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by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

if you were serious about trying to reform the HSE its not the nurses that you'd start off with - fcuk it, you could probably shave off a couple of €BN with no front line staff noticing and give the nurses a pay raise
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR14 Bulls vs Munster
Replies: 14
Views: 585

Re: URCR14 Bulls vs Munster

Wonder if Snyman got a return ticket ? Hopefully he packs plenty of suncream
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

What the fudge do you reform? It's all well and good shouting "ADMINiSSTRATORS!!11!" on here but that means fudge all in terms of public health. People will f**king die if you upset the carthorse and you're the idiot in charge laughing at it all "for the public good." people are dying already so fc...
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

You show a remarkable (and I have to presume deliberate) lack of understanding of how the Public Sector actually operates; in particular how the Health Sector unions can mobilise public opinion against any reform that they don't like (I include the doctors and consultants here ) - i.e. any reform t...
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Soc Dems are going to hoover up a lot of that vote if they field enough candidates. Only untainted party left. Agree. They’re dopes but they’re clean and they’re harmless, they’ll do well. I've said it before, but I feel like they're a more natural place for left-leaning voters to turn than SF. Eve...
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

The political debate about health is getting, well, interesting. Yesterday you had Harris claiming that the SF 'alternate' budget allocated less money to Health than the actual budget to howls of derision from SF. Today you had the SF document disappearing from the SF website, before appearing agai...
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

And your union negotiating strategy......? And your pr strategy to handle the shitstorm coming your way the first time a patient dies...? And your strategy to negotiate with the politicians (who actually control your budget).....? first time a patient dies ? :lol: University hospital Limerick anyon...
by ticketlessinseattle
Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
Replies: 116
Views: 9861

Re: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan

Anna Sawai on Stephen Colbert the other night....(i prefer Mariko)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baOp3_vVSQU
by ticketlessinseattle
Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Great to see actionable points there and constructive suggestions. Definitely not just broad meaningless statements heavy on vibes and low on details. i could explain budgets and KPIs and setting structures in place to reward performance but i'd lose you Definitely a consultant. Come in, talk bollo...
by ticketlessinseattle
Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

or figure out what exactly what work needs to be done, number and type of head to do same, hire talented people that will do it efficiently - pay them more but a lot fewer of them and save a couple of billion.... but no.....let's throw more money and heads at it with no one accountable/responsible ...
by ticketlessinseattle
Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Good post. Heard from someone involved with a hospital that they were running at 75% to 66% of their operational budgets for years. Basically told to "suck it up." They'd submit a budget for a year, an accurate budget, by the departments own standards, and be told "Do all that plus hire more people...
by ticketlessinseattle
Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Good post. Heard from someone involved with a hospital that they were running at 75% to 66% of their operational budgets for years. Basically told to "suck it up." They'd submit a budget for a year, an accurate budget, by the departments own standards, and be told "Do all that plus hire more people...
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

I've seen it argued that the HSE staff levels only got back to what they "should" be years after massive cuts during austerity. That's obviously a very subjective definition of "should". Comparing productivity to Headcount is less accurate than comparing to Whole Time Equivalents. Less than fulltim...
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

https://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ross-ocarroll-kelly/ross-ocarroll-kelly-our-daughter-came-out-of-the-womb-with-two-middle-fingers-raised-to-the-world-thats-not-down-to-us/ Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: Our daughter came out of the womb with two middle fingers raised to the world. That’s not down to us ‘...
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 527992
Views: 28734037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

we had about 4 of them, we're down to 1 - we'll swap you Billy for Jake.....
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Miguel Indurain wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:51 am Bankruptcy case against Brendan Mullin has been stopped, according to the newspaper today. One less financial headache for the former Irish centre.

He was some player.
still looking at jail time or whats the story ?
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 527992
Views: 28734037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I didn't assume anything, I read what you wrote. And I stand by the exact statement I wrote. My position hasn't changed. You have interpreted it the way you wanted to score some virtual Internet points. Go you. I stand by my factual reading of the words you wrote, in the order and context you wrote...
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 527992
Views: 28734037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

The South African Snyman was let go by Munster, and picked up by Leinster because he wanted to stay in Ireland (allegedly on a pay per play contract). The Frenchman Frisch, was called up to the French squad. He still has a Munster contract afaik. The English developed Burns was let go by Ulster and...
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Favourite Rugby Commentator
Replies: 82
Views: 1915

Re: Favourite Rugby Commentator

sorCrer wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:16 pm McClaren was the greatest ever.
yup, i liked Butler also ; Barclay of the current crew
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 527992
Views: 28734037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

So Leinster steal Snyman off us and sign Barrett, while we also lose Frisch and sign Billy Burns! :lol: It is objectively a bit shit Personally think something needs to be don about central contract situation The South African Snyman was let go by Munster, and picked up by Leinster because he wante...
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 527992
Views: 28734037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I'm confused, does this mean Munster supporters will like us more or less. Like c'mon we'll be bringing an all black to Limerick in December, how could they not like us ? I thought early yesterday was funny on here, but this is just outstanding ! we'll be bringing all the all blacks there in Novemb...
by ticketlessinseattle
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9104
Views: 285873

Re: Israel declares state of war

So when will Israel respond? I presume they are not taking 300 inbound missiles on the chin whilst the yanks are saying take the win? :lol: Iran has a consulat in Munich, maybe Israel will bomb that one to take some of the heat away from the Middle East ? the Germans seem to be fine with most thing...
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

CM11 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:23 pm ticketless, just wondering whether any of the extra budget for covid ended up sticking.
no idea and doubt you're going to find it documented definitively anywhere but i think we all have a pretty good idea of the answer
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

As a nation, we're still getting healthier thankfully, at least. Life expectancy hasn't missed a beat, about to hit 83 from 80 in 2010 and around 77 in 2000. i dont think we can put that down to the HSE - given all the advances in medicine, not least with robotics and AI and crazy stuff like having...
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Was there a big jump for covid? it compares 2014 to 2024, not much cost incurred in 2023/2024 dealing with Covid - obviously there was a huge spike in 2020-2022 but in tiem honoured fashion once you allocate funds to a government departments budget even for "once in a lifetime" type events they ten...
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9104
Views: 285873

Re: Israel declares state of war

So when will Israel respond? I presume they are not taking 300 inbound missiles on the chin whilst the yanks are saying take the win? :lol: Iran has a consulat in Munich, maybe Israel will bomb that one to take some of the heat away from the Middle East ? the Germans seem to be fine with most thing...
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 527992
Views: 28734037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Larmour was excellent I thought, especially defensively. great to see. He has been really really good the last while. Delighted for him. His rucking is really strong. Gets right under people and clears out really effectively. Seems to be taking the right option more and more. Osbourne has been quie...
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 527992
Views: 28734037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Didn’t think Larmour had this in his locker: https://x.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1779804666903056652 The pass out the back from Furlong was a thing of beauty. Had his best game for a long time. Twas on both counts. Great to see. Legend. Furlong had a cracking game from minute 1 ; congrats Leinster...
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Was there a big jump for covid? it compares 2014 to 2024, not much cost incurred in 2023/2024 dealing with Covid - obviously there was a huge spike in 2020-2022 but in tiem honoured fashion once you allocate funds to a government departments budget even for "once in a lifetime" type events they ten...
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

As a nation, we're still getting healthier thankfully, at least. Life expectancy hasn't missed a beat, about to hit 83 from 80 in 2010 and around 77 in 2000. i dont think we can put that down to the HSE - given all the advances in medicine, not least with robotics and AI and crazy stuff like having...
by ticketlessinseattle
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

€9bn increase in health spending in 10 years not matched by increased productivity shocker..... https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2024/04/15/extra-spending-in-hospitals-not-matched-with-similar-rise-in-activity-report-finds/ Billions in extra health funding not leading to higher activity in hospital...
by ticketlessinseattle
Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11458
Views: 1240256

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?

enjoying season 2 of "Ganglands" on netflix - French series
by ticketlessinseattle
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 527992
Views: 28734037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

irishrugbyua wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:02 am Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Peter O'Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province.
:thumbup: good news
by ticketlessinseattle
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

Who can forget this moment? We all remember where we were. https://youtu.be/rurKd569xRw?feature=shared Look at Kardashian's reaction. i even remember the moment the fcuker showed up on TV in his white ford bronco being chased by the cops - was in a bar in New York, everyone was watching a New York ...
by ticketlessinseattle
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

Jay Cee Gee wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:32 am Best joke I've heard about the death is that Cancer has denied responsibility but has announced it is writing a book called "If I did it"
:lol:
by ticketlessinseattle
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

how big a deal was it that Harris literally phoned in his first day to the Dail ? i'm sure its not as big as Mary Lou and assorted others would have us believe but just wondering why Harris did it given the storm in a tea cup it would create.....or maybe that was the very reason ? I mean he's doing...
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

how big a deal was it that Harris literally phoned in his first day to the Dail ? i'm sure its not as big as Mary Lou and assorted others would have us believe but just wondering why Harris did it given the storm in a tea cup it would create.....or maybe that was the very reason ? It was actually a...
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

unfortunately idiots vote and their votes count the same as us clever people ; just wish FG were clever enough to figure that out There's no good answer to this. You want FG to lower themselves to just being a populist party and spending all their time in government avoiding meaningless jibes witho...
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

Who can forget this moment? We all remember where we were. https://youtu.be/rurKd569xRw?feature=shared Look at Kardashian's reaction. i even remember the moment the fcuker showed up on TV in his white ford bronco being chased by the cops - was in a bar in New York, everyone was watching a New York ...
by ticketlessinseattle
Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146106
Views: 7901656

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

unfortunately idiots vote and their votes count the same as us clever people ; just wish FG were clever enough to figure that out