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Thanks for the replies. I actually dont want to shop around being honest, the medical questionnaires etc are a nightmare the first time so happy to stick with it. Just surprised that they dont send a reminder. Will have it well flagged for next year. Thanks

Hi, I signed a DD form a couple of years ago for an annual payment for a mortgage protection policy. Should the company give me notice of it? I cant believe they don't for their own sake to avoid a bounced DD. It was a chunky payment of €800 and although I was aware of it technically, I had...

I quoted it in case it might be relevant to the figures from a means testing point of view. I will check re Sligo - thanks for that.

My mother, 74 worked in the private sector until she married in her 20s. My father is a retired Garda and gets the civil service pension. They don't have any additional assets, shares etc. My Dad has €19,000 left of his gratuity which is managed very carefully but only reducing. Dad takes home...

I'm 38, husband is 45.

I'm not sure if there is a better place for this thread, please advise if so. We have a rental property that we would like to be used for our pension. Neither of us have pensions worth talking about. We're currently in a 10 year contract with SDCC under the housing rental scheme. The plan is to...

Hi, We are renting for almost 3 years (December). The estate agent phoned me to say the landlord wants an insurance valuation done. I said to her just so I know who I'm letting in is it your agency or insurance valuers, she said I think it's us but not our office. I asked if it was being sold...

Great, thanks. I'll give him a shout.

Hi, Our accountant has changed career path and no longer able to look after us. Can you recommend an accountant in or around citywest, saggart, rathcoole, tallaght, lucan etc? I know we can check the yellow pages but I'd prefer to get a recommendation. Thanks

It's very strange alright. The doctor is Indian and apparently returned home. There is a chemist next door which he hasn't called to yet. He uses a different one to pick up his prescription so I am sure they will look after him. Maybe the chemist next door has info but no letter sent or anything...

Hi My brothers doctors surgery has closed. The phone is not connecting and no access at the door. He needs a repeat prescription and has a significant medical history. Any idea who he can contact to find out where his records are. We spoke to the irish medical council who were unsure of...

Hi TarfHead, Thanks for that. He is a HTC sense. Do you think tethering would work there? Is it ok even if his phone is a work one? Thanks

Hi, I want to buy my husband an ipad. He works in Northern Ireland Mon-Fri and has no wi-fi in his apartment. At home we have wi-fi. Whats the best option to get him so he can use the Internet in the apartment and at home? He's on a UK company mobile phone so cant tie it in with that? I'm a...

Chrisboy is absolutely right. I think the main benefit of private care is shorter waiting times and seeing the same consultant each time. For some people its well worth the price in which case its justified. Personally, and its all about personal opinion and experience, I went public on my first...

Only getting a chance to check in again now, I dont know where to begin on the replies. Just as I think of them.... I am only the manager in the company, the MD has made reference to his attitude but not much else as he only pops in and out. I had very specific points to discuss with my...

Ok maybe I've been too vague... I've had complaints from 3 staff about him also, about the fact that he will rarely answer the phone only when nobody else is or I shout for the phone to be answered. He will always keep one item in his tray and when he's asked to do something he refers to his...

Hi, I'm carrying out employee reviews, most will be fine. One staff member in particular has a very negative attitude, always whinging etc. He just about does his job under his job description but will never ever go the extra mile, stay late (by late I mean 10 mins) and will log off at lunch...

Thanks for all the tips, sounds like the South coast of England and channel islands are a great spot to holiday. Lots of recommendations-thanks. I'm edging closer to Jersey because hubby definitely wants a sun holiday. I will definitely do Cornwall and surrounds another time. I really want to...

Hi, Have time off work in July. We're not into the typical sun holidays (and heat rash, I'm a sham) and have a toddler so dont want to travel too far either. I'm thinking of the above. The weather should be nice as its so far south and I love the idea of the villages etc. Has anyone been...

HI, Thanks for the replies. The cabinet that Burmo suggested is currently what we have. Yes huskerdu, they said its at risk being in a room with traffic going through. They want it in a seperate room with key code access and suitable ventilation. There's no risk of it overheating at the...