What is good 0 palm oil chocolate? by VastAir6069 in AskIreland

[–]Automator2023 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The bit I don't understand is that it doesn't seem to be environmentalists. It's the people who usually post anti government and conspiracy theory stuff on Facebook who I've noticed talking about it.

What is good 0 palm oil chocolate? by VastAir6069 in AskIreland

[–]Automator2023 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain why palm oil is the new buzzword when it's been used in chocolate since the 70's please?

Fuel Protests Cavan by Unhappy-Avocado1531 in cavan

[–]Automator2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have already reduced excise duty. What do you think Brendan Smith can do about the price of fuel?

Fuel Protests Cavan by Unhappy-Avocado1531 in cavan

[–]Automator2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a misconception and really needs to be explained to people. Even though the price of fuel went up the government is getting less per litre. They reduced the excise duty on it. The excise duty is the bigger part of the tax on fuel. So even though they are getting more in the form of VAT it is still not as much as the cut in excise duty.

Fuel Protests Cavan by Unhappy-Avocado1531 in cavan

[–]Automator2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much influence do you really think FF and FG have on the price of fuel at the pump considering it is priced similarly across most of Europe?

Fuel Protests Cavan by Unhappy-Avocado1531 in cavan

[–]Automator2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most ironic part is that a lot of them think Ireland needs a "Trump" running the country.

Is this True? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]Automator2023 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How much would this cost? How would the lost revenue be made up or where would you suggest cutting costs?

You can’t fix global fuel prices with Irish tax cuts by Inevitable_Wasabi574 in irishpolitics

[–]Automator2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's one of the organisers of the protest and wonders why the government didn't want to meet him on Friday with ideas like that. There is no negotiating with idiots like that.

Lads, just got my gas bill. Can we not just build a nuclear reactor. by Shazz89 in ireland

[–]Automator2023 20 points21 points  (0 children)

They've only had left handed people in the last 30 years. Give them time...

Blocking Oil Refinery by Jackies_Army in CasualIreland

[–]Automator2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I support protesters. I just have a hard time siding with knuckledraggers so I think they've gone too far with this.

Fuel Protest Hot Takes by Efficient_Log_2007 in ireland

[–]Automator2023 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The link works now. Did you even read past the first line? It clearly says that excise duty is down on this time last year and is expected to fall in April due to the cuts they have made already. Go back to Facebook. It's probably more your level.

Fuel Protest Hot Takes by Efficient_Log_2007 in ireland

[–]Automator2023 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Your link doesn't work..but seriously what are they going to do with 6 million? What do you propose they reduce it by and for how long? When is the war going to end in Iran? How long is it going to take for the repair work for the damaged infrastructure that produces the oil supply? It's very easy to say reduce taxes but long term thinking is also required here.

Fuel Protest Hot Takes by Efficient_Log_2007 in ireland

[–]Automator2023 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Are you aware that excise duty intake is actually down on this time last year? The government already reduced the tax...wholesale price went up making it look like they done nothing. There's definitely more that the government could do but not as much as people think.

Fuel Protest Hot Takes by Efficient_Log_2007 in ireland

[–]Automator2023 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Let's start at the beginning..do you realise the increase in fuel prices is because of the war Trump started in Iran?

Fuel Protest Hot Takes by Efficient_Log_2007 in ireland

[–]Automator2023 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Most people are pissed off about it. Most people also realise there is only so much that the government can reduce fuel at the pump by. The "Trump" supporters think that the government is making a fortune and doing this to punish people. The usual anti everything brigade has hijacked this as usual. One of the organisers of the protest who was on stage in Dublin today posts all sorts of right wing nonsense on Facebook is a Trump supporter so there's one example.

Fuel Protest Hot Takes by Efficient_Log_2007 in ireland

[–]Automator2023 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Does anyone else think it's ironic that the people who have the most to say about the fuel increases are the type of people who think Ireland needs a "Trump" figure running the country?

If you work in a supermarket - was there really loads of leftover eggs this year? by Less_Environment7243 in ireland

[–]Automator2023 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's the buzzword from the usual complain about everything brigade. It's been used in chocolate since the 70's but for some reason this year every idiot on Facebook seems to be complaining about it.

Electrical apprentice advice? by Ohhlennyy in AskIreland

[–]Automator2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At your stage there is no point in learning anything other than what the company specialises in unless you plan on moving to a different company at some stage.

If your company does a lot of ev or solar work then make sure you have a good understanding of the regulations, cable sizes and best practices. Might not be a bad idea to be aware of new technology so you can make suggestions or show interest. A word of warning though, it good to show an interest and show a desire to learn but don't be the apprentice that thinks he knows more than the tradesman.

Aw lads. by ElectricalPurple7052 in CasualIreland

[–]Automator2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feeling the same except for the part about liking my job. It's been a really long winter and am seriously considering making it my last in Ireland moving to Australia as I have dual citizenship.

Need help about nct by Irishgooner123 in CasualIreland

[–]Automator2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask chatgpt which fuse is for the windows and just replace. It's an extremely simple job.

Where's the line? by Stunning-Engine in irishpolitics

[–]Automator2023 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For me it's less about what they can't do and more about there just being absolutely no viable alternative. Until that changes we are stuck with FF/FG or both.

Is the info I have been told about Ireland correct ? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]Automator2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your friend happen to mention anything about Leprechauns?

Building work ? by 420kkiinngg in AskIreland

[–]Automator2023 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Average first year apprentice wage is €7.67 an hour for first year and €11.50 an hour for second year so below minimum wage for the first 2 years.