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GAA Discussion / Re: Murder of a GAA Chairman

Last post by Wildweasel74 - Today at 11:00:39 PM

Rasharkin jumps out at me!

[Griffiths]

#2

General discussion / Re: snooker world championship

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 10:51:38 PM

Bring back Griffiths, Thorburn and Reardon. Now that was swashbuckling, edge of your seat snooker. Real characters.

"It's the pressure you see"

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GAA Discussion / Re: Murder of a GAA Chairman

Last post by ranch - Today at 10:50:41 PM

I haven't watched the documentary yet but my mother was from Bellaghy. In the 1970s the Orangemen would go out of their way to parade through a Catholic housing estate even though they knew it was Catholic.

In the 1970s?
That still happens today.

#4

General discussion / Re: snooker world championship

Last post by ONeill - Today at 10:41:36 PM

Bring back Griffiths, Thorburn and Reardon. Now that was swashbuckling, edge of your seat snooker. Real characters.

#5

GAA Discussion / Re: Leinster U20 football cham...

Last post by Blowitupref - Today at 10:36:24 PM

When is the Connacht final? 

Galway v Roscommon Connacht final on Saturday at 5:15pm.  Will be live on TG4.

#6

General discussion / Re: The DUP thread

Last post by David McKeown - Today at 10:33:04 PM

David, regarding the PPS. How many people work there?

So say a case comes to them from the cops. Do a small group of them look at it and decide to prosecute or is it discussed between a big group and an answer is given?

I was just wondering how it works. I hear PPS mentioned a lot but am just wondering how it is behind the scenes.

Not sure of the exact numbers but around 150 - 200 prosecutors and 300 - 350 support staff split across different regions and specialisms. Cases will be effectively triaged to the correct team and level of seniority. Ultimately it's the directing officers responsibility but they will know seek help and assistance from colleagues and superiors if necessary.

David, regarding the PPS. How many people work there?

So say a case comes to them from the cops. Do a small group of them look at it and decide to prosecute or is it discussed between a big group and an answer is given?

I was just wondering how it works. I hear PPS mentioned a lot but am just wondering how it is behind the scenes.

Not sure of the exact numbers but around 150 - 200 prosecutors and 300 - 350 support staff split across different regions and specialisms. Cases will be effectively triaged to the correct team and level of seniority. Ultimately it's the directing officers responsibility but they will know seek help and assistance from colleagues and superiors if necessary.

I have recently seen the police decide cases are not worth pursuing and a waste of public expenditure, but are passed to PPS for endorsement, yet the PPS dig in and proceed with the case.

Do the PPS have graduates who they throw minor cases at for them to gain experience?

Well they recruit lawyers at different levels. Cases would be triaged when they are received and some types of cases will require specialists but generally not really. Prosecutors will get training and won't be able to make their own decision until they complete that thought. But it's not a case that the newbie will get the no licence case or something like that.

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GAA Discussion / Re: Leinster Senior football c...

Last post by thejuice - Today at 10:32:16 PM

I honestly think people should stay home for the final. The GAA needs to get the message. And if you hurt their pocket the tend to take notice. Wonder in Jarlath has any ideas or solutions to the Leinster problem.

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GAA Discussion / Re: Leinster U20 football cham...

Last post by thejuice - Today at 10:29:07 PM

When is the Connacht final? 

#9

General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024

Last post by nrico2006 - Today at 09:45:42 PM

Late goal/winner for Chelsea disallowed. Pochettino thinks the decision was unbelievable but the ref missed a push in the back in the lead up to the goal and for me the correct decision in the end.

Very harsh to disallow. Very similar to Arsenal and Wolves last week when Jesus nudged Matt Doherty and goal was given.

Harsh? Clear foul that was as obvious as you would see on the street.

#10

General discussion / Re: The DUP thread

Last post by David McKeown - Today at 09:27:19 PM

Can the PPS back off with the prosecution (eg after 6 months) but reserve the right to take it up again in the future?

The general answer to your question is yes but with some caveats.