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Fireworks in Ireland?

  • 01-01-2020 12:32am
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    SharpshooterTom
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    Seeing the fireworks across the water here living in NI I was wondering how we compare.
    Think of Halloween and you'll likely think of costumes, ghouls, pumpkins and, of course, fireworks.

    However, fireworks in Northern Ireland have long been subjected to some of the strictest laws in the world, while in the Republic of Ireland it is an offence to light any firework.

    Those looking to use outdoor fireworks must apply for a licence from the Department of Justice.

    Despite these tight regulations, people are still being injured at this time of year.

    Last Halloween, there were 515 firework licences issued in Northern Ireland with 15 people reported to accident and emergency departments with firework-related injuries.

    Most of those injured were children with burned hands or wrists.

    The law in Northern Ireland is heavily dictated by its unique security situation.

    During the Troubles, fireworks were completely banned, except for public displays, over fears that the noise of fireworks could be confused with the sound of bombs or gunfire.

    There were also concerns that they could be used as weapons or as parts of bombs.

    Firework offences carry a maximum fine of £5000, or a three-month prison sentence. According to the government, the regulations are in place to limit the "deliberate misuse of fireworks".

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-37701892

    Oh well what a bunch of miserable bastards we are.:pac:

    Northern Ireland has no common sense so that's understandable, but why are they banned in the Republic?


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