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Garda Checks

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  • Posts: 2,050 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I had a medical appointment yesterday in Maynooth. I drove up from Galway and back. I did not encounter 1 garda on the road no checkpoints nothing. I had my appointment letter with me as I was sure I would be stopped but didn't need it as there were no checkpoints.

    Drove a fair distance around Mayo this morning/afternoon. Not a Garda to be seen.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,315 ✭✭✭mynamejeff


    Mortelaro wrote: »
    2 Gardai called to a neighbouring house yesterday and said they had a report that the husband and wife in their 70s were reported for walking along the road more than 2 kms
    They instructed them to stop or they would be prosecuted
    The Gardai then discovered they were in the wrong house
    It was two 80 year olds next door that they were looking for
    The woman of the house was in tears and is still shook
    The house is on a rural by road about 5 kms from a town

    This is beyond ridiculous

    im gona call BS on that ,


    and im not the only one


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,925 ✭✭✭statto25


    Drove a fair distance around Mayo this morning/afternoon. Not a Garda to be seen.

    Permanent Checkpoint in Bohola and outside Mount Falcon in Ballina. Garda cars very visible in Swinford today


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,315 ✭✭✭mynamejeff


    this thread is nuts and a bit sad

    some people are just making stuff up about their address being on tax disks and rabid gardai threatening pensioners .

    if that pub serving pints one is true id say they wil never get a licence to sell drink again

    other people are giving out that they aren't getting stopped enough while more are feeing they are getting stopped too much

    most checkpoints are not on the motorway system as you need huge numbers to do that safely

    there is no extra gardai for the weekend as they are out of money


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,580 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    mynamejeff wrote: »
    this thread is nuts and a bit sad
    some people are just making stuff up about their address being on tax disks and rabid gardai threatening pensioners .
    if that pub serving pints one is true id say they wil never get a licence to sell drink again
    other people are giving out that they aren't getting stopped enough while more are feeing they are getting stopped too much
    most checkpoints are not on the motorway system as you need huge numbers to do that safely
    there is no extra gardai for the weekend as they are out of money

    I think it's reasonable to query the location and amount of checkpoints, given their purpose.
    The location of the checkpoints at weekends where I have been stopped make no sense if the purpose is to enforce the restrictions, as they were on roads surrounded by supermarkets and pharmacies. One of them was outside a busy chemist.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,031 ✭✭✭✭Discodog




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭Mortelaro


    mynamejeff wrote: »
    im gona call BS on that ,


    and im not the only one

    Well I can tell you it definitely happened
    If you want details you can pm me


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭neckedit


    mynamejeff wrote: »
    this thread is nuts and a bit sad

    some people are just making stuff up about their address being on tax disks and rabid gardai threatening pensioners .

    if that pub serving pints one is true id say they wil never get a licence to sell drink again

    other people are giving out that they aren't getting stopped enough while more are feeing they are getting stopped too much

    most checkpoints are not on the motorway system as you need huge numbers to do that safely

    there is no extra gardai for the weekend as they are out of money

    Ah Jeff... you where doing great until the last BS Line ya just plain made up.... pity... you were getting a valid point across


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,837 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Discodog wrote: »



    Not saying they were but if any of the 70 were like this clown a quick shot of a taser wouldn't go astray.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,345 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    Discodog wrote: »
    when the person said they were going beyond the 2 kilometre limit to go to the shop.


    Should somebody explain to GSOC that the 2km (now 5km) limit only applies to exercise, and has no relevance to anyone going to the shop?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,195 ✭✭✭Ger Roe


    blade1 wrote: »
    Not saying they were but if any of the 70 were like this clown a quick shot of a taser wouldn't go astray.


    That guy is a prime candidate for Mastermind alright. Even had his phone ready to video the event - pre-meditated attempt to frustrate a Garda in the course of her duty, in my opinion. He should be banned off the road and made to do some constructive community service that might help in the current situation, instead of deliberately trying be a nuisance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,740 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Crinklewood


    Ger Roe wrote: »
    That guy is a prime candidate for Mastermind alright. Even had his phone ready to video the event - pre-meditated attempt to frustrate a Garda in the course of her duty, in my opinion. He should be banned off the road and made to do some constructive community service that might help in the current situation, instead of deliberately trying be a nuisance.


    Edjit...

    Can't be too many Michael's in Youghal (wearing pink trousers) that have to bring their driving license to the Gardai Station soon.

    ..and people are wondering why there are queues at check points.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭Funsterdelux


    I had to go to a cork co council recycling centre on tuesday, as they were opening for domestic waste only. Got stopped on a national sec rd only a couple of miles from home, it was the first checkpoint i came across since it started. Garda was saying it wasnt necessary until I told him I didnt have a wheelie bin service and it was all rubbish/recycling. He was fine with that then.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 Zapy


    The only guard I've seen in the last two weeks was hiding behind his car with a speed gun. I would have thought manning a checkpoint is more useful as this could prevent illegal speeding as well as unnecessary travel.

    He probably just got tired of talking to the public and fancied a break!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 211 ✭✭Clashmore


    I returned to work this week and have been stopped 7-8 times. Some Gardai asked where I was going and when I said work just waved me on, others asked what I do for work. Not one asked for ID or to see a letter. No consistency, I could have been going anywhere


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ToTheSea


    I can't see the Guards keeping up the current level of checkpoints until July. I've not seen anything on if their current powers of arrest and issuing fines will be extended until then. Has anyone else?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54,573 ✭✭✭✭tayto lover


    Mortelaro wrote: »
    2 Gardai called to a neighbouring house yesterday and said they had a report that the husband and wife in their 70s were reported for walking along the road more than 2 kms
    They instructed them to stop or they would be prosecuted
    The Gardai then discovered they were in the wrong house
    It was two 80 year olds next door that they were looking for
    The woman of the house was in tears and is still shook
    The house is on a rural by road about 5 kms from a town

    This is beyond ridiculous

    Pure rubbish.
    Did it take you long to make that up?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,456 ✭✭✭Icepick


    Do the guards wear masks?


    I haven't seen any with masks on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,580 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    Icepick wrote: »
    Do the guards wear masks?

    Not routinely, no.

    More info here:
    https://www.thejournal.ie/garda-masks-5089552-May2020/

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,837 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Edjit...

    Can't be too many Michael's in Youghal (wearing pink trousers) that have to bring their driving license to the Gardai Station soon.

    ..and people are wondering why there are queues at check points.

    No the whole place knows who it is.
    Will probably get hounded out of the place.
    The backlash will be vicious so I wouldn't wish that on anyone but he really is more than old enough to know better.
    The only good thing will be ,he might not be so stupid again although I'm not going to hold my breath.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,073 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    Icepick wrote: »
    Do the guards wear masks?


    I haven't seen any with masks on.

    Nope. They will lean into car windows not a bother on them with no mask. Seen it myself.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,315 ✭✭✭mynamejeff


    MarkY91 wrote: »
    Nope. They will lean into car windows not a bother on them with no mask. Seen it myself.

    masks not issued and gardai are told not to wear them for fear of upsetting the public , a cost issue too I suppose


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,495 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    Can anyone tell me what's the story in relation to travel & funerals? I may need to attend a funeral of a grandparent (or be present around the church/grave) in a different county. Do I need to request permission from the gardai etc?


  • Posts: 19,178 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Icepick wrote: »
    Do the guards wear masks?


    I haven't seen any with masks on.

    Garda management have decided that guards should not wear masks. None are provided.


  • Posts: 9,106 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Can anyone tell me what's the story in relation to travel & funerals? I may need to attend a funeral of a grandparent (or be present around the church/grave) in a different county. Do I need to request permission from the gardai etc?

    No- just have the funeral details from RIP.ie on ure phone to hand- they won’t look at least I’d be very surprised if they did- journey for funeral is classed as necessary so you won’t have any issues


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,195 ✭✭✭Ger Roe


    No- just have the funeral details from RIP.ie on ure phone to hand- they won’t look at least I’d be very surprised if they did- journey for funeral is classed as necessary so you won’t have any issues

    From Citizens Information website :

    Close family members can still attend funeral services burials and cremation provided the social distancing rules are respected. This relates to all funerals, including those of people who have died of COVID-19. There should not be more than 10 people in a church or at the graveside. This number may need to be smaller in small closed spaces and local churches may have other restrictions. If the deceased had no family, close friends may go to the funeral. The Government has published A Guide for the Bereaved during the COVID-19 Pandemic (pdf).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭BMurr


    blade1 wrote: »
    Not saying they were but if any of the 70 were like this clown a quick shot of a taser wouldn't go astray.



    He's a great example of how some people just don't have the brain cells to realise that their not as smart as they think they are. Does he not tune into the news or read a paper to understand the regulations? I'd say he's family are blessed with him. :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 Martin_123


    I came across a recent article on the agriland website that stated turf "cutting" is allowed during Covid 19 lockdown. (Sorry can't post a link, since I'm a newbie!)

    It doesn't mention whether the turf can be turned, footed or taken home. It only mentions turf "cutting"

    I would have assumed so. However, a neighbour of mine was stopped at a checkpoint last week. When the guard heard he was going to the bog to turn turf, he was told to turn back, and that there "would be plenty time for that next July or August".

    I'm somewhat surprised at this! Depending on weather, the turf may not be even worth taking home at that stage :-(

    Why would they allow turf to be cut during the lock down but not allow it to be turned, footed and taken home?

    Or was the guard in question mis-informed?

    Hoping to go to the bog next week myself, circa 25 KM away from home.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,031 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Martin_123 wrote: »
    I came across a recent article on the agriland website that stated turf "cutting" is allowed during Covid 19 lockdown. (Sorry can't post a link, since I'm a newbie!)

    It doesn't mention whether the turf can be turned, footed or taken home. It only mentions turf "cutting"

    I would have assumed so. However, a neighbour of mine was stopped at a checkpoint last week. When the guard heard he was going to the bog to turn turf, he was told to turn back, and that there "would be plenty time for that next July or August".

    I'm somewhat surprised at this! Depending on weather, the turf may not be even worth taking home at that stage :-(

    Why would they allow turf to be cut during the lock down but not allow it to be turned, footed and taken home?

    Or was the guard in question mis-informed?

    Hoping to go to the bog next week myself, circa 25 KM away from home.

    The Garda was wrong.

    https://www.thatsfarming.com/news/fitzmaurice-secures-clarity-over-turf-cutting-during-covid-19


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭Paulownia


    Agree with this.

    The checks should be only if required - and by exception , no for the sake of

    I put mine on the dash of the passenger side and she reached in for it


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