone by tomorrow and more could go from NPHET. At least now all is now the governments decisions.

    Yes and they will take responsibility.

    They will be called granny killers in under a month!

    Ignore professional expert advice as a politician at your peril.


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    #628
    FintanMcluskey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,379 ✭✭✭FintanMcluskey


    Goldrickssan wrote: »
    Will McConky ever piss off

    He is the Alan Partridge of infectious diseases


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    #629
    Thierry12
    Closed Accounts Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Thierry12


    Leo legend

    Fair play


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    #630
    Happydays2020
    Registered Users Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭Happydays2020


    eigrod wrote: »
    That’s what Tony Holohan’s letter to Government said.

    And maybe they are right. But their process was all over the place. advice should not change in 3 days. Tony was hyped up to come in without any warm-up tournaments and win the Masters. Except the course has completely changed in the 3 months he has been away.


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    #631
    DeanAustin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,811 ✭✭✭DeanAustin


    Sierra Oscar wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/McConnellDaniel/status/1313223938219151360

    Wouldn't be surprised if resignations are handed in tomorrow on the back of that interview.

    They can get ****ed. He put his side of the story across which was well articulated and made sense. If you can’t take some criticism, don’t go on a solo run thinking you’re untouchable.

    Hats off to Leo.


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