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Got a letter yesterday saying; ‘’GNI through its gas meter quality assurance process has identified a cohort of electronic meters that we would like to investigate further by arranging an exchange and inspection of your meter.’’ Anyone had their electronic meter replaced under these...

My GP put me on a 7 day course of antibiotics and said I should be fine in 10 days but to take two weeks off and gave me a 2 week sick cert, I am due back in work next Monday. My employer is paying me while out sick. I am a lot better now, so I will be going to the evening meeting in...

I will be renting a car in Spain, Nissan Juke or similar. With the cancellation option, an additional driver and full no excess insurance, it will cost €550 for 5 days which is more than I expected. Out of curiosity I looked online in Dublin for a similar car with the same extras for the same...

Myself and Mrs t have recently been quoted €600 plus VAT for 2 straightforward wills, it was more than I expected. I know there are free templates and low cost DIY wills available. Anyone made a will with a solicitor recently, if so what was the cost ?

The Lotto jackpot has been capped at €19 million since October and has not been won since June. In the past 8 draws alone, 390 people have matched 5 numbers out of the first 6 balls, so since June probably around 780 would have matched 5 numbers out of the first 6 balls. Given that there are...

I have an under-counter freezer in a small utility room off the kitchen. Someone goes in, takes out a pizza and bangs the freezer door shut on their way out (not a hard bang), no problems for years. A few months ago I replaced this freezer. If you bang the door shut (not a hard bang) on the new...

Charlie Weston has an article on undervaluing your property in today's Indo. https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/tax/homeowners-warned-not-to-undervalue-homes-when-making-property-tax-returns-40902671.html I have submitted a band below what revenue suggested, if questioned the...

Guinness Nitrosurge is now available, according to the manufacturers it revolutionises the pouring experience, delivering beautiful smooth Guinness. https://nitrosurge.guinness.com/ It is double the price though, standard cans of draught Guinness are currently 8 for €10 in Dunnes, the...

This report might be of interest to some; Rent family home and keep the cash in new Fair Deal revamp I don’t think it will have any significant impact on the housing crisis. While it might be welcomed by those who want to rent the family home, I would guess many still will not be rented...

I was in a well regarded pub / restaurant last night for an outdoor meal, the waiter did not smell the best. First night out in a long time, two couples in our group. The waiter was young, friendly and efficient, I would guess a student working part time. The food and service was great. All...

I want to buy an item in Ray Grahams in Northern Ireland for delivery to Dublin. The price on line is €243, delivery is free. As they are based in NI they say they can deliver to Dublin without any customs charges or extra procedures. On currency conversion they say; What way do your Euro...

I was in one of the big supermarkets this morning, a person took out a scrap of a tissue, blew their nose, finished the job with the back of their hand, put the tissue back in their pocket and started rooting through the bananas. I suggested politely that maybe they should wash or sanitise...

This story was covered By Joe Duffy on Liveline and most of the newspapers last week. https://www.joe.ie/news/diageo-confirm-guinness-cans-no-longer-have-the-floating-widget-706829...

For example, employee normally works 5 days a week and earns let's say €200 a day. If the employee is put on a 3 day week and as an incentive not to lose employees the employer pays €50 for each of the 2 non working days. The employee is still down €300 a week. Does this payment preclude the...

Some have turned up in a valueless book that was taken as a memento of the deceased, £100 in total, so about €127. According to State Savings there is a process to cash these, when notified they will write outlining the required documents and forms. There are 3 beneficiaries so they stand to...

Not sure if this has been flagged before but no harm reminding people anyway. A young neighbour got an email last week supposedly from a well known national courier company, it had their logo address etc. The email said they had tried to deliver a package, it could now be collected from their...

It is clear everybody can now exercise within 5 Km of their home, the only clear reference to driving though is for the over 70’s who can now exercise or go for a drive within the 5 Km. Any reference for others that I have seen is they can now exercise within 5 Km of home, but no mention of...

I have been temporarily laid off due to Covid-19, my employer is availing of the temporary wage subsidy scheme but are not topping it up to my usual take home wage. It appears I am still being deducted the usual €5 weekly dues for my union SIPTU. Can unions justify charging membership fees...

As an executor I will be selling a house in the new year through one of the big nationwide estate agents. It’s a 3 bed Dublin semi with a large rear garden in what is considered a very good residential area. It should sell for around €800K. The agent is recommending a double picture ad in the...

I was recently called for jury service, I was selected on a case and was in court for 10 days. My employer paid me in full as they are obliged to do, so I was not out of pocket in any way by serving. Some friends have said I should also claim on my home insurance, that it is an entitlement...