Nanny state Ireland?

J P Morgan Toledo

I can't buy alcohol after 10PM even though I live near a shop that closes at 11 PM and one 24 hour shop Do you agree with the no booze after 10PM rule? I think it's ridiculous.

Frosty McSnowballs

Sounds like you need a nanny. Buy it earlier like a big boy, saves the outrage.

The Backwards Man

I think it'd ridiculous that people can't stock up in advance. You never hear anyone complaining about not being able to find a chiropodist at 12 on a Saturday night.

J P Morgan Toledo

No (explain you rlogic)

Yeah, but Chiropodists are not legally blocked from opening 24 hours.

mikom

J P Morgan Toledo wrote: »

I can't buy alcohol after 10PM even though I live near a shop that closes at 11 PM and one 24 hour shop Do you agree with the no booze after 10PM rule? I think it's ridiculous.

Your local heroin dealer is available 24/7

Zyzz

Anyone know of any available chiropodist's in the Dublin area?

hatrickpatrick

No (explain you rlogic)

Our nanny state is f*cking ridiculous in so many ways. Next up: Facebook to be policed because parents can't keep their kids under control online and too many people think the internet is serious business. :mad:

Fidelma Healy Eames: "Where you reyyyyp someone on feyyyycebook"...

Boombastic

J P Morgan Toledo wrote: »

I can't buy alcohol after 10PM even though I live near a shop that closes at 11 PM and one 24 hour shop Do you agree with the no booze after 10PM rule? I think it's ridiculous.

If you moved in to the shop you could have anytime access, or move some of the drinks to your home. It'd be so exciting to open the press at 10.05 and be able get drink.

Gannicus

I think it's ridiculous. My theory behind it is:

a) that because of the loss of business in pubs since with the recession,
b) that off licences and s large stores (super value and tesco etc) are doing deals on booze and selling cheap booze,

the government are losing a fortune in tax revenue due to people either drinking at home so no taxis or public transport being used. No VAT on seriously over priced pints/bottles/shots etc.

but they wrap it up under the guise of "we're trying to fight underage drinking"

No Pants

Is that it? One example of state regulation?

brokenarms

They stop kids who can't swim from going into the deep end. Nanny Basetarsdos

niallers1

No (explain you rlogic)

Or not being able to buy on a Sunday before 12.30 .. Was shopping for the Sunday roast this morning and said I'd pick up a bottle of wine while I was there..

Couldn't buy it , had to come back later if I wanted to buy a bottle.

Boombastic

No Pants wrote: »

Is that it? One example of state regulation?

Shh... or Good Friday and Christmas day will be mentioned :pac:

syklops

No (explain you rlogic)

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I think it'd ridiculous that people can't stock up in advance. You never hear anyone complaining about not being able to find a chiropodist at 12 on a Saturday night.

Is that you Roisin Shortall? In a modern, grown up society, I shouldn't have to stock up. If I am over the age of 18 and I am drinking responsibly, who's business is it when I buy my drink, whether its 22.10 or 10.22.

Ever been to a party where you ran out at 10.30? Ever walked into you local shop at 10.05 and are refused purchase of you 4 pack of Prazsky? Supposedly to curb underage drinking when really it is to prop up the vintners. Irritating.

Tom_Cruise

You can go into most pubs and get a take away usually.

There is an opening for vending machines that sell alcohol.

Femme_Fatale

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

You can go into most pubs and get a take away usually.

Not sure about the "most".

syklops

No (explain you rlogic)

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

You can go into most pubs and get a take away usually.

Where are all these pubs that allow takeaways? Ive only seen it once when my friend knew the owner, AND it was limited to beer. Any other time I asked I was denied.

Am I just unlucky?

Edit: Apparently, its not just me.

mcwinning

I am completely against it. Anyone over the age of 18 who wants to buy a few beers or bottle of wine to relax should be allowed to if a shop is open. At least we are not as bad as Sweden, Norway and Finland though, where all alcohol above 4% has to be bought from government run outlets with even worse opening hours.

Gannicus

I buy take out in a pub sometimes, when they call last orders but they charge the same price per can as they do for a pint. I really hate doing it but there are nights when I am going to a spontaneous session after the pub and need a few cans so going home isn't always an option when it comes to the idea of stocking up.

The Backwards Man

syklops wrote: »

Is that you Roisin Shortall? In a modern, grown up society, I shouldn't have to stock up. If I am over the age of 18 and I am drinking responsibly, who's business is it when I buy my drink, whether its 22.10 or 10.22.

Ever been to a party where you ran out at 10.30? Ever walked into you local shop at 10.05 and are refused purchase of you 4 pack of Prazsky? Supposedly to curb underage drinking when really it is to prop up the vintners. Irritating.

Ever get a craving for a curly wurly at 3.30 am, when you're 100 miles from the nearest store, in a snowstorm, with no transport, or shoes, and bunions on your feet?

syklops

No (explain you rlogic)

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Ever get a craving for a curly wurly at 3.30 am, when you're 100 miles from the nearest store, in a snowstorm, with no transport, or shoes, and bunions on your feet?

No, I don't like Curly-wurlies.

I do like Jameson, and I do live above an off license. So when if I come back from a business trip and find I only have a thimbleful left, and it is 10.15, I get a bit annoyed.

The Backwards Man

syklops wrote: »

No, I don't like Curly-wurlies.

I do like Jameson, and I do live above an off license. So when if I come back from a business trip and find I only have a thimbleful left, and it is 10.15, I get a bit annoyed.

When I go shopping I take note of what I have in the house before I leave, so that I know what to buy. It does wonders for not running out of things.

J P Morgan Toledo

No (explain you rlogic)

J P Morgan Toledo wrote: »

I can't buy alcohol after 10PM even though I live near a shop that closes at 11 PM and one 24 hour shop Do you agree with the no booze after 10PM rule? I think it's ridiculous.

I once was in that exact situation and I was p*ssed off at not being free to spend my hard earned money (and pay VAT to the government) on a couple of drinks.

However, I then woke up the next morning with a fresh head, and I was thankful for the nanny state, which saved me money and helped my health

smellslikeshoes

Not being able to buy drink after 10pm is less an example of nanny state and more something I personally see as worse, the power of commercial vested interests on the legislators in our country. In what fairytale does anyone possibly think not being able to buy alcohol after 10pm actually reduces underage drinking or alcohol abuse. The law is there to make publicans happy, if it's 10.01pm and you decide you would like to have a drink you've no choice but the pub.

Tom_Cruise

syklops wrote: »

Where are all these pubs that allow takeaways? Ive only seen it once when my friend knew the owner, AND it was limited to beer. Any other time I asked I was denied.

Am I just unlucky?

Edit: Apparently, its not just me.

Well it helps to be friendly or know the owner/bar staff.

I can ring at any time and get fags, ice, cans etc at off licence price and get it delivered.

A few years ago me and my mates used to be loads of cans and hide them in secret locations around the locality so they were available at any hour this is something you may also consider.

syklops

No (explain you rlogic)

The Backwards Man wrote: »

When I go shopping I take note of what I have in the house before I leave, so that I know what to buy. It does wonders for not running out of things.

I think we've heard enough tonight Roisin. Thanks for your shopping tips though.

The Backwards Man

syklops wrote: »

I think we've heard enough tonight Roisin. Thanks for your shopping tips though.

My pleasure. Always glad to be of service.:pac:

syklops

No (explain you rlogic)

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

Well it helps to be friendly or know the owner/bar staff.

Yeah, well Im new to the area. It'll be another 30 years until I know them well enough.

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

A few years ago me and my mates used to be loads of cans and hide them in secret locations around the locality so they were available at any hour this is something you may also consider.

If I was going to do that, I would hide them in my drinks cabinet.

TheFOB

Compulsory driving lessons. Surely if you can pass the test you should be good enough. There should be no "make a job" bull**** lessons.

NCT. Far too strict.

Insane Blasphemy laws.

Criminolising cannabis despite it being safer than eating a packet of crisps

Mike 1972

J P Morgan Toledo wrote: »

I can't buy alcohol after 10PM us.

Boo hoo hoo

I cannot (legally) buy my intoxicants of choice at anytime.

Tom_Cruise

syklops wrote: »

Yeah, well Im new to the area. It'll be another 30 years until I know them well enough.




If I was going to do that, I would hide them in my drinks cabinet.

Well i dont have a drinks cabinet.

The Backwards Man

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

Well i dont have a drinks cabinet.

*press*

BUBBLE WRAP

I thought this was about Nanny 911...

syklops

No (explain you rlogic)

Tom_Cruise wrote: »

Well i dont have a drinks cabinet.

The press or cupboard where you store your drink is your drinks cabinet. Even if its a chiquita banana crate, you can still call it your drinks cabinet.

mattjack

If you go to your local A and E department ,you can avail of free alcohol gel at any time in the hand sanitisers.
Granted your stomach may disolve and pour out through your arse but a least you wont need an ambulance.

syklops

No (explain you rlogic)

mattjack wrote: »

If you go to your local A and E department ,you can avail of free alcohol gel at any time in the hand sanitisers.
Granted your stomach may disolve and pour out through your arse but a least you wont need an ambulance.

You can also buy mouth wash anytime you want. Drink that by the gallon and you'll get buzzed.

smellslikeshoes

syklops wrote: »

You can also buy mouth wash anytime you want. Drink that by the gallon and you'll get buzzed.

And minty fresh breath.

Joe prim

A visit to your friendly 24 hour DIY store will allow you to avail of unlimited white spirits and methylated spirits, thus ensuring that when you return late from that exhausting high level business trip or urgent meeting of key decision makers within your multinational organisation,you can still get blatted and, indeed possibly hospitalise yourself, while balking the best intentions of the nasty nanny state.

Boombastic

Look in a dumpster for rotten apples, any time of the day or night. Suck the juice that comes from them, cider. No government can stop you keeping it real.

TheFOB

PSA:

If you run out of beer you can always just drink your own piss.

shruikan2553

Im glad we have these laws, this way if I want to have a drink with friends I am guided to the local pub where i am safer and get to support the fine pub business which is threatened by those evil businesses which wish to destroy such a thing by undercharging for alcohol, they are probably selling it at a loss in order to push their agenda.

syklops

No (explain you rlogic)

shruikan2553 wrote: »

Im glad we have these laws, this way if I want to have a drink with friends I am guided to the local pub where i am safer and get to support the fine pub business which is threatened by those evil businesses which wish to destroy such a thing by undercharging for alcohol, they are probably selling it at a loss in order to push their agenda.

Undercharging for alcohol, like cheap booze is a myth in Ireland. It doesnt happen. Supermarkets occasionally have cheaper than normal booze. It does not make it cheap. They don't sell it at a loss, they just pay less tax. About 70% of a pint in a pub is tax.

Ruudi_Mentari

What's this ageism for :rolleyes: here, have some sexism instead.

Fanny state.......

MadsL

Petrol can be up to 10% Ethanol, widely available 24/7. You can party with it whenever you like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98AzJT8FlmY

Andrewf20

Here in Oregon, hard liquor cant be even bought in supermarkets and the liquor stores close at 7pm, and dont open on Sundays.

Mike 1972

Poll fail

What exactly are we supposed to be agreeing with ?

ArtyC

No (explain you rlogic)

I end up buying booze just in case at ten..... More than I would if I could buy whenever .... Had the opposite effect on me

OldNotWIse

No (explain you rlogic)

ArtyC wrote: »

I end up buying booze just in case at ten..... More than I would if I could buy whenever .... Had the opposite effect on me

Likewise. Also, ever notice how busy the off-license is the night before Good Friday? People buy more drink than they would if it was a normal day.

gobnaitolunacy

No (explain you rlogic)

It is a nanny state, but is has to be that way, due to the relatively small portion of the population who are fckin' idiots and spoil it for everyone.

OneArt

mattjack wrote: »

If you go to your local A and E department ,you can avail of free alcohol gel at any time in the hand sanitisers.
Granted your stomach may disolve and pour out through your arse but a least you wont need an ambulance.

Hello Malory Archer.

General General

Femme_Fatale wrote: »

I agree 10pm closing is ridiculous - at weekends anyway. What if you wanted to bring drink to someone else's house after a night out? Having your own place stocked up isn't always of use.

There are no chiropodists available on a Saturday night because there is virtually no demand for them.

I can tell you... after I've walked the length & breadth of Galway at 11pm looking for a filling station that will sell me a bottle of vino, me bunions are killin' me.