are dole officers at all irish ports

SHOTSHAPERS · 05-10-2020 8:48am #1

Are all Irish ports being watched/supervised for dole offenders or was it a once off
booked my spanish holiday in january to fly from london, but need to get to london 1st

any advice on travel to london unhindered is greatly welcomed

Donald Trump · 05-10-2020 1:02pm

SHOTSHAPERS wrote: »

Are all Irish ports being watched/supervised for dole offenders or was it a once off
booked my spanish holiday in january to fly from london, but need to get to london 1st

any advice on travel to london unhindered is greatly welcomed

How strong is your swimming? You have a few months left to train and practice if you wouldn't be able to make it now.

I think the dole gives out free wetsuits as well

SHOTSHAPERS · 05-10-2020 1:18pm

Donald Trump wrote: »

How strong is your swimming? You have a few months left to train and practice if you wouldn't be able to make it now.

I think the dole gives out free wetsuits as well[/quote

I'm assuming you were trying to be funny....jog on

circadian · 05-10-2020 1:23pm

What exactly is a dole offender? You're not going to garner much sympathy if you're doing the double or whatever, especially if you're claiming and then planning on heading off for a sun holiday (during a pandemic, no less).

saabsaab · 05-10-2020 1:27pm

'The Department of Social Protection has said checks carried out by its officials at airports and ports have a "firm legal basis" and are "vital" to combating fraud and protecting taxpayers' money.
The department said it would address issues with the Data Protection Commissioner directly, after the watchdog earlier expressed doubts about the legality of certain checks.
In a statement to RTÉ News, the department said it undertakes control checks at airports and ports.
"These checks have a firm legal basis under Section 250 (16) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005, as amended."
It said: "These checks are vital in order to combat social welfare fraud and protect taxpayers' money.'

I would take it frorn the above that they are.