Eddie O'Rourke

Father of Four, IT Evangelist, Liverpool Fan. Opinions are my own, I hope.

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@adrianweckler Chronic absence of vision on how to invest windfall taxes. They might be drunken sailors but they sure know how to get re-elected.

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@stejim95 Hope she is ok

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

When will we see your like again

[Match of the Day @BBCMOTD]

Sir Kenny Dalglish's message to Andy Robertson before his last Liverpool game ❤️

[Love Music @khnh80044]

Great daddy daughter time. These two are always amazing… absolutely love them! ❤️

[Love Music @khnh80044]

Never give up 💪🏻🥰

[Love Music @khnh80044]

Freddie is looking down and giving y'all a standing ovation. That's spectacular!😍💗
The most INSANE Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob you will ever see!!
With 30 musicians and singers in the STREET of Paris 😍
Cre : Julien Cohen Pianist

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@AkaPaulHoward What’s to-day, my fine fellow?
“To-day!” replied the boy. “Why, Isak Day!”.

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@Jumpthewave I’m playing FPL 20 years. Supporting Liverpool over 40 years. I’d be happy to contribute to Liverpool lineup predictions.

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@AkaPaulHoward It was nice to meet you earlier Paul. This might give your night a little lift: https://t.co/6xSgjVxrD0

[⭐ amy o'connor ⭐ @amyohconnor]

In case you’re not up to speed: Each year, I compile a thread of funny/heartwarming/lovely things that happened during the previous twelve months.

Here is your 2024 edition. Let’s go!

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@AkaPaulHoward I was forced to wander the estate, examining the Christmas decos. My reason must allow.

[Dan Walker @mrdanwalker]

She may not have been on many UK stages for a while but WOW @JessieJ can sing 🎵🎯

When you take on Whitney you’ve got to go big or go home and she went BIG!

She opened the @makenoise charity event last night and was pretty incredible.

#vocals #live #sing #singing

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

Come on over, the water is warm https://t.co/qZKFU6PcUl

[Rob Cross @RobCross247]

Ireland's housing system is in a state of disrepair, primarily due to ineffective Government policies.

My graphic illustrates the large number of vacant and derelict properties in Dublin City. It also shows the 4,666 entire houses or apartments currently listed for short-term letting on the Airbnb platform, with a total of 18,649 across Ireland.

Homelessness in Ireland has reached another new record high, with 14,760 people homeless and relying on emergency homeless accommodation, including 4,561 children from 2,133 families, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing. The Government failed to meet its social and affordable housing targets by 2,680 homes last year and significantly underestimated the number of houses needed to be built annually by 17,000. It's widely accepted that Ireland requires up to 50,000 additional houses each year; however, the government's "Housing for All" plan only aims to build an average of 33,000.

The 2022 Census shows that the country has 166,752 vacant homes and 66,135 empty holiday homes. Interestingly, nearly a third of these vacant homes (48,387) have been unoccupied long-term since 2016.

Predictably, rent has doubled over the past 13 years and house prices have surged by 55%, marking the fastest growth in any major EU economy. Currently, Vulture funds own 1 in 6 mortgages in the Irish housing market, while Cuckoo funds and the State purchase 42% of new homes. This situation has led to a record number of first-time buyers competing for the smallest supply of housing stock in over a decade.

Nationally, just over 11,000 homes are available for purchase, a stark contrast to 2012 when 60,000 homes were on the market. To add to the crisis, the income needed to buy a new home in Dublin is €127,000, which surpasses even a TD's basic salary of €108,987.

Consequently, 68% of people in their late 20s still live with their parents, a figure that is nearly 26% higher than the EU average of 42.1%.
#Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #homeless #Airbnb
#upfrontwithkatiehannon

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@bazlyons Ok’ or ‘K’ considered to be passive aggressive. KK is the new Ok. More here as we get it.

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@robbohuyton So sorry for your loss Gareth. I’ve no doubt that your Nan’s love and kindness will continue to live on through your family. Sending you sincere condolences during this difficult time.

[Eddie O'Rourke @eddieorourke]

@FFScout_Joe Leicester say Oliver Skipp. In a Midlands accent!

https://t.co/qCAtcggC0X

[Andy Cantwell @AndyCantwell]

Just so glad its back 🥳

[Eoin Tighe @eointighe]

So my legend of a cousin Lorcan just realised he was kind of important to the creation of @foofighters @FooFightersUK He saw a video by Dave Grohl talking about why he got back to work after a visit to Ireland. Lorcan was out hitchhiking wearing his nirvana top when Dave stopped

[Today Years Old @todayyearsold]

Olympic cameraman filming the trampoline gymnastics. I guess every job has it's ups and downs.