Car hire desks at Dublin Airport Terminal 2

Gerry Lee writes:

I was wondering if you could help me out. I am coming home from London for the February mid term and want to hire a car. I am unfortunately only 23 and I am wondering if any of the broadsheet readers would know of a good company that does not charge a massive young driver’s excess fee.

Anyone?

She needs it for her ecker.

Ann Gleeson writes:

I am in my final year of a psychology degree. For my thesis I have chosen to cover the topic of online bullying. I have put together a survey as part of the thesis and I would really appreciate it if your lovely readers could spare a couple of minutes to fill it out. I promise it won’t take longer than that! Thank you in advance

Ask me arse

Survey here.

Last night.

Troy writes:

I was wondering if your readers could help put my mind at ease. Last night at 19:10 I parked down by the [Grand] Canal [Dublin 2]. After having a quick look at the sign to see if my car was safe from the dreaded clampers I concluded it was and moved on to get a bite to eat. Only to return to a horrible large yellow triangle on one of my wheels!
I would love to hear what your readers make of it? Because I’m pretty sure those signs completely contradict each other. To make it even more fun the only way to appeal the €80 fine is to POST a letter of appeal. They have a very efficient automated service for getting the money off us over the phone and they use POST for appeals. Could they be any less subtle…

Anyone?

Can you not go without for one day?

Seán D writes:

Would your readers be aware of anywhere open in Dublin city centre, on Christmas Eve. Not interested in the ‘can’t you go one day?’ debate, or ‘staff deserve time off’ etc. Just seeing if there is anywhere alive on the 24th up to 10-11pm.Thanks and happy holidays to you

Anyone?

A protester from Clare going under the name of ‘Crucified leprechaun’ during Irish Water protests in Dublin last weekend.

Darren, from Cork Says No writes:

I’m travelling up [from Cork] tomorrow. Wondering if there will be many of the Broadsheet commentariat attending [Irish Water protest]…..and any suggestions for a post-rally pint/sandwich near the Dáil?

Anyone?

(Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland)

The Dunnes Stores Xmas 2014 ad.

Simon Chapman writes:

I was wondering if you can ask what the premise of the Dunnes advert is? It seems to be a man going to his mother’s house, where his child is. He is bringing the child a book given to him by his father.
A few questions…Is he coming home from work? Where is the child’s mother/his wife? (No problems if they’re divorced, but if so who is the older lady?) If it’s his mum, why isn’t the book already at her house? So many questions!

Anyone?

Clayton Samuel (with cap) with his mother and brothers including Ramesh (second right)

It’s a tough one.

Clayton Samuel writes:

Can any of your readers helper or advise me? I wanted my brother Ramesh to come over to Ireland to visit during Christmas holidays so we could celebrate Christmas together. My brother Ramesh works in Dubai UAE . He is a chef and he has been working in Dubai for last 4 years.

Just to give you a little bit of background, I have three elder brothers I am the youngest. I am an Irish Citizen ( Indian Origin ) I have been living in Ireland for the last nine years with my wife and my only son David.

My two elder brothers ( Ravi & Ramesh Samuel) who work in Dubai are Indian passport holders and my third Brother Prathap Samuel he lives in UK he is a UK passport holder. I asked Ramesh to apply for a visit visa just to come over to Ireland for Christmas holidays as we hardly we see each other or have a full family get-together due to the work and the distance. I also sent in supporting documents from Ireland to support his visa application.
His Visit visa was refused by the visa officer’s perception that :
(1) He may not return to Dubai
(2) He may branch into UK.
(5) His Income is not high enough that he can afford to come to Ireland.

We have appealed in writing to the Visa officer in Dubai. I have explained that my wife and I are sponsoring my Brother. I own house Sallins, I am a Bank official and my wife is working for the HSE. We are fully employed and income tax payers in Ireland. In this case Ramesh is going to live with me in my family home free of cost including his flight tickets, meals and transportation will be provided free of cost. I have also given in writing in my appeal letter that if my brother has to present himself on a regular basis to the Immigration officer in Naas Garda station we are more than happy to do this.

It’s eight days since we appealed the refusal.  Can anyone suggest what course of action I might take?

Anyone?

Temple Bar, Dublin this afternoon.

Further to buskergate.

Jim Ricks asks:

“Why is 1/2 of Temple Bar used as seating by private businesses?”

Anyone?

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