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    Excessive Car Hire Charge from Hertz.

    My favourite Subject, Car Hire companies rip offs. Nothing surprises me with Hertz anymore (or other car hire companies either). I got very badly stung (again) in UK lately whereby I took up the option offered to me at the desk of a £20 payment and I didnt have to refuel. When I queired this at...
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    Dissolving a UK company.

    Can anyone advise if I can use a specialist practitioner from here or if I have to go to the UK to dissolve a UK Ltd Company? Thanks for your help.
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    Is LPT allowed against tax for investment properties?

    Apologies if this has been covered on AAM before but had a debate today with someone over whether LPT is an allowable expense against investment properties. My understanding was that unlike the Nppr which was not allowable the LPT is. Can someone confirm. Thanks
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    Bank of Ireland Premier Banking...what's the point??

    As a regular to RDS for Leinster games this posts reminds of BOI's big billboards advertising 'Mortgages, Anytime, Any place! Now what does that remind me of?
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    Fair Deal Scheme - increase in asset contribution from 5% to 7.5% p.a.

    I couldn,t agree more with you. I,ve been left with a situation where mother and fathers health declined rapidly early last year. Despite a will been made we never had any discussion in terms of bank accounts, shares etc etc. Father passed away in July and had major trouble accessing funds to...
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    Fair Deal Scheme - increase in asset contribution from 5% to 7.5% p.a.

    Am currently in the process of applying under the fair deal scheme for long term care on behalf of my mother. Have just received correspondence from HSE that as my mother is incapacitated and unable to sign the application herself I will need to apply to the local district court to become her...
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    VHI long term stay. Is 6 mths (180 days) based on the calendar year or rolling year?

    Hi, Can anyone answer the following for me? Father is a long time member of VHI. Had a long stay in hospital (private section) from about september last year until his 6months were up when he was then placed on a public ward for about 4-5 weeks before discharge. His old problem has...
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    Excessive Car Hire Charge from Hertz.

    Thanks for all the replies. Just an update on the situation. I contacted hertz once again this afternoon and stated I would give them till 5pm tomorrow to receive confirmation they would refund my CC or else I would be contacting a solicitor on the matter. They informed me that they will...
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    Excessive Car Hire Charge from Hertz.

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone can help me with the following. I booked a car hire through the ryanair web site tuesday last 7th May to pick up a car on wednesday morning 8th at Leeds Bradford airport for one day. The rental contract (with Hertz) which I signed stated the price to be...
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    What is the current situation on availability of care under Fair Deal scheme?

    Am talking about his VHI cover. Lasted for 6 months only. Not sure if it was specific to his particular plan. Was a real game changer in terms of pressure from the hospital once this occurred.
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    What is the current situation on availability of care under Fair Deal scheme?

    Am currently going through the process of trying to find a suitable home for my dad who is also a dementia sufferer. His private cover in the hospital has just run out and he is now in the public section of the same hospital. Hence we are been put under a lot of pressure to find care for him...
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    Fair deal scheme.

    So just to be clear in my mind. Both parents have state pension of €223. This equates to approx 23k P.A. My dad (who is going to nursing home) has a private pension of approx 15k. Based on the above 50% of 38k is 19k. 80% of this is approx 15.2k. Is this correct? Thanks
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    Fair deal scheme.

    Hi, Looking for advice on the following. Am currently in process of applying for nursing home care for my dad (needs 24hr care due to dementia). Father is receipt of state pension and a small private pension from 35 yrs in a private company. Mother is still in family home and in receipt...
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    Returning bins to Greyhound

    Have had the same problem with greyhound. Customer service a disgrace. Have found their pricing structure a disgrace. Can't understand why people stay with them. They did take over council,s client base so their obviously relying on people,s reluctance to change. Was glad I took time to select...
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    VAT chargeable on UK rental income?

    As an Irish based UK property investor my Management company over there charges me a 10% fee on all rental income for their service with VAT added on to this figure. Is VAT applicable to me in this situation? Thanks.
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    Certus and bank of scotland

    This is ongoing issue with BOSI. I have a similar problem ongoing now for more than a year. Although I get on well with my contact in Certus they cannot even purchase a pen here without reference to their bosses who are Lloyds TSB in uk. The fact is it is impossible to access the person making...
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    USC due on rental profits???

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone has come across situation where a liability occurs on rental profits. Have just completed my 2011 tax return with my accountant and although I am carrying substantial rental losses forward from 2008-2010 he has informed me I am liable for USC on the small profit I...
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    Car hire - ITALY

    Hi, I've been travelling abroad for years on business an currently I am finding the cheapest car hire rates are thru the Easyjet web site which is europcar. With regard to excess I have my own policy from insurance4carhire.com . The cost of this premium in stg£49 per year which covers all...
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    MBNA increasing interest rate on credit cards

    Its adious to MBNA from me also. I transferred my balance to a rival company earlier today at a 6 month promotional rate of 3.9%. The writing is on the wall for their employees in this country. At 16.9% (and a 6% increase) they are really sticking it to their customers!!!!!!!!!!
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    MBNA increasing interest rate on credit cards

    MBNA new credit card rate. I got the letter today, increasing rate from 10.9% to 16.9%. Have been with MBNA for over 10 years now and would be regarded as a loyal customer. My understanding was that MBNA was committed to Ireland for the long term however this letter tells me they are...
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