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    Voluntary contributions while living in Asia

    Is it worth paying Voluntary Contributions while living abroad? I believe you have to pay 6.6% of your Final Gross Salary in the year you left Ireland. Would this amout have to be paid yearly to gain the extra years contributions. I read some where that you had to apply within 5 years of...
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    Aer Lingus Travel Vouchers

    I had a flight booked with Aer Lingus for early June. They informed me in early May that the flight was cancelled I opted for a voucher. I got an acknowledgment for that and I was to get the codes etc in a further email. I just realised recently that I never received the code etc. My husband...
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    Non-contributory pension worth applying for?

    You dont need 10 years stamps for an English Pension. My husband worked there for 7 weeks and gets 400 Euro per Year and I get 250 Euro approx per year. Not a big amount but if your mother has 3 years she would get a bit more and every little helps. The income limit for over 70s Medical Card...
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    Ryanair have not cancelled the return leg of my flight next week yet

    I was in the same position and I got in touch via their Web chat and the guy I was dealing with said he could get in touch with the relevant people and with a very short time I had my new flight confirmed with no extra charge!
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    Health Insurance How to ensure no break in Irish PHI cover while working away

    It is very important that you have the VHI International policy set up before you leave Ireland. You can not do so once you have left!
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    Irish Life Health Irish Life Hospital Level 2

    Thank you so much for your help I will pass on all the above>
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    Irish Life Health Irish Life Hospital Level 2

    A couple both aged 40 Plus one child have returned from the UK in the past few years. I realise they will have to pay the increase 2% per year over the age 35. Would Laya Total Health be a reasonable one for them
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    Irish Life Health Irish Life Hospital Level 2

    Thank you so much for that information. She has moved to Irish Life 4 D Health5. As she had already paid her premium she got a refund.
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    Irish Life Health Irish Life Hospital Level 2

    My friend has just renewed her policy on the above plan its approximately 3K Euro per year. I think this is very expensive. I am on Laya Total Health myself and I seem to have a few more benefits re outpatients etc. She is afraid to move as she had Heart Surgery a number of years ago and a...
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    Moving abroad in October,

    I am moving abroad in October for three years. Should I max out my AVC's for 2018 and 2019 before I go? I am 33.
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    Savings Advice

    If you get your new Mortgage with AIB you will be able to keep your Tracker rate plus 1% for the amount of the outstanding mortgage on the apartment for the length of time left on the original mortgage!!
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    Invisalign orthodontic aligners

    Invisalign is not suitable for some people it depends on what work has to be done. Kevin O'Regan in Tullamore is excellent. My daughter has just had her braces removed and is thrilled with the results!
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    approx year old ulster bank, bank draft

    A Bank Draft never goes out of date.
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    Oil Stoves - are they economical, efficient and provide a good heating supply?

    Thanks for than info. I'll certainly look into both points.
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    Oil Stoves - are they economical, efficient and provide a good heating supply?

    Efel Oil stove cleaning I have an Efel in use for over 5 years now. It is very satisfactory when run on a 24/7 basis. However I have an issue with the oil flow every so often which is not solved by use of the built-in decoking rod. What happens is that the small diameter copper pipe that...
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    New Ferry to France (Launch Offer)

    I was having a look at the site for my friends who have 3 young children aged 5, 3 and 1. One cabin would be sufficient but you had to also book a reclining seat as the cabins were for four people. Most of the cabins that I used in the past would fit 2 adults and 3 small children. Did I miss...
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    Company to set up Private Health Insurance what do I do on renewal?

    When Quinn Insc were closed/taken over I think all the policies were moved. I will have to wait until I get the renewal papers again as I feel the premium is about to go up a good bit and I want to get a cheaper policy. Sorry I have not more information. I will post again when I know what...
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    Company to set up Private Health Insurance what do I do on renewal?

    I am not sure what plan I am on at the moment and I have mislaid my renewal papers so I will have to call them up to send them out again. I was originally a Quinn customer on very basic cover and was then moved to Laya and automaticially went on to their plans. I have tried to find out what...
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    HSC Pension and UCD Pension

    My friend has been working in the HSC for six years and for two years in UCD she will be working approx another 4 years in the HSC and after that will have to have a private pension. Could some one please answer the following: Should she just leave the two years contribution to the UCE pension...
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    Company to set up Private Health Insurance what do I do on renewal?

    I have just been told by my boss that the company hope to start paying for our Private Health Insurance hopefully in January next. My policy is due for renewal on the 1st September with Laya Healthcare. Do I just go ahead and renew my existing policy and can I then transfer to the company one...
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