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    Occupational Pension/PRSA - Redundancy query

    Hi I've just been made redundant and have a query in relation to the additional €10k increased threshold. After taking statutory relief and the basic exemption there is still some taxable element left so I may consider availing of above. I have a PRSA (since March 2013) which my company...
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    I asked for it to be taken in one lump, now they are taking it monthly

    Me too! We requested it be taken in one lump and realise now it's 6 instalments. Having just arrived back from holidays and facing a large Visa bill its probably no harm. But I will say I am very used to processing financial transactions on line and was surprised to have made such a mistake!
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    Suit or nice top for interviews

    Dress for Success This sounds brilliant - have never heard of them and I have a lot of appropriate clothing to donate. Thanks!
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    Appointing New Auditor - Checklist

    Hi - I am in a new role and am required to appoint a new auditor for the company. I'm not really sure how to go about this. Is there a basic checklist of questions to ask / things to watch out for?
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    State Pension Contributory: wife's (qualified Adult) portion lodged directy- credits?

    There was a discussion about this on Joe Duffy recently. Some people very upset at being hit with repayment amounts. Apparently Revenue cannot refuse any offer - once you are making an effort to repay. So if you do get a bill - offer them €2 per week!
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    Home My tree fell in storm. My ins co will cover my losses but not my neighbours!

    Your neighbour may be reluctant to claim on their own insurance due to adverse impact on their premium. We recently queried our house insurance charges as we deemed them to be very high - and were told it was because we had put a claim in {c€2k} in previous 2 years.
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    Claiming Tax Back - How long before payment?

    I would like to work this out also. Leaving job @ end July, will have paid about €15k PAYE to that point. [gross €80k, spouse also working]. Reckon it will take me quite some time to find another job. How much of that PAYE am I likely to get back, and does it really come through that quickly...
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    Dublin City Centre party venues

    Party Venue Hi ... looking for up to date suggestions on this. Its for a 50th ... about 100 people, private bar and decent nibbles. City Centre. A lot of the places we've come up with so far are gone.
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    Montessori in Rathfarnham area?

    6 years on! Well she's not quite in College ... but we did get sorted ... Thanks!
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    Ryanair Stansted-Dublin Thurs 2nd Dec

    Aer Lingus its not just Ryanair. Aer Lingus pulled a similar stunt on a Dublin flight from Amsterdam yesterday.And yes they should have cancelled the flight. Instead they held a few hundred people on the plane, sitting on the runway in Schipol, for approx 6 hours. Before flying to Cork. There...
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    Has anyone won on the Prizebonds lately?

    Prize Bonds Yes ... 2 recent wins of €75
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    Vibroplates v's Treadmills

    Crosstrainer Clownie ... am also looking for recommendations. How much are you talking for a decent [not high end] crosstrainer?
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    Were hotel entitled to take money from credit card?

    Stayed in a hotel on Sat night. Arrived at reception on Sunday morning to pay bill. Credit card number had been given in advance to secure the room. We advised reception that we wished to pay by a different card. They advised that it had already been processed. Were they entitled to do this...
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    Restaurant in Central London

    London Restaurant Would totally recommend Oxo Tower - its a lovely venue. Amazing views. And food was pretty good too!!!
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    Washing Machine Gunge

    Gunge I had similar issue [cant say it was on specific temperature wash] but it turned out the filter was overdue a clean
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    Tesco Credit Card

    I also pay bill in full every month - and Tesco credit card works very well for me. I have AIB Visa also but Tesco card is used for all large purchases - and the points do mount up and are always a bonus. I may in time phase out AIB Visa but haven't yet because you can't view your...
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    EBS contact details mix up,are you one?

    Yes ... we got one. We're only in this house a few years so thought it might have been for a previous owner ... obv not!
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    Where to sell baby equipment?

    www.eumom.com has a board for selling stuff
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    Name tags for clothes for little old ladies in nursing homes!

    I feel for you MF1... and your Ma and Aunt ... they are lucky to have you to watch out for them.
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