So you think driving a taxi now is a good idea .

[john m]

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/coronavirus-ireland-family-popular-dublin-21772780  .RIP Mick .May your Passing not be in vain and may others who continue to drive reflect on their actions .Its not worth the risk .If you can catch the virus in hospital how safe is a confined space of a car .Think on lads and Stay Safe .

[dalymount]

He looks familiar ,did you know him John ? R I P mick

[Tony]

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[dalymount]

I dont want be disrespectful,but at 78 years of age in seems a bit ridiculous to be taking such chances

[Theoneandonly]

Unfortunately he paid the ultimate price for his stupidity and greed.
Let this be a lesson to all the other money hungry fukkwits that think that they are an essential service and that the country cant do without them.

What a horrible thing to say, you really are a low life!

Not that it matters but I believe Mick the moan acquired Covid19 in hospital while being treated for other ailments?

Also: it seems we are an essential service

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0328/1127041-list-essential-jobs/

Fair play to those brave enough to ferry other essential workers to and from their workplaces, unfortunately like others here I've bottled it and have taken the "queens shilling"

[dalymount]

Oneandonly im afraidi could not agree with you on complementing those drivers who are out there still working .I do believe it is not driven by any sense of dedication to health workers,I believe it is driven purely by greed,and I have no doubt most if not all of them are also claiming the 350 a week payment as well

[Tony]

Unfortunately he paid the ultimate price for his stupidity and greed.
Let this be a lesson to all the other money hungry fukkwits that think that they are an essential service and that the country cant do without them.

What a horrible thing to say, you really are a low life!

Not that it matters but I believe Mick the moan acquired Covid19 in hospital while being treated for other ailments?

Also: it seems we are an essential service

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0328/1127041-list-essential-jobs/

Fair play to those brave enough to ferry other essential workers to and from their workplaces, unfortunately like others here I've bottled it and have taken the "queens shilling"

Since when does one become a low life for speaking his mind?
If you want all do gooder responses fuck off over to fuckbook with the rest of the easily offended brigade
You mean queers shilling right?

[john m]

Unfortunately he paid the ultimate price for his stupidity and greed.
Let this be a lesson to all the other money hungry fukkwits that think that they are an essential service and that the country cant do without them.

Think you might reconsider that comment Anto .In his case he contracted the illness in Hospital .I do agree with your second sentence .

As I said reflect on the first sentence !

[dalymount]

Tony im not saying the sentiments you expressed are right,or wrong,but I totally respect your right to express them.this most certainly does not make you a low life.the problem with Ireland these days is,there is a certain element within society who want to do away with freedom of speech.in fact there was a protest outside the dail a few months ago to protect the right to free speech,while others sought to have it removed

[Theoneandonly]

I dont want be disrespectful,but at 78 years of age in seems a bit ridiculous to be taking such chances

Seriously!
How much do you think they are making in the current conditions?
Given that the Government are offering €70 a day they'd need to make a ton to break even after fuel and dispatcher costs, best case scenario they're making €20 a day more than you are while you are sitting on your arse.
I reckon anyone out working at the moment believes they are providing an essential service and I take my hat off to them.
And anyone calling them greedy or stupid is indeed a low life, sometimes your thoughts are best left kept to oneself. the children of that gentleman may read that shit and deserve better

[john m]

The only one ..A lot of taxi drivers still working are drivers with Student visas who do not qualify for welfare payments as they are not full time workers as their visa only allows them work 20 hours per week .A lot of them also borrowed to buy Wheelies and Prius cars .

[Theoneandonly]

Tony im not saying the sentiments you expressed are right,or wrong,but I totally respect your right to express them.this most certainly does not make you a low life.the problem with Ireland these days is,there is a certain element within society who want to do away with freedom of speech.in fact there was a protest outside the dail a few months ago to protect the right to free speech,while others sought to have it removed

Lowlife gobshites speaking their mind on social media (this is social media) has caused countless people many of whom were kids to take their own lives. moderation is required, both personal and administrative

[dalymount]

I believe these drivers are also claiming the 350'unlike you I believe it is driven by pure greed.and how dare you call me a low life for expressing my views.I have expressed my sorrow at this mans death,and I most certainly wont be lectured to by the likes of you.I am as much entitled to say what I feel as you are

[Tony]

I reckon you should heed your own advice
"sometimes your thoughts are best left kept to oneself."



"I reckon anyone out working at the moment believes they are providing an essential service and I take my hat off to them.
And anyone calling them greedy or stupid is indeed a low life. "


I totally disagree, to work during a pandemic is both irresponsible and down right stupid and just greedy. We are not an emergency service or an essential service we are taxis, if the proper front line workers have to get to work then use the army god knows they do fuckall eles. Its simply stay at home or die looking for a fiver its up to you.

[Theoneandonly]

I reckon you should heed your own advice
"sometimes your thoughts are best left kept to oneself."



"I reckon anyone out working at the moment believes they are providing an essential service and I take my hat off to them.
And anyone calling them greedy or stupid is indeed a low life. "


I totally disagree, to work during a pandemic is both irresponsible and down right stupid and just greedy. We are not an emergency service or an essential service we are taxis, if the proper front line workers have to get to work then use the army god knows they do fuckall eles. Its simply stay at home or die looking for a fiver its up to you.

So you know better than the people advising the government as to what is an essential service?
You really have a big opinion of yourself don't you?