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    Driving 'to' work or driving 'for' work.

    Am shopping around for renewals and during a phone call yesterday I was asked if I drive for work. I replied that I didn't but that on occasion I drive to work, park for the day and drive home. I was then told that I need to specify that on the application - that the normal phrase 'social...
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    Bringing gel capsules in hand luggage

    I am travelling to Germany next week to visit family and I have been asked to bring a bottle of Omega 3 gel capsules with me. I'm not sure if these would be classed as liquids. Does anyone know?
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    Massive decrease in home insurance costs!

    I got our house insurance renewal letter yesterday. I had to call them to make sure it wasn't a mistake! Our premium for this year is 30% of what it was last year - €276 compared to €920. This is on foot of the Central Bank's review of differential pricing in the home and car insurance market...
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    P60s prior to 2019 - keep or shred?

    Started a clear out of old documentation last night and found P60s which were given to us prior to 2019. Is there any need to keep them? We do an annual tax return via ROS every year. .
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    Tax-free vouchers - employee and director?

    If a person has a PAYE job with one employer and is also a director of a company, can they receive the tax free vouchers (up to €1000) from each company?
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    Car vandalised - insurance and driving licence requested

    My car was vandalised a couple of weeks ago, whilst parked on a residential road. Gardai were notified and came to the address, checked local cctv etc and were unable to identify the perpetrator. I subsequently got a phone call asking me to send my insurance cert and driving licence to the...
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    Tax relief on nursing home fees for a relative

    Uncle John is in a nursing home that is costing €1500 per week. He is paying this from his own resources. He pays no tax so cannot claim tax relief. His niece Margaret (who is employed and paying tax at 40%) has been advised that she can pay the fees on his behalf from her income and that she...
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    Car insurance and NCT test date

    NCT is due on 26th December 2021 but next available date is early March 2022. Have booked and paid for this and have confirmation of this. Do I need to inform my insurance company? (Think I will double check with them but just thought to ask here also).
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    Aer Lingus flight cancelled. No notification from them.

    I was due to fly to Rome today with Aer Lingus. The flight has been cancelled. I got numerous email reminders re check in but have received nothing re cancellation. I have emailed re refund but got no response. Can't get through on the phone. Is is safe to assume that I will be refunded without...
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    Calculating gross to net salary...

    Gross salary €9,500 per month PAYE employee, paid monthly Yearly tax credits €4,589 (spouse has €2,011) Monthly tax credit €382.42; €3653.50 monthly is taxed at 20%, I presume balance is taxed at 40%? How can I calculate PRSI, USC and PAYE please.
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    How do I calculate monthly mortgage repayments?

    I cannot figure this out!! Outstanding balance is €149,670. Remaining term - 11 years and 3 months (June 2030) Interest rate - ECB + 0.95% The current monthly repayment is €1,146. Is this correct?
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    CU refused to take Public Services Card as proof of PPSN

    Was in my local credit union this morning and they asked for updated id. I gave driving licence as photo id and then offered my Public Services Card as proof of PPSN. This was rejected. I need to produce a medical card, European Health Insurance Card or payslip as proof. Am a bit gobsmacked! A...
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    Pressurised system - will the pump be noisy?

    In the middle of kitchen extension. This includes switching from oil to gas. Plumber advises installing a combi boiler which heats the water as needed. He also recommends a pressurised pump. Am very concerned that this may be noisy. It will be housed beside the boiler in a kitchen cabinet. Any...
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    How does a child under 18 make a CAT return

    A recent inheritance triggers a CAT payment. How would a person under 18 go about paying this?
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    Would-be-burglar injured attempting to break in to house - inform insurer?.

    What is the scenario here insurance wise does anyone know? Burglar attempts to break in to house through window. Window shatters easily and burglar is badly cut on face. Houseowner in house at the time. Calls ambulance and gardai. Should insurance company be informed? My feeling is yes but...
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    Kube Kitchens. Any recent experiences?

    We are currently getting plans together for a new kitchen/extension. Has anyone used Kube Kitchens recently? And if so would they be recommended?
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    VW 0% PCP finance offer

    VW are offering 0% PCP finance on 172 reg cars. We have been considering a new car for the past year (though not necessarily brand new). Is this VW offer worth considering? What does 0% actually mean?
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    Solicitor's fee for probate.

    Is a solicitor's fee for probate calculated as a percentage of the total estate (regardless of the amount of work required)? Is it reasonable to ask for a breakdown of the fee?
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    Flights from Dublin to Nice Summer 2017

    I have just been on the aer lingus website checking flight prices from Dublin to Nice for June. There seems to be only 1 flight at 5.55am each morning. We do this trip every year and there has always been at least 3 flights each day (if not more!). Does anyone know what's happened? Can't find...
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    Inheritance conundrum...

    A's uncle died and has left A a sum of €60,000. A has already exceeded her category B CAT threshold so will be paying tax of 33% on the €60,000. Tax will be €19,800 leaving her €40,200. The will then states that A's 3 children are to each receive their maximum amount up to the category C tax...
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