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    Junior cert exam through irish - can the student request both irish and english paper on the day of the exam

    As the title says can the student request the English and Irish paper in the junior cert exam for all subjects in the examination hall( except irish of course) . But answer on the Irish paper in Irish. Thanks all.
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    Can I use 1 adult leap card to pay for a number of people( including children) on the bus

    Myself and family members need to take bus journeys in Dublin tomorrow. 3 adults and 4 children. To save messing about with change, can I just purchase 1 adult leap card, load it up and pay for everyone off the one card per journey. Hard to believe I can't just tap my debit card on the bus!
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    Do the CAT thresholds apply when the giver is alive

    Do the same CAT thresholds apply whether the giver is alive or deceased. Grandchild: 32,500 Anyone else 16,250 Sorry could not see the specific answer here or on citizens information. A person wants to gift some money and would like to know the tax implications. Thanks, Geri
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    The three amigo's

    i have been feeling a bit more out of sorts about the pandemic lately and after a conversation with my sister about it earlier we came to the conclusion that we don't feel the same "we're all in this together " feeling since the departure of Tony Leo and Simon. We feel a bit abandoned!
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    Someone in the Dail is tired.

    It must be all the riding.....
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    Nordic air wirh TUI

    Hello Has anyone flown the new TUI Nordic Air flight from Dublin to Tenerife. Is it OK? I'm not mad fussy but just wondering what its like. Say in comparison to Ryanair. E.g on time, leg room, seat recline, food, TV screen(is there one?) Anything else..... Thanks Ger
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    Returning a google chrome book under the 90 day trial period

    Hello. Has anyone returned a Google Chromebook under the 90 day trial offer. Was it easy enough? Any pitfalls? Thanks Geri.
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    Segway hoverboard

    Has anyone bought one of these recently. My son would like one for his birthday and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations . He's 10. Thanks. Geri.
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    Is Planning permission needed to split land

    A house is for sale on 4 acres of land. The house is around 15 years built and required planning permission at the time. It is in a rural location. If the property was purchased, would planning permission be needed to split the land into - -one acre with the house -3 acres left over.
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    unexpected closing day requests from buyers solicitor

    Is it normal for the buyers solicitor to request proof of valid notice of termination of previous tenants on the closing day of sale. They have also requested proof of RTB registration, copy of lease agreement, details of rent, names of tenants. The tenants have already vacated and are living...
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    Who pays for structural engineers report

    Selling a house. Sale agreed two months ago. Nearly at signing contracts stage. The house had an internal wall moved 2ft prior to us purchasing the house 15yrs ago. The buyers solicitor is requesting that we provide a certificate from a steel engineers that it's ok. The estate agent tells us...
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    Calls from Nauru in South Pacific

    Yesterday I was looking at a news article on refugees bring processed by Australian authorities on the island of Nauru. Today I start getting calls from there to my mobile! I didnt answer but when I googled the number it seems that scam calls are being placed from there. Isn't this a bit weird...
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    Picking up passengers from Connolly Station

    Hello, Does anyone know if there is a pick up spot for cars at Connolly Station in Dublin. I need to pick up people on Saturday at 2.15. I will be tight for time so don't know if I'll get parking. Thanks Geri.
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    Don't recognise transaction code ulsterbank

    Hello. Just wondering if anyone knows what this transaction code is. ACC-FST ACT MC. There's a debit from my Ulsterbank current account with this description. Thanks Geri
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    Can a Drone camera be bought seperately

    Does anyone know if it's possible to buy a camera for a Drone that doesn't have one. It's a sky viper stunt drone. I did some searches but can't find any info. Thanks.
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    Need to sell house but have to give 32 weeks notice to tenant

    I have an investment property which due to a change in personal circumstances, I need to sell. I have had the same tenant in the property for 13 years so need to give 32 weeks notice to vacate. The property is in an area where the market is good, and houses don't hang around for long. As it...
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    money make-over - what to do with investment property

    Age: 45 Spouse’s/Partner's age: 44 Annual gross income from employment or profession: 110,000 Annual gross income of spouse: 70,000 Monthly take-home pay: 8,500 Type of employment: Private Sector, Public Sector Saving per month 3,000 Rough estimate of value of home 400,000...
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    Paying the banks Solicitors fee

    Hello, Just looking for opinion on this, and maybe a path forward. In February of this year I went sale agreed on a holiday home. The mortgage I need is 90,000. I have gone with KBC bank for the mortgage. I have been dealing with a mortgage consultant from KBC from the outset. We have had...
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    Mortgage for a holiday home

    Could anyone advise me as to whether any banks are giving mortgages at the moment for holiday homes in Ireland. According to mortgage affordability calculators I have used, affordability is good. However, do lenders have an appetite for this right now. I live in Dublin, where we have a...
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    Moyle Park College in Clondalkin entrance exam

    Hi all, My nephew is doing the entrance exam to Moyle Park College in Clondalkin on Saturday. He is very nervous about it. Would anyone be able to provide a link to past or sample papers so that we can give him an idea about what to expect and do some relevant revision with him during the...
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