TV Licence inspectors...

galwayrush · 07-09-2009 08:13AM

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

tell them you're from Fiji and cant speak any english

You have to say it in english though, so they can understand you.;)

Rabies · 07-09-2009 08:16AM

NotSoDumbBlonde wrote: »

that story

cheeky bastard!

If asked who is it, he should have responded properly...

Thankfully there is none of that lark over here.

hiorta · 07-09-2009 08:30AM

In the UK, these folk are self-employed agency people, relying on intimidation.
They are equipped with a list of addresses with current licences, so only target the remainder.
Here, they must gain access and actually see a working set, before they can act and even then the threat of court action is an empty one, the courts being overloaded with real cases.

I have neither tv or licence and they wish to 'verify' my position but without any success.

thomond2006 · 07-09-2009 08:44AM

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

tell them you're from Fiji and cant speak any english

"Fijians speak English".

:D

the_syco · 07-09-2009 08:54AM

NotSoDumbBlonde wrote: »

I then said "Who's there?" and the person said "It's me". The CHEEK of him - i actually thought it was my boyf so i opened the door

Not know what your OH sounds like?:eek:

anthony4335 · 07-09-2009 08:54AM

Have a white cane and dark sunglasses by the door, and put them on when some one knocks.
I don't mind paying for the licence, however I do wish that the money was spent a little wiser. I find most of the presenters to be a waste of space, so hense over paid.

Professey Chin · 07-09-2009 08:54AM

NotSoDumbBlonde wrote: »

Course I did - and yep he had a nice shiny ID card. In fairness to him he was a nice enough bloke, even though I felt like kneeing him in the you-knows!

All well and good but I think kneeing him in the balls would be much more effective then the you-knows

CrazyRabbit · 07-09-2009 12:52PM

When they arrive, refuse to give them entry. By the time they come back with a warrant, you'll have had time to move your TV to another location or hide it.

Whilst I have a TV set (bought for me years ago), I never ever watch TV. The TV remote has an inch of dust on it, and the TV itself doesn't even have a plug attached.

For that reason, I have absolutely no intention of ever paying for a TV licence. It's an unfair tax that shouldn't exist.

krudler · 07-09-2009 01:08PM

I've lived in the same apartment for 5 years, we got 2 letters over that course of time saying we had no licensce, I asked when we moved in was it covered by rent and was told it was so not my problem, its the one government body thats nicely useless at doing their jobs,yet they portray themselves on tv as this ass kicking, take no prisoners, agency only fighting for the rights of the poor RTE to charge us what thay already make money for in advertising to have ****e like Pure Mule and The Late Late on tv , American TV all the way

Whiskey Devil · 07-09-2009 01:28PM

I got one of these letters recently. I do have a tv, but I live in an apartment and I'm never home when they call.. Just wondering what they'll do.

Patricide · 07-09-2009 01:33PM

Its odd, i have a portable tv for about 10 years, neither my father or myself has ever gotten a license for it. Its plugged into the mains while im at home and with rabbit ears whenever im living away from home. Never once has the tv licence inspector picked up on it. I always wonder how exactly do they track homes with tvs because ireland is on an analogue system....anyone know how they do it?

Sizzler · 07-09-2009 01:38PM

j1smithy wrote: »

They'll come back with a warrant to search the place. If you've no tv you're better off letting them in for a look round. I mean why be a prick when you don't have to?

Besides afterwards you can go buy a tv and you won't have to worry about hearing from them.

Since when can TV inspectors get search warrants

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

tell them you're from Fiji and cant speak any english

Eh, English is the official laguage of Fiji so me thinks that wont wash!

Generally if you dont answer they just move on to the next gaff. Was the letter addressed to you OP? If it wasnt then you are home free!

Kimbot · 07-09-2009 01:40PM

Patricide wrote: »

Its odd, i have a portable tv for about 10 years, neither my father or myself has ever gotten a license for it. Its plugged into the mains while im at home and with rabbit ears whenever im living away from home. Never once has the tv licence inspector picked up on it. I always wonder how exactly do they track homes with tvs because ireland is on an analogue system....anyone know how they do it?

They go by a list of the people that paid. Everything else then gets checked.

Aidric · 07-09-2009 01:47PM

NotSoDumbBlonde wrote: »

I got stung recently after months, if not years, of avoiding the f*ckers. Somehow they were able to gain access to our apartment complex, which is like fort knox at the best of times. They would wander the corridors with clipboards and big smiles on their faces. I once had to pretend to put my key in the door of a neighbours apartment when one of them was lurking around waiting to pounce on me. When living in a previous apartment we actually received a summons due to not having a licence but seeing as the name on the summons was wrong (my first name and flat-mates surname) we simply ignored it.

Anyway, one day not too long ago, there was a knock on my apartment door. No-one knocks, any callers will buzz from outside. So, i obviously assumed it was my OH and that he had forgotten his keys or something. But, being skeptical of all knocks, knowing the licence dudes were doing the rounds, I tip-toed to the door and peeked through the peephole. I couldn't see anyone there, so assumed the boyf had bent down to search for keys in his bag or something. I then said "Who's there?" and the person said "It's me". The CHEEK of him - i actually thought it was my boyf so i opened the door....and alas, it was Mr. Licence. His records, he said, showed that I didnt have a TV licence.......and I just didnt have the energy or face to pretend that I didnt live there, couldnt speak English, didnt own a TV......whatever.........so i ended up having to get a TV licence. Complete waste of money but if you're caught, you could end up in court and get a hefty fine.

Is your user name meant to be ironic?
Also, lols @ the people not getting the Fiji joke.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 07-09-2009 01:56PM

newblue08 wrote: »

Exactly dont answer you door. Best form of defense from them.

Sure, become a recluse to avoid the payment... :rolleyes:

What about rented accomadation, I bought a licence for this flat, it's the first one, but never buying one again. Fcuk them tbh.

Sizzler · 07-09-2009 01:57PM

Aidric wrote: »

Also, lols @ the people not getting the Fiji joke.

I've heard all ofthe excuses and none of them work

Patricide · 07-09-2009 02:02PM

jonny24ie wrote: »

They go by a list of the people that paid. Everything else then gets checked.

But how do they know the people who havent paid have a tv in the first place?

Whiskey Devil · 07-09-2009 02:07PM

Patricide wrote: »

But how do they know the people who havent paid have a tv in the first place?

They take your details when you buy the licence. If your address is not listed, they come looking for you. It's up to you to prove you don't have a tv. Scandalous really.

Ed_ · 07-09-2009 02:17PM

That_Guy wrote: »

Why bother paying for terrible programming like Play TV

Play TV is a TV3 production. But you are right in saying that it is terrible programming. Ditto for Tubridy Tonight.

Alexl · 07-09-2009 02:22PM

Can you have a TV just for DVD/Playatation, and not have to pay a licence????

marko91 · 07-09-2009 02:24PM

ever see that tv licence inspector add?....dont u just wana stab the inspector standing their looking all high and mighty:mad:good god your not the fbi you sad fcuk:mad:...phew feels good to let that out:pac:

Whiskey Devil · 07-09-2009 02:35PM

Alexl wrote: »

Can you have a TV just for DVD/Playatation, and not have to pay a licence????

No. Once you have a device capable of receiving a tv signal you must have a licence.

MadCat · 07-09-2009 02:42PM

Whiskey Devil wrote: »

If your address is not listed, they come looking for you. It's up to you to prove you don't have a tv. Scandalous really.

No, It's up to you to tell them to go and f'uck off. And no they won't be coming back with a warrant.

Why are you lot so scared of "authority" figures?

ProjectColossus · 07-09-2009 02:51PM

You miserable shower. If you've got a TV, pay for the damn licence. It's the law. It may be stupid but the law is the law. It's not even that expensive. If you have one but don't use it, get rid of it!

Whiskey Devil · 07-09-2009 03:28PM

ProjectColossus wrote: »

You miserable shower. If you've got a TV, pay for the damn licence. It's the law. It may be stupid but the law is the law. It's not even that expensive. If you have one but don't use it, get rid of it!

I'm skint!!

oisinmc14 · 07-09-2009 03:44PM

ProjectColossus wrote: »

You miserable shower. If you've got a TV, pay for the damn licence. It's the law. It may be stupid but the law is the law. It's not even that expensive. If you have one but don't use it, get rid of it!

back in my day it was the law to kill jews.
What would u do there?
Obey and Conform?

Ruu_Old · 07-09-2009 03:53PM

Make sure not to tell that lass of yours that you went to court for not having a tv licence! According to the ads, most chicks don't like it at all! ;_;

Hamiltonion · 07-09-2009 03:57PM

oisinmc14 wrote: »

back in my day it was the law to kill jews.
What would u do there?
Obey and Conform?

http://www.wikipedia.com/Godwins_law

Fail:p

blindpilot · 07-09-2009 03:59PM

Ameer Huge Sorrow wrote: »

Sure, become a recluse to avoid the payment... :rolleyes:

What about rented accomadation, I bought a licence for this flat, it's the first one, but never buying one again. Fcuk them tbh.

Nothing to do with being a recluse anyone I know that wants to call over rings or texts first to see if I'm home. Anyone else that comes to the door is usually someone that I dont want to talk to. Like those feckers selling their art."No I dont want to buy it cos it looks like crap".

oisinmc14 · 07-09-2009 04:02PM

Hamiltonion wrote: »

http://www.wikipedia.com/Godwins_law

Fail:p

didnt say it was the nazis my day was back in Roman times

So Fail:p Yourself

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