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The pitch of the roof should be fine - I had an architect draw up plans and make inspections during the build for building regs sign off and the roof pitch was never a concern. A few poorly installed or damaged tiles might be the cause - but still waiting for a return visit from builder to...

So far the boundary between the original wall and the extension appear to be fine and leak free. One small leak is around on of the velux windows - so likely a flashing issue. The other larger leak is on a 'plain' bit of roof. Water appears to be getting in just below a ridge tile, getting under...

Hi, I recently had a kitchen extension built and after a spell of heavy rain we noticed a couple of wet patches on the ceiling. Builder just finished up a few weeks ago - and unfortunately has been more or less paid up. He has come back to try and fix the leak - mostly with sealant between...

Hi, If a person goes abroad to take up a short fixed term contract (say for 6 months) and then returns back to ireland after this time, is the person entitled to unemployment benefit on returning to ireland if they cannot find work? I'm considering taking a position overseas which may only...

Hi, I have been working on contract being paid through an umbrella company and I have been paying the correct PRSI stamps to be entitled to Unemployment benefit. My contract is coming to an end in a couple of weeks and is not going to be renewed. As I have not other work lined up it looks as...

Hi, I rang them again today and they said that any HDip leading to a HETAC qualification was eligible....even outside the HDip in education. so still a bit confused ...

Hi, There are lots of HDip which are not in education e.g. HDips in IT, Applied sciences etc. Do none of these qualify? Is it only the Hdip in Education that is covered? What you quoted does not specifically state 'Higher Diploma in Education"

Hi, I'm due to be made redundant during the summer and am considering going back to college to do a HDip (not in education). I've read the studentfinances website and i seems that , as I've been made redundant I do not have to be on JB/JA for 12 months before qualifying. I rang up the SW and...

Hi again, What happens with US dividends where some DWT has been taken (15%) from the US side. Will this be taken into account (double taxation agreements etc). If you're on the lower tax rate only 5% more tax is due? If you don't include documentation showing what tax was paid/not paid how...

Hi, I'm in the process of filling up form 12. When sending in the form is it necessary include copies, or originals, of the script dividends showing what DWT was held etc. Or is it just ok to fill in all the figures and wait for the revenue to come back if they want more info? thanks,

regarding the time need to get the funds after closing the account. I went into the bank last Saturday and closed the accounts asking they transfer the money into other halifax accounts. At the time they said it would take 3 working days. As of yesterday, no funds transferred so rang up customer...

Hi, I applied online for a halifax credit card (for the 100 euro) and was refused for some reason...and can't think of any reason why. I've a reg saver account with them for the past 13 months -750/month. my Current account is with them and i just opened a flexisaver accont also. Salary in...

Hi, I was also surprized to see the 6.65% rate quoted on the annual statement. Am sure I also was under the impression it was 7% from the beginning. On the halifax site they have a couple of interest rates quoted for regular saving accounts. - no mentioned of 6.65%. seems a bit strange to...

I think i spotted the problem. I got a small payrise mid year. My AVC didnt increase in line with this pay rise. That seems to be the only difference. Thanks.

Hi Thanks for the reply. Are the pension contributions calcultated as a percentage of your gross salary (before any deductions), or a percentage of your gross salary less PRSI contribution. I've just been looking at my payslip and crunching the numbers and they dont seem to add up as neatly as...

Hi, I'm sure this is a simple question for someone.. I make 40000 and pay max AVCs i can pay into private sector pension - 20%. (8000). When calculating the tax i'm due to pay do I just use 32000 in my tax calculations - put that in as my income in a standard tax calculator like in the kep...

Just an update that I ordered a taxi from easycab for 4.30 am on a Saturday morning. They didnt ring me back to confirm as I expected so i gave them a call just to check. The cab arrived on time (5 mins early) and was a regular cab with taxi sign etc. Apparently they have a number of their own...

Has anyone used easycab.ie? They offer an online booking service with quite good rates to the airport - 25 euro to the airport from Dublin 6 area. Only issue i have is that you need to pay upfront and there is no mention in the term and conditions as to what happens if the taxi is late or does...

Just a further question similar to this that someone may be able to help with. I made a similar Captial Gain between Jan1st and Sept 30th of this year (1260 euro). As this is less than the 1270 do I need to fill in the CGT Payslip A even though there is no tax due. Is it enough to just fill...

Re: Schengen visa for spouse of Iish citizen Thanks for the advise/information. On the french embassy in ireland website they do not have any details on what is required for the 'family member of an EU citizen' but they have some info on this on their embassy pages in other countries (uk etc)...