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    Council installing Speed Ramps that do not comply with Legislation

    My local council is in the process of installing a speed ramp/elevated pedestrian crossing on my road, a cul-de-sac with just 25 houses. I have a number of issues: a) The ramp height is to be 150mm (100mm is the legal max) b) It is at a junction (ramps must be a minimum of 8 metres from a...
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    Secondary Teacher - "PRD Underpayment 09"

    Mrs MM got her fortnightly payslip today, with a relatively small deduction on it listed as "PRD Underpayment 09". She rang the Dept. payroll section this afternoon and was told that there would be a further deduction in her next pay cheque. I spoke to the person in the payroll section. [I...
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    Kindle - USB or EU Power Adapter?

    I'm going to order a Kindle in the next few days, but wondering about charging. Apparently it comes with a USB charging cable, but there is an EU power Adapter available also (€20.00 extra). Is it worth getting the adapter or is the USB charger adequate? Also, the Amazon site has the option...
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    Q Park Car Parks

    I had an interesting incident at the City Hall (Cork) cark park last Saturday. I parked there intending staying for 1 hour. I was in the City Hall itself and watching the time and made it back to the slot m/c with two minutes to spare. However the m/c was charging for two hours, so I cancelled...
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    Election Posters Gone Mad

    These election posters are getting up my nose. It seems that every available pole/tree/sign is being used. Whatever about the eyesore element, what really annoys me is that road safety signs, e.g. speed limit, dangerous bend and yield signs are now being used as props for these - haven't seen...
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    Career Breaks for Civil servants

    Times are hard. We all have to cut back, tighten our belts, downsize, cost cut etc. The following is a great example of how our wonderful Government is saving (taxpayers) money Up to now, civil servants could take up to 5 years leave of absence without pay. Now, because of the cut backs...
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    Am I alone in thinking ICTU's 1 day work stoppage on March30th is stark raving mad!

    Am I alone in thinking that ICTU's proposed one day work stoppage on March 30th is stark raving mad? In all probability, the majority of those we see on the streets will be public servants. Everyone I know working in the private sector -those that haven't (yet) lost their jobs - are...
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    Income Levy - Effective Date

    The official effective date for the income levy was Thursday Jan 1st 2009 My wife, teacher, is normally paid every second Thursday. However last week her salary was credited to our bank a/c on Wed 31st Dec, the day BEFORE the levy came into force AND the income levy had been deducted from her...
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    Eircom Broadband - Joomla, PHP & MySQL

    Now that Eircom have provided more webspace (100MB), has anyone tried installing and running Joomla, PHP & MySQL on their webspace? Eircom don't support any of the above and Customer Service suggest trying to install them. Before I do, just wondering if anyone else has tried and what...
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    Lane Discipline on Multi-Lane Roads

    While driving home last evening, 17:45, I came across a combine harvester, going at about 30kph in a 100kph zone, in the middle lane of a three lane dual-carriageway! On the same stretch I regularly come across JCBs, Dumpers, tractors ......even mopeds! Lane discipline seems to be getting...
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    Dublin - Law ?? and Order??

    Note: Moderator(s), please excuse the abbreviated 'F words', they are necessary to illustrate the points - Not intended to circumvent Forum policy. It's been quite a while since I've been around Dublin on foot. Last Friday, March 24th, I was in and around Dublin city centre and I'm pretty...
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    Ryanair web check-in problems

    Anyone else have a problem checking-in? I booked before the site was revamped and can't get into either my reservation or on-line check-in today. Keeps telling me that the details entered do not match those on record. I'm currently, for the past 20 min, in a queueing system on 0818 303030...
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    Gombeen Passports: TDs 'facilitating' for people who are entitled to them anyway.

    Anyone else have a problem with TDs 'facilitating' passports for people who are entitled to them anyway? The idea of political hacks 'facilitating' anything from passports to social welfare entitlements, for people who are entitled to them, sucks. If they are entitled to them, then they...
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    Gym closing down - money back?

    My daughter joined a gym during the last week of September, paying €350 + €60 joining fee. She's used the gym only three times: 1) Initial assessment 2) Got her gym program and 3) Used gym. The gym people left a voicemail on her phone last Tuesday saying that "the club has been selected for...
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    Dents & Scrapes - recommend a GOOD repair shop in South Dublin (Blackrock-DunLeary)

    My daughter dinged her door and rear wheelarch turning into a driveway. Can anyone recommend a GOOD repair shop in the general Blackrock/Dun Laoghaire area?
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    Opel Astra - Timing Belt Replacement

    I'm looking to advice on whether to replace my timing belt and when to do it. I have no (apparent) issues that might suggest a problem - car is driving fine, so I'm looking for suggestions. Last time they quoted €450 for the job. I'm due for a service (50,000km) and my garage has been...
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    Annual Pension Reports - What information am I entitled to

    Can someone tell me what information I am entitled to receive in my annual report. I set up an EPP nearly two years ago, transferring in the "pot" from my former employer. The funds are spread in a small number of investments and the reports for these are quite satisfactory. I am...
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