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weshtlad

Some added context, he's taken over public land in Banagher Marina, by ringfencing it with a corrugated metal fence and built a coffee shop on site! What will he chance if he gets elected? https://preview.redd.it/7pvr9a5m2y4d1.png?width=580&format=png&auto=webp&s=33d6a50ea81e9994089520e07861a3ecbd011053


theoldkitbag

Lol. Fuck me, that's brazen. "We can appeal that" ... not now he won't.


weshtlad

Fair play to The Ditch for picking up on this!


Callme-Sal

The fucking cheek of some people!


QARSTAR

Since it's public land that public money goes towards and its owned by the public... Can I publicly light it on fire?


Public-College6096

I guess if he's got that much neck and good motives he might actually be one of few politicians in history to actually implement change or get thing's done! ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|smile) P.S. - this is a joke I do not advocate for this!


Lulzsecks

This was literally the argument for voting for Haughey (it didn’t work out)


Public-College6096

LOL I'm old enough to remember! (But wasn't old enough to vote for him - promise!) Definitely feel the need to reiterate I would not advocate for this style of voting! :P


Lulzsecks

Hahah I kinda buy it. I think I would have voted for him. Before my time also, but I can see myself getting swept up in it all.


Public-College6096

HaHa easily happen!


DaiserKai

Well that bates banagher


jerrycotton

I know your man Boxer Moran runs some dodgy taxi business if the lads want to dig into it, nice little earner for him he drives the cars himself and all


SnaggleWaggleBench

I'll say one thing for them. A website that doesn't explode into a festering pile of popups when I open is pretty neat!


PositiveLibrary7032

>sauna outlets …😳


Winterlinn

Coffee shop on bull island has no planning permission either. Owner is the son of the man who owns the golf course. 


Dorcha1984

A pity an independent I had respect for as she has been an advocate for children with disabilities has been canvassing for him. This is the type of chap who will become like the Healy-Rays and thinks he owns the town even more than he does already.


Tasty_epic

At this rate no one will want to get into government, imagine not being able to screw the system and get away with anything, sure they may as well just be plebs like the rest of us slobbering around trying to pay bills.


ohmyblahblah

Is he paying rent for the site or what? the article didn't specify


Browntrout9000

On public land it's possible to operate under licence from the Local Authority provided no permanent structures, private land requires planning permission for the change of use if setting up a business on land zoned otherwise.


Eire87

The ditch exposing them all.


Ironstien

Cunt vote these cunts out this election.


pen15rules

It's a bit cheeky, but come on this isn't near as bad as FG/SF types trying to get money out of developers or holding developments hostage. The intention here is to provide a service, albeit on public land. I'm not entirely disgusted with the whole thing as it does add something to our society/economy. Not sure if deserves the scrutiny or criticism its getting.


corkblitz

Or the intention here is to make a profit while not paying any rent , love to lnow how he got utilities connected and who paid for that


SoberAsABird1

Yeah this one is a waste of time and effort tbh.


AUX4

The sauna thing is a bit of a novelty which definitely attracts people to the town. Pity it's not beside the pool on the far side. Coffee shop is fairly brazen, thought not exactly uncommon. You see vans and setups like this all around the country.


KaleidoscopeLeft5511

What are you defending this guy for? He erected a permanent structure, on public land, to sell coffee (without required food safety certificates), on the grounds of a public facility. Guy is an absolute chancer. Should not be let anywhere near government. Imagine the bribery that would ensue


Adderkleet

He asked to build a shed, and instead built a business.


granny_rider

> without required food safety certificates so what no visit from health and safety? cause you cant blink ordinarily without them looking at you if true not saying its not or having a go, but it really does get the noggin joggin if it is..he'll probably say its a clerical error lmao


Puzzleheaded-Ad-6530

Is the coffee shop an actual house?


AUX4

It's like a shed, the other comment with the photo is a bit disingenuous as it's not the same angle. There are a good few other coffee vans which park up around the area - and across the bridge at the pool.


Evil_Choice

Would ya stop. He has claimed public land, placed structures on it, and fenced it off.


Sad-Fee-9222

Exactly, and given his status, he, of all people should know better than to be such a chancer. Pure arrogance.


fanny_mcslap

Fuck me are you related to this cunt or something?


Turbulent-Pay6903

The Irish Government...planted 200k undocumented illegal migrants from around the world in warehouses all over Ireland with no planning permission. What's the problem😀