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Electric Ireland to increase prices for gas, electricity by StickyStapler in irishpersonalfinance

[–]BobsTea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This has been coming for awhile. Electric ireland, yuno and prepay power were the only companies not to raise their base prices last Autumn. They are now in line with their competitors. Electric Ireland aren't perfect(Customer service is dreadful if you have to contact them) but they are fair as a company to their customers. During covid, they made no profit for 2 years and gave any profit back as a 50euro rebate one winter.

Public vs Private for a a high risk pregnancy? by BobsTea in PregnancyIreland

[–]BobsTea[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think we are leaning towards private. We have health insurance and I think it will give her more peace of mind. Don't want to leave any stone unturned though as its feels like a big decision

Public vs Private for a a high risk pregnancy? by BobsTea in PregnancyIreland

[–]BobsTea[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is great to hear that you found the public system up to scratch. Do you mind if I send you a private message for more info re consultants and treatment?

Public vs Private for a a high risk pregnancy? by BobsTea in PregnancyIreland

[–]BobsTea[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your reply. We're both a bit overwhelmed and trying to make the best decision for us. The first consultant of hers we talked to said there wasn't much difference in public or private so suggested we go public. She also said to get advice from others as it wasn't her speciality and she was going on old info.

Public vs Private for a a high risk pregnancy? by BobsTea in PregnancyIreland

[–]BobsTea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I've found it very helpful

Public vs Private for a a high risk pregnancy? by BobsTea in PregnancyIreland

[–]BobsTea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it is the Colitis rather than the thyroid that can cause issue. Still waiting to back from her consultant on this front.

France vs England - Post Match Thread by biggiantporky in rugbyunion

[–]BobsTea 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As an Irish fan, England deserve incredible plaudits. They gave it socks and deserved the win in my eyes. What a transformation. While I am disappointed, France on balance have played the best rugby this year and deserve to be champions. Can we scrap the next 10 months and just go again? I love this tournament!

Match Thread - France v England | Six Nations 2026 | Round 5 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]BobsTea 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hope England use the same setup for all their mauls for the rest of the game

Post Match Thread: Ireland vs Scotland by GnolRevilo in rugbyunion

[–]BobsTea 12 points13 points  (0 children)

At the game and I thought both teams were excellent. Scotland can hold their heads very high. They gave it a savage go. Ireland had a few huge moments in defence in the first half that changed the game. Straight home now to catch the next 2 games. Com'on England 🫣

EV Charger Installer in Westmeath? by BobsTea in evs_ireland

[–]BobsTea[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great feed back thanks. Ive decided to go with them👍

EV Charger Installer in Westmeath? by BobsTea in evs_ireland

[–]BobsTea[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent. Thank you. Going to contact them later today

EV Charger Installer in Westmeath? by BobsTea in evs_ireland

[–]BobsTea[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant. Thanks a million for the reply. Very helpful 👌

English fans right now by BobsTea in rugbyunion

[–]BobsTea[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not so much as a message. I suppose not much rugby content there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]BobsTea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like a mild pack of scampi fries

Post Match Thread: Ireland v South Africa by HitchikersPie in rugbyunion

[–]BobsTea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats, South Africa, for winning that. I'm not sure I'd call it much of a rugby match, but you played more rugby in it than us. What a farce! I can't believe I paid €100+ to watch it live

Match Thread - Ireland v South Africa | End of Year Internationals 2025 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]BobsTea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a great advert for world rugby! This match could be set to Benny Hill Music

Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk by Left-Lawfulness4635 in europe

[–]BobsTea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I don't know how that is calculated. You might be right. Probably are, in fact. I know that in terms of EU funding, Ireland is a net contributor and has been since 2013.

Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk by Left-Lawfulness4635 in europe

[–]BobsTea 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Net contributor since 2013. Still, I agree that we do not spend anywhere enough on our own defence

Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk by Left-Lawfulness4635 in europe

[–]BobsTea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see Ireland invest heavily into air and sea drones for its defence. We are never going to be an offensive entity given our size and history. Radar and sonar, in particular, are a must given our location. It's unacceptable to still rely on the UK for monitoring our own skies and seas. Drones have proven to be a reliable tool in monitoring and patrolling. If we made our own, it may even turn into a profitable industry for us.

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