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EVERY MORNING,TheJournal.ie brings you the nine stories you need to know as you kick off your day.
1. #BELFAST: The PSNI has condemned those who left a bomb which exploded outside a restaurant in the heart of Belfast yesterday evening, saying it had the potential to kill. A warning to a newspaper beforehand gave the wrong location for the bomb, they said.
2. #BAILOUT EXIT: European Commission president José Barroso and economic and monetary affairs commissioner Olli Rehn requested to visit Dublin this weekend to join events marking our exit from the bailout, but were turned away by the government, The Irish Times reports.
3. #DRUGS: A man and a woman were arrested on the N7 yesterday after €40,000 worth of cannabis was found in a car they were travelling in. The search was done by gardaí conducting a checkpoint yesterday evening.
4. #DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A refuge for women and children, which had been lying unused in Kildare for almost two years, will finally open its doors to victims of domestic violence early next year.
5. #INCOME TAX: Middle-income workers on €30,000 to €60,000 a year will benefit from tax cuts ahead of the next general election, the Irish Independent reports. A government source told the paper that the focus will be on cutting the higher rate of income tax.
6. #MANDELA: Nelson Mandela is making his final journey today, with his remains on their way to his rural childhood home in Qunu for a traditional burial, AFP reports. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning and will be held according to traditional Xhonsa rites.
7. #POPULAR KIDS: The latest Ipos MRBI/Irish Times poll has revealed that Joan Burton and Michael Noonan are the most popular ministers with their satisfaction rates at 41 per cent. Health Minister James Reilly, with just 15 per cent satisfaction, fared worst, followed closely by Environment Minister Phil Hogan at 18 per cent.
8. #SCHOOL SHOOTING: It is believed that a teacher at a highschool in Colorado was the target of a shooting which left two student injured and the 15-year-old gunman dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, BBC reports. The County Sheriff said the shooting appeared to be an attempt at revenge following a disagreement between them.
9. #SPACE MAN: Commander Chris Hadfield is in Dublin today to sign copies of his book, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life, at Eason on O’Connell Street. The former commander of the ISS has already tweeted about his presence in the Irish capital this morning, using a bit of the native tongue:
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£40 million in the bank. Earns £4 million a year. Lives in a £4 million estate. I doubt he cares.
If you measure the world by your bank balance, yes I’m sure he is happy.
What would you prefer, unemployed with millions in the bank or unemployed with not a pot to piss in?
I’d prefer not to be an ignorant racist oaf but that’s beside the point obviously.
It’s alright to behave as you like as long as you have millions in the bank , right Mike?
I never said that. Try reading my comment again!!
“I doubt he cares” / “unemployed with millions”.
You seemed to jump off topic from what I said.
He’s still a bellend though
You seemed to miss my point.
What would you prefer, unemployed with millions in the bank or unemployed with not a pot to piss in?
If you measure the world by your bank balance, yes I’m sure he is happy.
End of.
Philip’s point is the most relevant here.
The last time there was a good Top Gear was that Africa special. It’s cringey watching the bullshtt set up stuff – Pretty much any university kayak/mountain bike/ snowboarding club could put a more genuine 50 minutes together – and that’s just the travel.
James May seems to be the only one with any real likability on the show these days. I’d replace the other two with Chris Evans and Rown Atkinson.
THAT would be a show. Same format, same quality production – but people actually talking about cars and enjoying car trips, not obvious set ups and ignorance.
You could do that and nobody would watch it.
Again…..What would you prefer, unemployed with millions in the bank or unemployed with not a pot to piss in?
I’d prefer not to be an ignorant racist oaf but that’s beside the point obviously.
Good name, suits you.
Oh Scipio, does the fact that we disagree on some points mean that you have to be childish?
Actually, I don’t think I need an answer….
There’s an irony in that Mike.
Mike the C.U.N.T would suit you….
LOL- the journal…
You got a face like one
Ohhhhh Mike. Who’s a bit of a moaning Michael?
You look like an egg. Now – I’ve said it….
Ohhhhh Mike…. Who’s a bit of a moaning Michael???
You look like an egg- there I’ve said it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im not moaning? Just speaking the truth..
The truth speaker mike. You’re a moany C.U.N.T.
Maybe ill see that mush around Dublin sometime.
Thumb w.h.o.re
I’m petrified keyboard warrior.
Good god ye two need to get a room!!!!
I do have standards. Face like a sourpuss, no thanks. Absolutely Rotten.
Tony you may wish you watch a motoring show with Rowan Atkinson and Chris Evans. Would 350 million people worldwide share that wish? Highly unlikely.
The fact is Top Gear dies without Clarkson.
I doubt it to be honest. I could take or leave him – and the only person I know that likes Hammond is a strange wee woman from Wexford (Wexford isn’t an issue – but she’s very very very strange)
Even as it is now, I cringe a little less when the camera goes to May. The other two are completely infantile. It;s the setup stuff that gets me more than anything. People have road stories, I;ve no doubt Clarkson is the one driving the fabrication of them.
You two shuld apply for the job as you are both nobs.
Tit
Emma suck cocktail. That’s right.
Its the set- up stuff and the chemistry between the 3 of them that people love. It’s worldwide popularity is testament to that fact. Take Clarkson away and the show will die.
Most likely the other two will follow him to another channel anyway.
Jeremy Clarkson is an ordained Boll*x….
Very true
He’s a legendary boll@x. The world would be a more boring place without him
Fitting that he supports Chelsea as well.
He speaks what people are thinking anyway…. Feel the same about the Mehicans….
Then you don’t know any. Mexicans are far more hard working than most races. You never see them begging for money here in US because they want to work. The same cannot be said about whites…
What happens if Clarkson is allowed to stay? Will this mean that other presenters can assault their producer over not having the dinner ready and then point to the Clarkson episode as their defence ?
I like Top Gear but he has to go. You can’t hit people at work and expect to get away with it. And if he does then it will set a dangerous precedent for violence in the workplace.
What if the other person was the instigator? We have little to no facts at this point. How about we wait on the facts before we crucify the guy!
You’re suggesting the producer hit Clarkson first, and Clarkson was defending himself? And Piers Morgan, was he “instigating” Clarkson?
TopGear was keeping me outta the pub on Sunday evening… I’m lost now.
Watch “The Internet’s Own Boy” – a great film.
Well, I guess the first step is recognising you have a problem…
If he hit someone for not getting his dinner in time as said. I will never watch top gear again with him in it or any other programming he is involved with. Stuck up knacker. Money doesn’t buy class.
Petition has actually nearly reached half a million signatures….
I find myself diametrically opposed to Jeremy Clarkson on almost every subject he speaks on, but my God would I love to go on the lash with him. He is what he is and makes no apology for it.
What isn’t the Dail discussing this? Just another example of how the government don’t care about what matters to people.
Because Wallace can’t understand ” top gear ” in Irish ?
I think Bruce Forsyth should get the job. He can drive, he’s funny and still on the books at the BBC.
Nice to drive to drive nice
I really think it’s starting to look like a publicity stunt.
Hope they don’t delay the show too long. That is my Sunday night.
So they had a long day of shooting and food was not ready. I’d be upset too. Funny if they sack Clarkson then that producer loses his job if they axe it.
Probably over the top but other ways it can be sorted. Was not assault so just act like grown ups and sort it. Britain is gone way way too pc
I agree that the world in general is becoming too PC but honestly if you were at work and punched someone would you not expect to (and rightly) receive some disciplinary action, to be suspended or probably fired? Same should apply to him despite his celebrity status. He thought it would be acceptable to behave like this because pervious behaviour by him has never really been condemned with any tangible consequences!
Watch Poldark instead Irish fella in the lead and cars haven’t been invented yet… They were better times people truly peed with freedom.
Again, where’s the proof? You’re condemning this guy and have no idea what happened…or why…
Exactly what proof?? No one is saying anyone was assaulted.
I do like Clarkson
Absolute Bell End. Always has been.
I don’t know Mike, he has the best job in the world. Top Gear will turn into 5th Gear without him. I would certainly miss him.
Just when I was starting to get over being made to watch Glenroe and I was feeling ok about Sunday nights this happens!!
I’m starting a “bring back Glenroe” petition. We can have crossovers with Fair City…
He should resign. BBC will shit themselves
He deserves the boot.
Overrated idiot ,job centre me arse
If he does get the sack Top Gear will be moving to another channel becuase he owns half the rights if not more to the program.
If Oisin decked him back would he ok with that
I hate this pr*ck
Waaaay more people talking about Clarkson than the guy who forgot to put his dinner in the microwave!! The masses (sheeple) have liked!!!! I don’t always agree with him but we don’t have the whole story…yet!! I dislike how scripted TG has become but like any crash, I still look..
It’s a storm in a Teacup..
Nobody should be hitting anybody.If it was over a steak it all could have been avoided. You get your catering in ahead of time. That’s just basic surly?
Someday Clarkson is going to try to hit someone with a black belt in karate.
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