gdp's Comments

RTE Ten : Dublin banks a new Cultural and Heritage Centre - RTÉ Ten

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:06:26 +0000

That sort of crap shouldn't be his concern. The local authority is responsible. As minister his principle responsibility is national issues. We don't elect these people to fix potholes

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Northern Ireland\'s average pay packet is £8,000 lighter than one earned in the Republic - Bel

Thu, 9 Jan 2014 18:04:18 +0000

I think it is well known that income levels in the south vastly exceed those north of the border. Even with the depressed figures in unemployment in the south, the prognosis for the southern economy is very positive when compared to a northern economy that is stagnant. Personally I think by the end of the decade the gulf between the two economies will have opened again. I hope however co-operation economically can be increased significantly so that everyone on the island can have an adequate income relative to their cost of living and that the whole island has prosperity. It will take another generation to remove the border that holds this island back.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : \'Politics must focus on Northern Ireland of 2022, giving up debates about what did or didn\'t happe

Sat, 2 Nov 2013 04:02:14 +0000

Don't be such an antagonist. British troops committed murder that day, they weren't defending themselves but were gunning down unarmed kids. These are the facts that even the British government belatedly acknowledged.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Revealed: Scandal of the Southern medical card fraudsters who cross border to access free NI healthc

Tue, 8 Oct 2013 20:41:03 +0000

What a malicious, unfounded, insulting and politicised piece of lies.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Tom Elliott calls Republic of Ireland\'s decision to use map of island on new Irish passport a \'stu

Tue, 1 Oct 2013 20:43:41 +0000

It's the description of the state. Yes partition has led to a few anomalys, Northern Ireland when in fact the most northerly part of Ireland is not in Northern Ireland. A state named Ireland that doesn't exercise power over all of Ireland. Referring to Northern Ireland as Ulster when a third of the province is not in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is British when in fact it's not part of Britain. Your confused I think we re all a bit confused. I think we should all relax a bit and maybe just laugh about it.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Poll: Just 3.8% want a united Ireland now - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:19:37 +0000

I don't think so, get real.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Poll: Just 3.8% want a united Ireland now - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:22:13 +0000

Graham Norton, Roy Keane, Cillian Murphy all from Cork!

RTE Sport : Heffernan takes gold medal in 50-km walk - RTÉ Sport

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:37:45 +0000

Well done Rob, much deserved for such a dedicated athlete. As for RTE why should we have to support such an amateur organisation. Pat Kenny leaves after he could no longer bleed them dry, they replace him with Sean O Rourke, such an ultra conservative organisation. Tubridy is so average and yet he is regarded as the golden boy.I can't understand it.Ditch the Late Late it's had it. If I could unsubscribe I would in a heartbeat, sure they don't have any live tv in the morning and its just repeat after repeat even at prime time slots. How many times have they run Reeling in the Years, The Restaurant, Raw, Room for Improvement over and over. Useless.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : All-Ireland Fleadh: Derry alive with the beat of the bodhran and lilt of the fiddle - BelfastTelegra

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 22:40:17 +0000

Fair play I concur!

RTE Sport : Wood: Gatland has made terrible mistake - RTÉ Sport

Wed, 3 Jul 2013 08:53:33 +0000

I don't like the Lions concept, they have a loosing tradition and its all overrated if you ask me.I would much prefer to see the Irish guys getting some rest and preparing for a new season. Would much prefer see them focusing on trying to beat the all-blacks in Autumn in the green jersey.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : First Minister accuses Gerry Kelly of \'reckless behaviour\' after being filmed clinging to police L

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 22:23:14 +0000

Trust me millions aren't watching this nonsense. To think that people outside of Northern Ireland have the remotest interest in this is naive. Kelly comes out of it a bit of an idiot. To stand in front of the vehicle was stupid, having said that it shows how abnormal policing in Northern Ireland is when no officer had the courtesy to roll than the window and tell him that they could not engage in a discussion with him over the issue.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Obama girls Malia and Sasha unimpressed with holiday in Ireland - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:07:26 +0000

I think the life they have to lead must be quite soficating.They re only 14 and 12 and I think they would rather be hanging out with their friends rather than been shuttled around places that they have no interest in. Certainly Trinity college and Glendalough wouldn't have had much interest for me when I was their age but I can appreciate those places now. Send them home and give them a break.

RTE Ten : Minister welcomes Obamas\' Riverdance visit - RTÉ Ten

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:19:07 +0000

Lighten up, I was in town earlier and the road restrictions are fairly minimal.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Sammy Wilson accuses Ireland of \'stealing\' UK taxes - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:29:41 +0000

Shut up Sammy you don't know what you are talking about. A comment driven by prejudice. The bilateral loan from Britain is 3.2 billion pounds not 7.5 billion you moron. Proves even more that Sammy talks drivel. Just as well Sammy has no fiscal powers when figures aren't his strong point.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Sammy Wilson gives green light for long-awaited cross-border bridge - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Tue, 28 May 2013 23:19:04 +0000

Look forward to using it as a visitor that loves the Cooley and Mourne region.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Dumping of anthem defended by IFA chiefs - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:37:32 +0000

This is long overdue considering the political landscape of NI.The logical step now is to seek a neutral anthem for NI international matches.It would have long term benefits for fostering a mature society and reducing sectarianism.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : Poll: Quarter of Sinn Fein supports still back armed struggle - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:35:23 +0000

This article is an insult to human intelligence, the survey has no credibility.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : How uniting Ireland would help unionists - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:24:24 +0000

It was British banks that introduced 100% mortgages first in Ireland causing a reckless surge in lending.The Bank of England governor recently stated that British banks need to raise more capital to offset future potential losses so the banking crisis is far from over and neither is it confined to Ireland.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ : How uniting Ireland would help unionists - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:57:32 +0000

We can all be guilty of quoting statistics to suit our arguments. Many statistics can be challenged. www.irisheconomy.ie/.../misrepresenting-at-risk-o... Your arguments are based on a wish and expectation that the Irish economy will not recover and in fact will deteriorate in the future with a possible break up of the euro. Most analysts no longer expect this to happen although there remains work to be done to secure the currency's future.Ireland is least likely to have to leave the euro of the the bail out countries and in fact has returned to the bond markets already this year. No doubt I m guessing you weren't in favour of Irish unity when the Irish economy was thriving and the debt levels of the state was among the lowest in Europe so I don't expect you to change your mind should the fortunes of the Irish economy improve greatly. Of course in the meantime you must take great comfort from the Irish states current woes even if there is still greater prosperity south of the border even today. Just admit that you support the union because you re proud to be British and not on some economic argument that is open to scrutiny.

RTE Sport : Croke Park available for Rugby World Cup - RTÉ Sport

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:51:39 +0000

Plenty of stadiums available. Casement park is being redeveloped to an 40,000 all sweater. Pairc Ui Chaoimh is also at planning stage for major redevelopment.Ravenhill is currently being being redeveloped. That leaves just 2 more stadiums to be developed in ten years Pearse and another.We can host this tournament on our own no problem, would be great for all of Ireland.