Fianna Fail hurt the old,the sick and the handicapped.

by Big John Mon Nov 03, 2003 09:36

They do more that you say. They actually cause people to become disabled, or at least they make a very good effort to disable them, by driving their (expensive) cars at them while under the influence. Then they cut back on the resources which disabled and other vulnerable people rely on.
Then they present themselves to the public with big smiles on their mushes as if we should all be grateful, and should be fawning over them and saying their great.
Shure where would ye get it? Isn't it a grand wee country?

by Ruairi Mon Nov 03, 2003 13:21

'ah sure what can ya do?'

by jeff Mon Nov 03, 2003 13:59

Lets see... well, a start would be for the victims family of a drunk driver, they should get togeter and disable the FF (filthy fucker) drunk driver. Thats all I can think of for the mo'.

by Michael Turley Mon Nov 03, 2003 15:32

...writing a letter to the correct department (environment and local government, I think) and registering your concern about the perceived decrease in wheelchair accessible taxis in Dublin? Or do you think a rant on Indymedia is more constructive?

by oatlad - Turleywatch Mon Nov 03, 2003 15:48

Michael Turley is a FF candidate in the upcoming local elections. His party and he if he is elected are the one implementing these cuts and bin tax etc.

by Ruairi Mon Nov 03, 2003 15:50

to feed or not to feed?

The letters have been written.

by john mc dermott - none Tue Nov 04, 2003 16:59 jmcd33 at eircom dot net ashtown,dublin 15 8680717

Dear Michael(turley)
Wonderful to get some advice on how to resolve my dilemma,re the old the sick and the handicapped .And to meet a brand new Soldier of Destiny on Indymedia.Ambitious,if Green.Fresh and Innocent in the ways of the world.Lovely photo with Bertie,on your web site.Canvassing in Beech Hill,Donnybrooks only working class enclave.Two "men of the people"."Two Daniels in the Lions Den"I bet Bertie once posed for a photo like that,with his Mentor,C.J.H.,....in another life.If you take my advise, keep your head down,study your betters and learn from them.Observe men like Ivor Callely for instance,an erstwhile buddy of the great C.J.H.;a T.D.for Drumcondra and now a Minister Of State in The Department of the Old the Sick and the handicapped(Health,)This man now has the Much sought after "Car with the Star"How did he get it?and why? Ironically his murky past association with Dublins Taxi Mafiosi-who for years ferried the old,(yes again)the sick and the handicapped to voting stations on election days,held their hands steady while they wrote "X" opposite his name,and advertised his candidacy all over Dublin from the rooftops(of their taxis);-lies at the heart of the reason why Dublins wheelchair accessible taxis are now as rare as a U.F.O. sighting.Dubliners lacked a Taxi Service for more than a decade as ,many a wet and foot weary citizen will acknowledge.As far back as1996 Callely managed to persuade the City Council to overturn its own vote to create 200 new taxi licences. Learn too how Berties Comely Courtesan Mary Harney fell out with the "Soldiers"vote buying tactics among the Drumcondra Taxidrivers and simultaneously discovered "Electoral Gold"in the plush south city suburbs by ensuring that Grafton St.shoppers and Leeson St.clubbers would have ample Taxis waiting to ferry them home after a nights debauchery.Many of the taxi brethren will grow old and sick and handicapped paying off big loans taken out to purchase- now worthless- Taxi Plates.Tough shit! Internecine warfare in Leinster House! Thats Politics,Michael.Pray ask Bertie and Mary why they dont tackle the wealthier cartels ?Whats good for the (Taxi) Goose is good for the (Publican) Gander.Last week Bertie said his part time T.D.sand Publicans were making too much money.Why is Ireland one of the last Countries in Europe where a licence to sell alcohol changes hands for millions of Euros? At least none of the ruined Taxidrivers had off-shore or none resident bank accounts to fall back on.Michael,..ponder all these things in your heart and tell me who to write to,when you come up with an answer,for my heart is sorely tried with all this Politicking.Do you really want a" Car with a Star"? Think how many lives you may ruin along that long and lonely road. John McDermott

by Michael Turley Tue Nov 04, 2003 18:59

John,

I still haven't figured out what you are going to try and do about the reduced numbers of wheelchair accessible taxis - other than launching yet another predictable attack on FF.

Perhaps you might tell me what the disability groups saying about this problem?

By the way, do FF get any credit for introducing wheelchair accessible public transport (i.e. buses)?

Regards,

Michael Turley

by Damien Carton Wed Nov 05, 2003 14:53

"Perhaps you might tell me what the disability groups saying about this problem?"

So you never liaise with them then? I thought you were a public representative?

by Michael Turley Wed Nov 05, 2003 16:52

"So you never liaise with them then? I thought you were a public representative?"

Unlike John, I was not until now aware that there may be a problem. Seeing as John is so passionate about it I thought he might be able to tell me what the people who are affected were saying. The only link I found dealing with the issue was on the rehab website which condemned taxi drivers rather than the government (see http://www.rehab.ie/whatsnew/231100.htm). Remember it was an FF government which brought in the Equal Status act in 2000. In fact, the only Irish wheelchair bound MEP is the popular FFer Brian Crowley.

It seems that many indymedia contributors give vent to their frustrations but do little practical to make a difference. If there is a problem I would have no problem adding my voice to the chorus of disapproval.

by Michael Turley Wed Nov 05, 2003 16:53

That link should be http://www.rehab.ie/whatsnew/231100.htm

by Michael Turley Thu Nov 06, 2003 16:19

john mc dermott,

I am awaiting your reply

by Degenerate Thu Nov 06, 2003 16:36

I know this place is addictive but 5 posts out of 12 and now 3 in a row.

Quick, seek help. Indymedia Anonymous anyone. (On second thoughts that would annoy John Meehan. Ah well.)

by john mc dermott - none Fri Nov 07, 2003 21:59 jmcd33 at eircom dot net ashtown,dublin 15

The rehab.blame the taxidrivers...the taxi drivers blame the Soldiers Of Destiny...what do you think Michael? Who is to blame for HURTING THE OLD,THE SICK,AND THE HANDICAPPED.

by Intheknow Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:57 Castleknock, Dublin

FF are immoral and unscrupulous--is this the same John McDermott named and shamed for his failure to declare earnings and pay taxes??? How easy it must be for you to judge others from your ivory tower...

by sicko Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:59

FF are scum that do favour cuts that target the vunerable, sick, old and handicapped. It was the FF party that voted in these cuts in the budget, they obviously are in favour of them.

by shocked Mon Apr 05, 2004 13:02 Blanchardstown

yes 'intheknow', you are correct....

Three taxi plate holders have agreed tax settlements totalling almost £150,000 for undeclared income and Vat, following an investigation by the Revenue Commissioners.

The single largest settlement for £108,684, including interest and penalties, was by John McDermott of 56 Martin Savage Park, Ashtown, Dublin. His occupation is listed in Iris Oifigiu(il as "taxi/landlord".) (Sunday Business Post 2002)

His inability to reply may be due to his lounging around on foreign soil....