Time for a zero refugee policy? - *Read OP for mod warnings and threadbans - updated 11/5/24*

Wait, you think that the Social Democrats, that literally ran an ayslum scammer Ellie Kisyombe as a candidate, and then doubled down on that decision when her lies were pointed out to them, are the people to allay peoples fears about immigration and the broken asylum system....

...if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell!

Who said anything about Crimea?

Ukraine will fight on regardless of the US or not.

They will fight on because they have no choice, it’s about survival as a nation and people as Russia has made it clear they want to erase Ukraine and it’s people from existence.

I think you need to lay off the Russian propaganda and realise you’re the one dreaming if you think Ukraine will give up and surrender to Putin.

I wouldnt base an entire party's immigration manifesto on a solo candidate experience from 5 years ago.

Yes & the numbers still arent controlled.

But I do think the Soc Dems can help support the messaging better than the current govt & hopefully inject some urgency into house building and infrastructure, with Holly's plan to move towards 50k homes per year.

Whether they will get in to govt is another matter though.

50/50 chance I'd say.

Well, we had Holly out recently and her heart was breaking for the economic migrants and the passport trashers - She seemed to imply that her solutions would include modular homes for them (money no object it seems) She's also a huge fan of the goddess, that is Catherine Day - Holly was on about the pre-famine population too a couple of weeks ago...which was gas. Her advisors, a bit like FG's, are idiots

Is that the FG policy now...to court/big up the Soc Dems as a potential coalition partner as the poor Greens will be vaporised?

The Soc Dems must never be let near government, especially if they end up being the tail wagging the dog, à la the GP - The SDs are wetter than the North Atlantic

I know Anna and Goldie were wondering where you stand on things last night - It's visible from space afaiac

I wouldnt say the Soc Dems are a shoe in for coalition party, but if FFG lock SF out of govt, which I think they will do (again), FFG will need additional seats to form a govt and the Soc Dems may have the seat count and common ground they are looking for.

It could equally be a band of independents that make up the govt with FFG, however.

I think there will be more independents than usual in the Dail this time around, as the anti immigration vote steers that way.

What would your issue be with modular homes out of interest?

Do you see another shortish term solution to housing IPAs and the growing population at large?

Its going to be difficult to hit the 50k new homes per year without modular I would say.

When I heard a hotelier say a few weeks ago on RTE the Ukraine war has been lucky and a great boost for hotels I knew this whole thing is about a select few making billions off the tax payer.

Imagine having the balls to say the invasion and murder of innocents has been great for your business.

Its not connected at all!

There is no global conspiracy, designed to enrich a few rural hoteiliers in Ireland. Lol.

What is happening is that the govt, along with other EU countries, is trying to support the plight of the IPAs seeking shelter in Europe, as part of a humanitarian response. A response which is not going to go away, I might add.

In order to provide the support needed, the govt is offering money to house the IPAs, simply because it doesnt currently have enough state owned accomodation to provide for same.

There is no global conspiracy!

You sound like a crazed anti vaxxer or 5G controls our minds, cash is king, looney type.

Ok Mick.

So how do you suggest the asylum seekers are housed? Do you have a cheaper alternative, perhaps?

Modular homes are already an approved govt response. There is nothing new here.

FFG locking SF out is only my personal opinion, buy hey, they did it last time. So there's that...

He’s right.