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    Prize Bonds - anyone else finding it difficult to register their prize bonds on the State Savings site ?

    Thank you, They couldn’t tell me that when I asked over the phone. Now I understand why they wouldn’t email it. Thank you
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    Prize Bonds - anyone else finding it difficult to register their prize bonds on the State Savings site ?

    does anyone have a copy of the registration form that is required to be filled in and signed to complete the process as they won't email it to me for security reasons (blank form!) and I am out of the country?
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    Job Seekers Benefit after retiring

    Thanks for the many replies guys. Based on the above I think I will wait until the day before to advise of my oncoming illness. So if I do this sign on at whatever date I can expect that I will not be called for sign on again for a good while after that.
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    Job Seekers Benefit after retiring

    Another related question - took early retirement a few weeks ago, I am 63yo. I applied for jsb immediately and got approved but have been told I must sign on at the local Intreo office on a date 4 weeks from now. I can take 2 weeks holiday per annum and must inform them if I am going abroad...
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    Registration fee for college courses for 2011/2012?

    We have 2 students and one has already paid the €2000, I have to pay the 2nd 2k now. How do I get the €500 refund on the 2nd fee?
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    22yo - would you keep Health insurance cover?

    Thank you all for your replies. I think I am switching to Aviva.
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    22yo - would you keep Health insurance cover?

    If I switch from Quinn to Aviva and want to switch back to Quinn in 2 years time will there be an issue given that there was a significant claim while with Quinn 2 years ago. Do they take your claim history into consideration when switching ? Quinn have been very good and the only reason I would...
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    22yo - would you keep Health insurance cover?

    Thanks for your reply Novaflare77, I'll certianly consider it. The real question is : Is health insurance really worth it for people in their 20's with no dependents etc? Even if he does have a job when 23 , should he have health insurance?
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    22yo - would you keep Health insurance cover?

    I have Quinn essential plus (no excess) for 2 adults and 2 students at the moment. Students are covered up to 21yo. 1 of the kids has reached 21 and will n ot be eligible on renewal so was considering dropping him off it altogether as the Premium for him is €854 now. It was €295. Both are...
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    Tax relief on College Fees ?

    Thank you.
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    Tax relief on College Fees ?

    There is a note on the notice that accompanied the invoice for the registration fee from TCD re tax relief. It states 'to obtain tax relief (where applicable), please retain the receipt portion of your fee payment form .......... Can anyone confirm that tax relief is available for 3rd level...
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    Can Company change Pension from Non-contributory to contributory?

    I have been working in a company for 30 years with a defined benefit non-contributory pension scheme. Can the company change that to contributory i.e. 8% contribution going forward.
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    M&S Dine in 2 for €12.50 offer

    M&S gave out vouchers recently for 7 euro off food if you spend 35 or more so bought 3 of these for 30.50.!!!
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    which northern irish electrical companies (preferably online) deliver to the south?

    Re: which northern irish electrical companies (preferably online) deliver to the sout Richersounds.ie or .com see http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1105
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    Pay for any Big Purchases by Credit Card!

    Would not recommend credit card on ebay. Use Paypal. It's safer.
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    Which 40" LCD ???

    Saw this in Musgraves cash & Carry on thursday. 40 inch Sony Bravia LCD TV Model KDL-40L4000 599 plus vat Reduced from €939+vat
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    Anyone know good sites to buy an LCD TV online?

    I bought a 42" Philips here in March €550 delivered - fantastic. [broken link removed]
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    how to view webcam from remote computer

    You can use trackercam software available at
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    NTL wireless Modem ?

    A friend of mine had his NTL/UPC modem upgraded last week and now he has no internet connection to his desktop which doesn't have a network card. His laptop works ok. His desktop was connected to the old modem through the usb port. Anyone else have this experience? What can he do now...
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    Free to Air packages

    I did this in sep 2006 got 6 months free sky sports too. Then bought UK yellow house card on ebay and now get free BBCs, ITVs, c4, Film 4 and c5 along with the rest of the free stuff.
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