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THE HEAD OF the Referendum Commission Kevin Cross says he would be against a strong regulation of campaign posters ahead of referendums.
Judge Cross made the comments when asked by TheJournal.ie if he would like to see posters being regulated.
I would be very adverse to introducing a North Korean style of regulation that stopped people expressing their views in a matter of public disputes such as this.
However, the judge did point out that it’s “not a matter for the Referendum Commission”, adding, “It’s a matter that the Oireachtas can make regulations about.”
Cross is encouraging voters to make sure they cast their vote on the two referendums tomorrow, he said:
Ireland is one of the few countries that allows people to vote on these matters.
“Voting is very important. It’s our right to decide. You’ve heard all the opinions, the experts, the pundits, …have all spoken.”
In the past there have been very close polls in this country, less than 10,000 votes decided- less than 1 vote in each ballot box in the country would have swung it the other way so if people don’t vote they are giving the decision to others.
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R.I.P. but a worker with no flotation device, near water? Someone has to answer for this.
@Paul Culligan: Yes RIP, indeed. Why so quick to blame someone before the HSA or Gardai have established any facts? Your reaction typifies our collective attitude as a nation.
@Paul Culligan: if the poor man fell between a vessell and the pier wall most likely his flotation device inhibited his ability to move freely in a confined space. Either way makes no difference now. RIP and condolences to his family.
@Paul Culligan: yes his employer should have told him the dangers of water. But this is ireland so the Hsa is going to have an inquest no doubt. I hate accidents R.I.P.
@Paul Culligan: where does it say he wasn’t wearing a flotation device. He could have banged his head, suffered trauma to the body, with this weather and that early the water would have been freezing, etc. Wearing a flotation device doesn’t guarantee your survival if you find yourself in water.
@Ciarán McPhillips: couldn’t agree more
@Ciarán McPhillips: I’ll get back to you on that one.
Surprised they took him to the mater. I would have thought the port would have to have some sort of medical facility on site.
@The Dublinist: Major hospital 5 minutes away or a docks medical centre. Which would you prefer?
@Heffos Army: Considering the wait and staffing issues in the hospitals at the moment a dockside medical center probably wouldn’t look too bad…
@Jason: is being stupid something you practice Jason?
A tragic case which brings back bad memories of a similar accident while working in the construction if the linkspans (roll on, roll off) about ten years ago. It is often the case that people dont follow safety procedures resulting in harm. Tragic either way
@ChuckE: We have no idea what happened here. Can we please wait before we pass or suggest any cause. Accidents happen. The circumstances described here are not unusual. Water can be a very unforgiving environment. Deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones.
RIP.
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