I was thinking of using a more imaginative title for this thread, something along the lines of “No wonder this cunt can’t find a home!”, but knowing Unboxxed’s dislike for click-bait I decided otherwise. (See Unboxxed, even I can learn – eventually! LOL)
I bring this up not so much as a political commentary, but more as an example of the cognitive dissonance women employ.
Also, apologies for the multiple links that all say much the same. I just wanted to make it clear where I was getting my info from.
Sitting Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne claims she is homeless
She is currently renting a holiday home, so – not homeless – and has an income of €132,558/year (assuming she is claiming the allowance – a fairly safe assumption IMO).Speaking in a video posted both on her Facebook page and on Twitter, she said she is currently staying in a holiday home.
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Ms Wynne as a TD is paid €101,193 and as a Clare-based representative, she is entitled to €31,365 a year in travel and accommodation allowances.
Are you feeling her plight and desperation yet?
I’m sure those that are truly homeless see a kindred spirit in her, and those that work in charitable organisations that help the homeless will put her straight to the top of their lists of those in need of help. /Sarc
She claims to be attempting to highlight the situation in the housing market here, which is indeed dire, yet this is overshadowed by her own character and thus serves to further minimalize the issue (IMO).
‘Homeless’ former Sinn Féin TD Violet Anne Wynne fears partner’s use of medical cannabis may be putting off landlords
No shit Sherlock!Former Sinn Féin TD Violet Anne Wynne fears her partner’s use of medical cannabis and their failure to pay rent at a previous rental property may be preventing them from finding a new home for her family.
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She is also concerned her partner’s well-publicised use of medical cannabis to treat his epilepsy may also be putting off potential landlords from renting to her family.
“I have considered is that why sometimes when I have applied I haven't heard back or if I've gone to a viewing and we weren't successful,” she said.
First the “medical” cannabis:
Partner of Clare TD Violet Anne Wynne pleads guilty to possession of cannabis
But wait, there’s more…At Kilrush District Court sitting in Ennis, solicitor for John Montaine (39), Patrick Moylan entered a guilty plea on behalf of his client to the illegal possession of cannabis at the family home at Pella Rd, Kilrush on February 11th last year.
Nice! /SarcMr Moylan told the court that Mr Montaine has 16 previous convictions with the bulk concerning road traffic matters.
Sgt Louis Moloney stated that two of the previous convictions concern driving with no insurance.
Now the failure to pay rent bit. The way she phrased it, it could have been a minor squabble over one or two particular rent payments. Not quite:
Sitting Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne claims she is homeless
Leaving aside the fact that in 2011 €63.64/week was a very low rent (and an odd one for that matter), I think it fairly safe to assume that any landlord would see any potential tenant that hadn’t paid their rent at a previous tenancy for FOUR YEARS to be an unacceptable risk.According to court documents, Ms Wynne and her partner had rent arrears of €12,126 over a four-year period dating to June 3, 2016. Under the letting agreement dated December 1, 2011, a weekly rent of €63.64 was set.
Since someone of her standing (a T.D. – elected member of the Irish parliament) and income (€132,558/year) should have no problems securing a tenancy I’m pretty sure it’s down to the fact that she’s shacked up with a guy who has 17 criminal convictions and has a history of not paying her rent.
Also, I’m sure her six thugspawn will grow up to be wonderful, productive members of society. /Sarc
I’m left to conclude that her focus on the housing rental market here is indeed genuine. It must be difficult to find an idiot that would take on her and her “family” in such a small pool of landlords.
By standing as a shinner (Sinn Fein) she has pissed off most of the electorate. By being ostracised by Sinn Fein she has pissed off their voters too. At least there is balance – now she is despised by all.
As to why she was ostracised – it was because she was pregnant. What complete and utter drivel!
By the time of the next election she’ll have received well over €600,000 in payments – more if she gets on a committee.
It saddens me that a POS like this can get elected. Saddens me but doesn’t surprise me.
I wonder if it had anything to do with her being a “her”?