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TV License Inspector Van

happyoutscan

Just seen it, white van with black lettering striking fear into the hearts of all in Joyce's car park in Knocknacarra. Close those curtains guys.

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gaeilgegrinds

Or quickly do it online and quote the ref number. It works!

ErnieBert

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cornbb

Inspector called here yesterday, west city centre

happyoutscan

cornbb wrote: »

Inspector called here yesterday, west city centre

Ouch, here's hoping a)you had it or b)you didn't and they didn't treat you like a common criminal. I hate them by the way.

Aurora Borealis

cornbb wrote: »

Inspector called here yesterday, west city centre

What time of day out of interest? Is it just business hours so to speak?

ukgalwaymcguire

Aurora Borealis wrote: »

What time of day out of interest? Is it just business hours so to speak?

they called at mine last year, and it was about 8 oclock in the evening.

thanks for the warning, personally i just peep in the spy hole and if i dont know the person i dont answer lol.. usually chuggers anyway
hope they catch no one!

pablodunlop

They were in the Claddagh area yesterday, left a lovely note. No idea what time they called though

[Deleted User]

happyoutscan wrote: »

Close those curtains guys.

Or buy a TV licence...

happyoutscan

Deleted User wrote: »

Or buy a TV licence...

Have done thank you.

Mrs OBumble

Deleted User wrote: »

Or buy a TV licence...

Does that mean I'd have to buy a TV too?

happyoutscan

JustMary wrote: »

Does that mean I'd have to buy a TV too?

I think from next year anyone that can spell tv has to get a license. :rolleyes:

cornbb

happyoutscan wrote: »

Ouch, here's hoping a)you had it or b)you didn't and they didn't treat you like a common criminal. I hate them by the way.

We didn't have a license but she was quite pleasant and reasonable about it in fairness to her. I hate the notion of a TV license, its a bullsh*t tax, I switch the TV on about once a month. But the inspector herself wasn't evil or anything.

Aurora Borealis wrote: »

What time of day out of interest? Is it just business hours so to speak?

It was in the morning.

Mike...

They called to us 4 times, we were always gone,never paid it either, RTE is West Brit/Dub muck....not paying for that..

Anyway we always have out front blinds shut, the b0llix must have gone around the back and seen the tele in the kitchen, he wrote a note saying he was calling again cause he saw a tv set...

ronnie3585

Mike... wrote: »

They called to us 4 times, we were always gone,never paid it either, RTE is West Brit/Dub muck....not paying for that..

Ha ha, spoken like a true Connaught man. Feckin' tans, commin' over ere takin our TV (and er jaaabs)

jamesd

cornbb wrote: »

We didn't have a license but she was quite pleasant and reasonable about it in fairness to her. I hate the notion of a TV license, its a bullsh*t tax, I switch the TV on about once a month. But the inspector herself wasn't evil or anything.

It was in the morning.

Did she give ye a time limit to get a license?

Krieg

They have a van with "TV LICENCE INSPECTOR" in big bold writing?

Surely a bit of subterfuge would be required in this area, no?

[Deleted User]

Just don't answer the door. Simple.

cornbb

jamesd wrote: »

Did she give ye a time limit to get a license?

Not really no but I'm under the impression that the sooner the better, to avoid a fine and all.

all the stars

Mike... wrote: »

They called to us 4 times, we were always gone,never paid it either, RTE is West Brit/Dub muck....not paying for that..

Anyway we always have out front blinds shut, the b0llix must have gone around the back and seen the tele in the kitchen, he wrote a note saying he was calling again cause he saw a tv set...

That not classed as trespassing? Are they allowed be sauntering around the house like that?

Sniipe

Could it be argued that u don't watch TV, but have a TV for your console? (just curious) Surely you don't need a TV licence if you don't use it.

I have a TV licence, but I truely never ever watch TV. I use my TV for games, get all the news I need from the web and hate listening to those west end brits in Dublin

Robbo

Krieg wrote: »

They have a van with "TV LICENCE INSPECTOR" in big bold writing?

Surely a bit of subterfuge would be required in this area, no?

Flowers By Irene?

Sniipe wrote: »

Could it be argued that u don't watch TV, but have a TV for your console? (just curious) Surely you don't need a TV licence if you don't use it.

I have a TV licence, but I truely never ever watch TV. I use my TV for games, get all the news I need from the web and hate listening to those west end brits in Dublin

"Any device capable of receiving a TV signal" is how it goes. If the TV has a tuner built into it, it needs a license. Likewise TV cards for PCs.

s_carnage

Sniipe wrote: »

Could it be argued that u don't watch TV, but have a TV for your console? (just curious) Surely you don't need a TV licence if you don't use it.

I have a TV licence, but I truely never ever watch TV. I use my TV for games, get all the news I need from the web and hate listening to those west end brits in Dublin

I'm afraid you would still need a licence. If you have something that is capable of receiving a television signal you need a licence. That's why soon they are bringing in a law that computers and laptops will be included in this category as you can get online tv stations and even watch rte online.

happyoutscan

Krieg wrote: »

They have a van with "TV LICENCE INSPECTOR" in big bold writing?

Surely a bit of subterfuge would be required in this area, no?

White caddy van with TV License Inspector in black lettering on the side along with a few more details etc.

Mike...

all the stars wrote: »

That not classed as trespassing? Are they allowed be sauntering around the house like that?

Thats what we were thinking as well

robbie_998

Mike... wrote: »

he wrote a note saying he was calling again cause he saw a tv set...

thats grand....now you know to be out when he comes back

Private Joker

Got a letter in the door today from them,
It said that the inspector called and saw a tv or aerial or cable box, and if we don't get a license in 7 days we will be issued with court appearance.

Bummer

And i dont get paid till the end of the month

JONJO THE MISER

Let them try knocking on my door and they will be met with me in no top Drinking a can of dutch gold and shouting loudly at the wife:D
You know i always wondered if they call to the housing estates of Southill or Moyross in limerick, i think we all know the answer to that.

lovelyhome

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toiletduck

Robbo wrote: »

"Any device capable of receiving a TV signal" is how it goes. If the TV has a tuner built into it, it needs a license. Likewise TV cards for PCs.

"It's not a 'tv tuner' whatever that is. I'm an amateur radio astronomer. Behold the glory of the background radiation of the creation of the Universe!"
*point at static being displayed on screen*

Or

Argue with them to adequately define what a device capable of tv signals is. "Well the molecules, atoms and their composition in the telly doesn't vary a whole lot from my microwave." The 'define a cat' defence. Works every time.

Chris_533976

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqG4ysu2ksU