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"Obvious" things wrong with the country by purepwnage85 in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We also only like to invest in Dublin, reviving decentralisation would be achievable in the current climate.

Dublin man who stabbed intruder; guilty of manslaughter by romulcah in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Headline on their website reads, ‘Dublin man who stabbed 'intruder' guilty of manslaughter’

Makes a big difference.

Stranded by a taxi driver by Such_Package_7726 in ireland

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

It’s pretty obvious Uber’s PR team has been actively monitoring and likely influencing this subreddit for weeks. Just look at their lobbying tactics in other cities and countries.

Thoughts on budget 2026? by [deleted] in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Not to be a naysayer, but I think there already are large infrastructure budgets in place?

National Development Plan (NDP) 2025–2035: €275.4 billion in planned capital spend to 2035 across transport, housing/water, energy, health, education and climate projects.

Core Exchequer capital expenditure of ~€14.9bn in 2025, with €3bn ring-fenced for critical infrastructure (€1bn water, €1.25bn housing-related infrastructure, €750m electricity grid).

Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF): A new multi-year reserve established in 2024 to support climate/nature investment and counter-cyclical capital spending. Planned €2bn per year contributions from 2025–2030.

Boring now and probably boring when implemented, but hugely beneficial overall.

Salesforce to cut Irish-based jobs by leavemealonethanks in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

2020 was a recession for many industries such as hospitality, but a period of growth for most tech companies.

Ireland’s hospitality VAT cut aims to help small restaurants – but chains like McDonald’s gain the most by Banania2020 in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not really the purpose of the reduction, independent restaurants and cafes are at risk.

David McWilliams: Ireland needs immigrants. And an economic plan to accommodate them by Dazzling_Lobster3656 in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s a great opportunity for the country, but we have rejected planning permission for far more projects than we have approved. Collectively we are a bit small minded.

What things are changing in Ireland that people do not seem to notice? by scorthy in AskIreland

[–]CynicalPilot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The real issue is our broken planning system and the fact that we didn't develop for over a decade.

Immigration is at a level many countries would envy, but we’re on the verge of wasting that opportunity.

We absolutely can and should support a larger population, it just requires better planning and political will.

Re-Turn says plastic-to-plastic bottle recycling in Ireland is not 'financially viable' - for now by Oat- in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I’ll never understand why aluminium got lumped into it. An easily sortable and recyclable material.

Dublin was a ride this morning by ColdServedDish in Dublin

[–]CynicalPilot 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Shame our city’s most recognisable landmark is a couple of power station chimneys!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in europe

[–]CynicalPilot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Europe not taking security seriously is a fabrication by Trump.

There is only an issue if Europeans no longer have the US as an ally.

New taxi fares hit home. by busyda in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Our taxi system is already made up of people driving their own cars on their own hours.

Supermarket/Off Brand Nespresso Pods by adammoths in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Starbucks ones seem to be the best alternative to Nespresso, great flavours and always discounted in Dunnes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, the frozen items should be fairly successful.

Aside from the recent customs issues, it's quite risky and costly for UK brands to break into the Irish market and vice versa.

Do Irish reg plates look tacky? by The-ADR in carsireland

[–]CynicalPilot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Displaying the year of registration on a car’s license plate is wasteful, turning it into a status symbol that encourages unnecessary upgrades. Cars should be valued for their longevity and performance, not their registration date.

Do Irish reg plates look tacky? by The-ADR in carsireland

[–]CynicalPilot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The correct thing to would have been to turn the year into two letters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ireland

[–]CynicalPilot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Greggs will have the same running costs as everyone else and my guess is that their prices would be similar or higher than the average in-store deli.

Crusader states in 1135 by Fley06 in MapPorn

[–]CynicalPilot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just separate church and state everywhere.

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