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Public Area => Taxi Talk => Topic started by: john m on July 10, 2020, 09:59:36 am
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August 10th is Covid cut off Day .What next for self employed .They WONT ask us to go on the Dole even though somebody here posted they were talking to somebody in welfare or revenue .Simply because you go on the dole its a job lost I think they will offer subsidies to Self Employed people to return to work based on a % of your returned income up to 50% of the Average industrial wage .If they continue the Wage subsidies then it makes sense to include self employed in the scheme ,even if its only till the end of the year .
Dont just look at it from a taxi drivers point of view the government wont .They need small businesses to reopen your carpet cleaner ,Window washers ,Gardners small one man band operations .If they done this how many self employed workers would qualify for the full 350? which would be the Max if you returned the minimum 10,000 a year that was necessary to get the Full payment your subsidy would be half that 5k or 98 Euro a week .
So the Options will be take the subsidy and return to work or go on the Dole 6 months on Benefit then apply for Job Seekers means tested assistance .This is my best guess of where we are going .
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Or maybe just tell ye to go sling your proverbial John.
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Dont think so Hal .The Government are paying employers to keep workers on the books .Government recon it costs 30 K to create a job so every job lost will cost 30K to replace plus dole payments rent subsidies and medical cards .That is why they are paying wage subsidies .Self employed people who go on the dole then incur a cost to the state so I think they will give incentives for Self Employed to return to work .What I suggest has a low cost base that should yield good results and it also allows the government an exit from the PUP for Self Employed .If you think about it every farmer in the country is probably claiming while the Grass Grows and his cows eat it and he will profit when he sells the Beef .They cannot continue to pay the Full Rate so what better way to incentive's Self employed back to work and save coin .Economics 101 .Cost benefit analyses .
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https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html (https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html)
I filled out the jobseekers benefit in march ....reading the above its difficult to decipher wat we entitled too ....
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I do admire your optimism and it is a unique situation that we're in but in reality all they have to do is transfer you to Jobseekers and means test you....or hand back your plate and do an Anco course.
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https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html (https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html)
I filled out the jobseekers benefit in march ....reading the above its difficult to decipher wat we entitled too ....
I agree Octy....although it says that it's based on a 5 day week.....claim the 5 days and work the other 2!!
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Dont Jump until you know where you are jumping to .If you surrender your licence and are Unemployed you can apply for Benifit based on your contributions .This is new for self employed .But they might say you made yourself unemployed as there is still a taxi service ,unlike if you were a self employed cleaner and the premises you cleaned closed down .
I would actively do nothing until we are informed what doing something could mean .I would also suggest you register with Indeed or Jobs .ie and apply for jobs as they might ask what effort you have made to find alternative employment .
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https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html (https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html)
I filled out the jobseekers benefit in march ....reading the above its difficult to decipher wat we entitled too ....
I agree Octy....although it says that it's based on a 5 day week.....claim the 5 days and work the other 2!!
BUTT....Since 1 November 2019, Jobseeker’s Benefit (Self-Employed) gives income support to self-employed people who are NO LONGER engaged in self-employment.
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I do admire your optimism and it is a unique situation that we're in but in reality all they have to do is transfer you to Jobseekers and means test you....or hand back your plate and do an Anco course.
Wat do ya do then hal if yu hand yur licence back ? Suspend your mortgage? Or do they assist yu wit that? So yu get 200 odd a week and go on jobseekers an do a course an become a career dole recipients?
Theres a disabled drug dealer livin in the next block to the owlone livin in the penthouse who hangs out her washing lingerie ( pronounced lawnjuray) against the house rules...... an the government pays his Rent an he pays a tenner a week out of his dole ...the urethra office gets him a new washing machine or fridge wen it goes bust an because hes semi disabled from injecting his ankles an he can hardly walk he is housebound cause of underlined issues during the Chinese flu an the guardai have been deliverin his dinner hot an cooked every day an a desert
jelly an trifle an a cake cause the wheels on meals cudnt cope an the Vince de paul call in to the poor fellow wit free clothes track suits an the district nurse comes over to make sure hes all rite an do his dressings an give him new bed clothes an the hoodies come in at nite like zombies to get ther fix off him an he worth about a million in the bank ide reckon ...an I'm sittin here wit a mortgage an few kids an if I'm told to go fuk meself wen the payment stops then I'm goin get meself a gun
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JohnM might have a point. The idea of Universal Basic Income (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_income) is gaining ground in some academic/economic circles. So maybe giving us €100 or €200 a week and make us work might be cheaper than if we went 100% unemployed and claimed the whole lot (dole, housing, medical card, etc etc).
On the other hand, tradespeople have been swarming my estate in the past week or two. About 8 houses got repainted, one got her drive tarmaced and another is getting their attic converted. Lots of money to go around for some people. I doubt there's many receipts swapping hands!
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Occi the Woke will learn .We have seen Same sex Marrage ,Abortion ,BLM all good honest debates and probably necessary in todays world but the Woke are losing the run of themselves .I hear that the New Minister for Children wants under sixteens to be allowed change their gender with the approval of their parents and Doctors .I remember when Johnny Eagle wouldnt give you a Tattoo if you were under 18 but now if your a kid you can have your balls removed and your sack redesigned into a Cunt .A lot of what you say has happened and this Covid and Brexit will bring about Irelands Trump .People in work handing over half their wages to people who wont or cant work .Cashless Society will reduce the Black Economy which always rewarded the industrious who put their earnings back into the economy .You will need that Gun Occi .The Sheeple will rebel when the anesthetic of fear wears off and the reality of poverty comes calling .Today's young people have virtually no salable skills .Working in a Call center prancing around JD Sports selling Runners are not skills that generate coin .few with skills like brickie,plumber or carpenter and the Girloes doing Nails and plucking eyebrown will be the first to feel the cold winds blowing .
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Was there not a situation in years 08/9/10/11 that Jobseekers was available if you were working part time say 10/15 hours a week ie less than 2 days ,but you were only deemed to be working for the time when you had the meter on !
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Not sure what you lot are doing on a Taxi drivers forum, Is there not a dossers forum somewhere?
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Not sure what you lot are doing on a Taxi drivers forum, Is there not a dossers forum somewhere?
rofl
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Not sure what you lot are doing on a Taxi drivers forum, Is there not a dossers forum somewhere?
rofl
If Bertie Ahern can win a hundred grand on a horse an still get his 137,000 pa pension every year after giving my state pension valued at 60 billion to banks and shareholders from america who baut them shares after an sold them cople years later for 100s millions in profit whilst I and my children's children's children footed the bill ..............
then surely
I can get a cople hundred off the social without feeling a shred of guilt in my time of need caused tru no failure of me own but a pandemic caused by some dopey silly cnut ching chong chinaman
Forgettin to wash his hands after workin on biological weapons in a lab somewhere deep underground on the late shift . ::fds
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Not sure what you lot are doing on a Taxi drivers forum, Is there not a dossers forum somewhere?
rofl
If Bertie Ahern can win a hundred grand on a horse an still get his 137,000 pa pension every year after giving my state pension valued at 60 billion to banks and shareholders from america who baut them shares after an sold them cople years later for 100s millions in profit whilst I and my children's children's children footed the bill ..............
then surely
I can get a cople hundred off the social without feeling a shred of guilt in my time of need caused tru no failure of me own but a pandemic caused by some dopey silly cnut ching chong chinaman
Forgettin to wash his hands after workin on biological weapons in a lab somewhere deep underground on the late shift . ::fds
I think they got it from eating Bat's Shite
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Ye reckon STC's?!
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experiencing
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A chara,
I hope this message finds you well in the current challenging circumstances.
I am very much aware of the difficult situation facing you and your fellow taxi drivers as you return to work, following relaxation of COVID 19 restrictions.
Sinn Féin fully recognise the essential role that taxi drivers play in the transport network and are fully committed to pressing the Government to provide vital support and assistance to the industry in any Stimulus package.
Should you be experiencing any issues in relation to returning to work, or are concerned about protection/social distance requirements, you may contact the National Transport Authority who will be able to assist you
https://www.nationaltransport.ie/ (https://www.nationaltransport.ie/)
I have also included links to statements on the issue by our Transport Spokesperson Darren O’Rourke TD, for further information.
https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57307 (https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57307)
https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57094 (https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57094)
As always, should you have any other issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me
Is mise, le meas,
Paul Donnelly TD
Dublin West Sinn Féin Constituency Office,
Unit 1, Parkside, Phase 2,
Mulhuddart Village,
Dublin 15.
Tel: 087 1341514
Email: paul.donnelly@oireachtas.ie
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A chara,
I hope this message finds you well in the current challenging circumstances.
I am very much aware of the difficult situation facing you and your fellow taxi drivers as you return to work, following relaxation of COVID 19 restrictions.
Sinn Féin fully recognise the essential role that taxi drivers play in the transport network and are fully committed to pressing the Government to provide vital support and assistance to the industry in any Stimulus package.
Should you be experiencing any issues in relation to returning to work, or are concerned about protection/social distance requirements, you may contact the National Transport Authority who will be able to assist you
[url]https://www.nationaltransport.ie/[/url] ([url]https://www.nationaltransport.ie/[/url])
I have also included links to statements on the issue by our Transport Spokesperson Darren O’Rourke TD, for further information.
[url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57307[/url] ([url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57307[/url])
[url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57094[/url] ([url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57094[/url])
As always, should you have any other issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me
Is mise, le meas,
Paul Donnelly TD
Dublin West Sinn Féin Constituency Office,
Unit 1, Parkside, Phase 2,
Mulhuddart Village,
Dublin 15.
Tel: 087 1341514
Email: paul.donnelly@oireachtas.ie
Oireachtas email policy and disclaimer. [url]http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/about/oireachtasemailpolicyanddisclaimer/[/url] ([url]http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/about/oireachtasemailpolicyanddisclaimer/[/url])
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Genuine question, what was the point in you contacting him (or any TD for that matters) all he did was to tell you to contact the NTA.
We all know that they are f@*king useless and impossible to get through to.
Waste of time contacting him
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To be fair NTA have been quite good to us facilitating suspensions and such like. Their staff even rang me from their own homes a couple of times to see if I wanted new stickers or to continue my plate suspension... although they didn't ring last month, not sure why but they sent an email with a reply required to continue the suspension.
The Shinners taxi policy is laughable. They wanted to replace Garda vetting with a private regime similar to that used by the PSA which allows all immigrants sign a declaration where their history is unverifiable... and they wanted to sack white Irish men on foot of convictions handed down by the British judiciary, the same judiciary that convicted the Birmingham Six and the Guilford Four... the African immigrant vote is all they're after. I wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire!
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To be fair NTA have been quite good to us facilitating suspensions and such like. Their staff even rang me from their own homes a couple of times to see if I wanted new stickers or to continue my plate suspension... although they didn't ring last month, not sure why but they sent an email with a reply required to continue the suspension.
The Shinners taxi policy is laughable. They wanted to replace Garda vetting with a private regime similar to that used by the PSA which allows all immigrants sign a declaration where their history is unverifiable... and they wanted to sack white Irish men on foot of convictions handed down by the British judiciary, the same judiciary that convicted the Birmingham Six and the Guilford Four... the African immigrant vote is all they're after. I wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire!
The NTA kept phoning you?? Really? I have never got a call off them. I may need to get the daisies fitted do u have an email by any chance?
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A chara,
W believe it or not,I did not contact him.I never even heard of Paul Donnelly,and I jave no idea how he got my email address,or how he knew I was a taxi driver,so im as puzzled as you
I hope this message finds you well in the current challenging circumstances.
I am very much aware of the difficult situation facing you and your fellow taxi drivers as you return to work, following relaxation of COVID 19 restrictions.
Sinn Féin fully recognise the essential role that taxi drivers play in the transport network and are fully committed to pressing the Government to provide vital support and assistance to the industry in any Stimulus package.
Should you be experiencing any issues in relation to returning to work, or are concerned about protection/social distance requirements, you may contact the National Transport Authority who will be able to assist you
[url]https://www.nationaltransport.ie/[/url] ([url]https://www.nationaltransport.ie/[/url])
I have also included links to statements on the issue by our Transport Spokesperson Darren O’Rourke TD, for further information.
[url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57307[/url] ([url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57307[/url])
[url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57094[/url] ([url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57094[/url])
As always, should you have any other issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me
Is mise, le meas,
Paul Donnelly TD
Dublin West Sinn Féin Constituency Office,
Unit 1, Parkside, Phase 2,
Mulhuddart Village,
Dublin 15.
Tel: 087 1341514
Email: paul.donnelly@oireachtas.ie
Oireachtas email policy and disclaimer. [url]http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/about/oireachtasemailpolicyanddisclaimer/[/url] ([url]http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/about/oireachtasemailpolicyanddisclaimer/[/url])
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Genuine question, what was the point in you contacting him (or any TD for that matters) all he did was to tell you to contact the NTA.
We all know that they are f@*king useless and impossible to get through to.
Waste of time contacting him
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Believe it or not,I did not contact him I dont know where he got my email address,or how he knew I was a taxi driver.I never even heard of Paul Donnelly
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The NTA kept phoning you?? Really? I have never got a call off them. I may need to get the daisies fitted do u have an email by any chance?
Yeah, they rang me to confirm the initial suspension and rang twice thereafter to see if I was taking another month off or if I needed stickers or any other help/advice. They didn't ring last month though, just sent me an email.
Their email is taxis@nationaltransport.ie
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Believe it or not,I did not contact him I dont know where he got my email address,or how he knew I was a taxi driver.I never even heard of Paul Donnelly
Is it cos he thinks you're black?
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Believe it or not,I did not contact him I dont know where he got my email address,or how he knew I was a taxi driver.I never even heard of Paul Donnelly
Thats very strange , I would get back to him and ask as to how he got your email address.
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The NTA kept phoning you?? Really? I have never got a call off them. I may need to get the daisies fitted do u have an email by any chance?
Yeah, they rang me to confirm the initial suspension and rang twice thereafter to see if I was taking another month off or if I needed stickers or any other help/advice. They didn't ring last month though, just sent me an email.
Their email is taxis@nationaltransport.ie
Thanks for that. Dont know what i was thinking in asking you, sure I knew the address afterall!!
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A chara,
W believe it or not,I did not contact him.I never even heard of Paul Donnelly,and I jave no idea how he got my email address,or how he knew I was a taxi driver,so im as puzzled as you
I hope this message finds you well in the current challenging circumstances.
I am very much aware of the difficult situation facing you and your fellow taxi drivers as you return to work, following relaxation of COVID 19 restrictions.
Sinn Féin fully recognise the essential role that taxi drivers play in the transport network and are fully committed to pressing the Government to provide vital support and assistance to the industry in any Stimulus package.
Should you be experiencing any issues in relation to returning to work, or are concerned about protection/social distance requirements, you may contact the National Transport Authority who will be able to assist you
[url]https://www.nationaltransport.ie/[/url] ([url]https://www.nationaltransport.ie/[/url])
I have also included links to statements on the issue by our Transport Spokesperson Darren O’Rourke TD, for further information.
[url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57307[/url] ([url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57307[/url])
[url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57094[/url] ([url]https://www.sinnfein.ie/contents/57094[/url])
As always, should you have any other issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me
Is mise, le meas,
Paul Donnelly TD
Dublin West Sinn Féin Constituency Office,
Unit 1, Parkside, Phase 2,
Mulhuddart Village,
Dublin 15.
Tel: 087 1341514
Email: paul.donnelly@oireachtas.ie
Oireachtas email policy and disclaimer. [url]http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/about/oireachtasemailpolicyanddisclaimer/[/url] ([url]http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/about/oireachtasemailpolicyanddisclaimer/[/url])
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Genuine question, what was the point in you contacting him (or any TD for that matters) all he did was to tell you to contact the NTA.
We all know that they are f@*king useless and impossible to get through to.
Waste of time contacting him
All of Sinn Fein are vowing to have Staycations.
That way they can still say
We Haven't Gone Away Y'know! 8)
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Believe it or not,I did not contact him I dont know where he got my email address,or how he knew I was a taxi driver.I never even heard of Paul Donnelly
Thats very strange , I would get back to him and ask as to how he got your email address.
only thing I can think of is ,a few weeks ago ,a shinner TD was hosting a question and answer session,and I wanted to ask why it was not ok for driving testers to work,but it was ok for taxis to work.did they consider our lives. To be less important.I assume my email address was passed on by one of his colleagues
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Believe it or not,I did not contact him I dont know where he got my email address,or how he knew I was a taxi driver.I never even heard of Paul Donnelly
Thats very strange , I would get back to him and ask as to how he got your email address.
only thing I can think of is ,a few weeks ago ,a shinner TD was hosting a question and answer session,and I wanted to ask why it was not ok for driving testers to work,but it was ok for taxis to work.did they consider our lives. To be less important.I assume my email address was passed on by one of his colleagues
They probably bumped into each other in the Armalite and molotov Social Club after the Funeral in Belfast .I bet Mary Lou and yer one O Neill got up in the Karaoke and sang Its Raining Men .
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I thought sinn fein were supposed to have done real well recently in the election.
how come they're back on the sidelines.
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To be fair NTA have been quite good to us facilitating suspensions and such like. Their staff even rang me from their own homes a couple of times to see if I wanted new stickers or to continue my plate suspension... although they didn't ring last month, not sure why but they sent an email with a reply required to continue the suspension.
The Shinners taxi policy is laughable. They wanted to replace Garda vetting with a private regime similar to that used by the PSA which allows all immigrants sign a declaration where their history is unverifiable... and they wanted to sack white Irish men on foot of convictions handed down by the British judiciary, the same judiciary that convicted the Birmingham Six and the Guilford Four... the African immigrant vote is all they're after. I wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire!
+1 or at least I trust wat you say as undeniable ratti
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To be fair NTA have been quite good to us facilitating suspensions and such like. Their staff even rang me from their own homes a couple of times to see if I wanted new stickers or to continue my plate suspension... although they didn't ring last month, not sure why but they sent an email with a reply required to continue the suspension.
The Shinners taxi policy is laughable. They wanted to replace Garda vetting with a private regime similar to that used by the PSA which allows all immigrants sign a declaration where their history is unverifiable... and they wanted to sack white Irish men on foot of convictions handed down by the British judiciary, the same judiciary that convicted the Birmingham Six and the Guilford Four... the African immigrant vote is all they're after. I wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire!
The NTA kept phoning you?? Really? I have never got a call off them. I may need to get the daisies fitted do u have an email by any chance?
A compliance officer phoned me in march and was extremely helpful ..... removing doubt as to how i moved forward .....I found the brief communication invaluable
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A compliance officer phoned me in march and was extremely helpful ..... removing doubt as to how i moved forward .....I found the brief communication invaluable
Ye sure you weren't having an episode or sumtin!!
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A compliance officer phoned me in march and was extremely helpful ..... removing doubt as to how i moved forward .....I found the brief communication invaluable
Ye sure you weren't having an episode or sumtin!!
Nope hal ....told me accurately exactly wat to do and was very civil and informative....gave me his number told me if I need any advice to phone him.....never met the man before or antin but I appreciated the call ...
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::cheers
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Credit where credit is due. You can't fault their efforts in difficult circumstances.
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Credit where credit is due. You can't fault their efforts in difficult circumstances.
How did he have me number rat ? Maybe I'm on sum potentially dangerous list from the looney bin or somethin :-\
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I thought sinn fein were supposed to have done real well recently in the election.
how come they're back on the sidelines.
They were out maneuvered by the "Big Two"...
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When Bolt won the Gold in the Olympics who finished third .Did they claim that they actually won .
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How did he have me number rat ? Maybe I'm on sum potentially dangerous list from the looney bin or somethin :-\
From your licence renewal forms?
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A compliance officer phoned me in march and was extremely helpful ..... removing doubt as to how i moved forward .....I found the brief communication invaluable
Ye sure you weren't having an episode or sumtin!!
Nope hal ....told me accurately exactly wat to do and was very civil and informative....gave me his number told me if I need any advice to phone him.....never met the man before or antin but I appreciated the call ...
So have you moved forward and what were his suggestions for doing so?
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According to this report https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/pandemic-unemployment-payment-to-end-by-christmas-1010993.html (https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/pandemic-unemployment-payment-to-end-by-christmas-1010993.html) the payment will be reduced in increments from August 10 to December 25 (Christmas?) from the €350 to €203, therefore those on €203 now will stay on it and I assume the €203 will continue beyond that date .... for those that need it.
Out working update: today so far and yesterday have been crap, whilst it's more daily than the €70 I'd get on the PUP ... it's only barely (i'm reckoning on needing circa €95 daily to clear €70)
Last week was fine (nowt spectacular, but definitely more than PUP by a reasonable margin)
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I rarely exceed 20 hours a week, I doubt I'd cover my PUP on that...
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Fair play for the honest earnings report Roy.It can only get worse if we all come back together.
It costs an owner-drivers least €200 a week to break even and as we're considered an essential service they may offer some assistance on top of any taxi earnings.Or alternatively some more extensions on age rules to make things easier for those that need it.
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Hard to imagine they'll ignore the trade (both drivers and bosses) telling them that we're incompatible with "the new normal". Surely the focus, going forward, must be to remove any and all reliance on the trade as an essential service. Alternatives such as car pooling, electric scooters, (electric) rickshaws and (electric) bicycles must be worthy of promotion in that regard. Similarly, it might make sense to encourage/develop a P2P solution for hospital patient transfers, maybe even on a voluntary basis like the blood bikes. Who knows, Uber / Free Now / Lyft / et al might offer it as a loss leader to get P2P rideshare generally licensed?
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I rarely exceed 20 hours a week, I doubt I'd cover my PUP on that...
I don't do a whole lot myself, without the early morning bookings to get me up I'm as lazy as the next bloke (I've about 1 booking a day this week, all in the afternoon apart from a 5am on Friday)
I accept FN jobs from my desk at home and head home again after doing it, last week I rarely made it home, today and yesterday that hasn't been an issue.
I think the Government "don't go abroad thing is working, hopeful the "green list" might stir it up a little.
Was looking at cottages near the beach in Ireland for first 2 weeks in Sept, hardly one to be found that's not booked out, staycations are where it's at!
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^^^^ RC There's already an electrically assisted bike scheme in Dulbin.We already have electrically assisted rickshaws and it's looking likely the e scooters will be allowed with some driving licence requirement like the UK.No doubt Freenow and Uber will be trying to get in on that business.
If you've seen Dublin city centre recently it's clear the policy is very anti car.They've installed bollard things on the bicycle lanes around Phibsborough and on the quays that separate the road traffic form the pedal traffic.Only problem is we can't stop safely there of we're flagged down.Nobody seems bothered now but when we're back they're gonna be an issue.
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Going to Glengarrif (booked) for a few days in August myself and possibly on to Kenmare for another few days but it's not cheap. You'd easily get a couple of weeks in Spain for the rate. TBH, I'm not even that bothered about going, sure I've been on staycation for months now!
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Going to Glengarrif (booked) for a few days in August myself and possibly on to Kenmare for another few days but it's not cheap. You'd easily get a couple of weeks in Spain for the rate. TBH, I'm not even that bothered about going, sure I've been on staycation for months now!
Putting it off until I see whats happening with the Pubs, I'm not going on holidays in Ireland if I can't go into a pub and just drink, I'll probably take my chances in Spain
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Hopefully the pubs will still be open. Hard to have any confidence in that though... in my experience social distancing is a foreign concept as far as bars are concerned. Two aspects, in particular, that are beoing overlooked are the main recommendation i.e. avoid crowds and the physical distancing suggestion.
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Don't go to Cornwall for your hols! Cornish drinkers catch a different kind of buzz as pub installs electric fence at bar (https://www.theregister.com/2020/07/14/cornish_pub_electric_fence/)
Well, in current affairs, we have fuse for drinkers hoping to trouble The Star Inn in St Just for a bevvy. CornwallLive reports that staff had grown so tired of punters ignoring the recommendations (2m apart) that they felt the need to give them a friendly jolt.
A polite notice now warns customers not to get too close to each other or staff – along with a "fully wired and charged" electric fence.
Landlord Johnny McFadden told the news site: "It's there for social distancing. Before the fence, people were not following social distancing and were doing as they pleased, but now people take heed to the guidance around social distancing. It's for everybody's benefit."
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That damn Cornish "language" would drive you demented anyway.
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That damn Cornish "language" would drive you demented anyway.
Ooh aar, ooh aar.
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That damn Cornish "language" would drive you demented anyway.
Ooh aar, ooh aar.
Get off my land.
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Pubs and Nite Club reopening deferred to August 10
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Fortunately the pubs that have been open can continue to trade. It's just those that don't (want to) serve food that have to wait a little longer.
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Pubs and Nite Club reopening deferred to August 10
Dont rush back
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RIP.....Cardiff Inn.
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That's the Galway races fucked
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I'd say Galway will go ahead. The punters can watch on TV in the bookies or in bars that purport to serve food. Laytown has been cancelled, shame.
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RIP.....Cardiff Inn.
I'm gonna miss rejecting jobs from there.
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https://www.galwayraces.com (https://www.galwayraces.com)
Racing Update
In light of the evolving situation regarding Covid-19, we have made the difficult but unavoidable decision that the Galway Races Summer Festival, due to be held from Monday 27th July to Sunday 2nd August will not be able to take place as an event open to the general pubic this year.
We’re disappointed that our racegoers can’t be here in person this year, but we are delighted to invite you to join us virtually, via RTE TV, Racing TV and our social media channels as we celebrate all that is great about the Galway Races. We aim to deliver a fun, entertaining experience for our supporters so we hope you will get involved! We will announce our plans very soon!
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I'd say Galway will go ahead. The punters can watch on TV in the bookies or in bars that purport to serve food. Laytown has been cancelled, shame.
It should be a good week but not a great one.
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Where's the erm lately,he's keeping very quite.him and Dommo must be up to no good
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I was wondering that myself... I was talking with him on Monday, he didn't mention any holidays or anything... maybe just bored with it?
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Pubs and Nite Club reopening deferred to August 10
They should have shut the Pub/Restaurant's as well, quite a few of them are not behaving properly in respect of the covid rules. Not fair that a "Normal" pub cant open to serve gargle yet the Pub/Restaurants can do what they like (kinda)
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Where's the erm lately,he's keeping very quite.him and Dommo must be up to no good
Advising Mehole on the Cowan situation, or like The Skibereen Eagle, "keeping an eye on things"?
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Where's the erm lately,he's keeping very quite.him and Dommo must be up to no good
Probably on a dirty protest in the boxroom.....they've probably cut power and internet connection to the room and waiting for delirium to set in so he can be removed from the house and sectioned!!
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Where's the erm lately,he's keeping very quite.him and Dommo must be up to no good
Probably on a dirty protest in the boxroom.....they've probably cut power and internet connection to the room and waiting for delirium to set in so he can be removed from the house and sectioned!!
Yea yid miss the owl cnut if he was snuffeed it .....kinda the hub of the place .....did the lippy lip snuff it from the plaugue?
Havnt heard him since it flu started .......
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Well considering the European court ruling yesterday about the apple money,and not a dickie bird from him,you'd have to wonder where he is.that story is real ermy territory
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He was also "right" about Taxis not being included in the mask wearing regulation, there was sooo much gloating to be done, old news now
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The pubs mite reopen Aug 10 but doubt niteclubs will
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He was also "right" about Taxis not being included in the mask wearing regulation, there was sooo much gloating to be done, old news now
do ya think he has the hump ?
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The pubs mite reopen Aug 10 but doubt niteclubs will
We could deffo all do with a night out in Tamangos.....where the gang goes!!
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Long time since I heard that one Hal
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Northsiders.......tut
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He was also "right" about Taxis not being included in the mask wearing regulation, there was sooo much gloating to be done, old news now
do ya think he has the hump ?
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Probably out working his bollex off
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He was also "right" about Taxis not being included in the mask wearing regulation, there was sooo much gloating to be done, old news now
do ya think he has the hump ?
It wouldn't be the first time
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The pubs mite reopen Aug 10 but doubt niteclubs will
We could deffo all do with a night out in Tamangos.....where the gang goes!!
Rain
Were the sexy airlines go
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Rain?......lantern jaysus...the yokes i've dropped and picked up from there.....it's no Sachs to be fair,
Did yis read the story about that club in the basement of 127 lwr Baggot St.....when the cops raided it they found a fuk naked strapped to a cross havin his arse whipped while other clients were watching...they were also naked....it was always a bit suspect that place.....Marky will probably advise us to stick with The Boilerhouse!!
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Rain?......lantern jaysus...the yokes i've dropped and picked up from there.....it's no Sachs to be fair,
Did yis read the story about that club in the basement of 127 lwr Baggot St.....when the cops raided it they found a fuk naked strapped to a cross havin his arse whipped while other clients were watching...they were also naked....it was always a bit suspect that place.....Marky will probably advise us to stick with The Boilerhouse!!
Saw that, was that the place that used to be called "Joys"?
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Northsiders.......tut
I'm from da na Nurthside an Prroud of it!!.... do you remember that old saying from the pre Celtic Tiger days, you don't hear it as much now.
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Rain?......lantern jaysus...the yokes i've dropped and picked up from there.....it's no Sachs to be fair,
Did yis read the story about that club in the basement of 127 lwr Baggot St.....when the cops raided it they found a fuk naked strapped to a cross havin his arse whipped while other clients were watching...they were also naked....it was always a bit suspect that place.....Marky will probably advise us to stick with The Boilerhouse!!
maybe thats where the ermy is
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https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/circuit-court/garda%C3%AD-found-naked-man-on-a-cross-being-whipped-in-dublin-club-court-told-1.4304194 (https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/circuit-court/garda%C3%AD-found-naked-man-on-a-cross-being-whipped-in-dublin-club-court-told-1.4304194)
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Rain?......lantern jaysus...the yokes i've dropped and picked up from there.....it's no Sachs to be fair,
Did yis read the story about that club in the basement of 127 lwr Baggot St.....when the cops raided it they found a fuk naked strapped to a cross havin his arse whipped while other clients were watching...they were also naked....it was always a bit suspect that place.....Marky will probably advise us to stick with The Boilerhouse!!
Saw that, was that the place that used to be called "Joys"?
That's it Bob,
Picked up an oulwan that "pulled" a student in there one night,bringing him back to her gaff in Wedgewood.....durty!!
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Did ya look in the window
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Did ya look in the window
Yeah he was looking in the window to see how the worktop was fitted.
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They should have shut the Pub/Restaurant's as well, quite a few of them are not behaving properly in respect of the covid rules. Not fair that a "Normal" pub cant open to serve gargle yet the Pub/Restaurants can do what they like (kinda)
They did say that those pubs that are open should observe the rules... hopefully not too closely!
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Rain?......lantern jaysus...the yokes i've dropped and picked up from there.....it's no Sachs to be fair,
Did yis read the story about that club in the basement of 127 lwr Baggot St.....when the cops raided it they found a fuk naked strapped to a cross havin his arse whipped while other clients were watching...they were also naked....it was always a bit suspect that place.....Marky will probably advise us to stick with The Boilerhouse!!
I'd say you'd struggle to get away with that even in The Boilerhouse lads .....(allegedly) ::fuck ::fuck
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He was also "right" about Taxis not being included in the mask wearing regulation, there was sooo much gloating to be done, old news now
do ya think he has the hump ?
No.
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Ah no,I couldnt imagine rhe erm with the hump.surprising though that he hasn't been on sorting out the rights,and wrongs pf the apple ruling
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'tis odd alright... might give him a ring tomorrow if he doesn't surface in the meantime.... although, on the plus side, there's a lot less drivel to scroll through in his absence!
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Do ya not like hearing about big Dommo and the kids ? I fukun love it ,I think its gas
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I rarely read past the first line, TBH.
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Ah ta dont know what your missing.erm could write a book about Dommo and the gang
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Ah ta dont know what your missing.erm could write a book about Dommo and the gang
Now theres an idea for Ken
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I rarely read past the first line, TBH.
+1. 8)
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I rarely read past the first line, TBH.
+1. 8)
+2
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The Pandemic Unemployment Payment is to be extended until next April but will be gradually reduced to €203 per week over that period based on the pre-pandemic earnings of the claimant.
The total cost of extending the PUP scheme from now until April is estimated at €2.24 billion - around €380 million more than would have been paid out if the PUP claimants were on the standard Jobseekers' Allowance.
The scheme will close to new applicants from 17 September, but for those already on it, there will be three rates of payment instead of two.
The new top rate of €300 (down from €350) will apply to those who earned over €300 per week before the pandemic.
Those who earned €200-€300 pre-Covid will see their payment fall from €350 to a new rate of €250.
Sources stress that while this is a reduction of €100 per week, affected claimants will still receive between 83% and 125% of their pre-pandemic earnings.
Claimants who earned less than €200 per week prior to the pandemic will continue to receive €203.
These rates will continue until February, at which point those who earned €200-€300 pre-pandemic will move from the €250 Pandemic Unemployment Payment rate to Jobseekers' Benefit of €203.
Those who previously earned over €300 will see their PUP payment fall to €250.
Finally, from 1 April, the remaining PUP claimants will be required to apply for the standard Jobseekers’ Allowance, and the PUP scheme will be closed.
The scheme had been due to expire on 10 August, but it is understood the Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys was anxious to avoid a "cliff-edge" reduction in benefits for people who might not have been able to return to work.
The PUP was launched on 16 March as a flat rate €350 per week emergency payment to provide income support to those who lost their jobs.
At the peak of the crisis in early May, 598,000 people were claiming the PUP - though as the economy has gradually re-opened, that figure has fallen to 313,000.
Following complaints that some lower paid or part-time claimants were better off on the PUP, the Government introduced a two-tier system.
Those who were earning less than €200 per week prior to the pandemic had their payment reduced from €350 to €203 (the Jobseekers' Allowance rate). Those earning above €200 retained the full €350.
At the time, the government argued that no claimant would be worse off than they were before the pandemic.
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There's gonna be a big undersupply of taxis this Christmas.
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The new top rate of €300 (down from €350) will apply to those who earned over €300 per week before the pandemic. How many drivers returned 15K after costs ?Most of us going to get cut to 250 .
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I'm not ready to comeback.Insurance is expiring.Need an NCT and a suitability and my car needs changing next year.It would take me two months to earn more than I'm getting on the PUP.250 doesn't sound too bad TBH.
If anyone has the actual formula that welfare is using for the self-employed can you tell us?
I thought I was gonna get cut to 203 last time and I wasn't .
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'...How many drivers returned 15K after costs...'
I'm one.
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Only discuss my earnings with my accountant, and the Revenue, if requested.
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I posted about this a few weeks ago ....Meanwhile a new Employment Wage Support Scheme will replace the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) and run until April 2021.
The new scheme will see businesses, whose turnover has fallen below 30pc, receive a state subsidy of €205 per month per employee and this includes seasonal workers and new employees.
New companies operating in sectors badly impacted by the virus will also be eligible for the payment .
So if your earnings have collapsed will we be entitled to this subsidy if we return to work ?
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They could subsidise me at no cost....extend the age limit on my jammer!!
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I posted about this a few weeks ago ....Meanwhile a new Employment Wage Support Scheme will replace the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) and run until April 2021.
The new scheme will see businesses, whose turnover has fallen below 30pc, receive a state subsidy of €205 per month per employee and this includes seasonal workers and new employees.
New companies operating in sectors badly impacted by the virus will also be eligible for the payment .
So if your earnings have collapsed will we be entitled to this subsidy if we return to work ?
Some lads earnings have improved by staying at home.
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The way things are going I might not get back on the road before my car is 15.
200 a week without the costs of running the car isn't too bad so many won't be back until the PUP is completely withdrawn.
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They could subsidise me at no cost....extend the age limit on my jammer!!
I think they will move age limit to 12 years.
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
I do hope not, because as suggested those of us out working do benefit from the laziness of others.
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
I do hope not, because as suggested those of us out working do benefit from the laziness of others.
And yes if there was an award for Laziness they would probably have someone pick it up for them
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But they are afraid !!
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The welfare might try to send us for interviews as soon as IBEC start moaning that they can't fill vacancies, especially towards Christmas.
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
Yes and Yes - as per the erm's post they're cutting our puppy dole buy a ton a week.
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Just back to the title of the thread everything I've found so far says that the first cut will be from September 17.So just under two months to go.
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
I do hope not, because as suggested those of us out working do benefit from the laziness of others.
It's cheaper than nursing Covid victims for months who pick up the disease in the community.
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
I do hope not, because as suggested those of us out working do benefit from the laziness of others.
It's cheaper than nursing Covid victims for months who pick up the disease in the community.
As stated by Professor Luke o Neill (Biochemistry TCD) a well ventilated vehicle is an extremely safe environment, add a screen and masks and you're probably safer than at home, one never knows what disease your loved ones bring with them, Florida is suggesting people wear masks at home to slow infection numbers increasing
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https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html (https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html)
Masks to become mandatory in taxis.
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A definite improvement.
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A definite improvement.
And that being generous!!
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https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html (https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html)
Masks to become mandatory in taxis.
On Monday, it will have been 4 weeks since the NTA published this re taxis ( https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/face-coverings-to-become-compulsory/ (https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/face-coverings-to-become-compulsory/) ). The last line said, "We will keep you updated."
Don't hold your breath!
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A simple message to the ...er...well...simple:
https://www.facebook.com/JonathanPieReporter/videos/932571047252369 (https://www.facebook.com/JonathanPieReporter/videos/932571047252369) 8)
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https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html (https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html)
Masks to become mandatory in taxis.
On Monday, it will have been 4 weeks since the NTA published this re taxis ( https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/face-coverings-to-become-compulsory/ (https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/face-coverings-to-become-compulsory/) ). The last line said, "We will keep you updated."
Don't hold your breath!
It's the Dept of Transport saying that...not the halfwits...well Anne Graham in the NTA.
So a screen...as Anne says will do fukall but Deirdre says the wearing of face masks will!!
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https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html (https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html)
Masks to become mandatory in taxis.
On Monday, it will have been 4 weeks since the NTA published this re taxis ( https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/face-coverings-to-become-compulsory/ (https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/face-coverings-to-become-compulsory/) ). The last line said, "We will keep you updated."
Don't hold your breath!
Love the pun!
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It's all a loada bollocks.
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
I do hope not, because as suggested those of us out working do benefit from the laziness of others.
It's cheaper than nursing Covid victims for months who pick up the disease in the community.
icu bed complete with artificial lung and onboard
toilet costs 2500 -3500 a day apparently.......
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
I do hope not, because as suggested those of us out working do benefit from the laziness of others.
It's cheaper than nursing Covid victims for months who pick up the disease in the community.
icu bed complete with artificial lung and onboard
toilet costs 2500 -3500 a day apparently.......
toao .thats an awful aspertion to casr on people's character that they are lazy.do you not accept that there are genuinely somedrivers fearful of returning to work ?
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
I do hope not, because as suggested those of us out working do benefit from the laziness of others.
It's cheaper than nursing Covid victims for months who pick up the disease in the community.
icu bed complete with artificial lung and onboard
toilet costs 2500 -3500 a day apparently.......
toao .thats an awful aspertion to casr on people's character that they are lazy.do you not accept that there are genuinely somedrivers fearful of returning to work ?
Fear of getting sick is not an allowable reason for collecting the payment
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Im bloody sure it is,sure thats the whole reason people are out of work in the first place
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laffin.
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https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html (https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-in-taxis-1012239.html)
Masks to become mandatory in taxis.
Good find Bob.
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No date...could be anytime...Small talk ? to me
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Does the government realise that they are subsidising dossers and do they have any plan to circumvent that fact?
I do hope not, because as suggested those of us out working do benefit from the laziness of others.
It's cheaper than nursing Covid victims for months who pick up the disease in the community.
icu bed complete with artificial lung and onboard
toilet costs 2500 -3500 a day apparently.......
Taxi drivers will ask can they claim that back against tax.