I understand perfectly the financial aspects of pensions. My point is paying tax on income when working and when retired rankles a bit. As I said, I'm fine financially but I feel for those in a less fortunate position.
The Retirement Thread
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I understand perfectly the financial aspects of pensions. My point is paying tax on income when working and when retired rankles a bit. As I said, I'm fine financially but I feel for those in a less fortunate position.
rustybolts
pedalling tediously
- Location
- Ireland
Yes , but here in Paddyland they DO come and knock on doors , people get caught and brought to court. An increasing number of people are NOT paying . Its 160 euro per annum for anybody under 70 . Irish tv is pathetic , any decent programmes they show are usually UK
"The RTÉ payments controversy, which erupted in June last year, was not raised by any of those who appeared before the court. Overall, TV licence sales fell by 13 per cent last year, representing a €20 million loss of revenue, and more than 13,000 people were summonsed to appear before the courts for non-payment.
Jennifer Morgan BL, for An Post, presented all the cases, which arose from visits by TV licence inspectors last September and October to homes in areas including Dublin 4, Dublin 6, Dublin 15, Dublin 18 and Malahide.
In 31 cases, where there was no attendance by the individuals involved and none had corresponded with the court office, the judge heard evidence from TV licence inspectors before proceeding to convict.
All 31 were fined €150, to be paid within three months, and costs of €100 each were awarded against them. If they wish to appeal to the Circuit Court, they have 14 days to do so. An Post can take enforcement proceedings where there is no appeal and no licence is obtained.
A small number of other cases were adjourned before the list concluded by lunchtime on Friday."
Bejeebus Judge , shure y'know yerself sur.. wid the price o drink an fags not ta mention cocaine an nappies fer the babbys i cant pay dis year
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Flaming Hell, at least over here they need this thing called "evidence" in order to convict. The only way for the goons to get evidence would be to speak to them, and that ain't happening (not that I don't genuinely not watch live tv or the iplayer.)
Pay tv licence or not ill leave to your conscience. My beef is like Numbnuts, is that their default position is to think you're lying/evading. That's what irks me.
Next letter they send me I'm going to tape to an old phone book and shove it back in the post box marked "return to sender."
Pay tv licence or not ill leave to your conscience. My beef is like Numbnuts, is that their default position is to think you're lying/evading. That's what irks me.
Next letter they send me I'm going to tape to an old phone book and shove it back in the post box marked "return to sender."
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Don't want to be a harbinger of doom... but....
some years ago, when cycling in Croatia, with a pal, who was an inveterate "just in case" packer, I felt the weight of his pannier, and, convinced him to ditch most of it.
Yes, you guessed it, he had a "mechanical" and, we had to walk several miles to a town (Pula). Fortunately, there was a Bicycle Shop, and, they were able to fix the problem.
From then on, I kept quiet 😂
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
I drove down to Bideford this morning and the traffic was horrendous.
We all have to get up at 2 am tomorrow as I am taking my wife and daughter to Exeter airport . Their flight is at 6 am.
I think I will go back to bed when I get back. I will be looking after Molly , Maisy ( daughter's dog) and the cat whilst they are away for a week.
We all have to get up at 2 am tomorrow as I am taking my wife and daughter to Exeter airport . Their flight is at 6 am.
I think I will go back to bed when I get back. I will be looking after Molly , Maisy ( daughter's dog) and the cat whilst they are away for a week.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Don't want to be a harbinger of doom... but....
some years ago, when cycling in Croatia, with a pal, who was an inveterate "just in case" packer, I felt the weight of his pannier, and, convinced him to ditch most of it.
Yes, you guessed it, he had a "mechanical" and, we had to walk several miles to a town (Pula). Fortunately, there was a Bicycle Shop, and, they were able to fix the problem.
From then on, I kept quiet 😂
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Rant.................
sorry to bring this up again, but I have just filled in a declaration for the 25% discount for single council tax payments on-line
it's worth £175.............
In contrast I do the same with the bloody BBC and get 11 years of hell and threatening letters,m yet it's around the same price
Oh and my cake is done to perfection
Do you think I'm too old for a paddelboard ??
You are never too old 😂
Mike Ayling
Veteran
- Location
- Melbourne Downunda
State Pension will be at about 80 by the time you get there!
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Trip to the airport done and going back to bed now.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Overcast and feeling a bit humid. The roads are wet but it’s not raining at the moment so might get a walk done before the next shower.
Good morning from an overcast Edinburgh. Slept well after a couple of ciders to accompany my veggie burger and chips at the Porty Tap last night. I will try a little jog along the Prom later to see if my ankle feels as if it will carry me the distance tomorrow. Then it's into Edinburgh and a visit to Alpkit as daughter wants to buy me something for my birthday 😁.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Coooeeee. We have had fie rain since about 6.30 last night. Everything is a tad damp.
Stay safe peeps
Stay safe peeps
