You couldn’t make this shit up.
The owner of a hotel chain which pays the majority of its workers so little that they more often than not don’t make the tax payable threshold (£10,000) now wants more tax payers money to help promote Northern Ireland ( see: fund his empire).
Northern Ireland businesses – taking “taking the piss” to a whole new level.
Verdict: 0 / 5 – Too dear, not unionised, zero hour contracts and NMW.
Went to the newly re-opened Gobbins coastal walk in Islandmagee today.
Originally opened in 1902 It had been closed for many years and work started on redevelopment in 2013. In traditional Northern Irish style the project over ran on budget and took longer to complete than originally stated.
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board in conjunction with the Brass Neck Engineering Federation have really outdone themselves this time. For anyone who is interested in welding it’s a lovely way to spend ten seconds or so admiring the MIG / TIG skills of whoever crafted the tubular framework. The most amazing thing about it is the fact that what was previously free to walk now actually costs £8.50 per person.
Welcome to Rip-off Northern Ireland.
Edit: Fucking typical – Closed already!
Another edit: You couldn’t make it up! It’s still fucking closed!
Yet another edit: It’s fucked again!
Verdict 0/5 (good if you like welding – we don’t)