Comments for StatusIreland http://www.statusireland.com/blog There's no Tax on Stats.. or blogs Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:46:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Car rental in Ireland isn’t for everyone… or anyone in fact by Jim http://www.statusireland.com/blog/2009/05/16/car-rental-in-ireland-isnt-for-everyone-or-anyone-in-fact/#comment-548 Jim Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:21:56 +0000 http://www.statusireland.com/blog/?p=136#comment-548 It's not just Ireland that practices the CDW trick, but the figures you quote for excess-cover here are away more than is charged in other European countries. I recently (Aug 2009) hired a car in Germany and searched all the major hire companies on the internet for prices - they all included Airport surcharges in their quoted prices and also quoted how much the CDW waiver would cost per day - from memory, averaging around E7-8 for a economy hatchback. I extended my hire period while there and there was no mention of a credit card fee for paying that. If you travel a lot, it is possible to take out your own excess insurance from www.insurance4carhire.com, which also covers tyre and windscreen damage - it costs around €62 for a year, or you can buy a daily cover for €5.67 per day, including windscreen and tyres cover. A quick google on "car hire insurance" will show other companies offering similar products It’s not just Ireland that practices the CDW trick, but the figures you quote for excess-cover here are away more than is charged in other European countries. I recently (Aug 2009) hired a car in Germany and searched all the major hire companies on the internet for prices - they all included Airport surcharges in their quoted prices and also quoted how much the CDW waiver would cost per day - from memory, averaging around E7-8 for a economy hatchback. I extended my hire period while there and there was no mention of a credit card fee for paying that.

If you travel a lot, it is possible to take out your own excess insurance from http://www.insurance4carhire.com, which also covers tyre and windscreen damage - it costs around €62 for a year, or you can buy a daily cover for €5.67 per day, including windscreen and tyres cover. A quick google on “car hire insurance” will show other companies offering similar products

]]> Comment on Why Brian Cowen censored the world by cearta.ie » Cowengate follow-on: a question, and more pictures at the exhibitions http://www.statusireland.com/blog/2009/03/25/why-brian-cowen-censored-the-world/#comment-519 cearta.ie » Cowengate follow-on: a question, and more pictures at the exhibitions Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:20:21 +0000 http://www.statusireland.com/blog/?p=122#comment-519 [...] Set | Slugger O’Toole here, here, here and here | Soft Irish Rain | St8ment - Urban art | Status Ireland | Stephen Kinsella | Stephen Spillane | Sueddeutsche.de | Sunday Independent here, here, here and [...] [...] Set | Slugger O’Toole here, here, here and here | Soft Irish Rain | St8ment - Urban art | Status Ireland | Stephen Kinsella | Stephen Spillane | Sueddeutsche.de | Sunday Independent here, here, here and [...]

]]> Comment on Protest, protest, useless by admin http://www.statusireland.com/blog/2009/02/21/protest-protest-useless/#comment-517 admin Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:18:45 +0000 http://www.statusireland.com/blog/?p=114#comment-517 If you feel that the likes of Sean Fitzpatrick or Ulick McEvaddy have the same or similar interests then sure but my point is simply that the interests of the people marching are being in some sort of way abused by the unions to solidify their own jobs. Unions seem to be doing very well out of this recession. They're part of the problem here and they know it. When I say join with others I really speak about talking with those you work with and seeing what you can do as a small collective, understanding how you feel about it. March if that is what is best for you as a group of similarly positioned workers and also as an individual member of society.. not because a union you pay tells you to do it. If you feel that the likes of Sean Fitzpatrick or Ulick McEvaddy have the same or similar interests then sure but my point is simply that the interests of the people marching are being in some sort of way abused by the unions to solidify their own jobs. Unions seem to be doing very well out of this recession. They’re part of the problem here and they know it. When I say join with others I really speak about talking with those you work with and seeing what you can do as a small collective, understanding how you feel about it. March if that is what is best for you as a group of similarly positioned workers and also as an individual member of society.. not because a union you pay tells you to do it.

]]> Comment on Protest, protest, useless by EWI http://www.statusireland.com/blog/2009/02/21/protest-protest-useless/#comment-200 EWI Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:58:02 +0000 http://www.statusireland.com/blog/?p=114#comment-200 <i>A real protest would be to stop paying your union membership and join with others who actually care about jobs, the economy and this country</i> Like who? Sean Fitzpatrick? Ulick McEvaddy? Right... A real protest would be to stop paying your union membership and join with others who actually care about jobs, the economy and this country

Like who? Sean Fitzpatrick? Ulick McEvaddy? Right…

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]]> Comment on It’s January 1st and we’re screwed already! by Auto Industry Bailout » Blog Archive » A Ponzi Scheme Within a Ponzi Scheme http://www.statusireland.com/blog/2009/01/01/its-january-1st-and-were-screwed-already/#comment-12 Auto Industry Bailout » Blog Archive » A Ponzi Scheme Within a Ponzi Scheme Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:32:54 +0000 http://www.statusireland.com/blog/?p=86#comment-12 [...] StatusIreland » It’s January 1st and we’re screwed already! [...] [...] StatusIreland » It’s January 1st and we’re screwed already! [...]

]]> Comment on 12 days of Christmas Market at George’s Dock by Best X-Mas For You » Blog Archive » StatusIreland » 12 days of Christmas Market at George’s Dock http://www.statusireland.com/blog/2008/12/16/12-days-of-christmas-market-at-george%e2%80%99s-dock/#comment-5 Best X-Mas For You » Blog Archive » StatusIreland » 12 days of Christmas Market at George’s Dock Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:18:42 +0000 http://www.statusireland.com/blog/?p=72#comment-5 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onStatusIreland » 12 days of Christmas Market at Georgeâ??s DockHere’s a quick excerpt12 days of Christmas Market at George’s Dock. December 16th, 2008. Goto comments Leave a comment. With market stalls offering a wide variety of gifts and other delightful Christmas fun it’s worth taking a trip to the IFSC area of Dublin … [...] [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onStatusIreland » 12 days of Christmas Market at Georgeâ??s DockHere’s a quick excerpt12 days of Christmas Market at George’s Dock. December 16th, 2008. Goto comments Leave a comment. With market stalls offering a wide variety of gifts and other delightful Christmas fun it’s worth taking a trip to the IFSC area of Dublin … [...]

]]> Comment on €10 Billion recapitalisation programme for banks by Stocks and Bonds » Blog Archive » Statusireland » €10 Billion Recapitalisation Programme For Banks http://www.statusireland.com/blog/2008/12/15/government-recapitalisation/#comment-4 Stocks and Bonds » Blog Archive » Statusireland » €10 Billion Recapitalisation Programme For Banks Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:43:29 +0000 http://www.statusireland.com/blog/?p=68#comment-4 [...] 10 Billion recapitalisation programme for banks . … There’s no Tax on Stats.. or blogs. Home · StatusIreland.com. Switcher. Home > Finance, ireland > €10 Billion recapitalisation programme for banks …[Continue Reading] [...] [...] 10 Billion recapitalisation programme for banks . … There’s no Tax on Stats.. or blogs. Home · StatusIreland.com. Switcher. Home > Finance, ireland > €10 Billion recapitalisation programme for banks …[Continue Reading] [...]

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