When explaining the lockdown retail rules, Minister of State at the Dept. of Enterprise @Damien_English has said that “clothes are not essential”. #rtept pic.twitter.com/tjRG1HiWcB
— RTÉ Prime Time (@RTE_PrimeTime) October 29, 2020
Last night.
On RTÉ One’s Prime Time.
Miriam O’Callaghan asked Fine Gael TD and junior Minister for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English about large retailers having to cordon off products deemed inessential as part of the Level 5 Covid-19 lockdown rules.
Asked if it was the case that someone can buy a bottle of wine but not socks for their child, Mr English said:
“Socks come under clothes”
Previously: Games Without Frontiers
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What a plonker. RTE aren’t tough enough with these muppets
What gives RTE the right to be tough with anyone? Why should some overpaid ego’d hack be allowed stand in judgement on anyone? The excuse for the media holding people to account is well tired and holds little sway anymore.
You’re right. We should get children’s tv presenters to interview them instead. Probably more fitting.
“Now children, clothes aren’t essential. Everyone together…”
“CLOTHES AREN’T ESSENTIAL”
“This week’s winner of our competition selected by Damien English is Mary O’Shea in Roscommon who drew this wonderful picture of economic depression. Just look at that matchstick man in dispair as he can’t make ends meet for another month in a row. Congratulations Mary, your prize of a Lego fire station is on its way to you”
perso I’d like to see an Andres Marr type rip the slithering fupps a new one
How would that help exactly? Its a very Irish thing. lets hammer the politicians. Actually, no, lets pay someone stupid money to hammer a politician. ~For what purpose? Sounds a bit bitter to me.
riggght, no we will just give them a free pass to do what they want no questions asked…hang on we already do
Theres a big difference between giving them a free pass and ” rip the slithering fupps a new one”.
So no, im not suggesting a free pass. But when people like you think that the objective of the media is to attack and rip politicos- we have forgotten the meaning and function of both media and politics.
what can I say I’m in a violent mood, I’m sure we can teach a compromise, starting with transparency, honestly and accountability, then they can avoid my violent fantasies
*reach
Answer my question. What gives RTE the right to hold anyone to account? Seriously?
The right to hold politicians to account ? hmmmmmm… where to start ?
Journalist actually being journalists and asking questions on behalf of the Irish people these politicians are meant to be accountable to …is that such a wild concept ?
The concept is fine. But I asked about RTE. This is an organisation that pays its people are than the politicians it interviews. It cannot sack its people. They are the best Pais semi-state in the country. They lose a ton of money and have done for years. They regularly fail their statutory obligations to the independent sector, Irish language and minority groups. They distort the advertising sector with monopolistic practices.
So given this, why should they be allowed judge others or hold them to account.
So please, continue!
well they must keep up the façade Tony that they indeed ARE journalists, haven’t you seen their latest propaganda add declaring they are the only ones you can trust, it’s hysterical
Damien English is an absolute eejit and always has been, and he’s done himself no favours with this stupid soundbite. But it also seems a bit much to suggest that not being able to buy new clothes for six weeks is a crippling hardship.
While not a crippling hardship Barry it can be extremely tough if you have kids who refuse to stop growing during lockdown, the inconsiderate monkeys. My son needed underpants during the last lockdown and it was a pure headache trying to get some. Pants Barry he just needed some pants!
While not a crippling hardship Barry it can be extremely tough if you have kids who refuse to stop growing during lockdown, the inconsiderate monkeys. My son needed underpants during the last lockdown and it was a pure headache trying to get some.
Fair enough Optimus, you have a good point there. Hope you got it sorted and the wee fella wasn’t reduced to going commando!
+1
FG always put him in front of the media when they’re trying to defend the indefensible. The logic being that his 100 mph staccato gibberish will simply confuse people.
meanwhile here is the form you need to have to present to police if you are caught outside after curfew https://www.europe1.fr/societe/renconfinement-voici-les-attestations-a-telecharger-pour-se-deplacer-4002040
The French love a good form….
yes indeed, jesus the paper work I had to learn for real estate, make your eyes bleed
that was an answer to Optomus Grimes perfectly sane comment…he must be banned
Weird glitch
you are allowed one hour for groceries, with the right form
Do you also need a chit to do sh..?
no , but you do need a little exercise to stay regular and you need a form for that :)
We are now in the lets catch everyone out phase, and it can only bode ill. Divisions are being stoked, decisions picked apart, politicians being pilloried- for what? To appease the ego of some media types have become bored being responsible and now are going to be insufferable in trying to make a name for themselves. Common sense has left the building.
indeed, and now there are only silly billies like you left trolling on the internet.
So trolling is anyone you disagree with? Helpless little goblin looking to blame the world for your own ills.
Anyone else remember John Bruton and the tax on Children’s shoes??
Damien English fell into Miriam O’Callaghan’s overly emotive question far too easily and gave her the soundbite she wanted.
…Damien-can’t belive he’s not a FFer-English…
The Aussie PM is an idiot. He said shopping for jigsaw puzzles for the kids is essential. He was/is more worried about the economy than people. Luckily, we have a federal system.
The number of Covid-related deaths in England over the past seven days involving individuals who were under 60 and without a pre-existing condition was zero.
The total number for this category since the start of the pandemic is 315.
Yet the clamour is growing for another full lockdown.
Madness.
agree broadly with your point but 60 is a fairly low bar – what’s the figure for, say, 75 or 80?
Considerably higher obviously but
the average age of C-19 fatalities in England is still over 80.
As far as I can see nothing in this second wave has changed from the first – the elderly,sick and infirm should be massively protected and the rest should be the subject of regional or even local lockdowns.
Another extended lockdown in winter will be an economic and social disaster.
Sadly I fear politicians on both sides of the Irish Sea will be bounced into the easy option.
You’ve changed your tune old boy. How come a few weeks ago, you were saying all this lockdown business was a load of nonsense? You were going over to the North of England, where you could still get some pints. Explain your thinking clown man. You seem to have pivoted 180 degrees there old sport.
“the elderly, sick and infirm should be massively protected” I think perhaps one of the difficulties with this idea is that, if the virus is transmitting at a very high level in society, it is next to impossible to protect those vulnerable groups.
very difficult to properly isolate and protect these groups, but it’s not like we havent had almost 9 months to prepare and get the necessary structures in place
…the outbreak in the care home in Galway suggests that once the number of new cases goes over 1000 per day they become vulnerable…thankfully, the NPHET advice was finally taken after a 2 week gamble by politicians…their model was deadly accurate…
it suggests to me that my friend who works in a care home is correct, that people pay a lot of money so that underpaid and undertrained staff who have neither the resources or the will to deal with a difficult job being made more challenging and that no initiatives by our “protect the vunerable government ” have been instigated to change that scenario.
Clothing, food and shelter are basic human rights. The state is getting us used to having our basic rights messed with. There is no other logical reason.
Take away gargle from the electorate and you’ll be out on yer bum bum in double quick time come the next election, even though wine has had a greater impact on covid numbers than kiddies socks.
Most people buy wine with their weekly shop in the supermarket, what difference of they are already in there ? There’s hardly nice cavistes at the end of every street corner
“Clothes aren’t essential”
Even the pro lockdown zealots on Twitter can’t defend that opinion. It’s brilliant, even though they might think it, their ‘virtue signalling’ programming won’t allow them to condone it.
Well, the “What you’ll be wearing next season” posts are going to be super interesting.
your fellas clothes cause nothing else fits with complimentary Chanel Red lips ?
Think outside the box, you may have to, J-Cloths, duvets, plastic, the dead bird in the garden, all could be haute-couture!!!
I can see you’re a pro
My paper suits are all the rage. Staples can get a bit ouchy, but hey, fa-fa-fa-fashion.
i especially liked your penis gourd made from the pringles tube, papi – but perhaps it wasn’t the best choice for the parent-teacher meeting.
sour cream and onion ?
Would that be with one of those small Pringles tubes you buy in pubs for a couple of euros ?
That was the problem charger, overspill was a serious problem. Still, live and learn.
Marvelous.
Also, BB, still waiting on maintenance. Momma needs new shoes.
I’ve asked Santie for one of these for Christmas. Keeps you really safe and look great too…Covid fashion.
https://www.vyzrtech.com/products/bio-vyzr
oh I saw this, the future of tinder date riding
lol
what is it with FG and clothing???
https://www.rte.ie/archives/exhibitions/1333-memorable-budgets/1338-budget-1982/
they are really dreaming of everyone in uniform you see, maybe something along the lines of Hugo Boss ?
jawohl !
:)
from citizensinformation.ie
0% (Zero) VAT rating includes all exports, tea, coffee, milk, bread, books, children’s clothes and shoes, oral medicine for humans and animals, vegetable seeds and fruit trees, fertilisers, large animal feed, disability aids such as wheelchairs, crutches and hearing aids.
There’s a reason they have 0% VAT.
If a Government minister doesn’t know, or if they Government don’t…. why are they in Government??
English isn’t essential
Schools out
In …. 3 ….2….
And teachers, surely the most grasping and laziest part of the public sector, will be distraught at the prospect of spending even more of 2020 at home.
With no sun to top up their tan in the garden this time what are they going to do ?
yup, then watch the games begin
Some interesting lockdown stuff at the start of the latest podcast from Spectator TV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoaPJkA9GmE&feature=youtu.be
Emma Kenny ITV This Morning Psychologist & Presenter on lockdowns- powerful stuff.
Finally some REAL left wing politics on the subject.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFezwz9oz6I