Ireland to strict?

TallGlass

I'm away in Spain on one of the islands. And to me visiting another EU member state, it seems things are not half as strict as in Ireland in terms of EU laws. Kinda pisses me off Ireland seems so strict and by the books. Yet theres a more lax approch in other member states.

The ivt test or our nct over here, some of the cars are fit for the scrap heap yet have passed. Also alot of food safety seems non existent.

Weird and kinda pisses me off.

The_Valeyard

But without strict laws, I think we would completely take the piss.

Sure were lovable rogues.

Start a campaign

What do we want?
Stricter NCT rules and a higher fail rate.
When do we want it?
At the same time as stricter food safety rules.

Specialun

Your on holdays..chill out and drink a few cocktails ffs

TallGlass

Sure another odd things its cheaper over here for a can of Guniness that says its brewed in Dublin than buying the can in Dublin. 1.30€ and a bottle of wine is on 1.50€/2.00. In Ireland its about 8/9€ for the same bottle.

Must say the EuroSpar here is much better than any I have been in Dublin.

Would people be in favour of doing away with traffic lights and putting in pedestrian crossings instead !

The King of Moo

TallGlass wrote: »

I'm away in Spain on one of the islands. And to me visiting another EU member state, it seems things are not half as strict as in Ireland in terms of EU laws. Kinda pisses me off Ireland seems so strict and by the books. Yet theres a more lax approch in other member states.

The ivt test or our nct over here, some of the cars are fit for the scrap heap yet have passed. Also alot of food safety seems non existent.

Weird and kinda pisses me off.

Are those things we should aspire to?

222233

Have a look at the Irish on drinking holidays and how they behave in Spain (even though they are nearly as bad here) a clear example as to why our poor little critten of a country needs every law it has

TallGlass

Specialun wrote: »

Your on holdays..chill out and drink a few cocktails ffs

Waiting on the missus, time to fit a rant in. These all inclusive holidays what's the catch. Eat and drink all you want? Class act.

The King of Moo

TallGlass wrote: »

Sure another odd things its cheaper over here for a can of Guniness that says its brewed in Dublin than buying the can in Dublin. 1.30€ and a bottle of wine is on 1.50€/2.00. In Ireland its about 8/9€ for the same bottle.

Must say the EuroSpar here is much better than any I have been in Dublin.

Would people be in favour of doing away with traffic lights and putting in pedestrian crossings instead !

Wages are a lot lower there.

TallGlass

The King of Moo wrote: »

Are those things we should aspire to?

No but I don't see why other member states can be so lax and seemly nothing is said about it. I like our nct as much as I moan about it.

conorh91

I'm guessing leaving cert lads holiday

Has to be his first time out of the country.

Better eurospars in spain? here lad, swallow a naggin for yourself and enjoy the trip, don't mind writing home about the traffic lights.

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

TallGlass wrote: »

The ivt test or our nct over here, some of the cars are fit for the scrap heap yet have passed. Also alot of food safety seems non existent.

Yeah! Sometimes you just wish you could drive a rust bucket of shyte around the place with a valid nct disc, whilst puking out the window after your dodgy burger that lay in the sun for a few hours before they cooked it.

F*ck you Kenny, Burton et al!!

conorhal

'Too' strict.

We're absolute Nazis about spelling. :mad:

wendell borton

We are the good little boys and girls of Europe who do as we are told.:(

Aidric

TallGlass wrote: »

Kinda pisses me off Ireland seems so strict and by the books. Yet theres a more lax approch in other member states.

The lax approach has really paid off for countries like Spain & Greece.

Sir Osis of Liver.

What is Ireland going to strict?

Pinch Flat

So you're on holidays and worrying about the nct? Jaysus get a few San miguels into you. You can get them there in litre bottles for feck all.

Eutow

TallGlass wrote: »

I'm away in Spain on one of the islands. And to me visiting another EU member state, it seems things are not half as strict as in Ireland in terms of EU laws. Kinda pisses me off Ireland seems so strict and by the books. Yet theres a more lax approch in other member states.

The ivt test or our nct over here, some of the cars are fit for the scrap heap yet have passed. Also alot of food safety seems non existent.

Weird and kinda pisses me off.

You think the "ah sure, it's grand" approach is strict?

bodice ripper

If you were holidaying in Northern Europe, you would be saying the opposite.

SEPT 23 1989

we need a master

the british catholic church EU

foggy_lad

TallGlass wrote: »

Sure another odd things its cheaper over here for a can of Guniness that says its brewed in Dublin than buying the can in Dublin. 1.30€ and a bottle of wine is on 1.50€/2.00. In Ireland its about 8/9€ for the same bottle.

Must say the EuroSpar here is much better than any I have been in Dublin.

Would people be in favour of doing away with traffic lights and putting in pedestrian crossings instead !

Try to survive here on the wages they are paid in Spain!

Herpes Cineplex

TallGlass wrote: »

Kinda pisses me off Ireland seems so strict and by the books.

Ireland was always good at bending over cap in hand and fisting itself for the oul master.

Mint Aero

We're a sorry excuse for a race of people elbowing each other to be seen as the best boys in Enda Kennys class whilst he in turn wants us to be seen as the best boys in the EU bureaucrats class. Sure what's austerity when the Europe thinks we're very.good boys and well behaved. I've a sense of pride that Mammy and the GAA would be proud of

feargale

TallGlass wrote: »

I'm away in Spain on one of the islands. And to me visiting another EU member state, it seems things are not half as strict as in Ireland in terms of EU laws. Kinda pisses me off Ireland seems so strict and by the books. Yet theres a more lax approch in other member states.

The ivt test or our nct over here, some of the cars are fit for the scrap heap yet have passed. Also alot of food safety seems non existent.

Weird and kinda pisses me off.

Let me guess. You're a tax exile and Ireland disappoints you. You think we should pull down our socks.

Cold War Kid

222233 wrote: »

Have a look at the Irish on drinking holidays and how they behave in Spain (even though they are nearly as bad here) a clear example as to why our poor little critten of a country needs every law it has

wendell borton wrote: »

We are the good little boys and girls of Europe who do as we are told.:(

Jayzus, which are "we"?

Collie D

I can understand people's dislike for over-regulation or nanny state governance but I would have thought most people would have no issue with keeping bangers off the road and unwashed hands off the food?

Guy:Incognito

TallGlass wrote: »

Also alot of food safety seems non existent.

Weird and kinda pisses me off.

Are you annoyed you dont get food poisoning at home

A Primal Nut

What I don't understand is how the Irish anti-drinking lobby have so much power to get taxes on alcohol increased and all the other rules on alcohol, even though they are in the minority.

We need an Irish pro-alcohol lobby.

lizzyman

Remember the first time I went to a nightclub in Spain. Open until 7am, you'd have to make a serious and concerted effort to get yourself thrown out and not only could you bring a drink onto the dancefloor - you could dance on the tables and no one batted an eye. Paradise.

I'm also annoyed about the food safety over here. I hear e coli is the thing to have right now.

The King of Moo

Mint Aero wrote: »

We're a sorry excuse for a race of people elbowing each other to be seen as the best boys in Enda Kennys class whilst he in turn wants us to be seen as the best boys in the EU bureaucrats class. Sure what's austerity when the Europe thinks we're very.good boys and well behaved. I've a sense of pride that Mammy and the GAA would be proud of

Why are you, as an Irish person, like that, do you think?

Mint Aero

The King of Moo wrote: »

Why are you, as an Irish person, like that, do you think?

Clearly i'm riding west into the sunset against the tide.

The King of Moo

Mint Aero wrote: »

Clearly i'm riding west into the sunset against the tide.

And all those other Irish posters who write about what all Irish people except them are like are also the only ones swimming against the tide.

Mint Aero

The King of Moo wrote: »

And all those other Irish posters who write about what all Irish people except them are like are also the only ones swimming against the tide.

Are they? That doesn't make much sense Moo.

The King of Moo

Mint Aero wrote: »

Are they? That doesn't make much sense Moo.

I know, it's strange.

Mint Aero

The King of Moo wrote: »

I know, it's strange.

Funny how far pedantry doesn't get you when you can't use it correctly alright.

TallGlass

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Are you annoyed you dont get food poisoning at home

How on this planet could you be confused? Honestly. Why would anyone want food posioning? Are you honestly stupid enough to post that. Yes course I want food posioning when I return home. My point is we are an EU member like Spain, so why do they have seemly different regulation that isn't anywhere near Irelands standard which to me is much much better. When it's all EU regulations, ivt was just another EXAMPLE of what I can SEE, what else do they just turn a blind eye to? Fish quotas etc..? Is it just Spain that's like this. Do you understand my post now.

foxy farmer

All our food traceability is aimed at the farmer/primary producer. Yet the last 3 major food scares(BSE pork dioxin horsemeat) were caused by big industries cutting corners. Too much bureaucracy aimed at the small man while the big man gets off scot free.