Monthly Archives: January 2012

John Gustavsson writes:

As a matter of fact, a British Member of the European Parliament, David Hannan, suggested Britain should reach out a hand to the Irish and offer them the sterling. Also more trade between Ireland and the UK would benefit both countries.

We should also remember that technically, Ireland does not need the UK’s permission to use the sterling. It may be useful to have (not to create diplomatic tension etc), but it’s not absolutely necessary.

 

Sterling: A solution for Ireland (Caffeinated Thoughts)

Thanks DD

Addressing the Oireachtas Finance Committee, Josephine Feehily (above), said they had caused confusion and distress to some people, and she was extremely sorry for that.

However, Ms Feehily insisted the Revenue only wants to collect the correct amount of tax – no more, and no less.

Ms Feehily said they had to “move quickly” when they became aware that a large number of pensioners had either not declared their State pension or had under-reported it.

She said the Revenue had to correct the situation for the current tax year, and the lack of time became their “undoing”.

She said they were not able to implement changes with the standard of service they would have liked, and again apologised for that.

 

Revenue Apologises For Pensioner Confusion (RTE)

(Laura Hutton/Photocall ireland)

Isaacs Hostel in Frenchman’s Lane, Dublin, voted among the best hostels in the world, closed and locked its doors on Monday night after reportedly giving staff 24 hours notice.

From Lonely Planet:

”The northside’s best hostel – hell,  for atmosphere alone it’s the best in town – is in a 200-year-old wine vault just around the corner from the main bus station. Friendly, secure and well stocked, it generates consistently good reviews from backpackers and other budget travellers’.”

 

(Sasko lazarov/Photocall Ireland)

Kevin Whitty writes:

I met a lad in Sydney that had this job. His [work entailed] going out every night to different bars and clubs armed with a Jameson credit card and purchace rounds of Jameson, ginger ale and a slice lime for anybody that wanted one. Naturally he became my best friend


The Jameson Graduate Programme (The Vital Ingredient)

“The Arabidopsis Callus Cell Culture That Looks Like Ireland.” (Frances D) “The Possibly Intentional Scratch On the Paintwork Of The Toilet Wall Of Slattery’s, Rathmines, Dublin, That Looks Like Ireland.” (Ruairi Galavan)

“The double Fried Egg That Looks Like Ireland.” (Iain Briscoe)

Unspecified Things That Look Like Ireland to Broadsheet@broadsheet.ie