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    Things that used to be illegal in Ireland

    Smoking in pubs and restaurants was legal until March 2004, so, just over 20 years ago.
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    Accidentally exceeded permitted duty free alcohol limit

    No. You left the airport without being challenged by customs. Had you known in time, you could have entered the red lane at customs, declared the alcohol, and paid the duty. But it's too late now, other than to enjoy it!
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    Judgement still showing after bankruptcy

    I don't think that you can get the judgements removed, but you might be able to arrange for them to be marked as "satisfied". Have a look at this link: https://www.courts.ie/satisfaction-judgment The other possibility is that the records might stop displaying in Vision-net once they start...
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    Credit card an option with a poor credit record?

    Plus 1 to what Savvy said, the automated checks will fail you. Don't worry about the Avantcard enquiry. Just wait until early 2026, and then check your credit report to make sure it's clear. If it's clear, then apply, and most likely you'll be successful. In the mean-time, a Revolut card...
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    Conor Pope just does not like Revolut

    These calls have been doing the rounds. I've received 10-15 of them over the past year. It presents as an Irish mobile, and is an automated message claiming to be from Revolut, saying that there is a €79.99 debit from Amazon. Not too hard to spot as being fradulent. Revolut isn't at fault...
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    Mars Capital and ill health

    Hi Jacqi64 As you pointed out yourself, these forums are focused on Ireland. So any advice given will be more general in nature, as posters wouldn't be familiar with specifics in the United Kingdom. Having said that, I have anecdotally heard of repossessions in England going through in 3...
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    BOI sells mortgage of my deceased brother to Mars Capital

    Hi Mogrady I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and mother. Just wanted to comment on something you said: As DannyBoyD has been pointing out, you may not need a mortgage for full market value. You only need to raise a mortgage for the same amount that is owed to Mars Capital. How...
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    Have Currency fair gone bust??

    I would also be concerned in that they are behind with their annual CRO filings. See: https://www.solocheck.ie/Irish-Company/Currencyfair-Limited-469391
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    Employer deducting salary protection premium, but not paying it over

    Hi desparate, It would seem that your employer is making a deduction from your salary, but not passing it on to the service provider (Cornmarket). This may well be a breach of the 1991 Payment of Wages Act. You may wish to make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission, who may be...
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    Credit Rating Report

    Hi Tracey It would seem that both you and your ex jointly took out the mortgage on the house in Tipp. And it appears that the house sold for less than the amount outstanding on the mortgage, €94,251 less, if I an interpreted your post correctly. The news here isn't good. This is going to...
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    Where can I get information on road conditions?

    Driving to Cork is one thing. What about getting back? There is a risk of frost/ice after dark. With the amount of precipitation today, all roads will be effectively untreated.
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    Bunq and salary

    Here is a link to the Central Bank's page on "IBAN discrimination" : https://www.centralbank.ie/consumer-hub/explainers/what-is-iban-discrimination-and-what-can-i-do-about-it
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    Ex trying to sell jointly owned house without me

    How much is the house worth? And, how much is the outstanding balance on the mortgage?
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    Dublin to San Diego

    Plus 1 to pre-clearance in Dublin. Personally, I would fly Aer Lingus to Los Angeles. It's a direct flight. Then I would stay overnight at an airport hotel, rent a car the next day when I'm rested, and drive the 2 hours to San Diego. I would do this because I try to avoid connecting flights.
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    Dublin airport parking option

    You could park in Swords and get a bus or taxi to the airport. These offer "Park & Fly" pre-booking, but you do have to make your own way to and from the airport: https://www.ipairc.ie/swords-plaza-public-car-park/
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    Revolut auto top up of joint account

    Before putting the above arrangement in place, have a read of this article: https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2024/01/08/couple-lose-thousands-of-euro-of-wedding-savings-in-revolut-ordeal/
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    Vulnerable Person who opened an account using a fake name now struggling to withdraw cash using his real name

    Not necessarily. Father presents the book. The teller verifies the signature. If ID is asked for, father says, "I've never been asked for ID before, and I don't have any. But I do have some old statements with me, would these do?" It may or may not work. But it is a starting point.
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    Vulnerable Person who opened an account using a fake name now struggling to withdraw cash using his real name

    Possibly, but it's a starting point. A refusal by a financial institution allow a depositor to withdraw their deposit is a serious matter, which can then be put into the hands of a solicitor, or the FSPO.
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    Vulnerable Person who opened an account using a fake name now struggling to withdraw cash using his real name

    I'm with @Kimmagegirl . Ideally, the father should try and make a withdrawal in the first instance. Is there any way he could be put into a wheelchair, brought to his EBS branch, up to the counter, and say, "Good morning, I'd like to make a withdrawal by cheque please"?
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    Vodafone Mobile Broadband for Free to Air TV channels

    Going back to the OP's question. Yes, I'm using Vodafone Mobile Broadband in North County Dublin. https://n.vodafone.ie/shop/broadband/mobile-broadband.html Am streaming live TV to an iPad. I've found it fast enough and reliable enough for live TV.
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