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    Home What Info would you have to know before getting Home Insurance Quote?

    if you are renting, you should not need to apply for House & Contents insurange. This is what the landlord should have (the contents cover is only for his contents, not the tenants). You should only need to apply for Contents insurance as you do not own the house. Most larger insurance...
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    Bus routes for Shankill Co Dublin, Shanganagh Road 45A, 145 and variations.

    Re: Bus routes for Shankill D18, Shanganagh Road 45A, 145 and variations. oops, maybe my geography is off re: Shanganagh Road - the buses from Bray diverge at St Ann's Church (I think) - 45A goes right to Dun Laoghaire, 145/45/84 goes left onto Loughlinstown roundabout.
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    Bus routes for Shankill Co Dublin, Shanganagh Road 45A, 145 and variations.

    Re: Bus routes for Shankill D18, Shanganagh Road 45A, 145 and variations. The 145 goes from Kilmacanogue right through to city centre and its fairly frequent and pretty reliable - bus lane most of the way too but it runs along the Stillorgan dual carriage-way, so you may need to switch buses...
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    Are gifts from america liable for tax

    It depends on the value of the gifts - the max before duties/taxes are applied is €45. From revenue.ie - http://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/leaflets/pn1179.html 4.2 Conditions Relief from payment of Customs Duty and VAT is allowed on gift consignments from outside of the EC. where the...
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    Export Car to new zealand? is it worth it?

    no idea of the costs involved but have a look at the following: http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/importing/frontal-impact-compliance-status.html you might also want to look on TradeMe or simialr websites to compare prices as it may be cheaper to buy a new car over there. Haven't found an NZ AAM -...
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    Certificate of Good Character from Gardai

    Hi Starbuck - you don't need a form, you just need to apply in writing to the Garda Superintendent. This is what they state in the FAQs: "For what purpose are Police Certificates issued? Police Certificates are issued for the following purposes:- Foreign Consular Authorities Foreign Visas...
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    Certificate of Good Character from Gardai

    Check out the GARDA website fAQs - http://www.garda.ie/FAQ/Default.aspx?FAQCategory=36 . I wrote to the superindentent of my area requesting one of these letters for myself recently. I just wrote explaining that I was applying for a visa for X & could they provide the necessary letter...
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    What is the best white/cream paint colour

    We used Venetian White for the living room, Soft Linen (or Jasmine) for the hallway. Definitely get some samples & try them on the walls as you will find some shades too yellow / grey / cold etc. Who knew white came in so many colours!:)
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    UPC package on Website

    check if its €49 per calendar month or if the UPC month is along the lines of 28 days in a month. Keep on them for your refund or an explanation of the variance if you think its incorrect.
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    Best Shop to buy Skype Cordless Handset

    Argos have a & there are a few different brands on the Skype website ([broken link removed]). Haven't seen the Logitech voip phone though. I have a Belkin which works fine for me - though it doesn't have a stand or a speaker option.
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    Tax relief for training?

    I came across this info tonight when looking for details for tax relief on a course I'm interested in. Try these links to the Revenue site - 3rd level education & training. The leaflet re: tax relief on training courses is the IT31.
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    Save €€€'s on Tumble Drying - using a clothes airer!

    Re: Save €€€'s on Tumble Drying! Completely agree, but the downside to apartment living is not being able to dry washing on the balcony. Don't really like the tumble dryer due to shrinkage experiences (not me, the clothes!;) ) when l was a youngster. Now we have an airer & a...
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    Boston - Hotels/Things to do..

    I second the ice-hockey - really enjoyed that day out. Try getting down to the 'sing-a-long' at http://www.jacobwirth.com/ you might find some useful info here: http://www.mass-vacation.com/ , i did have some other links from my trip last year, but can't find them now.
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    anyone know the names of any songs that are played at "Salsa Slims"?

    Re: Salsa Slims "sway" was another one, think it was the Michael Bublé version
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    O2 - will double your top-up amount

    its only if you are transferring your mobile to O2 I think -
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    clamped with valid ticket on window

    Ask them to provide a copy of the photo, if clamper had to take photos, then it will be on record. I would also complain to the Cinema - its not good for them if their customers are being clamped after they've paid.
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    TRS Query

    I think this is pretty standard practise, it is for my mortgage (NIB).
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    Household bills - any need to retain?

    if you were thinking of emigrating, you might need to provide evidence of a relationship (assuming you are part of a couple & bills are in joint names!) and utility bills are useful in this instance. ;)
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    NO AGM as all apts are not sold

    Have a look at the NCA property website - [broken link removed] - there's a topic re: Membership of a Management Company. I thought that an AGM was required regardless if all the units are sold or not. We had an AGM for each of the years the Builders were directors and were still building...
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    Handbag holders

    not in the city centre, but saw some in Concepts in Blackrock Shopping Centre yesterday, about €12 I think.
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