A few obsessed Twitter accounts will be in shambles
Can’t wait for Paddy’s Cosgraves meltdown.
Shocker 😱
Be interesting if the decision was based on lack of evidence of wrong-doing, or the little known prosecution was not in the public interest criteria.
I’m not in the legal field so can’t make any sort of assessment in that arena, but it is an absolute fucking disgrace that he has gotten away consequence free with something any normal public servant would at minimum be sacked for, and would seem likely to lead to some sort of charges too. Terrible precendent for democracy in this country. The Irish Trump.
Why the fuck did it take so long to come to that decision that we all knew was going to happen.
The Teflon don
Surprise!
This subreddit just went on suicide watch
I can see him absolutely torching a few people in the coming weeks now that the shackles are off. Still hate the fella.
My ghast has been truly flabbered.
There you go folks, nothing illegal about betraying office confidentiality.
Timing is impeccable..obviously sorted weeks ago.
Are there minutes of the meeting on how this decision was reached, ie any transparency.
It’s is ‘public’ prosecution service
Does this mean sharing of confidential government documents is now legal?
Admitted he done it then claimed the allegations against him were false he really takes us all for dumb fucks
I can’t say if it was criminal, but it was definitely unethical. I emailed my local TDs when it broke, really expected him to be forced to resign.
I would be interested in the details of the file passed onto DPP.
We all knew this would be the outcome.
I’ll just grab the popcorn and read the comments as all the legal experts come out in force to give their expert opinion on reddit
Dodgy event > complaint to Gardaí > Garda investigation > file sent to DPP > DPP decides not to prosecute. It’s often frustrating but it’s normal. I know a lot of people hate Varadkar and are therefore disappointed. But not every disappointing decision is a conspiracy. People accused of far, far worse things, who Gardaí believe have a case to answer get let off the hook by the DPP every day and most people aren’t even aware.
Anyway, this leak is nothing by comparison with his government’s abject failure to address the housing fiasco. It’s a low-importance sideshow.
No surprises there then
White collar cheats cheat us all
The man’s loaded. Fucking fine him at least
Remember lads we’re a great country and there’s no corruption here. Now get back to the salt mines.
I just don’t understand how anyone can defend Leo Varadkar after the past 12 years. FF/FG they’ve let us down massively – again. I was 16 in 2008 and I’m 30 now in a few weeks. I’ve my tickets booked. Leaving the country for the second time I wish I never came back. I’m just incredibly dissapointed at the way our country year after year get mismanaged and bled dry by vultures, investment bankers and corrupt politicians hiding in plain
Who didn’t see this coming?
Fine Gael is still in the toilet, poll wise. Regardless of the investigation’s outcome, the man’s reputation isn’t making a comeback anytime soon.
Not even a €10 fine ?
Just because somebody wrote confidential on it doesn’t mean it’s confidential
But if you smoke 2 joints on a Sunday afternoon and get stopped for the swab Monday morning you get a year off the road for driving not under the influence.
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The slippery hoor.
Bear shits in woods…
A few obsessed Twitter accounts will be in shambles
Can’t wait for Paddy’s Cosgraves meltdown.
Shocker 😱
Be interesting if the decision was based on lack of evidence of wrong-doing, or the little known prosecution was not in the public interest criteria.
I’m not in the legal field so can’t make any sort of assessment in that arena, but it is an absolute fucking disgrace that he has gotten away consequence free with something any normal public servant would at minimum be sacked for, and would seem likely to lead to some sort of charges too. Terrible precendent for democracy in this country. The Irish Trump.
Why the fuck did it take so long to come to that decision that we all knew was going to happen.
The Teflon don
Surprise!
This subreddit just went on suicide watch
I can see him absolutely torching a few people in the coming weeks now that the shackles are off. Still hate the fella.
My ghast has been truly flabbered.
There you go folks, nothing illegal about betraying office confidentiality.
Timing is impeccable..obviously sorted weeks ago.
Are there minutes of the meeting on how this decision was reached, ie any transparency.
It’s is ‘public’ prosecution service
Does this mean sharing of confidential government documents is now legal?
Admitted he done it then claimed the allegations against him were false he really takes us all for dumb fucks
I can’t say if it was criminal, but it was definitely unethical. I emailed my local TDs when it broke, really expected him to be forced to resign.
I would be interested in the details of the file passed onto DPP.
We all knew this would be the outcome.
I’ll just grab the popcorn and read the comments as all the legal experts come out in force to give their expert opinion on reddit
Dodgy event > complaint to Gardaí > Garda investigation > file sent to DPP > DPP decides not to prosecute. It’s often frustrating but it’s normal. I know a lot of people hate Varadkar and are therefore disappointed. But not every disappointing decision is a conspiracy. People accused of far, far worse things, who Gardaí believe have a case to answer get let off the hook by the DPP every day and most people aren’t even aware.
Anyway, this leak is nothing by comparison with his government’s abject failure to address the housing fiasco. It’s a low-importance sideshow.
No surprises there then
White collar cheats cheat us all
The man’s loaded. Fucking fine him at least
Remember lads we’re a great country and there’s no corruption here. Now get back to the salt mines.
I just don’t understand how anyone can defend Leo Varadkar after the past 12 years. FF/FG they’ve let us down massively – again. I was 16 in 2008 and I’m 30 now in a few weeks. I’ve my tickets booked. Leaving the country for the second time I wish I never came back. I’m just incredibly dissapointed at the way our country year after year get mismanaged and bled dry by vultures, investment bankers and corrupt politicians hiding in plain
Who didn’t see this coming?
Fine Gael is still in the toilet, poll wise. Regardless of the investigation’s outcome, the man’s reputation isn’t making a comeback anytime soon.
Not even a €10 fine ?
Just because somebody wrote confidential on it doesn’t mean it’s confidential
But if you smoke 2 joints on a Sunday afternoon and get stopped for the swab Monday morning you get a year off the road for driving not under the influence.
Remember when he couldn’t remember his own guidelines, the poor little piglet.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/i-probably-let-my-guard-down-leo-varadkar-apologises-for-attending-merrion-hotel-event-1.4640984
Leo supporters, when it happened: “Ain’t nothin’ gonna happen”
Leo detractors, when it happened: “Ain’t nothin’ gonna happen”
Everyone, now: “Yep”
The media, journal.ie comment section, absolute headers on social media: [shocked_pikachu.jpeg]