Lockdown travel

ManUnited123 · 07-01-2021 4:13pm #1

Hey Guys, i'm looking to make some deliveries (for homemade food) for some friends who are based in various part of dublin. Is this allowed? I just need to drop it off at their house (not socializing etc)

I know regular food deliveries from takeaways are allowed (i think?) So would this also count in that?

[Deleted User] · 07-01-2021 4:39pm

No it wouldn't be classed as that

Are they within 5km?

Is it essential?

If its not an essential journey then you shouldn't be going.

If its for someone elderly, disabled or unable to cook etc, then you would be covered, but if you're dropping off a bowl of stew to a mate to show off your latest recipe then no

ManUnited123 · 08-01-2021 11:05am

Yeah but how is this different from food deliveries by restaurants?

We're celebrating an event and we cant have anyone around at our place so just wanted to distribute some goodies to our friends and family.

GerardKeating · 08-01-2021 11:48am

ManUnited123 wrote: »

Yeah but how is this different from food deliveries by restaurants?

Restaurants tend to have a very narrow delivery area, typically 2/3 km from the restaurants, sounds like you are planning a city wide distribution.

ManUnited123 wrote: »

We're celebrating an event and we cant have anyone around at our place so just wanted to distribute some goodies to our friends and family.

Also restaurants deliveries would tend to delivery food rather than "goodies".

Is posting the items practical?

Mrs OBumble · 08-01-2021 12:40pm

GerardKeating wrote: »

Restaurants tend to have a very narrow delivery area, typically 2/3 km from the restaurants, sounds like you are planning a city wide distribution.

Also restaurants deliveries would tend to delivery food rather than "goodies".

Incorrect on both counts. Goodies are food, and most restaurant food is a treat of some kind.

OP, next time you see a Deliveroo etc guy, ask him what he would charge you for the job.

[Deleted User] · 08-01-2021 4:37pm

ManUnited123 wrote: »

Yeah but how is this different from food deliveries by restaurants?

Thats like saying the bus driver on the Galway to Dublin route can go to Dublin for a day trip so how is it any different for you

Mjolnir · 08-01-2021 4:44pm

ManUnited123 wrote: »

Yeah but how is this different from food deliveries by restaurants?

We're celebrating an event and we cant have anyone around at our place so just wanted to distribute some goodies to our friends and family.

Because business like restaurants are on the verge of going out of business due to restrictions and need a lifeline, you just want to give your mates food........ also ya know keeping people in jobs.

No you would not be covered under the same as a restaurant doing a delivery despite the fact you feel you should be.

GerardKeating · 08-01-2021 5:25pm

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Incorrect on both counts. Goodies are food, and most restaurant food is a treat of some kind.

How?

OP seems to be in Dublin, and few (if any) resturants would deliver citywide.

Hilly Bill · 09-01-2021 1:06pm

ManUnited123 wrote: »

Hey Guys, i'm looking to make some deliveries (for homemade food) for some friends who are based in various part of dublin. Is this allowed? I just need to drop it off at their house (not socializing etc)

I know regular food deliveries from takeaways are allowed (i think?) So would this also count in that?

Just go and drop it off on their doorstep and leave.. you dont need our permission.

Del2005 · 09-01-2021 1:15pm

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Just go and drop it off on their doorstep and leave.. you dont need our permission.

If they get stopped they don't have a valid reason to be out. Restaurants are allowed to deliver so they can try to stay in business and not add to the unemployed list. The OP is having a party and wants to drop food off, which isn't allowed.

A compromise could be to order from a chain/franchise restaurant and get the same order for each person delivered.

Mjolnir · 09-01-2021 1:29pm

Del2005 wrote: »

If they get stopped they don't have a valid reason to be out. Restaurants are allowed to deliver so they can try to stay in business and not add to the unemployed list. The OP is having a party and wants to drop food off, which isn't allowed.

A compromise could be to order from a chain/franchise restaurant and get the same order for each person delivered.

Imagine telling a tired pissed off guard with their superior behind them, that you're having a party and dropping of food to mates all over the place outside the 5km restriction.
It would be hilarious to see the reaction.

Or just have the event when restrictions are lifted

magicbastarder · 09-01-2021 1:33pm

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Just go and drop it off on their doorstep and leave.. you dont need our permission.

the OP wasn't asking 'our' permission, they were asking is it permitted. and it's not. that's the long and the short of it, and it's up to the OP to make up their mind now as to what to do with that information.

Hilly Bill · 09-01-2021 5:39pm

Del2005 wrote: »

If they get stopped they don't have a valid reason to be out. Restaurants are allowed to deliver so they can try to stay in business and not add to the unemployed list. The OP is having a party and wants to drop food off, which isn't allowed.

A compromise could be to order from a chain/franchise restaurant and get the same order for each person delivered.

You can deliver food to relatives.

GT89 · 09-01-2021 6:28pm

I haven't come across too many checkpoints within Dublin they seemed during the last Level 5 restrictions at least to be stopping people from Dublin in the surrounding counties ie stopping you from leaving Dublin. Anytime I have come across in Dublin I've been waved through.

Isambard · 09-01-2021 10:33pm

if it was permitted, couldn't we all put a few tupperware meals in the boot and go wherever we please. ?

Everyone should stay home as much as they can and no one should be looking for a way around it

Del2005 · 10-01-2021 12:36pm

Hilly Bill wrote: »

You can deliver food to relatives.

The OP isn't, they are arranging a party. If they where doing something legitimate they wouldn't have needed to ask was it OK.

We can all find excuses to do what we want during lockdown, which is why it's spreading so much.

Hilly Bill · 11-01-2021 2:02pm

Del2005 wrote: »

The OP isn't, they are arranging a party. If they where doing something legitimate they wouldn't have needed to ask was it OK.

We can all find excuses to do what we want during lockdown, which is why it's spreading so much.

Thought it wanted to deliver food to various locations. I'd say go for it bit don't meet up with anyone and be prepared to be turned around at a checkpoint. If they dont then happy days.

Hilly Bill · 11-01-2021 2:04pm

Isambard wrote: »

if it was permitted, couldn't we all put a few tupperware meals in the boot and go wherever we please. ?

Everyone should stay home as much as they can and no one should be looking for a way around it

No harm in that if you kept to yourselves and avoided large gatherings etc..

Synode · 11-01-2021 2:23pm

Hilly Bill wrote: »

No harm in that if you kept to yourselves and avoided large gatherings etc..

They're asking everyone to stay at home unless the trip is essential

Isambard · 11-01-2021 3:35pm

Hilly Bill wrote: »

No harm in that if you kept to yourselves and avoided large gatherings etc..

currently we are asked to avoid all gatherings, large or small and not travel more than 5 km for exercise. The harm with people travelling as suggested is that if they do, a lot more will do too, many of whom won't keep themselves to themselves. Potentially a lot of harm possible.

Hilly Bill · 11-01-2021 4:30pm

Synode wrote: »

They're asking everyone to stay at home unless the trip is essential

It may be essential to the OP.

Hilly Bill · 11-01-2021 4:32pm

Isambard wrote: »

currently we are asked to avoid all gatherings, large or small and not travel more than 5 km for exercise. The harm with people travelling as suggested is that if they do, a lot more will do too, many of whom won't keep themselves to themselves. Potentially a lot of harm possible.

That's what I said, stick to yourself and avoid gatherings.

Isambard · 11-01-2021 6:01pm

it wasn;t really though. You were saying there's no harm in gadding around the place if you avoid large gatherings whereas I was saying stay home and avoid all gatherings. They're different

AlekSmart · 11-01-2021 7:00pm

Mjolnir wrote: »

Imagine telling a tired pissed off guard with their superior behind them, that you're having a party and dropping of food to mates all over the place outside the 5km restriction.
It would be hilarious to see the reaction.

Or just have the event when restrictions are lifted

Perhaps....perhaps not.

It may well be dependent upon the individial Garda,their training and motivation,and whether or not they are bothered either way.

https://www.facebook.com/Newsforalleire/videos/431422881384022

Hilly Bill · 11-01-2021 7:17pm

Isambard wrote: »

it wasn;t really though. You were saying there's no harm in gadding around the place if you avoid large gatherings whereas I was saying stay home and avoid all gatherings. They're different

Main word gatherings. What's the issue If say I went for a drive parked up away from anyone else, have no contact with anyone else and drive home.?

OEP · 11-01-2021 7:23pm

It's not permitted but who gives a sh*t if you do it. Tell the gardai a little lie if you're stopped.

Isambard · 11-01-2021 8:01pm

99% of people won't do that, the other 1% will keep this thing going.

bk · 12-01-2021 1:24pm

Hilly Bill wrote: »

It may be essential to the OP.

To be clear, the OP can't decide for themselves what is or isn't essential travel.

What Essential travel is laid out in this government document, see under notes:
https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/66269-ireland-placed-on-level-5-of-the-plan-for-living-with-covid/

There are 7 reasons that are covered under essential travel and no obviously dropping party food to family and friends isn't one of them.

Hilly Bill · 13-01-2021 9:53pm

bk wrote: »

To be clear, the OP can't decide for themselves what is or isn't essential travel.

What Essential travel is laid out in this government document, see under notes:
https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/66269-ireland-placed-on-level-5-of-the-plan-for-living-with-covid/

There are 7 reasons that are covered under essential travel and no obviously dropping party food to family and friends isn't one of them.

It could be if hes getting paid for it. He will either get turned around at a checkpoint or wave through.

timeToLive · 19-01-2021 4:21pm

Isambard wrote: »

if it was permitted, couldn't we all put a few tupperware meals in the boot and go wherever we please. ?

Everyone should stay home as much as they can and no one should be looking for a way around it

Can't you do that anyway?

"I'm on my way to the shops"
or
"I'm going to get food from a takeaway"
or
"Looking after my mam"

Isambard · 19-01-2021 5:30pm

timeToLive wrote: »

Can't you do that anyway?

"I'm on my way to the shops"
or
"I'm going to get food from a takeaway"
or
"Looking after my mam"

Yes you can do that anyway. No you shouldn't be thinking of doing it.

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