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Check the citizens Information website and you can find the qualifying conditions there. It appears to me you should apply. My favourite quote as always is "If in doubt apply anyhow". They will tell you if you are not eligible and give you the reasons why

Yes indeed they will use the photo and ID from your Irish travel pass (which they already have) but do remember that the Senior Smart Pass only covers one person. So if you are half of a couple your OH will need to apply also (if she is 66)

You can travel to Belfast and back on your Free Travel Pass but if you wish to travel within the city you need a Senior Smart Pass card each. Bus and train stations are close to the city centre. Jury's hotel is close to the stations

Are any upgrades required to make her house more comfortable, better quality heating, kitchen, bathroom etc.

Your only hope of contacting eir on 1901 is at 9am. Managed to get through to them twice this week within 5 minutes waiting time.

Was at an auction recently where questions were asked about a right of way by the side of the house on sale. A solicitor was present beside the auctioneer. His reply was "ah sure nobody ever uses that except the woman next door who gets her coal delivered through that lane". The sale continued.

Seems even crazier to be paying the previous owners management fees arrears

To gar32 and others, just a reminder of the the tax situation on state pensions. A couple who each have a pension in their own right can claim a PAYE credit each A couple who have a pension with an adult with an adult dependent can only claim 1 PAYE credit.

Hi Roker Retirement (State Transition) Pension is payable in Ireland at 65 and Old Age Contribitury (State Contributory) Pension is payable at 66, both pensions are subject to sufficient PRSI payments made during working life. If you are awarded your Retirement Pension at age 65 you do not need...

Did you pay that 250 deposit when you signed up? therefore the new rate of deposit (if any) should be 150 (400 - 250). Have you asked to see any written regulation which points to the date on which the increased deposit came into being. Sounds to me like mention the word "student" and deposit...

As clubman states I also don't think you are obliged to tell landlord at viewing stage about RA but if you are then interested in the accommodation offerred could you try doing a deal. Make it an interesting prospect for him. Bring checkable references, offer to have the rent cheque made payable...

Your girlfriend should sign on for credits even if she is not entitled a payment(JA). This would keep her Social Welfare record intact for future claims. In Jan 2008 she could apply for JB as her claim will be based on PRSI paid in 2006 and as already stated JB is not means tested. It appears...

My preference would also be Barcelona. Been there end of Jan. 2007. Weather was ideal for a city break. Cool (not cold)and crisp just like nice spring weather here. Lots to see and do and great buzz! Do seriously hang on to your bag/wallet. All known scams are tried there just like any large...

As Lauren has already said I suspect your employer is not particularly interested on how you and your colleague work out how you share out hours, holidays and Bank Holidays. I think the plan he has in mind is about the benefits to the Company. How duties will be shared Who takes responsibility...

Get your duplicate receipts from Doctor and Pharmacy and send to Revenue immediately with Med 1 for each of the years 2003 onwards. After 31/12/2007 you will not be able to claim for 2003. If you have p60 for any of those years enclose a copy. Do not send receipts, keep them as they may be...

Re: break of service Are you confusing State Pension Contributory (Social Welfare Pension) with Employment Pension. Social welfare Pension is paid based on the No. of PRSI payments made throughout your complete working life, so if you take just a one year break from your complete working life...

I think you should discuss your plans with your local Social Welfare office as they are the only ones who have access to your records and Back to Work Enterprise Allowance is based on what records you have. Rent Allowance or any other allowance is not paid abroad.

There are a couple of extra Benefits to Invalidity Pension ie. Free Travel for her (and you if travelling with her) and possibly Household Benefit Package (Electricity, Telephone & T.V.). The extra Benefits + the extra cash might it worth a look.

Re: wage rise ? Even if her employer is signed up to the agreement I think there is still a "get out" clause for the employer. They say that they cannot afford to pay, so in that case your mother can ask for proof. She is entitled to see the proopf

Say the Public Holiday is Monday, and Monday is normally a working day for you, you would be entitled to the same pay as you would have for any other Monday (providing you complied with the 40 hours in the previous 5 weeks condition). If you do not normally on a Monday (Say Tues. Wed & Thurs...