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Public Area => Taxi Talk => Topic started by: john m on March 12, 2020, 11:34:44 am
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Might bring a bit of work
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Hard to know if this whole thing will benefit us,or have a bad effect on us.you made an interesting point yesterday John,it might keep a lot of renters off the road because of the lack of work,but on the other hand the streets will be flooded with keshies caus nobody is flying
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no busses or Luas or trains we will be in demand .
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no busses or Luas or trains we will be in demand .
But we don't who or where these punters have been,dangerous times lads.
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Lots of Mammies and Daddies will be at home too as a consequence....lots more cars on the roads after 10 am and lots more aggression in the shops with disgruntled cunts grabbing grub.
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no busses or Luas or trains we will be in demand .
But we don't who or where these punters have been,dangerous times lads.
Here is my take on it .You are odds on to get it so get out and forrage some coin while you can unless you can afford to lock yourself away until it passes and that might be never .
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Somebody always makes a killing when a crisis arises,I wonder who's turn will it be this time ?
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Thats all very well what your saying about making coin while the sun shines but firstly there might be an embargo placed on us,and we might not be allowed work,secondly you can get this thing more then once,so its not a matter of just getting it over and done with
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There's no restriction on public transport John...ffs,
PUBLIC TRANSPORT WILL CONTINUE AS NORMAL!!
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There'll be a lock-down, Hal....Fri onwards....that includes those who consider themselves special...half the forum...
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It's dead out there today.All the ranks are full like 2009/10/11.
Can't see the pubs being able to stay open.
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Is there a lock on that hut LL?
I'm watching the RTE special and simple Simon has not mentioned any such restriction regarding public transport.....not to say that it won't happen but as of now!!
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If we're supposed to be staying a meter away from each other.How are we supposed to maintain this social distancing during our fares in an enclosed space.Bloke on the radio saying there is nothing on the streets in Italy.No buses, no taxis.
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Is there a lock on that hut LL?
I'm watching the RTE special and simple Simon has not mentioned any such restriction regarding public transport.....not to say that it won't happen but as of now!!
Martial Law in all but name. Just think Hal, for one minute....if you were late 30's with 2 nippers....one in primary and one in secondary.....and all the state facilities from schools to creches are shut......Crazy Linda, the Babysitter can't come within an asses roar of them due to distance guidelines....who's left to carry the can?...........Granny/Grandad who are already hanging to death on respirators and Lyrica for the pain......means everyone with kids will have to sacrifice one wage.
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Shops, public transport to continue operating. looks like they done a Donny on it Public transport was supposed to be restricted but that has now been Donnied
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Trial Run.......another Tower 7 disappearing act.......
I refer you all to Evans Law of Inadequate Paranoia...."No matter how bad it appears, it's always worse when you examine the facts".
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Im so confused about this bloody illness benefit payment.here is the questions im trying to get answers to,and nobody including the citizens info are very clear.firstly,I know you have to have a letter from a doctor,I understand that,but do you actually have to HAVE coronavirus,or if like me you are high risk and advised to self isolate do I qualify ?
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If we're supposed to be staying a meter away from each other.How are we supposed to maintain this social distancing during our fares in an enclosed space.Bloke on the radio saying there is nothing on the streets in Italy.No buses, no taxis.
Merc ....I dont think some understand what's happening....they are closing down the country....
You are effectively unemployed from today....
Further restrictions to be announced.
Everything is to close ...
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Cough and sneeze, Dalyer....go in and go through the procedures. Make sure you've under 20 k in bank accounts, p.o. a/c's and credit unions.
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The 2 ex-Christian Bros on here did just that, Dalyer... For once realise, I'm not acting the clown.....the cut-off is 20k....get your kids to take the remainder into their accounts etc.
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Im so confused about this bloody illness benefit payment.here is the questions im trying to get answers to,and nobody including the citizens info are very clear.firstly,I know you have to have a letter from a doctor,I understand that,but do you actually have to HAVE coronavirus,or if like me you are high risk and advised to self isolate do I qualify ?
You must be certified as suffering from the Virus then you take yourself out of the workforce into isolation .
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Lip I would not have anything even close to 20 my recent illness cleaned me out .but In any case I dont think its means tested,so you probably would not have to declare what money you have
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Now you see this is whats causing me to be confused. John says you must be certified and HAVE the dessssssssiiissse,but someone else told me you have to be certified,but just be in danger of GETTING it if your high risk like me
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It's not means-tested but you are still asked to show statements from your accounts...which means later down the line, they'll have records of your then balances....have you ever signed up for Netflix, Dalyer?....the first month is free but they still need your debit card details.
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Now you see this is whats causing me to be confused. John says you must be certified and HAVE the dessssssssiiissse,but someone else told me you have to be certified,but just be in danger of GETTING it if your high risk like me
My understanding in paranoia is not covered you must have the dizeeezzzzeee to get the payment other than that everybody on the dole would isolate for the higher payout it only applies to dizzzeeezzzed people who self isolate .
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Lip I would not have anything even close to 20 my recent illness cleaned me out .but In any case I dont think its means tested,so you probably would not have to declare what money you have
Quote from rat ....
Same as in 08 Octy, the full-time men are entitled to means-tested Jobseekers Allowance with no restriction on the operation of their taxis. Additionally, as outlined by An Taoiseach in the last day or two an increased Illness Benefit (not means-tested) will be available to all self-employed regardless of PRSI contributions.
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Obviously you should be self isolated daily ...so I'm sure your doctor can write you that letter...
Wat did your doc say?
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/at-risk-groups.html
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So they are really saying to somebody like me who is diabetic,asthmatic,anininic,and has heart desise that I have to go out and get it and then come back to them ?
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Now you see this is whats causing me to be confused. John says you must be certified and HAVE the dessssssssiiissse,but someone else told me you have to be certified,but just be in danger of GETTING it if your high risk like me
My understanding in paranoia is not covered you must have the dizeeezzzzeee to get the payment other than that everybody on the dole would isolate for the higher payout it only applies to dizzzeeezzzed people who self isolate .
People on the dole are already self isolating...apart from the bookies and pubs.....why would they be entitled to the higher rate?.....tongue in cheek i know!!
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So they are really saying to somebody like me who is diabetic,asthmatic,anininic,and has heart desise that I have to go out and get it and then come back to them ?
YEH
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Oh and I forgot to add high blood pressure to me list
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So they are really saying to somebody like me who is diabetic,asthmatic,anininic,and has heart desise that I have to go out and get it and then come back to them ?
YEH
Indeed Dalyer.....but you might not come back from it....there in lies the rub!!
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Oh and I forgot to add high blood pressure to me list
You should think about having your Christmas Dinner soon .
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Doesn't alter the fact that this is a fact-finding mission sponsored by the Govt..."discovery" the Yanks call it. It might never be used against you. Remember how they nailed the Pimlico Al Capone?
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how many can you wedge onto the luas longer cars ?
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So they are really saying to somebody like me who is diabetic,asthmatic,anininic,and has heart desise that I have to go out and get it and then come back to them ?
YEH
Indeed Dalyer.....but you might not come back from it....there in lies the rub!!
Niall Quinn has said the FAI will pay the LOI players' wages for the foreseeable future......that means Euro 2020 is not going to happen and the Dubs will not do 6 in a row, because you can be sure the Gaa will follow suit...,,,,I had a nifty double on Rovers and the Dubs last early Oct.....
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Well you see if what you say is correct lippy,then this presents me with a problem .just last week I had to borrow quite a large amount of money from the credit union as my recent illness left me in a lot of dept.that will show up on my account now
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Debt is good, Dalyer....
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Debt is good, Dalyer....
my cred card and car loan can wait.
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Yeah,but your saying its going hang me
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You had to borrow money because you were unwell? How the fuck is that hanging you? Dalyer, I'm convinced you're somebody else taking the piss.....
Just ring John M.....he has the whole game sussed.
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Debt is good, Dalyer....
Beat me to it!!
I see BoI and Ulster Bank have announced a 3 month freeze on mortgage repayments.....at what cost to the borrower!!
My daughter just sent me a clip from Tesco in town(Dublin)......fukin mental!!
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Worse it's gettin'.....Jaysus be with the days....me granny with her back-doors wide open (cue laughter).
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Lippy what in saying is,I was obviously in dept cause I wasnt earning for 3 months.I had to borrow to service the depts I had accumulated as a result,but the point is,the dept of social protection,the revenue ,the government,or nobody else care how,or why that money is in my account,they just see the figure,and reckon I never played it straight with them .
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Debt is good, Dalyer....
my cred card and car loan can wait.
Knew you'd say that.......security huts are the maisonettes of the future.
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Lippy what in saying is,I was obviously in dept cause I wasnt earning for 3 months.I had to borrow to service the depts I had accumulated as a result,but the point is,the dept of social protection,the revenue ,the government,or nobody else care how,or why that money is in my account,they just see the figure,and reckon I never played it straight with them .
John M is the only man for that kind of subterfuge...
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Lippy what in saying is,I was obviously in dept cause I wasnt earning for 3 months.I had to borrow to service the depts I had accumulated as a result,but the point is,the dept of social protection,the revenue ,the government,or nobody else care how,or why that money is in my account,they just see the figure,and reckon I never played it straight with them .
By getting that loan you've displayed your willingness to service your debt....just because you have that money in your account doesn't mean you're not entitled to benefut.
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Debt is good, Dalyer....
Beat me to it!!
I see BoI and Ulster Bank have announced a 3 month freeze on mortgage repayments.....at what cost to the borrower!!
My daughter just sent me a clip from Tesco in town(Dublin)......fukin mental!!
3 women batin' the shite outta each other in The Square....knew I should't have worn that John Lewis eau-de-parfum.
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Now I got the answer to me question.it seems absolutely the first thing you have to do is get certified by a doctor,and tou will be paid if either you HAVE the virus, OR your doctor advises self isolation
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The. Nbru has called for a major scalling back of bus,and rail services
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Debt is good, Dalyer....
Beat me to it!!
I see BoI and Ulster Bank have announced a 3 month freeze on mortgage repayments.....at what cost to the borrower!!
My daughter just sent me a clip from Tesco in town(Dublin)......fukin mental!!
3 women batin' the shite outta each other in The Square....knew I should't have worn that John Lewis eau-de-parfum.
I thought that shite was like chloroform...are ye sure it's not the eau de toilette?
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One of them was called Collette, Halpo.
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One of them was called Collette, Halpo.
Very Brangelina alri.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVpS4kJ8ZOg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVpS4kJ8ZOg)
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Dublin Airport Taxi representative was on Joe Duffy liveline about no work in hours, and are open to discount fares to get public to use more taxis but NTA would have to agree.Here we go again .
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While shops are being cleaned out since Leos announcement this morning.....and this gobshite is offering discounts....this might be a good time to ask Fleeced Now to drop the €2 pick up!! ::fds
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While shops are being cleaned out since Leos announcement this morning.....and this gobshite is offering discounts....this might be a good time to ask Fleeced Now to drop the €2 pick up!! ::fds
Shops are having bumper sales even higher then christmas,and we are to take a discount or reduction in fares?.Id say Freenow will jump on this to .Fact is people are not going to use Taxis if a virus about, and €2 off or 20% discount won't make them change there minds.This like when Taxi reps refused the fare increase in the recession
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I absolutely urge you all as a matter of principle please do not engage in this discount sole selling ecersise.I would encourage you to let the public know how lucky they are to have a taxi service at all,and they should handsomely reward you for procviding it.these people should be ashamed to call themselves representatives
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For far to long now,the public have looked down their noses at us,and treated us like something tou would wipe off your shoe.please do not give discounts .thats what the likes of Kelly,Kearns ,and Ebbs did on your behalf in the past ,please dont repeat it.it is not about money,its about principle
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I absolutely urge you all as a matter of principle please do not engage in this discount sole selling ecersise.I would encourage you to let the public know how lucky they are to have a taxi service at all,and they should handsomely reward you for procviding it.these people should be ashamed to call themselves representatives
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For far to long now,the public have looked down their noses at us,and treated us like something tou would wipe off your shoe.please do not give discounts .thats what the likes of Kelly,Kearns ,and Ebbs did on your behalf in the past ,please dont repeat it.it is not about money,its about principle
Joe Duffy said to seek NTA advice as he didn't have a clue.Cant the Taxi reps not understand there will be no fares or very little if this escalates.
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Dublin Airport Taxi representative was on Joe Duffy liveline about no work in hours, and are open to discount fares to get public to use more taxis but NTA would have to agree.Here we go again .
not true
they encourage you to charge what you like as long as it is not more than the metered fare
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Thats true.the NTA are there to serve the public ,and not the taxi drivers.we must look after ourselves
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My son is in Canada on a college exchange program. He sent me this post. His Irish flatmate got it from a family member. The official letter is standard notification for standby duty. Defence Forces response to an aide to the civil power request from Gardai. The content of the social media post is less reliable but indicates Govt might be expecting the need.
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That's the kind of shite we don't need....same as posting pictures of empty shelves.
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My son is in Canada on a college exchange program. He sent me this post. His Irish flatmate got it from a family member. The official letter is standard notification for standby duty. Defence Forces response to an aide to the civil power request from Gardai. The content of the social media post is less reliable but indicates Govt might be expecting the need.
Trudeau (Leo's real boyfriend) is now "self-isolating". Now, you can call me as mad a cunt as yez want, but this is going to end in tears...Banks have reduced interest rates...yes reduced them....
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Defence Forces on standby isn't the same as pictures of empty shelves. Pictures of empty shelves is some initial mild panic by people who react without thinking things through or either from a lack of information.
The Defence Forces going on standby is a preparation for at worst dealing with that panic but more than likely to assist with crowd control and traffic movement as the gardai dont have enough bodies.
The point being is the government must be anticipating or expect to implement traffic restrictions measures and that may impact public transport.
The bus and train unions are calling for measures to ensure driver safety and social distancing on public transport.
If this succeeds there may be a larger demand for taxis.
That is why I posted it to this topic. I should have been more clear with my point but I got excited when my phone rang about a fare and I pressed the post button.
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Well I done it.I took meself off to the doc this afternoon,she looked at the computer ,seen all my underlying illnessses,and duly siged me off work for the next 2 weeks.she told me to come back when the two weeks are nearly up,and she will review the situation
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She'll be on the boat out tonight, Dalyer....don't mind her.
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Im so confused about this bloody illness benefit payment.here is the questions im trying to get answers to,and nobody including the citizens info are very clear.firstly,I know you have to have a letter from a doctor,I understand that,but do you actually have to HAVE coronavirus,or if like me you are high risk and advised to self isolate do I qualify ?
Sounds you need a note from your GP or a hospital doctor. Here's the official line. Read both.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/disability_benefit.html (https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/disability_benefit.html)
The Government has also stated that self-employed people will be able to get either Illness Benefit or Supplementary Welfare Allowance.
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/df55ae-how-to-apply-for-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-absences/ (https://www.gov.ie/en/service/df55ae-how-to-apply-for-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-absences/)
How to Apply
Step 1
If you are an employee or self employed and feel you may be suffering from Covid-19 or may need to self-isolate, you should contact your doctor by telephone.
If the doctor is satisfied that you have Covid-19 or that you should self-isolate, they will advise you accordingly.
The doctor will then complete a medical certificate on your behalf and send this directly to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
To receive a payment, you will need to provide your doctor with your:
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Yes I must say,it was not complicated at all.she simply said she would be concerned for me in the circumstances,entered something on the computer,gaveme an illness benefit form to fill out at home (about 4pages but nothing compkicated) you can also claim for a dependent adult
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That's the kind of shite we don't need....same as posting pictures of empty shelves.
First the army is used for the bus strikes, then the bin strikes, and now a virus. will they ever fight in an actual war?
Where's private 3rd class when you need him? 8)
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We need Lisa Smith...
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We need Lisa Smith...
Or Sinn Fein/IRA, they'd give the virus a three-minute warning!
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,and she will review the situation
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kPbH2EzaUbQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
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Im hearing rumors that Luas drivers are to hold a vote to withdraw service due to risk of infection from passengers .Company says that they must wait for government to make the decision as they are liable for a fine of 100k per day for every day the service does not run and if the drivers withdraw their service the company will go to the commercial court and go into voluntary insolvency .Meaning drivers lose their jobs and only get statutory redundancy .
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Im hearing rumors that Luas drivers are to hold a vote to withdraw service due to risk of infection from passengers .Company says that they must wait for government to make the decision as they are liable for a fine of 100k per day for every day the service does not run and if the drivers withdraw their service the company will go to the commercial court and go into voluntary insolvency .Meaning drivers lose their jobs and only get statutory redundancy .
Sure them fuks are isolated,they have zero contact with passengers.
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If Free Now tell us to give discounts we have no choice, DM. They decide what we can charge and when, not us.
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If Free Now tell us to give discounts we have no choice, DM. They decide what we can charge and when, not us.
Nothing to discount as streets be dead.I wouldn't do Freenow, if it was my last crust i could earn, pure scum and destroyers of the taxi industry.Telling a self-employed person with a NTA set metered fare structure what they can earn outright ARs%holes.Hard enough out there without multinationals taking 15% of fares.BOBO the clown work.
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Unions not happy about it
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Rat I honestly believe your trying to wind me up.SURELY you dont believe that a dispatcher calls the shots when it comes to charging ? If I,and thousands of taxi drivers worked WITH (not for ) a dispatcher and they told us what we can charge,and we said fukk off,do you still think tha dispatcher would be in business if he insisted in it ? Not a chance ,but we would still be In business
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Unions not happy about it
Unions rofl rofl rofl your self employed.What are so called unions unhappy with???.Most likely not getting there yearly money.Tell me one positive thing a union has done for the taxi industry??
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There is an old saying ,and its very true.a union is only as strong as its members.this is also the point I am always trying to make to the rat as well.we,the drivers are stronger then dispatchers because of our numbers.but rat subscribes to the view that the tail should wag the dog.in fact every time he posts about dispatchers,and drivers ,he does so in the context of drivers being EMPLOYEES of these people.hence the reason he always uses the term WORK FOR
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Im so confused about this bloody illness benefit payment.here is the questions im trying to get answers to,and nobody including the citizens info are very clear.firstly,I know you have to have a letter from a doctor,I understand that,but do you actually have to HAVE coronavirus,or if like me you are high risk and advised to self isolate do I qualify ?
Sounds you need a note from your GP or a hospital doctor. Here's the official line. Read both.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/disability_benefit.html (https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/disability_benefit.html)
The Government has also stated that self-employed people will be able to get either Illness Benefit or Supplementary Welfare Allowance.
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/df55ae-how-to-apply-for-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-absences/ (https://www.gov.ie/en/service/df55ae-how-to-apply-for-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-absences/)
How to Apply
Step 1
If you are an employee or self employed and feel you may be suffering from Covid-19 or may need to self-isolate, you should contact your doctor by telephone.
If the doctor is satisfied that you have Covid-19 or that you should self-isolate, they will advise you accordingly.
The doctor will then complete a medical certificate on your behalf and send this directly to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
To receive a payment, you will need to provide your doctor with your:
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How do you pay the doctor ?
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How do you pay the doctor ?
By card!!
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Rat I honestly believe your trying to wind me up.SURELY you dont believe that a dispatcher calls the shots when it comes to charging ? If I,and thousands of taxi drivers worked WITH (not for ) a dispatcher and they told us what we can charge,and we said fukk off,do you still think tha dispatcher would be in business if he insisted in it ? Not a chance ,but we would still be In business
I for one will be charging whats on the meter and approved by law, FN or anybody else can go and Fcuk themselves
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Rte report seems to support the social media report about the army being on standby and supporting the gardai from Monday. Student garda being sworn and deployed and instructors being sent out too. Senior gardai asked to delay retirement. Hiring 210 additional garda vehicles. New rosters from monday which includes duties at supermarkets, chemists and petrol stations. They are taking this seriously. So traffic and public transport may be affected too.
https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0313/1122045-garda-coronavirus/ (https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0313/1122045-garda-coronavirus/)
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The army are just there to make up the shortfall of cops.They won't be walking around with guns unless there are serious public order problems.
Who knows maybe the bus,luas and bin truck lads could go on strike so they might be able take up the slack.
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How rhe fukk can the army ,or the gardai help against a germ ? Are they going to fight it with guns ?
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How rhe fukk can the army ,or the gardai help against a germ ? Are they going to fight it with guns ?
Hopefully take out a few scumbags....that will do!!
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Many army lads have bus and truck licences.During the petrol strikes in the 80s me oul fella had to drive the tankers with cop escorts.Thats one example but the army and cops can't go on strike.They'd be fukked in a cell for it.
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The army are just there to make up the shortfall of cops.They won't be walking around with guns unless there are serious public order problems.
Agree.
Reckon if the population fails to follow advice not to congregate etc.then they will enforce traffic/movement restrictions on roads and public transport. But I get a sense that people get the idea. As long as the authorities are correct about supply chains not being affected.
https://www-irishtimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/government-and-garda-can-use-extreme-powers-to-tackle-covid-19-1.4200108?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&mode=amp&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15841089194148&_ct=1584108938635&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fgovernment-and-garda-can-use-extreme-powers-to-tackle-covid-19-1.4200108 (https://www-irishtimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/government-and-garda-can-use-extreme-powers-to-tackle-covid-19-1.4200108?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&mode=amp&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15841089194148&_ct=1584108938635&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fgovernment-and-garda-can-use-extreme-powers-to-tackle-covid-19-1.4200108)
New York Times reported that the mayor of new york announced a state of emergency which gives powers to shut down transportation.
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If they close public transport how do people get to work?
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Rat I honestly believe your trying to wind me up.SURELY you dont believe that a dispatcher calls the shots when it comes to charging ? If I,and thousands of taxi drivers worked WITH (not for ) a dispatcher and they told us what we can charge,and we said fukk off,do you still think tha dispatcher would be in business if he insisted in it ? Not a chance ,but we would still be In business
I for one will be charging whats on the meter and approved by law, FN or anybody else can go and Fcuk themselves
100% right BOBO the clown gives 15%..You would think FN during a crisis would reduce there commission,not a chance as pure greed they will give free sambos and coffee and the drivers will love it
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Rat I honestly believe your trying to wind me up.SURELY you dont believe that a dispatcher calls the shots when it comes to charging ? If I,and thousands of taxi drivers worked WITH (not for ) a dispatcher and they told us what we can charge,and we said fukk off,do you still think tha dispatcher would be in business if he insisted in it ? Not a chance ,but we would still be In business
I for one will be charging whats on the meter and approved by law, FN or anybody else can go and Fcuk themselves
100% right BOBO the clown gives 15%..You would think FN during a crisis would reduce there commission,not a chance as pure greed they will give free sambos and coffee and the drivers will love it
Wonder how long FN would survive if the PAX dry up
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Rat I honestly believe your trying to wind me up.SURELY you dont believe that a dispatcher calls the shots when it comes to charging ? If I,and thousands of taxi drivers worked WITH (not for ) a dispatcher and they told us what we can charge,and we said fukk off,do you still think tha dispatcher would be in business if he insisted in it ? Not a chance ,but we would still be In business
I for one will be charging whats on the meter and approved by law, FN or anybody else can go and Fcuk themselves
100% right BOBO the clown gives 15%..You would think FN during a crisis would reduce there commission,not a chance as pure greed they will give free sambos and coffee and the drivers will love it
Wonder how long FN would survive if the PAX dry up
They going no where, owned by Daimler AG ,Nissan Renault group.Plenty of money in the bank.soon be 25% like Barcelona.
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The army are just there to make up the shortfall of cops.They won't be walking around with guns unless there are serious public order problems.
Agree.
Reckon if the population fails to follow advice not to congregate etc.then they will enforce traffic/movement restrictions on roads and public transport. But I get a sense that people get the idea. As long as the authorities are correct about supply chains not being affected.
https://www-irishtimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/government-and-garda-can-use-extreme-powers-to-tackle-covid-19-1.4200108?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&mode=amp&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15841089194148&_ct=1584108938635&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fgovernment-and-garda-can-use-extreme-powers-to-tackle-covid-19-1.4200108 (https://www-irishtimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/government-and-garda-can-use-extreme-powers-to-tackle-covid-19-1.4200108?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&mode=amp&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15841089194148&_ct=1584108938635&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fgovernment-and-garda-can-use-extreme-powers-to-tackle-covid-19-1.4200108)
New York Times reported that the mayor of new york announced a state of emergency which gives powers to shut down transportation.
The New York story has been proved to be fake news.
NYPD have said there'll be no shutdown of the subway.
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Like those fuktard supposedly from the army putting out(on whatsapp) that Leo is gonna make an announcement at 8am on Monday....as if an arsehole like that would be trusted with cleaning a fukin jax.
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Like those fuktard supposedly from the army putting out(on whatsapp) that Leo is gonna make an announcement at 8am on Monday....as if an arsehole like that would be trusted with cleaning a fukin jax.
Of all the Irish Politicians at this moment the Right man is in charge .As you know I have no time for the Cunt but he is showing some determination to sort this out .Imagine Ryan as Taoiseach telling us to cycle and eat cabbage or Mary From Cabra telling us Catholics and Children First into the Bunkers or Profit from the People telling us to take over Ailsbury and Shrewsbury Road Or mick from Cork burbling in language only he understands .If the Kill rate in Ireland is below Italy he will have done well.
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The New York story has been proved to be fake news.
NYPD have said there'll be no shutdown of the subway.
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Not sure if this is fake news. The report was from the New York Times.
https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/nyregion/coronavirus-new-york-update.amp.html?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15841200161881&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2020%2F03%2F12%2Fnyregion%2Fcoronavirus-new-york-update.html (https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/nyregion/coronavirus-new-york-update.amp.html?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15841200161881&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2020%2F03%2F12%2Fnyregion%2Fcoronavirus-new-york-update.html)
Also Follow this link and click on emergency executive order 98 link.
https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news.page (https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news.page)
Anyway we shall see next week if the army/garda measures are bullshite or not.
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Why wait till next week use your intelligence .Our army or police service wouldnt win a bar fight if they told us to stay in and we didnt then what ,they would lose control Big Dommos grankids would rob banks .I was looking at the crowds in the supermarkets wondering why did the q to pay just walk out if one did it all would follow who could stop them .My mate who supplies casual labour has been asked to recruit lads to work the doors in a major supermarket chain to stop a major raid by organised criminals .
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Still not real to some people. Queues at supermarkets and cafes full of parents with kids. They will only wake up to it with some sort of shock.
Approach now is to encourage people to co-operate, think and use common sense. Thats the problem. If they dont get it the authorities will have to impose rules instead of asking for co-operation.
Irish dont like being told what to do. Neither do the Italians and look whats happening there now as a result of their casual attitude.
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Im hearing rumors that Luas drivers are to hold a vote to withdraw service due to risk of infection from passengers .Company says that they must wait for government to make the decision as they are liable for a fine of 100k per day for every day the service does not run and if the drivers withdraw their service the company will go to the commercial court and go into voluntary insolvency .Meaning drivers lose their jobs and only get statutory redundancy .
National Bus and Rail Union issues warning on services
Union ‘cannot guarantee’ continuity if health advice on social distancing not implemented
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I gaurentee in a couple of months time we willall look back and laugh at how silly we have been.they will find a cure very soon.in south Korea the number of people recovering now,is starting outnumber the amount catching it.the numbers in whuhan China is dramatically declining also
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Im hearing rumors that Luas drivers are to hold a vote to withdraw service due to risk of infection from passengers .Company says that they must wait for government to make the decision as they are liable for a fine of 100k per day for every day the service does not run and if the drivers withdraw their service the company will go to the commercial court and go into voluntary insolvency .Meaning drivers lose their jobs and only get statutory redundancy .
National Bus and Rail Union issues warning on services
Union ‘cannot guarantee’ continuity if health advice on social distancing not implemented
Link???
I can't find anything that says anything like that.
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The New York story has been proved to be fake news.
NYPD have said there'll be no shutdown of the subway.
Not sure if this is fake news. The report was from the New York Times.
https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/nyregion/coronavirus-new-york-update.amp.html?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15841200161881&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2020%2F03%2F12%2Fnyregion%2Fcoronavirus-new-york-update.html (https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/nyregion/coronavirus-new-york-update.amp.html?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15841200161881&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2020%2F03%2F12%2Fnyregion%2Fcoronavirus-new-york-update.html)
Also Follow this link and click on emergency executive order 98 link.
https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news.page (https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news.page)
Anyway we shall see next week if the army/garda measures are bullshite or not.
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This is where I got the info'...Erm had the only copy of The Sun!
In the middle of the growing coronavirus panic in New York City, the New York City Police Department tweeted an all-caps dismissal of a viral rumor that's been spread through mass texts and on social media.
"THERE IS A LOT OF MISINFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA," the tweet said. "ONE TWEET IN PARTICULAR IS FALSE. CONTRARY TO WHAT IT SAYS THERE ARE NO PLANS BY THE NYPD TO SHUT DOWN ROADWAYS OR SUBWAYS."
NYPD NEWS
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@NYPDnews
THERE IS A LOT OF MISINFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
ONE TWEET IN PARTICULAR IS FALSE. CONTRARY TO WHAT IT SAYS THERE ARE NO PLANS BY THE NYPD TO SHUT DOWN ROADWAYS OR SUBWAYS.
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The NYPD didn't link to the tweet it was referencing, but mass fake-news texts have been circulating that suggest otherwise. One of the widely shared texts alleges someone's coworker said on Slack they had lunch with Emma Bloomberg, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg's daughter, and that her phone "was going off like crazy."
The text, which is false, goes on to allege that NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are "likely going to announce a quarantine of NYC" on Thursday or Friday, which could result in the subway shutting down, so text recipients are urged to buy groceries immediately.
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Lots of new information flying around at a rapid race. It’s important we all do the best we can to limit the flow of inaccurate info. For anyone who has received this message, it is NOT true.
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Freddie, can you disprove the “Emma Bloomberg” one? I keep getting texted this:
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Another widely circulated fake-news text message says someone's friend of a friend who works in emergency management at the NYPD said the subway would be limited, with parts shutting down entirely, and that only emergency vehicles would be allowed on the road. That text recommends recipients stock up on food, water, and cash "because groceries and atm machines will have limited ability to be refilled."
https://www.businessinsider.com/nyc-subway-will-not-shut-down-coronavirus-nypd-confirms-2020-3?r=US&IR=T (https://www.businessinsider.com/nyc-subway-will-not-shut-down-coronavirus-nypd-confirms-2020-3?r=US&IR=T)
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Why wait till next week use your intelligence .Our army or police service wouldnt win a bar fight if they told us to stay in and we didnt then what ,they would lose control Big Dommos grankids would rob banks .I was looking at the crowds in the supermarkets wondering why did the q to pay just walk out if one did it all would follow who could stop them .My mate who supplies casual labour has been asked to recruit lads to work the doors in a major supermarket chain to stop a major raid by organised criminals .
So your mate who supplies casual labor is going to recruit lads to work the doors of supermarkets without them having the required PSA licenses? If it’s casual labour the lads won’t have licenses and 5erefore cannot be used as door staff.
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Just watched the news on BBC4, it's really kicking off in Europe. Lots of countries are closing their borders. Holland has even banned flights from Italy (2 no-border Schengen countries). Airline industry is fukked!
& The UK is sticking out for going a different direction...
Trump is doing a press conference any minute now. God help us all >:D
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Just watched the news on BBC4, it's really kicking off in Europe. Lots of countries are closing their borders. Holland has even banned flights from Italy (2 no-border Schengen countries). Airline industry is fukked!
& The UK is sticking out for going a different direction...
Trump is doing a press conference any minute now. God help us all >:D
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=257661821906667¬if_id=1584128125113587¬if_t=live_video (https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=257661821906667¬if_id=1584128125113587¬if_t=live_video)
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Ronan Keating?
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Ronan Keating?
Fuck you Hal I was going to say that .His boss must of came along when he was going to type .
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Or the phone slipped while locking the hut!!
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I get the impression that our far eastern friends created a "Mild" form of this sh1t and have decided to fling it around the world as a warning shot to us all and also to weaken our immune systems, if they have a cure they aint going to share it any time soon.
Just wait till the next shot of gear they decide to send us, we will be totally fcuked then.
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Or the phone slipped while locking the hut!!
3 Network went down in Newry. As for bosses.........I've seen your FB profile Erm.........and it's definitely not you in charge of your life.
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Ermy on facefuk?......shut the front door!!
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Ermy on facefuk?......shut the front door!!
He has two followers...both in white coats!
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Had a guy from a recruitment agency in the car today, says Lidl are looking for 150 extra staff, looks like they wont be closing too soon
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Im so confused about this bloody illness benefit payment.here is the questions im trying to get answers to,and nobody including the citizens info are very clear.firstly,I know you have to have a letter from a doctor,I understand that,but do you actually have to HAVE coronavirus,or if like me you are high risk and advised to self isolate do I qualify ?
Sounds you need a note from your GP or a hospital doctor. Here's the official line. Read both.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/disability_benefit.html (https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/disability_benefit.html)
The Government has also stated that self-employed people will be able to get either Illness Benefit or Supplementary Welfare Allowance.
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/df55ae-how-to-apply-for-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-absences/ (https://www.gov.ie/en/service/df55ae-how-to-apply-for-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-absences/)
How to Apply
Step 1
If you are an employee or self employed and feel you may be suffering from Covid-19 or may need to self-isolate, you should contact your doctor by telephone.
If the doctor is satisfied that you have Covid-19 or that you should self-isolate, they will advise you accordingly.
The doctor will then complete a medical certificate on your behalf and send this directly to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
To receive a payment, you will need to provide your doctor with your:
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You might as well claim because there is Fook all work out there !
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I have made a claim,but there is a huge amount of confusion amongst the people dealing with it.inspite of the fact that a doctor has signed me off for two weeks with an instruction to self isolate,and she sent the cert to the people dealing with it,one person in there said im not entitled to claim,another said I am and another said she didnt know honestly thats the truth
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That is not helpful at all...So many claims today....will take some time to process them ...no link...
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I rent a taxi. Broke the link last night as intended to hand vehicle back today. The rental crowd got the NTA notice and messaged me saying to hold onto car for time being free of charge. Must be because they have nowhere to store returned vehicles.
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My car has been lying up recently and it doesn't take long to run the battery down.If the 12v battery goes dead the meter uses it's own battery.I dunno how long they're good for.So I've bought a trickle charger in Aldi that I plug in to keep it topped up.Best 17 euro I ever spent.
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I rent a taxi. Broke the link last night as intended to hand vehicle back today. The rental crowd got the NTA notice and messaged me saying to hold onto car for time being free of charge. Must be because they have nowhere to store returned vehicles.
But they may have froze your insurance so don’t be driving it
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I rent a taxi. Broke the link last night as intended to hand vehicle back today. The rental crowd got the NTA notice and messaged me saying to hold onto car for time being free of charge. Must be because they have nowhere to store returned vehicles.
But they may have froze your insurance so don’t be driving it
They never mentioned that but thanks for the heads up because they probably did.
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You should charge them for minding it for them in that case,they would charge you
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You should charge them for minding it for them in that case,they would charge you
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God knows they have got enuf rent out of you already
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God??...,pff.
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Vikkiz wasn't far off the mark. Got a call from Lynk today. Want me to post back key with tracking number. Insurance will be suspended when they receive the key. When life is back to normal they will send back key and start from scratch then.
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Lots of saloon Kamakazee Taxis, still working i was looking at street cams live.They must have no family or care what they spread.I hope they not claiming that pandemic money.
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Is there no hospital work with Lynk or is it all gone dead?
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Lots of saloon Kamakazee Taxis, still working i was looking at street cams live.They must have no family or care what they spread.I hope they not claiming that pandemic money.
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How do you access that my good man?
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Lots of saloon Kamakazee Taxis, still working i was looking at street cams live.They must have no family or care what they spread.I hope they not claiming that pandemic money.
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How do you access that my good man?
There are 2 webcams on o connell st ....Skyline one very good https://www.carrollsirishgifts.com/livedublinwebcam (https://www.carrollsirishgifts.com/livedublinwebcam) https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/ireland/leinster/dublin/dublin-o-connell-street.html (https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/ireland/leinster/dublin/dublin-o-connell-street.html)
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If they claimed the pandemic payment and are still working there licences should be revoked, as money will be needed to keep people alive as pandemic moves forward
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You should have to break the link with your vehicle at least if your claiming it
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The link doesn't mean a whole lot.It's only an app designed so we could rat each other for not being compliant.
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The link doesn't mean a whole lot.It's only an app designed so we could rat each other for not being compliant.
And keep punters safe.
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The link doesn't mean a whole lot.It's only an app designed so we could rat each other for not being compliant.
Which was fukall use anyway.
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Lots of saloon Kamakazee Taxis, still working i was looking at street cams live.They must have no family or care what they spread.I hope they not claiming that pandemic money.
I am working away, and will do until I get it, if I get it that is. its just a flu for gods sake, dont let RTE and the government scare you like the other ejits out there wearing face mask out in the open or driving their cars. Leo telling grandparents to stay away from their grand kids, fcuk off.
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Yeah, the world elite couldn't wait until April 1st to pull an April Fool's.
2,500 people died in Italy in the last 25 days. Almost every country in the world is closing their borders and ordering people to stay indoors.
With all the money you make;
You could take a foreign holiday... Only you can't because Ryanair is grounding 'most or all' of its fleet next Tues.
Never mind, you could go for a pint. Oh yeah, all the pubs are closed.
Never mind, you could buy some new clothes. Oh yeah, Arnotts, Pennys, BT closed today.
Never mind, you could buy food in McDonalds. Oh yeah, they only do deliveries and drive-thru now.
20,000 people applied for the dole last Friday. By next Monday, it's likely that 500,000 people in Ireland will have lost their job...IN_TEN_DAYS... The Govt is basically giving anyone who asks free money for the next 6 weeks.
Flu, my arse ::fds
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you are doing exactly what they want you to do, im mortified for the people i see running around like headless chickens today with masks and gloves on. All governments want us in constant fear, it has always been the same, this is just the latest edition. what would people be like if there was a virus that if you got you had a 1 % chance of living? id rather be dead than to buy into fear like this.
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99% of people who died in china from the virus had other health issues.
I had young healthy people today tell me they fear they might die from this virus rofl rofl
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A Maximum of 500 Ventilators in the Ireland .Boris in the UK is asking Car manufacturers can they make ventilators and its just a flu!!!!!.Italy had nearly 500 deaths today alone over 319 in one region and its just a flu.Are you winding people up?
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Italy has a population of of 60 million. most deaths are people over 80 or people with other serious health problems, that is what usually happens, its nature, its a new flu they havent got a vaccine for yet. relax.
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In Ireland, the numbers/day went something like 20-20-20-40-40-60-70. Next numbers are out at 8.45pm. They're expecting 105. Can you see a trend there? 15,000 by the end of March (2 weeks away)...
This is us in a 7-10 days
https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0318/1123947-coronavirus-world/ (https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0318/1123947-coronavirus-world/)
Italy has reported 475 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, the highest one-day official toll of any nation since the first case was detected in China late last year.
In total, the number of deaths in Italy have reached 2,978, more than half of all the cases recorded outside China, while the number of infections reached 35,713.
The previous record high of 368 deaths was also recorded in Italy, on Sunday.
Italy, a nation of 60 million, has now recorded 34.2% of all the deaths officially attributed to Covid-19 across the world.
The rates within Italy itself remained stable, with two-thirds of the deaths - 1,959 in all - reported in the northern Lombardy region around Milan, the Italian financial and fashion capital.
In France, the virus has caused 89 new deaths over the last 24 hours bringing the total death toll in the country to 264.
"We have an epidemic that is rapidly becoming more serious," the country's top health official told reporters. He added that France now had 9,134 confirmed cases, 3,626 of whom were in hospital.
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Italy is hit hard, experts say, only because they have the oldest population in Europe.
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Are 'the experts' saying it's a flu as well?
FFS, China sent planes to Italy to get the Chinese back home. China has also closed it borders/airports to stop (what you call the flu) getting back into China.
What about the lockdowns in Spain and France? In France, you get fined if you leave your house without a good reason.
The EU is closing it's borders (airports) to non-essential travel for the next 30 days.
The UK is closing the schools on Friday.
Switzerland (not EU) has mobilized it's army.
The Nordic countries are also on lockdown and giving out free money to its citizens.
America is giving free money to it's citizens (kinda). They've also closed the border with Canada.
Flu, my arse ::fds
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Just tryin to be controversial 2018.
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All Irish tourists urged to fly home by Saturday (https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0318/1123993-travel-home-covid-19/)
The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged all Irish tourists in Spain to travel home by this Saturday.....The vast majority of queries relate to concerned travellers in Spain whilst another large category of callers is from people on cruise ships, unsure where they will be able to dock.
Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra today announced an immediate restriction on overnight movement across the country in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Whilst Chilean President Sebastian Pinera today declared a 90-day state of catastrophe as cases of the new coronavirus mounted, giving the government extraordinary powers to restrict freedom of movement and assure food supply and basic services.
Flu, my arse ::fds
I don't know if this link will work but remember Monty Python's 'Tis but a Scratch' routine... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmInkxbvlCs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmInkxbvlCs)
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Italy has a population of of 60 million. most deaths are people over 80 or people with other serious health problems, that is what usually happens, its nature, its a new flu they havent got a vaccine for yet. relax.
Just tryin to be controversial 2018.
@ Shallowhal - That's a bit harsh :P Afterall, he might not have parents (to care about)
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something that I cant understand is why are so many young people in Ireland, who arent sick staying in their house 24/7 now?
we havent been asked or told to stay in have we?
I saw two people with surf boards on the roof of their car earlier, loads of people out walking or running, I think they are far better off surfing, walking or running, than someone stuck in their house watching netflix and RTE news.
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Been doing a bit of walking myself of late. I'd love to say I feel better for it but I don't, at least not physically.
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Walking is great....takes a long time to see the results, but just look at Vanessa Feltz.
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Walking is great....takes a long time to see the results, but just look at Vanessa Feltz.
I think she got a gastric band.
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Walking is great....takes a long time to see the results, but just look at Vanessa Feltz.
I think she got a gastric band.
On her face!!
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Italy is hit hard, experts say, only because they have the oldest population in Europe.
Are YOU a expert on the FLU????.Grow up man.Look at the bigger picture.Lombardy has a population of 10m people .Ireland 4.8 M people. Lombardy had 319 deaths just today!!!!!!!!!.Irish experts say this will hit us hard and very hard, and you come on here like a keyboard warrior, and gladly say you working, probably claiming the pandemic payment, and joke about it.Your of the wall comments are not funny when peoples lives are at risk. Only the old people????.Have you family???.Governments trying to scare us????.This is a VIRUS that could kill my 82 year old father .How dare you!!!!!.Lots of drivers on here have family that are threatened by this and are worried what will happen in the next few weeks .We all are finding this hard and our income is gone!!!!,Have a heart before you post.When peoples lives are at risk you dont play about.
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Been doing a bit of walking myself of late. I'd love to say I feel better for it but I don't, at least not physically.
Walking to the Upstairs toilet because the downstairs one is full of bottles and jacksroll and a spare engine and a snooker table isint really walking ,I think your taking the piss
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you are doing exactly what they want you to do, im mortified for the people i see running around like headless chickens today with masks and gloves on. All governments want us in constant fear, it has always been the same, this is just the latest edition. what would people be like if there was a virus that if you got you had a 1 % chance of living? id rather be dead than to buy into fear like this.
Fear is the real threat to the world. As Leo and Boris said the virus cannot be stopped only slowed.
Hopefully enough so the health systems can cope.
Fear is the last thing Governments want because if it really takes hold society will collapse.
That is why all governments are stepping in and throwing .billions of imaginary money, that it hasnt got at it.
It will be paid back by taxpayers for generations.
But if they don't what will happen? Society will break down, no law, survival of the fittest, every one for themselves. No law, no arrests. People taking what they want. That sounds extreme doesnt it. But that is exactly why every government in the world is throwing billions of imaginary money at it, to try and stop that.
So we think grand, work away at it governments.
But this is guess work. You heard Leo and Boris. This has never happened before so no idea about the right way to manage it. I hope they are all right about it.
Thats the economic or money side of it. If the health systems gets overwhelmed with too many cases at once then the money side is fucked. Leo and Boris said worst is to come from the number of infections point of view. They cant stop it but they hope to slow it down so it can be managed.
Imagine a health system where there are thousands of cases at once and not enough medicine, ventilators, beds or staff to deal with it. Like in Italy where they have.to decide who gets help and people over 80 wont be treated. And they say the worst is to come. I hope governments are making the right decisions.
But just in case they have police and army on stand by to protect the health system, enforce social distancing, protect supermarkets, chemists and petrol stations if the population don't abide by rules. Worst case if it drags on, people get cabin fever and/or run short of funds looting and riots could kick in. Like Tallaght Lidl in the snow.
Last thing Governments want. Because this world of imagined realities would collapse into chaos. Our economy, legal system, currency and society are just that, imagined realities. Abstract concepts that we all go along with as long as it works and suits us. The very real coronavirus has fucked the economic reality and to save it governments need to press the pause button while fucking billions of imaginary money at it.
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Wonder was Clare Byrne really in a shed that Prime Time show? lol
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Im hearing rumors that Luas drivers are to hold a vote to withdraw service due to risk of infection from passengers .Company says that they must wait for government to make the decision as they are liable for a fine of 100k per day for every day the service does not run and if the drivers withdraw their service the company will go to the commercial court and go into voluntary insolvency .Meaning drivers lose their jobs and only get statutory redundancy .
National Bus and Rail Union issues warning on services
Union ‘cannot guarantee’ continuity if health advice on social distancing not implemented
Plans for public transport timetables to be reduced to Saturday or even Sunday schedules are under consideration.
It comes amid an expected fall in demand for trains and buses as people work from home and practice social distancing.
It's understood the plans to potentially scale back bus and train timetables have been discussed at meetings between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Department of Transport.
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Italy is hit hard, experts say, only because they have the oldest population in Europe.
Are YOU a expert on the FLU????.Grow up man.Look at the bigger picture.Lombardy has a population of 10m people .Ireland 4.8 M people. Lombardy had 319 deaths just today!!!!!!!!!.Irish experts say this will hit us hard and very hard, and you come on here like a keyboard warrior, and gladly say you working, probably claiming the pandemic payment, and joke about it.Your of the wall comments are not funny when peoples lives are at risk. Only the old people????.Have you family???.Governments trying to scare us????.This is a VIRUS that could kill my 82 year old father .How dare you!!!!!.Lots of drivers on here have family that are threatened by this and are worried what will happen in the next few weeks .We all are finding this hard and our income is gone!!!!,Have a heart before you post.When peoples lives are at risk you dont play about.
Look I dont want any of your parents/grandparents to die, your 82 year old dad could have a better chance of surviving this than someone of 60. my main points are that I cant understand why young people are afraid they will die from this, I have since found out that wearing a mask is no good unless say i was driving a customer with the virus(even then the virus has a chance of getting through the mask), so i think the people wearing them on the street or driving their cars look very silly.
I was one who wasnt impressed with Leos speech either, I cant see why a lot of people were, but we are all different, I have my opinions and make no apologies for them.
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We're all entitled to our opinions...no matter how mad (in my case) they are. Censorship will be coming down the line....make the most of it.
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I dont think it was the type of speech anyone should have been looking for inspiration from,but I suppose he delivered it with honesty,which is all we could have expected.im not afraid of covid 19,and I have more reason then most of you to be afraid,I think you just need to do what the HSE ,and doctors etc ask and try not to worry.there is a great saying I often THIS TO SHALL PASS
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We're all entitled to our opinions...no matter how mad (in my case) they are. Censorship will be coming down the line....make the most of it.
Censorship Some cunt on here insists on Links . rofl rofl rofl rofl
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Im hearing rumors that Luas drivers are to hold a vote to withdraw service due to risk of infection from passengers .Company says that they must wait for government to make the decision as they are liable for a fine of 100k per day for every day the service does not run and if the drivers withdraw their service the company will go to the commercial court and go into voluntary insolvency .Meaning drivers lose their jobs and only get statutory redundancy .
National Bus and Rail Union issues warning on services
Union ‘cannot guarantee’ continuity if health advice on social distancing not implemented
Plans for public transport timetables to be reduced to Saturday or even Sunday schedules are under consideration.
It comes amid an expected fall in demand for trains and buses as people work from home and practice social distancing.
It's understood the plans to potentially scale back bus and train timetables have been discussed at meetings between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Department of Transport.
Jaysus help us all.
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looks like we are in a good position so, we may get a lot more work if the other services are scaled down. and for those of you who dont want to keep working, ye can just turn your phone off, or stay at home and who can stop you?
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I dont think it was the type of speech anyone should have been looking for inspiration from,but I suppose he delivered it with honesty,which is all we could have expected.im not afraid of covid 19,and I have more reason then most of you to be afraid,I think you just need to do what the HSE ,and doctors etc ask and try not to worry.there is a great saying I often THIS TO SHALL PASS
maybe he was saving his inspirational speech for a few weeks down the line. also that speech could have been for any country, very generic.
you are right not to be afraid o the virus, thats the problem with the people you see who are in serious panic, a lot think just because they are over 60 that if they get the virus they are dead. i think some people are just looking for attention to be honest, wearing masks 24/7, put the pics up on facebook for their friends to see.
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Taxi 90.I hear what your saying,but worry is a human condition.its something people do naturally.you cannot tell people how to worry,no more then you can tell people how to grieve.
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Taxi 90.I hear what your saying,but worry is a human condition.its something people do naturally.you cannot tell people how to worry,no more then you can tell people how to grieve.
I suppose you are right. some people are just worriers and others arent. I was disappointed with a guy i met yesterday, a young guy around 25, he had his whole family wearing masks and worrying them about this when in my opinion there was no need for it. two weeks ago he told me he didnt give a $hit about covid-19.
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Taxi 90.I hear what your saying,but worry is a human condition.its something people do naturally.you cannot tell people how to worry,no more then you can tell people how to grieve.
I suppose you are right. some people are just worriers and others arent. I was disappointed with a guy i met yesterday, a young guy around 25, he had his whole family wearing masks and worrying them about this when in my opinion there was no need for it. two weeks ago he told me he didnt give a $hit about covid-19.
He's more worried about UB40! 8)
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Taxi 90.I hear what your saying,but worry is a human condition.its something people do naturally.you cannot tell people how to worry,no more then you can tell people how to grieve.
I suppose you are right. some people are just worriers and others arent. I was disappointed with a guy i met yesterday, a young guy around 25, he had his whole family wearing masks and worrying them about this when in my opinion there was no need for it. two weeks ago he told me he didnt give a $hit about covid-19.
He's more worried about UB40! 8)
He might just be One in Ten!!
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Taxi 90.I hear what your saying,but worry is a human condition.its something people do naturally.you cannot tell people how to worry,no more then you can tell people how to grieve.
I suppose you are right. some people are just worriers and others arent. I was disappointed with a guy i met yesterday, a young guy around 25, he had his whole family wearing masks and worrying them about this when in my opinion there was no need for it. two weeks ago he told me he didnt give a $hit about covid-19.
He's more worried about UB40! 8)
He might just be One in Ten!!
8)
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Taxi 90.I hear what your saying,but worry is a human condition.its something people do naturally.you cannot tell people how to worry,no more then you can tell people how to grieve.
I suppose you are right. some people are just worriers and others arent. I was disappointed with a guy i met yesterday, a young guy around 25, he had his whole family wearing masks and worrying them about this when in my opinion there was no need for it. two weeks ago he told me he didnt give a $hit about covid-19.
I've news for you...every port is still open.. he's not the only one not caring...
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No mention of taxis or social distancing in them either >:(
Public transport passenger numbers fall by up to 75% due to Covid-19 (https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0319/1124204-public-transport-nta-figures/)
Passenger numbers on public transport have fallen by up to 30% because of the Covid-19 crisis according to the National Transport Authority (NTA).
However, the NTA intends to maintain "the vast majority of services" provided by Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go Ahead Ireland, Luas and Local Link.
The drop-off has been recorded in preliminary figures compiled by the NTA comparing current usage to equivalent levels in 2019.
It found that daily numbers are down across all types of transport with the reduction ranging from 70% to 75%.
However, it is believed that the NTA and health authorities want to keep services at existing levels as the fewer numbers using public transport will allow greater levels of social distancing.
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No mention of taxis or social distancing in them either >:(
Public transport passenger numbers fall by up to 75% due to Covid-19 (https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0319/1124204-public-transport-nta-figures/)
Passenger numbers on public transport have fallen by up to 30% because of the Covid-19 crisis according to the National Transport Authority (NTA).
However, the NTA intends to maintain "the vast majority of services" provided by Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go Ahead Ireland, Luas and Local Link.
The drop-off has been recorded in preliminary figures compiled by the NTA comparing current usage to equivalent levels in 2019.
It found that daily numbers are down across all types of transport with the reduction ranging from 70% to 75%.
However, it is believed that the NTA and health authorities want to keep services at existing levels as the fewer numbers using public transport will allow greater levels of social distancing.
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Lymp is still working...lets make it go viral! 8)
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Breaking news from Croke Park:
Covid 19 Mayo 1-15.
And the Curse contuinues.
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Breaking news from Croke Park:
Covid 19 Mayo 1-15.
And the Curse contuinues.
rofl
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rofl rofl rofl...That's a good laugh