Banned in Ireland

chem

Right, I want to highlight how much of a nanny state we live in. I know lots of people from different walks of life and jobs post here and I need your help. In most countries, the governments relise that people are different and so make laws that try to allow people follow there interests, while stopping other people who would miss use items, object etc....

For instance, did you know metal detecting is banned here?

This is the type of example im looking to list. Not legal (or now illeagal) highs etc. But things that other people across the world can do as a hobby, pastime or for fun. But cant here in Ireland.

Also laws that ban things like super trucks. "we built a tunnel to small for them to fit into so ban them".

Looking forward to your help on this one folks.

danniemcq

fireworks,
fun

Saila

Im in

xzanti

St. John's Wart :rolleyes: a simple homeopathic remedy for mild seasonal depression.. BANNED.. just why?

RussellTuring

Blasphemy.

partyatmygaff

Competent politicians.


/In before the Biggins

Brendog

Skinny, attractive politicians.


Every country in Europe has at least one!

Mike 1972

****ing when one is under 17

Watching a film containing the word **** when one is under 18

Go figure

xzanti wrote: »

St. John's Wart :rolleyes: a simple homeopathic remedy for mild seasonal depression.. BANNED.. just why?

Its not "homeopathic" but if it were there might actually be some merit in banning it.

Anyway Lidl and Asda in Northern Ireland both stock it.

cml387

Supporting England when they are playing a team other than Ireland.

chem

danniemcq wrote: »

fireworks,
fun

Would it not be easier to allow adults to have fun, then make them criminals? Costs the government alot to take people to court.

orourkeda

turkey f*cking

El Guapo!

Buying alcohol from an off-licence after 10pm.
(fúcking ridiculous :mad:)

chem

cml387 wrote: »

Supporting England when they are playing a team other than Ireland.

Not sure if thats a crime under law but like where your going with the idea:D

RussellTuring

xzanti wrote: »

St. John's Wart :rolleyes: a simple homeopathic remedy for mild seasonal depression.. BANNED.. just why?

Sorry to be "that guy" but if it was homeopathic, it wouldn't work.

ItsAWindUp

Buying drink on Good Friday.

Doom

Buying drink in an off licence after 10pm, wtf is that about, cnuts!

Mike 1972

Prostitution

Technically its not illegal but only if one doesnt actually do it (or something like that)

GLaDOS

cml387 wrote: »

Supporting England when they are playing a team other than Ireland.

Not true, they're playing France tonight

ejmaztec

U2

wetling

Do you mean double decker trailers? they don't fit in the tunnel, but are definitely not banned

cml387

ScienceNerd wrote: »

Not true, they're playing France tonight

Maybe when they give us the money we will.

Oh yes,another one:

Not standing up for the national anthem.

PCPhoto

casino's are actually illegal in Ireland (unless the laws were changed in the last couple of years)

Mike 1972

Driving faster than 50Km/h on certain dual carriageways even when said roads are surrounded by empty fields.

Going through the education system without studying a betamax hobby language.

Purchasing alcohol on a random friday in springtime (except on a train for some reason)

cml387 wrote: »

Not standing up for the national anthem.

Thats actually a bye-law (only applies in some areas)

AnonoBoy

PCPhoto wrote: »

casino's are actually illegal in Ireland (unless the laws were changed in the last couple of years)

I think they get around that with local authority bye-laws or something.

Or maybe it's by making them private clubs. One or the other.

chucken1

Theres a law still on the books that makes it illegal to impersonate a witch..Theres no law about being a witch,but you cant impersonate one,apparently!!

chem

wetling wrote: »

Do you mean double decker trailers? they don't fit in the tunnel, but are definitely not banned

These are the things I want people to clear up! They might be banned from the tunnel, but at the time the government wanted to ban them off the roads, giving reasons such as low bridges etc.

Same as they wanted to ban all sunbeds. How many jobs does banning something cost?

God knows we NEED JOBS NOW!!

derfderf

Are porn dvds still illegal?

Chicken Run

is strong white cider banned in Ireland ??

You can buy it in Lidl in the UK but not here...

Nolanger

I spit on your grave DVD.

Mike 1972

derfderf wrote: »

Are porn dvds still illegal?

<sinp> Doh youre right Stupud law/government/country </sinp>

Sticky_Fingers

derfderf wrote: »

Are porn dvds still illegal?

Why would you pay for a DVD when you have a world of porn right at your fingertips?

AnonoBoy

Mike 1972 wrote: »

Its a grey area. Theyre not illegal unless the title has been specifically banned by the film censor.

Tell that to this girl.

Doom

Doom wrote: »

Buying drink in an off licence after 10pm, wtf is that about, cnuts!

Oops! Someone got that in already, ok I cannot believe the following is banned shooting politicians, bankers, scumbags, developers, auctioneers, loan sharks, managers, Bill Cullen, boy racers, girls in pj's, guys who wear Pink shirts, fox hunters, bouncers, tango-ed girls, people who drive hi-ace vans, range rover soccer mums, OMG girls, ;-)

dilallio

chem wrote: »

For instance, did you know metal detecting is banned here?

No it's not.

Metal Detecting on an approved archaeological site without prior permission is illegal.
All other metal detecting is legal.

chem

chucken1 wrote: »

Theres a law still on the books that makes it illegal to impersonate a witch..Theres no law about being a witch,but you cant impersonate one,apparently!!

It is also against the law to dress up as a Garda or wear a irish army uniform. Party strippers are a dead give away at a party coming in wearing UK police uniforms

jimmycrackcorm

Insulting a moderator on boards.

Mark200

chem wrote: »

These are the things I want people to clear up! They might be banned from the tunnel, but at the time the government wanted to ban them off the roads, giving reasons such as low bridges etc.

Same as they wanted to ban all sunbeds. How many jobs does banning something cost?

God knows we NEED JOBS NOW!!

If there's a reason to ban something, jobs shouldn't come into it.

jaysusake

Chicken Run wrote: »

is strong white cider banned in Ireland ??

You can buy it in Lidl in the UK but not here...

Do you mean the likes of Devils Bit?? Not that strong but strong enough...thats widely available.

chem

dilallio wrote: »

No it's not.

Metal Detecting on an approved archaeological site without prior permission is illegal.
All other metal detecting is legal.

NO!metal detecting is only allowed on beaches here. Anywhere in land needs a cert from the OPW. With dates, times and area map supplied to OPW before hand. OPW= office of public works.

krudler

xzanti wrote: »

St. John's Wart :rolleyes: a simple homeopathic remedy for mild seasonal depression.. BANNED.. just why?

Indeed, when homeopathy itself isnt.

"I've got a degree in homeopathy!"
"you've got a degree in baloney!"

KillerShamrock

The Stupid religious laws that ban me from doing things i like! ie. if I want to drink 365 days a year in a licenced premises i should not be stopped by a law based on ANY religion! Its MY LIFE MY CHOICE I should be allowed to do as i please!!!!!!!

krudler

Richie6904 wrote: »

The Stupid religious laws that ban me from doing things i like! ie. if I want to drink 365 days a year in a licenced premises i should not be stopped by a law based on ANY religion! Its MY LIFE MY CHOICE I should be allowed to do as i please!!!!!!!

"its only one day sure didnt Jaysus die fur our sins begorrah begosh,well holy god"

chem

Mark200 wrote: »

If there's a reason to ban something, jobs shouldn't come into it.

Tell that to this girl.

As anono boy pointed out this girl has lost her job and faces a criminal record now. Just because she was at work. While it was stated, most of what she had on DVD could be seen on the net.

Chicken Run

jaysusake wrote: »

Do you mean the likes of Devils Bit?? Not that strong but strong enough...thats widely available.

the UK white ciders are about 7-8% IIRC

favourite drink of tramps and chavs

just never seen them here

Atlantic Dawn

An Irish citizen driving a car in Ireland which is foreign registered even if they are fully insured and the car is not owned by them or is a rental car.

Amhran Nua

Mike 1972 wrote: »

Prostitution

Technically its not illegal but only if one doesnt actually do it (or something like that)

You can't advertise specifically for it. You can offer it along with other services, like massage, if someone asks. If a prostitute is attacked or whatever he or she has every right to go to the guards and prosecute the attacker.

chem wrote: »

NO!metal detecting is only allowed on beaches here. Anywhere in land needs a cert from the OPW. With dates, times and area map supplied to OPW before hand. OPW= office of public works.

This is correct, along with five year prison sentences, and with good reason. The country is creaking with valuable artifacts, you don't want every nimrod from around the EU jetting in with a metal detector and a mission, making off with our heritage.

dilallio

chem wrote: »

NO!metal detecting is only allowed on beaches here. Anywhere in land needs a cert from the OPW. With dates, times and area map supplied to OPW before hand. OPW= office of public works.

Sorry chem. Not true - Here's the relevant law.

Mike 1972

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

An Irish citizen resident driving a car in Ireland which is foreign registered even if they are fully insured and the car is not owned by them or is a rental car.

FYP ?

Donal Og O Baelach

Amhran Nua wrote: »

This is correct, along with five year prison sentences, and with good reason. The country is creaking with valuable artifacts, you don't want every nimrod from around the EU jetting in with a metal detector and a mission, making off with our heritage.

Downside of this is that a lot of the stuff has most likely been destroyed in the past 20 years by machine reclaimation of land. Is it better to be found and taken or destroyed under a digger?

chem

Amhran Nua wrote: »

This is correct, along with five year prison sentences, and with good reason. The country is creaking with valuable artifacts, you don't want every nimrod from around the EU jetting in with a metal detector and a mission, making off with our heritage.

Do you not think, if people who metal detect had to offer it for sale to the government at a good price, first, people would not rob historic items but sell them to the government?

Why drive past times and hobbies underground? Same as fireworks, everyone sees them every year but its illegal here (and in one other EU country) you know which one??

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20101117/tuk-boy-three-strikes-gold-with-metal-de-45dbed5.html

Cavehill Red

xzanti wrote: »

St. John's Wart :rolleyes: a simple homeopathic remedy for mild seasonal depression.. BANNED.. just why?

Not homeopathic, but herbal.

In other words, it works.