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    Where have the old Irish Rail trains gone ?

    Iran? [broken link removed]
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    Looking for the 19

    http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0303/liveregister.html I signed on in February and added 1 to the live register total. Any of the other 19 on AAM?
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    JB and Unpaid maternity leave

    Apologies for bumping this up, but I've been told again that I am only entitled to €204 per week to support 2 adults, 4 children and a mortgage even though I have provided evidence that my spouse is on unpaid leave and has no income. Any suggestions for grounds to appeal?
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    JB and Unpaid maternity leave

    I'm having some difficulty in claiming a Qualified Adult Allowance for Mrs AJC. Up to Sept 26th, she was getting full pay from her employer (less the amount for maternity benefit) The folks in Welfare are telling me that because of this, I am not entitled to claim a QAA for her (or for our...
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    JB and Unpaid maternity leave

    My wife is currently taking 16 weeks unpaid maternity leave following the conclusion of her maternity benefit. I am about to claim JB for the first time. As she has no income, am I entitled to claim an increased payment for a qualified adult for her? (She can't just turn around to her...
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    Hotel Recommendation - North West with Swimming Pool

    Radisson in Sligo (near Rosses Point) Good big rooms, decent pool
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    transfering to a job down the country - what type of package would be offered..

    Not sure why he would need a pay rise...same company, better prospects...and lower cost of living. So why should he not expect to be asked to take a pay cut, especially in the current cost/employment environment?
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    I want to collect my JB and Mortgage Int Supp from another Post Office

    Rafa...you can collect at the Wimbledon post office, no problem. Or even Nobber
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    Employed on the same fixed term contract for the last two years. Not being renewed.

    Re: Employed on the same fixed term contract for the last two years. Not being renewe While you have my sympathy, there is no obligation on the employer to offer you a contract renewal, and they are entitled to say good bye to you on the day your contract finishes, and offer it to someone else...
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    Employment law help - Scenario in work

    Seems completely reasonable, assuming there are no duties to be performed in the summer and they are not hiring someone else to replace her. Should be the same for all teachers/lecturers etc
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    why do accountants get paid so much

    It's like a lot of professions...some accountants get paid "so much", some get paid a bit above average (especially in Dublin), and some get paid below average. I am an accountant, 10+ years post qualification, big 4, MNC experience. I am not over paid. I took a 15% salary cut in February and...
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    Doolin co.clare

    Suggest you phone the Queens hotel in Ennis 065 6828963 (no connection except a summer job sometime in the early 90's) Say you are thinking of staying and wondering if there is somewhere local to hire a car. They used to be connected to a local car hire firm. Otherwise, 2...
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    40k pa - 29 yrs old

    Hmmm. Did you leave school at 16? Have you done a PhD? Have you been bumming around on a beach until 2 weeks ago or have you been working hard for 10+ years? Are you in the private sector with no job security, no guaranteed pension and no rights to annual increments or pay rises, or are...
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    Bonkers flight times on SNN->LHR

    I welcome the fact that AL are resuming their flights between Shannon & Heathrow. BUT...the flight times for the evening flight are very poor. LHR->SNN Dep 18:10 arr 19:30 SNN->LHR Dep 20:10 arr 21:25 The Heathrow departure is too early to connect with many European arrival flights, whilst...
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    For those who are expecting a visit from Santa...

    Brill...and free...kids were amazed
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    Property in India - "Larionovo" - Goes into Receivership

    Re: Property in India - Larionovo Where did you hear about the Liquidation? No mention on their website Are they not a subsidiary of Profile now?
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    No notification of tracker rate reduction from UB

    Got notification in the post today from Ulster Bank. They are backing dating the October change to 22nd October and apologised for a "Internal system issue" which prevented the new rate being applied on 1 November. November rate cut will also be effective from a date in November (I don't...
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    Parenting tips

    Nappies - the picture goes to the front When dressing an infant - Stretch the clothes and not the child!
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    Timber framed homes - Standard Construction?

    It is being repudiated on the basis that it is a wooden frame construction, and that it was not disclosed as that on the proposal form, and that wooden frame construction is not "standard" construction Their assumption is that the house is At least 75% of it consists of standard building...
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    Spanish construction firm Fidessa go bust

    On Larionovo's website today "Business as Usual... Despite reports in the media of the closure of Larionovo, I would like to confirm that Larionovo is open for business. The article is completely unfounded and Larionovo offices are open today and everyday. We are expecting a full retraction of...
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