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    Quote for Redesign of Garden to make it pet and family friendly

    Hi, Just got a quote to redesign a garden (25ft X 25ft) approx. New design will be 5ft X 23 ft Dog run. Rest will be Indian Sandstone. Quote was €9,500. Does that sound reasonable? Josie
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    Taxed under joint assessment

    Hi, Until now myself and my wife have been taxed separately . My gross salary is 75k and her gross is 49k. The monthly net income was about 6k in total. Now she is going on a 3 day week so her gross salary will be about 29k. As a result we plan to get taxed jointly now, so I've...
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    HSE Pension for wife

    Hi, My wife is currently on Maternity Leave and is currently considering going on a 3 day week. She has been in the health service for 22 years contributing to a pension. She has been advised by her manager to be careful because when she retires her pension will be based on the...
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    Pay as you go ESB and Gas meters

    We have pay as you go meters in our house and a friend has said that we pay more per unit as a result. Is this true and to what extent is it more expensive? If so, what's the selling point and why should we continue to use the meters? WGT
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    Checking in online flying to Birmingham

    Hi, I know this is probably a novice question but I'm flying with my wife and son to Birmingham on Aer Lingus next Monday. I can only check online 30 hours before departure. Do I have to print out anything when I check in online to bring to the airport with me? I don't have a printer at...
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    Performance Review

    Hi, Just had a performance review and one of the actions going forward was (names are not real). "We agreed that Person X needs to show positivity in all his actions to make sure he is portrayed as a go to person in the company as a whole. This has already started with Personal X...
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    Hewlett Packard Leixlip

    Hi, I'm applying for a Senior .NET Developer role in Hewlett Packard in Leixlip. I'm in the final stages. Does anyone know what it's like to work there, especially in terms of work life balance? I'm searched online and have seen some mixed reviews, so can't decide what the reality is.
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    Selling shares that have plummeted???

    Hi, Got a letter from my stockbroker It stated the "Given the steep fall in stock market valuations, you may consider that your holdings are no longer worth keeping.". I had noticed this, but thought that by selling them now, I would be realizing the loss. Therefore I was...
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    MSc in Advanced Software Engineering in UCD

    Hi, Thinking about applying for the above mentioned masters degree (2 years part time). Just wondering has anyone done it and how demanding is it? I know there are 3 weeks of modules per year. Then there are assignments and a thesis to be done in your own time I am married with 2...
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    House extends onto neighbours land & water from out roof pouring onto theirs.

    Hi, We moved into our house about 6 years ago. Got the house OK'd via the usual channels i.e. Solicitor/Surveyor etc. However, in the last week, our neighbour has brought it to our attention, that our house extension (which was work carried out by the previous owner of our house)...
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    Quinn Life Freeway Funds

    Just had a look at my quinn life policy which I monitor regularly. Noticed that the Celtic, Euro, US, China and basically all the freeway funds have plummeted in the last month. Current value of my fund is now at 71% of contributions. Last month it was 85%. I'm looking at this as a long term...
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    Price of new radiators

    Hi, Just got a quote to to supply and install 3 double panel convector radiators and 1 single panel convector radiator. Total Cost: €1400-00 The price includes altering pipes and new radiator valves. Is this a reasonable quote?
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    Stripping paint off garden wall

    Hi, Anybody know the best way to strip paint off garden wall. I want to repaint it but want to get the existing paint off it first.
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    Quinn Life Freeway Funds

    Hi, I've 20k invested in Quinn Life Freeway Funds. Following today's news about the Quinn Family no longer having direct involvement in the Quinn businesses, how does this affect my investment, or will the fund be managed going forward by the new owners? WGT
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    Big difference between quotes for windows

    Hi, Have received 2 very differing quotes for PVC double glazing (10 windows, 1 french doors, 1 porch door and 1 back door). Quote 1 from Supplier X Whole Window U-Value 1.28 Price: €9140 Quote 2 from Supplier Y Whole Window U-Value 1.5 Price: €5200 Supplier 1 said their windows have...
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    Wrong forum U Value

    Hi, We're currently getting quotes for windows. I was quizzing the companies about U Value. One company said the U Values are either 1.4 or 1.6 (and that 1.4 is a better U rating but that you sacrifice something by going from 1.6 to 1.4, can't remember what exactly). Another company...
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    How much for windows and doors

    Hi, Can someone give a very rough estimate on what we should pay for 9 PVC windows (3 large and 4 average, 2 small), 1 sliding porch door, 1 internal sliding door, 1 internal door. We've good some weatherglaze distributors out, waiting for a quote at the moment.
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    Mortgage options

    Hi, We have an outstanding mortgage of 67,000.It's a tracking mortgage with low interest (I think 1 or 1.5%).The value of the house is at least 250,000.With the widely predicted interest rate increases apparently on the horizon, we were wondering what is the best option.Perhaps an LTV...
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    New Windows

    Hi, We're thinking of getting new windows and doors. (9 windows and 1 porch door). Could anyone suggest prices/companies for double glazing/triple glazing? Looking for best value for money (not necessarily cheapest).
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    Other Payment Protection Insurance

    Hi, I took out a policy about 4 years ago, following advice from a financial advisor. The premium is €40 per month. At the moment I'm reviewing my monthly expenditure. This policy promises to pay a percentage of my salary should I become unable to work. Is this something that would...
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