Ben Dunne says he wont reopen his gyms until ‘Covid 19 is over’
This morning.
“We’re not planning to reopen the gyms at this stage because I don’t think it’s safe to reopen a gym in the present state of where the pandemic is.
“One organisation thinks differently to another – I’m not criticising other gyms if they think it’s safe to open their gyms. “I can only speak for my own gyms, and I don’t think it’s safe for me to open our gyms.”
“Either we’re going to get this virus under control, or get therapeutic treatment… or I will remain closed.
“I’m not in the business of having people get the virus in my clubs.”
Ben Dunne speaking on Newstalk Breakfast.
“I Don’t Think It’s Safe For Me To Open My Gyms” (Newstalk)
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Fair enough Ben. Seems reasonable and responsible.
But – he is a businessman, so you can trust him as far as you’d throw him.
One wonders if they will ever re-open or what the alternative plans are for members – Zoom classes, open air meetups?
He’s also not a great advertisement for gyms. Surely he knows the number for Dr Eva’s agent?
Margaret Heffernan in 97.
Ben Dunne gyms are low-cost, high volume. The cheapest place around but always packed. He probably knows it’s the most vulnerable model to covid and it would bleed him dry to keep in business while trying to enforce social distancing.
Still, fair play to him for actually having sense instead of just ignoring the rules/advice and packing people into his gyms. TBH I have no idea how any gym is open, it’s a disaster waiting to happen.
good man, Ben. good to see someone put the health of the public ahead of their own financial interests. i can’t believe there’s gyms open. pubs etc. are dodgy, but a gym! how the hell are they allowed open??
Respect