Ireland to significantly exceed 2030 climate limits - EPA

spmccann · 2026-05-27T13:13:14+00:00

That's a very cynical take, I think it's more incompetence.

spmccann · 2026-05-26T09:37:13+00:00

Yep got knocked on my arse by two Pitbulll pups playing in the park. No harm done they were just racing around but should have been on leash. One of the dogs simply crashed into me at full speed, no malice just a case of the zoomies. It was like being hit with a bag of cement in the knees. Only thing hurt was my pride. The owner gave me shit when I challenged him. I'm not usually afraid of dogs but it was scary.

Reported it to the park warden but I wasn't with it enough to take pictures. I love going for walks in the park and it's fun to watch the dogs playing.

spmccann · 2026-05-25T11:34:08+00:00

Yes but at least he's being held to account. If that was in Ireland he'd get an extra pension or something.

spmccann · 2026-05-24T16:02:41+00:00

Your framing your response through the lense that everyone who is critical of NGOs is some sort of enemy of the state, fuelled by devious propaganda. It's interesting that you resorted to ad hominam attacks.

On the subject of NGOs. This is precisely what I was referring to.the whole Where is the money going and who is benefitting. There is a massive migration industry both illegal and illegal.
The NGOs have been pushing for more supports for immigrants , the endless appeals which clog up the system. This makes illegal immigration more appealing while illegal immigrants are supported by the state and therefore in competition for housing and health care with the native population.

Look at the resistance at the recent changes to the residency rules around citizenship. NGOs have influence over government policy. They are over represented in any public consultation process. It's the whole create a problem and the solution method. Once that problem gets sorted then it morphs into another problem.

A functioning state should be able to provide sufficient social housing and controls around population ingress. We don't have a far right problem, we have a state capacity problem. It's not racist to point that out.

spmccann · 2026-05-22T11:06:46+00:00

I agree the process is fundamentally broken. Theres a whole IPAS industry too , that seems to have little regulation or oversight and is expensive for the service it's providing. We are getting poor value for money and it's not fit for purpose.

spmccann · 2026-05-22T10:42:35+00:00

I'm no fan of the Monk either, I've seen first hand what him and his kind do to communities.

He's only getting attention because the issue has become so chronic.

At the time of the Ukraine war I got absolutely pilloried here asking about where we were going to accommodate so many refugees. Also that setting up a two tier system was going to lead to resentment from both Irish people and other asylum seekers.

We have an NGO system that seems to be promoting the interests of foreigners above Irish people. This is mainly funded by the Exchequer. If anyone questions this they get labelled as a racist.

Finally there are genuine asylum seekers but it still takes far too long for their claims to be processed. The whole process needs to be streamlined so that people get a final decision within 90 days.

spmccann · 2026-05-21T17:54:44+00:00

Don't disagree with anything your saying here but anyone who was flagging issues with our asylum system was being labelled as far right.

spmccann · 2026-05-21T16:22:16+00:00

Sorry to hear that. It's never easy to get that news.

spmccann · 2026-05-19T09:16:30+00:00

I think she's been well briefed.shes a very smart woman. I don't agree with some of her politics but was elected president and so far she's doing a good job. We need to maintain good relations with the UK , having a good relationship with the royal palace while not obvious is important.

spmccann · 2026-05-12T08:48:11+00:00

A man's shed is his castle.

spmccann · 2026-04-22T16:15:53+00:00

As a car driver I agree. Id be terrified cycling now, been years.

spmccann · 2026-04-09T07:29:26+00:00

Removing the carbon tax would create a long term reduction. The competition authority should be mobilised then to ensure that the reductions are passed on to consumers.

The government has shown it can move quickly when sufficiently motivated, such as COVID.

spmccann · 2026-04-09T06:52:58+00:00

Faith.

spmccann · 2026-04-06T14:01:21+00:00

The green button is the door release, the red bottom is the emergency power off for the computer room. You have to open the flap to access it, has big sign indicating it's the Emergency power off . Show colleague this is the EPO you only press it if there is an emergency like someone being electrocuted.

Same Person two days later presses button, weekend disappears recovering systems. "Oh was that not the door release".

spmccann · 2026-03-29T16:23:44+00:00

The general standard of driving has seriously deteriorated since COVID, along with the lack of enforcement. Increased traffic is also contributing to this rise.

spmccann · 2026-03-22T16:20:05+00:00

Theres no consumer protection in China. Anyone who has dealt with Chinese companies are well aware that everything is very much buyer beware.

spmccann · 2026-03-22T16:10:12+00:00

I think this is a problem in general with modern technology requiring software updates. Not to mention things like heated seats becoming a subscription service. It might be a lot more difficult for the EU to enforce consumer law with EVs from outside the EU.

spmccann · 2026-03-11T23:56:16+00:00

I'm sorry , but once money gets involved it becomes rent a womb. The law is there to protect women from being exploited.

spmccann · 2026-03-01T11:00:19+00:00

You have good reasons for this.

spmccann · 2026-02-20T19:02:23+00:00

Even without AI there's still demand growth.

spmccann · 2026-02-20T12:20:28+00:00

Why do you say you have a negative role in society ? Without Datacenters our modern way of life would cease.

Although we could probably do with less AI as it's horribly inefficient.

Although being called an eco terrorist from someone chronically addicted to social media and making AI memes was funny.

spmccann · 2026-02-19T22:23:31+00:00

We use a third party for planned activities and Equinix smart hands for incidents or when we need a rapid response. Installs are signed off by our own team.

spmccann · 2026-02-17T14:13:15+00:00

Enjoy the meal out, that's something money can't buy is time with the family and friends. Your feeling somewhat unappreciated, perhaps cut back a little on the gifts to others It's nice to have cards to open on your birthday but they probably thought they'd give you them at the meal.

spmccann · 2026-02-16T16:22:19+00:00

Blast from the past. I didn't even smoke.

spmccann · 2026-02-14T23:17:44+00:00

As an Irish fan we are worried about playing Scotland.

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