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    Park, one night hotel and fly near Dublin airport

    Anyone know what is the cheapest option among the hotels near Dublin airport for one night stay and parking up to 7 days and that would shuttle to and from airport.
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    New Ireland i Funds v Zurich Prisma

    Anyone any thoughts on which option might be best to take for investment of AMRF and ARF approx 63.5k in both. 2% broker charge to set up applies. New Ire iFunds3 fmc 1.25% allocation rate 105% Zur Prisma3 fmc 1.00% allocation rate 104% New Ire iFunds3 fmc 1.00%...
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    Increased costs - Utilise savings v continue with pension contributions

    I have a choice to make and hope you can help me with it. My work week is reducing beginning next year from 5 days to 3 days a week. I am 4-6 years from retiring. Currently I am maxed out on pension contributions at 40% tax relief. The 3 day week will mean I will only be entitled to 20% tax...
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    Tax relief on contributions @ 20% or 40%

    Hi, I understand the threshold to get higher tax relief on all pension contributions is € 33,800. So if I earn € 33,799 this year any contributions I make get tax relief of 20%. That's clear enough. Now if I earn say € 33,801 this tax year do I get tax relief on all contributions at 40% ...
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    ARF & AMRF and working past 60

    I think I have this correct: with the new rules from age 61 you have to take minimum 4% from your ARF and you can if you wish take 4% of your AMRF (don't think latter is compulsory). You pay taxes on the withdrawals at standard/top rate depending which your on. So if you remain in work past...
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    Additional income for U16 - Taxable ?

    My daughter is under and 16 has no PAYE income in Y/e 31/12/13 but has additional income from an investment of € 2,950. Does she have to make a tax return ? I read somewhere that additional income under € 3,174 is considered insignificant by the Revenue. Again I read that as she is under...
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    PRSI Rate query

    Trying to understand this. My daughter worked for 3 weeks in total in 2013 tax year. Her gross earnings were 1,347.59 and prsi was calculated at code AL in total for 34.78. Taking one week for example her gross wages were 443.31 and the prsi deducted was 12.65. That works out at an odd...
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    Property investment pre 311214 CGT deadline

    I'm thinking with interest rates on deposits so low and likely to remain so for a couple of years before the inevitable slow rise would it not be a good idea to purchase a property before 311214 instead of leaving cash on deposit. I imagine if I invested say 150k cash in a second property I am...
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    Diabetic Syringes - Air Travel Stipulations

    Anyone know what do I need to advise Ryanair of or do I need paperwork from a doctor. I could ring them but I expect someone on the forums may have knowledge. Thanks
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    Car finance 0% deals

    Anyone up to speed with the best car finance deals on the market at the moment preferably offering 0% finance. Thanks.
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    Tax Relief Query

    I am working 5 days and earning 50k and get tax relief of 41% on pension contributions. If I was to go on a 3 day week and be earing 30k do I only get tax relief of 20% on any contributions or would I continue to get 41% ? My wife is earning 75k and pays in to a pension also at work...
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    Irish Rail - Pre-booked train

    Just wondering if anyone knows how strict Irish Rail are on pre-booked trains and missing the train and hopping on the next one. I have flight booked back to Dublin and reckon I could miss my intended booked train by 15 mins or so and will have to take the next one. Can I get on the next...
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    PAYE and other personal taxes

    Is one allowed to at least earn say 10k free of paye, Prsi and USC in any year. Thanks.
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    VHI Vhi premium refund on death of policyholder

    Do vhi refund a partial amount of the premium if the policyholder dies during a year. Eg. Premium paid 1/1/14 and date of death say 1/5/14. Will they refund two thirds of the premium paid out jan 1st. Thanks
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    Business Name Registration

    Is there any point in registering a business name at the Companies Office CRO) in the following case. Company is an unlimited company registered in CRO - say name is 'RICHMAN' I understand if I separately register the business name ' RICHMAN' at the CRO that does not give me protection...
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    Passport Renewal

    About to renew a passport for my daughter who requires her old passport while I am renewing. Can I just take a photocopy of it and send it in with the application, explain the situation and tell them I will return the old one for cancellation then on receipt of the new one. Do I have to contact...
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    Small Gift Exemption € 3,000 tax query

    Can someone explain the tax position on the following. A farmer has 4 nephews and I understand he can gift them each 3k per annum. Assume the farmer has taxable income of 40k in the year. If he makes no gift of 3k he pays tax on the 40k. What is his taxable position if he gifts 12k to the 4...
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    Credit Card annual € 30 charge

    With Danske and have a Mastercard. The annual $30 charge due to be applied in early April. Have recently applied and received a Tesco credit card and activated it but not used it as yet. Surely if I cancel the Mastercard now at Danske i will not incur a charge of 30 euro and again on the...
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    UK Budget - Pensionsers don't have to buy annuities anymore

    I read with interest what happened today in the budget. Millions of savers are to be given access to their pension pots from age 55 and to manage their own pension pots. Their calling it the death of annuities over there. Are you listening Mr Noonan. Insurance companies shares took a bit of...
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    I Pad Mini problem

    I purchased one of these at DID electrical less than 3 weeks ago. Now it won't switch on. What are my rights when I go back in to them about it in the next few days. Can I look for a new replacement ideally. I don't think I should have to wait maybe a few weeks to get it sent off for...
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