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Only a money making machine if people are going over the limit?

I've been done many times with the cameras over the years, no excuse, speeding and wrong, do I blame the camera for being there? No that's all on me. Anyone that thinks they can speed 'safely' is crazy

If they put the average speed cameras on the road would it make it safer? Wouldn't know the stats on the accidents  in regards to speeding, carelessness, recklessness and so on, but in the meantime till its sorted it needs some attention.

What stage is it at with planning and at what point will they government say we've taken into considerations your issues of not having it but we are going ahead with it anyways? 

No issues with speed camera being out on various parts of the road.

Do they ever publicise cause of accidents? Would it not be a good thing to say how these accidents happen? Like is it speeding/overtaking/other cars pulling out/phone use etc? Lessons then maybe learned by future users of the road which may prevent such accidents - new road or not. I do appreciate it is a sensitive subject with loved ones of those involved in these incidents.

You always see the stat, and it's high - over 90%, of all collisions/fatal RTC are driver error of some form, not concentrating, excess speed etc. Obviously on a busy, dangerous road the margin for error reduces drastically.

You would need to be at each inquest to get the full detail. 

I think Donegal have a big advantage over Tyrone in terms of recovery. Tyrone have a days rest less and extra time in the legs, they will get little or nothing done this week apart from recover work. In any case I think they look to be a team in transition with an awful lot of young players thrown in. I think Donegal could end up winning this match comfortably and set up a repeat of the division 2 national league final. 

Agreed. The turnaround time is ridiculous. Was a time supporters could enjoy the win for a week and another week to look forward to the next round. Is a big ask of Tyrone after such a gruelling game players coming off with knocks and hardly time to sort the injuries, then prepare for next Sunday. Donegal had a handy aul run-out, tho well done to them. 

It's very much ridiculous. It doesn't allow anyone time for a breath. The games are coming so thick and fast that there's no time for a build up. And supporters become fatigued too and so on. It's just way too compressed

And do you think the players would get recovery time next weekend?
No chance.

Would be on a training camp or spmething similar

They might be but I would say it would be very light, do you not think with all the data available to backroom teams now they aren't managing their training loads ? Especially now the season is so congested

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68770641

Cass report released yesterday, seems pretty sensible - any child should have a full assessment for unrelated "issues" l, numerous divergent, autism etc and a mental health assessment before proceeding with gender treatment. Instead of just prescribing puberty blockers as a matter of course

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Mental health

Claire Hanna tied in knots on The View by Brian Feeney.  Very close to Alliance with her views on unity.

Was never fussed on Feeney.. His comments many years ago could (would need to dig out a link to it) have been linked to a murder of a neighbour and friend of my dads, when he mention something about Conway Mill being run by the PIRA and this man was murdered days later, he had a coal firm that worked outta there many years ago

He does the same column in the Irish News over and over

Claire Hanna tied in knots on The View by Brian Feeney.  Very close to Alliance with her views on unity.

Of course, the question exists as to whether these are her real views or the views that will get her re-elected in South Belfast.

Exactly & Alliance are obviously the threat in South Belfast, they all want that (soon to be increased) MP salary & expenses

A politician wants the job, the salary may well have nothing to do with it.

Why do you think Swann wants to go to be an MP, and Kate Nichols from Alliance is set to stand in South Belfast too.

It's a significant difference now between an MLA & MP salary

Claire Hanna tied in knots on The View by Brian Feeney.  Very close to Alliance with her views on unity.

Of course, the question exists as to whether these are her real views or the views that will get her re-elected in South Belfast.

Exactly & Alliance are obviously the threat in South Belfast, they all want that (soon to be increased) MP salary & expenses

When they get pay parity I wonder what the next reason will be in a year or two ? Be interesting to see

That's the spirit, keep all the money in hands of the elites. Closet Tory

Settle yourself, have no qualms about public sector workers receiving a fair salary.

Just come out and say you want more money, I remember someone from a train union in England last year just saying "we want to be paid more". At least he was honest.

When they get pay parity I wonder what the next reason will be in a year or two ? Be interesting to see

I don't think a teacher just randomly rocks up to being a principle

They have to do the principle which no doubt covers the managing of the school, I'd say (I hope) that it would cover a lot of aspects or the finances and budgeting requirements needed to run schools.

Not sure of any school that has a principle that isn't from an educational background, as the criteria would/should have educational background in it.

I always wondered (outside of doing the interviews) what BOG's did and what real active involvement in regards to funds and budgeting they had

Perhaps they rock up to be a Principal.
Like I said, you'd be a shite teacher

How long will it take and how many misspells will I get from your previous posts?

I'm not teaching anymore as the money was crap

Did you teach in primary or secondary ?

First time Finance not picked first ?

I have had to contact my local councillors and MLA a few times over the years and have never had to set foot in their offices. It's not the 1980s. They are all easily contactable

According to the news this morning after being twice refused for asylum he then converted to Christianity

You would think the home office has serious questions to answer

so far so good. No coke or lucozade and down a couple kilos. Heading into Feb I want to look at the rest of my snacking and concentrate on the crisps and chocolate. Hopefully drop another couple of kilos. Gym goals are on the way to being achieved though it is a marathon, not a sprint there

Obviously Lucozade does you no favours with the sugar content but Coke Zero or Diet Coke every now and again no harm surely ?

The football pod back today. 1 free show and 1 behind the paywall every week. I enjoy listening to the lads but it's a bit Dublin/Kerry centric. Shown today by the fact they spent more time talking about Dean rocks retirement than they did talking about the all Ireland club final.

I see The Irish Examiner hurling podcast with Anthony Daly is behind a paywall now, was free last year until the championship. It can be decent, mind you they go out of their way at times to show how much "craic" they are having