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    Is this fine valid - wording sounds wrong?

    talk to a solicitor. S/he should be able to advise. failing that claim you never got the ticket in the post, a lot of people getting off with that one;)
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    Are we in serious debt or not?

    heretohelp, by putting €1020 into savings each month while still having outstanding debts, you are bascially borrowing money to put it into a savings account (probably earning less interest than you are being charged for the loans) a good idea is to pay down the loans as quick as you can...
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    Sewage treatment system

    madge, don't just look at the cost of buying the unit. How much will it cost to run. Biodisc uses 86 watts 24/7, versus the klargester using 50watts, this means the klargester is abot 50€ cheaper to run per year, for 20 years €1000 saving. how much is the maintenance costs, see what the...
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    Asbestos in ex corporation house?

    If it needs to be tested it is specialist, taking samples off will release dust and is dangerous, the specialist will want to see the house to see if there is anything else in the house that might contain asbestos. A company that does this testing is OHSS in Balbriggan. (www.ohss.ie). Only...
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    Yellowish hot water...

    Johnnya, tried to Pm you back but you mailbox is full. sounds like the problem is caused by iron in the water and harmless iron bacteria consuming it and causing the sliminess. The iron bacteria get energy by converting soluble iron to insoluble iron, hence the colour and sliminness. Most...
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    Presentation :Told that I cannot use any Powerpoint type products. Alternatives?

    Re: Alternatives to Powerpoint the reason you can't use powerpoint is to prevent you relying on it which can make a very poor presentation. it is for you to demonstrate you knowledge of the subject of the masters and are expected to effectively give a speech.
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    Can we cut off tenant's ESB?

    i would make sure an esb fault develops on the property ;) so that the trip switches keep going and tell them if they complain that you can't afford an electrician to fix it.
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    If I apply for planning retention for workshop & am refused do I have to take it down

    Re: planning retention the fact that it has been there more than seven years means that the council cannot take enforcement action against you to have it removed. if you are planning to sell it it would be best to get retention on it if you can, but if it is refused the council cannot force...
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    FreeView satellite Query - NEW AAM Member

    i bought a free to air satellite from Lidl last year, as i didn't like giving money to Rupert Murdoch. Cost was €80, and had to install it myself. wasn't too difficult. BBC 1,2,3,4, CBBC, Cbeebies, ITV 1,2,3,4 Film 4, Movies for men, True movies, Zone Reality/ Horror/ Romantica, a load of...
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    Jackie Skellys Greystones

    my sister was a member before, had signed up for a year and wanted out after a few months. had to pay for the year as signed up for the year, had awful difficulty with them not stopping taking the DD when the year was up though, had to complain to the bank about them.
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    enforced holidays:

    your employer says when you take your holidays (ie he can tell you to take two weeks in January if he wants). the only restriction on the employer on when you can take holidays is that he must allow you to take a two week block. Any employment where there is options on when to take holidays...
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    Regulation heights of shrub/hedge (private dwellings) separating bounderies of land.

    Re: Regulation heights of shrub/hedge (private dwellings) separating bounderies of la there is a law about hedge height in the UK but not in Ireland, but even in the UK he couldn't just cut the hedge. On the other hand though a very high hedge can be an awful nuisance. try to talk to him to...
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    leaking home heating oil has left strong smell in house

    had a similar problem but the leak was in the house (internal boiler). Major problem, floors had to be dug up, plaster hacked off walls etc to remove all contaminated materials. Had to claim on house insurance. You can get a spray which breaks down the oil but it takes time, and if there is...
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    Any tips for 1st time driving on the right?

    i printed out a keep right sign in reverse and stuck it too my dashboard, so it reflected up the correct way on my windscreen, so it was like a Heads up Display reminding me to keep right, the last few times i was in france (i learned my lesson after writing off a car there before)
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    Getting rid of Old Washer Dryer

    Argos were obliged to give you hours notice of the delivery to allow you time to disconnect, otherwise they have to call again and collect it.
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    Covering for Higher Grade in Civil Service - Union stance

    it really is going to depend on the length of time the person is covering for the EO. in local authorities, you have to be acting continuously for a month to get an acting allowance
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    Self Build - materials VAT

    The main reason i would see for a builder to get the client to buy the materials is in case he doesn't get paid, he then is only out his time. it is also easier for him to manage his cash flow.
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    Legal Roadwidth

    The is standards for the construction of new roads "design manual for roads and bridges", but it isn't retrospective. there are a lot of boreens in ireland that are as you described here is the national roads authority website on the DMRB [broken link removed] and this is the relevant...
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    NTL Telephone/Broadband

    i switched to NTL last week, phones and 3mb broadband for €44 per month. had heard bad stories about their customer service, but eircom broadband not available so no choice. they did arrive and install when they said they would and so far so good,
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    Grounds for Search Warrant: guards arrived at my house with a SWarrant for drugs

    Re: Grounds for Search Warrant the house belonging to friends of mine was searched by gardai for drugs shortly after they moved in to it. Gardai found nothing, but it turns out the previous tenants were dealing in drugs., could it be a case of a previous resident in the house being the cause...
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