TV License Inspector Van

happyoutscan · 15-07-2009 3:48pm #1

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.

gaeilgegrinds · 15-07-2009 4:39pm

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

ErnieBert · 15-07-2009 6:20pm

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cornbb · 15-07-2009 7:11pm

Inspector called here yesterday, west city centre

happyoutscan · 15-07-2009 7:52pm

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 · 15-07-2009 7:59pm

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 · 15-07-2009 8:18pm

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 · 15-07-2009 8:31pm

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

15-07-2009 8:33pm

happyoutscan wrote: »

Close those curtains guys.

Or buy a TV licence...

happyoutscan · 15-07-2009 8:37pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Or buy a TV licence...

Have done thank you.

Mrs OBumble · 15-07-2009 8:45pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Or buy a TV licence...

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

happyoutscan · 15-07-2009 8:51pm

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 · 15-07-2009 9:01pm

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... · 15-07-2009 11:20pm

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 · 15-07-2009 11:34pm

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 · 16-07-2009 10:15am

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 · 16-07-2009 10:22am

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

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

Bobeagleburger · 16-07-2009 11:30am

Just don't answer the door. Simple.

cornbb · 16-07-2009 11:34am

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 · 16-07-2009 11:34am

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 · 16-07-2009 12:29pm

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 · 16-07-2009 12:50pm

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 · 16-07-2009 12:51pm

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 · 16-07-2009 6:49pm

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... · 16-07-2009 7:07pm

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 · 16-07-2009 7:11pm

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 · 16-07-2009 7:12pm

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 · 16-07-2009 7:57pm

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 · 16-07-2009 9:51pm

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toiletduck · 17-07-2009 4:01pm

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 · 17-07-2009 6:10pm

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

TV License Inspector Van

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