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The company I work for have had several Voluntary Redundancy programs in the past and paid 6 weeks per year of service with a cap of 2 years salary. They have just initiated another program but this time the terms are 3 weeks per year with a cap at 1 year salary. Is there anything we can do to...

No I am not Spanish but I already have an account from a previous transaction some years ago and was thinking of using this to hold some funds. Looking at other posts on AAM it seems quite complex to set up an account outside Ireland, so I was thinking of using this existing account. But I am...

Does anyone have information about how safe the Spanish banks are - specifically La Caixa. I would also like know if there is a guarantee scheme in Spain.? I already have a small amount of funds with them and was thinking about moving some more money from BOI to La Caixa to diversify a little...

Apologies if I am posting this in the wrong forum. I have a sizable sum of money with Bank of Ireland in a product called 'BOI Callable Bond Series 7' which is due to mature in March 2012. It says it has a Capital Guarantee but I'm wondering what the risks are. I really wanted a fixed interest...

I have a reasonably sized defined contribution pension fund and am trying to plan for the doomsday scenario where Ireland leaves the Euro. I rang Mercer and they told me the fund would be transferred into local currency (An Punt Nua) if we left the Euro. So therefore my life savings would be...

Never won on Prize Bons . I couldn't agree more. I bought 1000 Irish Punts worth of bonds 14 years ago and never won a red cent. I don't think there is anything dodgy I'm probably just unlucky.!! Interesting to see on here that at least some people are winning. I personally have never met...

What will happen to Euro Accounts in Northern Ireland. What is likely to happen to Euro deposit accounts in Northern Ireland if.: 1. Ireland leaves the Euro and goes to an Punt Nua.? 2. The Euro itself breaks up.?

Tax Treatment on Foreign Interest I spoke to a tax consultant today and she told me that tax on Interest earned on foreign deposit accounts is charged at your magrinal tax rate (EU and Non EU). I read elsewhere on this forum that you are only liable to the Dirt rate on interest earned from...

Are An Post Bonds safe.? I understand they are Government guanteed, but what is the situation if the Irish Government got into trouble like Greece and actually defaulted.? It may be unlikely but is your money still safe in that scenario.?

That would be smuggling. If you did it legally (paid the duty .etc.) it will cost more than it does down here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would it be smuggling.? As part of the EU are you not allowed a certain amount for persolal use...

Does anyone know what the Tax/Legal implications are for bringing Kerosene or Diesel in from Northern Ireland for personal use.? Can you bring this type of oil in legally in 'gerry' cans or in a bowser type oil tank for personal use.?