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#11

General discussion / Re: The DUP thread

Last post by David McKeown - May 02, 2024, 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.

#12

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

Last post by thejuice - May 02, 2024, 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.

#13

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

Last post by thejuice - May 02, 2024, 10:29:07 PM

When is the Connacht final? 

#14

General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024

Last post by nrico2006 - May 02, 2024, 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.

#15

General discussion / Re: The DUP thread

Last post by David McKeown - May 02, 2024, 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.

#16

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

Last post by Gael85 - May 02, 2024, 09:14:44 PM

Venues for the Semis?
Meath v Kerry Portlaoise?
Tyrone v Connacht Breffni if Ros, Longford if Galway?

Meath v Kerry might be in Thurles?

#17

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

Last post by Rossfan - May 02, 2024, 08:38:11 PM

Venues for the Semis?
Meath v Kerry Portlaoise?
Tyrone v Connacht Breffni if Ros, Longford if Galway?

#18

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

Last post by Dunneroyal - May 02, 2024, 07:44:35 PM

Meath v Kerry. Will be one hell of a game. I'm not been cocky but I honestly believe that we will win and go onto win the all Ireland

#19

General discussion / Re: snooker world championship

Last post by Franko - May 02, 2024, 05:05:49 PM

Some of you lads could start a row in an empty room.

Hands up, I did reluctantly engage, but sometimes someone is just blowing out their hole so much that you can't resist having a say

#20

General discussion / Re: Learning the guitar

Last post by JoG2 - May 02, 2024, 04:27:16 PM

Generally I found a capo and avoiding barre chords helped with my patience 

In fairness, I found it's just getting reps more than anything.I'd struggle to learn now as I go through phases where I play flat out every day and then don't look at a guitar for weeks.

Yes, but all open chords and keys can be played without barre chords. Capo primarily used (more so for beginners) to play a song in a key which they find easier to play (either to play along with a particular song or find a key that suits their voice of they want to play and sing and setup dates at parties etc) eg you've a fav song in E, but the key of E involves a B, C#m etc.. If a beginner is more confident playing in the key of C, capo 4th fret, playing the c shape but in a different key. You prob already know this, typed so maybe someone might get some use out of it