Digiweb.
They're fantastic.
And their customer support actually support you.
My wife had an issue with the WiFi when we moved and the tech guy on the phone knew about an obscure Mac issue that causes it. Very impressive.
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They're fantastic.
And their customer support actually support you.
My wife had an issue with the WiFi when we moved and the tech guy on the phone knew about an obscure Mac issue that causes it. Very impressive.
I second this.
Looked them up and they seem decent. 1000mbps for €37.95 a month (for the first year obviously).
Anyway, rename the thread to "Irish Broadband Chat."
Should the taoiseach visit the orange man?
The orange man is such a petty, thin-skinned wanker that cancelling the visit could have serious negative consequences for Ireland. So he basically has no choice.
Yes.
Aside from any consequences for Ireland from the US, the noise from European leaders at the moment is all about trying to diffuse the Trump/Zelensky spat, with the likes of Macron now calling for calm, respect and moving forward.
In that context, Micheal Martin deliberately deciding to create another spat with the US is unlikely to be well received.
Trump doesn’t give a shit about Ireland. It’s much better for him to continue to not give a shit about Ireland. If that means the Taoiseach sucking it up and smiling beside him then so be it. Needs have a must.
After Zelensky debacle, I'd be personally wary of visiting. What if Vance and Trump start insulting Zelensky in front of your leader. The way Vance slammed Biden's policy is not something you do in public meetings with foreign dignitaries. What if they attack Ireland over supporting palestine. From, what I've seen from this US administration, they do and talk for their domestic consumption (and only their conservative base) and they don't mind being confrontational and blunt. In fact their base loves it. You should be prepared for anything and every scenario.
Obviously I'm not Irish, but very, very fond of your beautiful country.
I too don't want to lose my job.
We don't matter enough for Trump to go after us.
Him chastising a big political figure and wartime leader like Zelensky will have made him feel big and earned him points with his idiot followers. He won't even be bothered about Martin. It'll probably be a picture with the bowl of shamrock, 5 minute chat about the rich history between the countries blah blah etc before Trump leaves to make his tee time.
This is exactly how it will play out
Probably for the best we fly under the radar given the unpredictability over there
Also probably a good idea to let him keep thinking we are part of the uk and not in the EU
The Burkes are such an embarrassment.
Getting manhandled tonight again for shouting things about Micheal Martin at Dan Quinn. Make it make sense
Sean was nowhere to be seen though. Probably didn't declare that he's a convict on entry to the country.
America can keep them.
Getting manhandled tonight again for shouting things about Micheal Martin at Dan Quinn. Make it make sense
Sean was nowhere to be seen though. Probably didn't declare that he's a convict on entry to the country.
America can keep them.
Sure America paid for them to be over I've no doubt.The Burkes are such an embarrassment.
Getting manhandled tonight again for shouting things about Micheal Martin at Dan Quinn. Make it make sense
Sean was nowhere to be seen though. Probably didn't declare that he's a convict on entry to the country.
America can keep them.
Trump is such a cnut, he's making Paschal Donoghue seem reasonable. And that's unforgivable.
I want Revenue to investigate them all
Enoch Burke still getting paid his full salary while he ignores all the fines he's been given just about sums up the state of this fecking place.
Surprised mcgregor doesn’t pay it throws his all behind the burkes
You mean we're not being replaced? I don't know what to believe anymore...
Why are the MSM not reporting on this?!?? What are they hiding from us???
Those stats fluctuate though i think
But yeah if the needle had gone 40% the other way we’d never hear the end of it
But yeah if the needle had gone 40% the other way we’d never hear the end of it
Even with a 40% drop the stats are still trending hugely upward though over a sustained period aren’t they?
Not saying I disagree with the sentiment of the thread but one year doesn’t feel much of a timeframe to draw conclusions.
Not saying I disagree with the sentiment of the thread but one year doesn’t feel much of a timeframe to draw conclusions.
I don't think the point was a conclusion, just that if the trend was in the other direction it would be incendiary.
Well, yeah? Of course it would, because it's been going on an almost exponential curve that way in the last 2-3 years hasn't it?
Not quite exponential there Donald, but yeah you're right.
Still, the point is that a lot of the muck spreaders don't really give a toss about the actual topic, but just use it when it suits to cause fear and division.
Some replacement would be great in fairness.
Aaand that’s why you can’t discuss immigration without either side resorting to extremes.
To be fair I'd say the use of the word exponential was a bit extreme.
You started it. I was merely taking the piss out of your language.
What is this if not "an exponential curve in the last 2-3 years"? In fairness it's more of a straight line than a curve so maybe I got that bit wrong. If it wasn't for the plummet during covid though that's what it'd be.
source: https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/...fugees-migrants-asylum-seekers-data-analysis/
It’s hard to see what years you’re specifically referring to - given you first said the last 2-3 years, then you’ve brought in Covid breaking up the trend.What is this if not "an exponential curve in the last 2-3 years"? In fairness it's more of a straight line than a curve so maybe I got that bit wrong. If it wasn't for the plummet during covid though that's what it'd be.
source: https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/...fugees-migrants-asylum-seekers-data-analysis/
If you take the growth from 2017 to covid, it grows at a steady 25-30% rate, then it declines by ~70%, recovers by ~70%, has a huge increase of over 400%, and then declines the following year. None of that fits a description of exponential growth.
The only sustained period of growth was very steady growth - 30%, 25%, 30% - between 2017-2019, it wasn’t growing exponentially at all. You can’t say 2022 represented exponential growth given the next year saw a decline, and the previous year’s covid recovery still left it below the 2017-2019 years.
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Didn't take Spanner long to revert to type once he moved back to Sligo. Feckin' rednecks.
Actually, joking aside, I must take pics of the house down the road here which is basically a shrine to Trump. There is a quote from General McArthur built into the boundary wall.
Actually, joking aside, I must take pics of the house down the road here which is basically a shrine to Trump. There is a quote from General McArthur built into the boundary wall.
The last 2-3 years prior to the drop in 2024 that is in the article above. 2022 and 2023 are exponentially higher than previous years, and pre Covid years. There is nothing incorrect about what I said.
It also shows my main point, which is that a 40% drop from 2023 to 2024 doesn’t really tell us much given the massive fluctuations in the last few years, that’s all. There was no wider point than that but Moses saw fit to try make it into one like a typical grumpy old culchie with nothing better to do.
Don’t change the subject. Apologise for your wrongness, and then you can send me photos of the house.
Saying it’s on an exponential curve means it’s growing at an exponential rate; it’s an observation on the growth rate, not the volume. 2023 isn’t on an exponential curve, it’s in decline. It’s in decline from a very high level, but the decline breaks the curve. It is just one of those exaggerations you yourself observed.
No way, it's literally not exponential you loon.
Doesnt it mean constantly increasing or quickening? Its usage has become looser though, but I expect more from you.
I asked ChatGPT and it said it was inconclusive as to whether it’s exponential growth or not, so… I’ll take that as me being correct.
Rapid growth, sharp growth? Better? I don’t think it changes my overall point.
Also Donald, loon, what the feck happened to the rules the admins themselves set for the CE to stop people taking the piss out of them?
(not that I mind, ya bollox)You might have noticed a massive increase in the number of guards patrolling town over the last two weeks as well? I was speaking to some from the Department of Justice who was saying there’s been a massive change in direction under O’Callaghan.
I work in tech and we always say “exponential” to describe rapid increases in lag or decreases in performance over a very short period of time so maybe it’s wrong in the real usage of the term. I don’t think what I said was outlandish though, I mean, is the graph I posted really disproving what I said, other than that I used possibly the wrong word?
I'm against those rules. And even if I wasn't I'd make an exception.I asked ChatGPT and it said it was inconclusive as to whether it’s exponential growth or not, so… I’ll take that as me being correct.
Rapid growth, sharp growth? Better? I don’t think it changes my overall point.
Also Donald, loon, what the feck happened to the rules the admins themselves set for the CE to stop people taking the piss out of them?
I thought Donald was obviously a joke. I wasn't being at all serious. But yes, rapid growth indeed.