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    Oil stove...non-boiler.

    We installed an non boiler oil stove just a year ago. It is a Harmony 5 and worked very well over the winter. Turned it if in April and was advised before starting it up to adjust some arming lever; apparently, if the stove is off for a long period of time it needs this adjustment. Only thing is...
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    Question regarding signing on for Credits

    Grand. Thanks for reply/
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    Question regarding signing on for Credits

    My OH retired over a year ago. Retired after 40 years/ Signed on and was receiving Job Seekers Benefit up to middle of October. Received a letter from SW in post and he read it as application for Job Seekers Allowance, but he would not qualify. Unfortunately, he did not fill it in and rang the...
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    Oil Stoves - are they economical, efficient and provide a good heating supply?

    I was searching for comments on this stove. I recently had one installed. Actually replaced an Waterford Stanley Oil Stove over 15 years old. I had an experience with the new one recently. I was away for a week and when I tried starting it up again, it went out. Rang the installer and her told...
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    Private Sector Pension Query

    Yes, can his employers do this? That is what I am asking. Can they pension him off before NRA.
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    Private Sector Pension Query

    My OH works in the financial sector. He is in his late 50's and is hoping to last in the job until 65. However, he says that rumour has it within the organisation he works for that his age group could be pensioned off without reaching the pension age. There are about 200 of 55+ in employment...
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    NPPR when non-resident and renting primary residence?

    Query regarding nppr.....my daughter's house was rented out starting last September 2010 but she is about to move back into it at the end of July 2011. It is her only house and will revert to a PDH on 31st. July 2011.
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    How to find the bank accounts of a deceased relative

    Just latched onto this thread as we are now in the same boat. My mother-in-law passed away recently and she had told me while in the nursing home that she had put away approx €30k for "down the road" when she would have to be in the nursing home for remainder of her life. However, she was only...
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    With what does Bankrupt AIB plan to pay staff more than statutory redundancy?

    Branches are still making operating profits which in turns pays the salaries and the pensions to retired bank officials and widows/widowers of same allegedly. If this bank is almost state owned, then the government will have an input into the redundancy issue. You would not expect these...
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    How does Bankrupt AIB plan to pay staff very generous more than statutory redundancy?

    Branches are still making operating profits which in turns pays the salaries and the pensions to retired bank officials and widows/widowers of same allegedly. If this bank is almost state owned, then the government will have an input into the redundancy issue. You would not expect these...
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    Sofa upholsterer

    I am looking to recover a three piece suite with loose covers. I have emailed this company as well as quotes I got from a company here in Ireland was way too expensive.I wonder does anybody have had contact with Plums? of could anybody recommend someone in the West of Ireland who might either...
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    Vodafone landline and broadband

    We are with Vodafone for fixed landline and broadband and have had no problems with them. Service and coverage is good. However, we are thinking of getting rid of our landline phone as we have mobiles and use skype. Thinking of the mobile broadband instead and getting rid of landline...
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    Home Heating for the Downstairs Toilet ?

    What about those electric wall heaters? You would have to get an electrician to do the work. My mother-in-law, who is elderly and quite feable now, had a downstairs shower/toilet built onto back of her house and it was quite cold. She had one of these installed and they give instant heat! You...
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    Oil Stove - Stand Alone

    I got my answer from another website.
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    Oil Stove - Stand Alone

    Can someone explain to me the average consumption of home heating oil (kerosene) in a stand alone oil stove (Waterford Stanley Shire Oil Stove) I don't understand the technical data and I am sure there is someone out there who would know all this stuff. I usually leave this small stove...
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    Is there a backlog of 13 weeks to get a tenancy registered?

    Thanks for your reply. At least now I know.
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    Is there a backlog of 13 weeks to get a tenancy registered?

    I registered a property from 1st. September and have not heard anything from them. I rang and they said there is a backlog. It says on their website that if you have registered by PAPER to email or ring them but the only answer you get is that there is a backlog. Has anybody update on this?
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    New Stanley Stove smoking

    Is it a solid fuel or oil stove? Not wanting to jump on the bandwagon, but I have a Stanley Oil Shire stove for over 12 years. Just got it serviced and one thing I have noticed is that the flame pattern is not as good as it was even two years ago even at the highest setting of 6. Saying that...
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    Going abroad to work for 2 years - Health Insurance question

    Hello, Going abroad to work for 2 years and just wondering should the VHI cover (not travel insurance) be cancelled or is that not a wise thing to do? Going to the UK where GP visits are free etc. Is it best to hold onto the VHI cover here in Ireland or can it be picked up without...
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    Moving to the UK for 2 years...question

    Moving to a new job in the UK for a year, possibly 2. Finishing this month in job in Ireland and have been working here for a few years. The new position is with a UK Company. On returning to this country, what is the situation regarding credits/PRSI with the job in Ireland over the past...
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