en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1121229 Comments by BT6 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-assembly-members-eat-400-of-mints-in-one-year-30038399.html#IDComment798374507 Hehe, thanks for giving us a laugh. Good one <span class="idc-smiley"><span style=""><span>:)</span></span></span> Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:38:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-assembly-members-eat-400-of-mints-in-one-year-30038399.html#IDComment798374507 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-assembly-members-eat-400-of-mints-in-one-year-30038399.html#IDComment798268181 OMG, is the news slow today!!!! I know of individuals who would spend this on mints by themselves. But I suppose it'll cover the smell of bulls*** being spouted on the hill. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:20:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-assembly-members-eat-400-of-mints-in-one-year-30038399.html#IDComment798268181 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/revealed-how-the-expense-of-raising-a-child-has-soared-to-an-alltimehigh-29973804.html#IDComment791386905 Sandy501, If our 3 children were to be looked after fulltime at a child-minder it would cost £24K/year. I don't think the childcare figures are far from the truth. Mon, 3 Feb 2014 15:45:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/revealed-how-the-expense-of-raising-a-child-has-soared-to-an-alltimehigh-29973804.html#IDComment791386905 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/revealed-how-the-expense-of-raising-a-child-has-soared-to-an-alltimehigh-29973804.html#IDComment791386375 bearlagodeo, in our case we are not entitled to one penny from the government other than Child benefit. Both parents work, no choice as we can't afford not to work. Our childcare exceeds a salary, if the children were to be looked after fulltime. Luckily my mother and father look after the children one day a week, otherwise it would be financially unviable. Mon, 3 Feb 2014 15:42:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/revealed-how-the-expense-of-raising-a-child-has-soared-to-an-alltimehigh-29973804.html#IDComment791386375 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/edwin-poots-consults-over-fostering-29913436.html#IDComment784157039 I don't think we'll be at all surprised at why Poots is launching this. No doubt trying to apply his religious ideals on the Fostering Regulations and costing the taxpayer more money. Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:08:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/edwin-poots-consults-over-fostering-29913436.html#IDComment784157039 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/haass-process-on-verge-of-collapse-29897258.html#IDComment781238280 OK, we'll stick to facts again, you don't agree with me. I do use my vote, as I do believe in democracy, and furthermore, if I don't agree with something the majority has voted in favour of, I won't throw the toys out of the pram. Wed, 8 Jan 2014 12:52:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/haass-process-on-verge-of-collapse-29897258.html#IDComment781238280 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/haass-process-on-verge-of-collapse-29897258.html#IDComment781219066 Eh?? Where have I said I have no respect for democracy? We'll stick to the facts eh! You and I have a difference in opinion as to what the majority of the people are thinking. I think we can agree on that. Wed, 8 Jan 2014 12:00:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/haass-process-on-verge-of-collapse-29897258.html#IDComment781219066 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/haass-process-on-verge-of-collapse-29897258.html#IDComment781182992 So Northern Ireland is being held to ransom by Unionist Politicians, who are in turn being held to ransom by Bryson, Frazer and co. The Lunatics are running the Asylum. It's hard to believe that there is a minority here who are, realistically, shafting the country they claim to love. Wed, 8 Jan 2014 10:20:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/haass-process-on-verge-of-collapse-29897258.html#IDComment781182992 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/unionist-allister-hits-out-at-bbc-uncritical-nelson-mandela-coverage-29821257.html#IDComment764854893 Jim, you've got to be joking!!!! The hypocrisy is hanging out of you. Mon, 9 Dec 2013 15:18:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/unionist-allister-hits-out-at-bbc-uncritical-nelson-mandela-coverage-29821257.html#IDComment764854893 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/dissident-power-struggle-as-rival-groups-vie-for-supremacy-with-attcks-on-police-29821703.html#IDComment764772091 When will these morons accept that the majority of people have had a taste of peace over the past decade, and don't want to go back to the bad old days. Not wanted, needed or required, crawl back to where you came from. Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:12:35 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/dissident-power-struggle-as-rival-groups-vie-for-supremacy-with-attcks-on-police-29821703.html#IDComment764772091 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/ulster-bank-customers-consider-accounts-elsewhere-after-cyber-monday-computer-glitch-29807490.html#IDComment761775319 On this occasion, I'm done with the Ulster Bank. I'm going to take the Christmas holidays to research what else is out there. Couldn't pay for Christmas presents on Monday night, and had to leave them back, whilst the deal O was getting expired midnight Monday. o.0 Wed, 4 Dec 2013 11:58:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/ulster-bank-customers-consider-accounts-elsewhere-after-cyber-monday-computer-glitch-29807490.html#IDComment761775319 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/poots-showing-good-sense-on-gay-blood-ban-29803695.html#IDComment761155043 You forget to mention that HIV sufferers being treated are: 67% men 33% women 48% are heterosexual contact 43% are sex between men (Heterosexual HIV more prominent) 53% are between the ages of 35-49 (Suggest we don't take any blood from this age group) 92% are in England 1% Northern Ireland. So when we need a blood transfusion, how are you going to know where the blood is from (it is tested for HIV btw) Edwin Poots' campaign is ridiculous by all stretches of the imagination, just a waste of public money. Personally speaking if I were to need a blood transfusion to save my life, I wouldn't care where or who it is from, did I mention that blood is tested, I'd be thankful that someone has taken the time and effort to donate their blood. Tue, 3 Dec 2013 10:26:21 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/poots-showing-good-sense-on-gay-blood-ban-29803695.html#IDComment761155043 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/bin-collection-mess-needs-to-be-sorted-now-29764780.html#IDComment753266049 I would put the onus back on the ratepayer. Why are the recycling bins unused?? We have the "brown" bin and "blue" bin and cannot complain with the bin collection service. Neighbours of ours have 3!!! black bins which are overflowing every forthnight including Pizza Boxes, and cardboard packaging for food, yet their Blue Bin lies idle 12 months a year. Why should I as a ratepayer pay the same rates as this individual when they don't bother their arse to improve our environment. Rant over. Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:22:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/bin-collection-mess-needs-to-be-sorted-now-29764780.html#IDComment753266049 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/debateni/blogs/samuel-morrison/bbc-documentary-on-the-disappeared-and-gerry-adams-reminds-us-of-sinn-feins-unfitness-for-government-29728914.html#IDComment745507460 You've hit the nail on the head!!! Wed, 6 Nov 2013 16:44:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/debateni/blogs/samuel-morrison/bbc-documentary-on-the-disappeared-and-gerry-adams-reminds-us-of-sinn-feins-unfitness-for-government-29728914.html#IDComment745507460 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/education-chief-john-odowds-bid-to-slash-funds-sparks-public-backlash-29730098.html#IDComment745420817 Agree in principle, but unfortunately integrated schools does not change the attitudes and bigotry of the parents. Wed, 6 Nov 2013 13:10:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/education-chief-john-odowds-bid-to-slash-funds-sparks-public-backlash-29730098.html#IDComment745420817 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/gay-blood-donor-ban-dup-health-minister-edwin-poots-erupts-over-row-29730106.html#IDComment745398266 So Mr. Poots says the courts are "attacking Christian views and ethics" due to the ruling on gay donors. So how does he feel, given his view on Christian ethics, on adulterers donating blood??? May I remind Mr. Poots that heterosexuals are not immune to diseases as well. Numpty. Wed, 6 Nov 2013 12:05:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/gay-blood-donor-ban-dup-health-minister-edwin-poots-erupts-over-row-29730106.html#IDComment745398266 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/article29657693.ece#IDComment734548302 Dear Mr Terrorist, please wise up. Some of us have to get into work to earn money to feed our families, and our parents use the M1 to come to Belfast to look after our children while we work.We don't have the comforts of benefits that you do. Yours pleadingly, A normal citizen. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:01:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/article29657693.ece#IDComment734548302 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/heart-defect-not-slurry-fumes-caused-sixyearold-harry-starretts-death-on-grandfathers-farm-29446531.html#IDComment686927473 My heart goes out to his family. RIP wee man. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:43:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/heart-defect-not-slurry-fumes-caused-sixyearold-harry-starretts-death-on-grandfathers-farm-29446531.html#IDComment686927473 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/jet2-pulls-belfast-to-leeds-flights-29263682.html#IDComment642046416 It is important to note that under EU regulations, as JET2 have basically cancelled the flights, for anyone who is already booked after 1st July and has to rebook with another company, JET2 are also liable for the cost of the difference. Same as BMI last year. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/jet2-pulls-belfast-to-leeds-flights-29263682.html#IDComment642046416 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/daniels-favourite-tractor-leads-the-cortege-as-tragic-tot-is-laid-to-rest-29099996.html#IDComment581003094 My heart goes out to Daniel's family. RIP wee man. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:26:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/daniels-favourite-tractor-leads-the-cortege-as-tragic-tot-is-laid-to-rest-29099996.html#IDComment581003094