Did you know that you can save money on calls from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland by using the 048 code ? Normally – calls to the UK from Ireland need to be prefixed with the international dialing code for the UK which is 0044 . But – phone calls to landlines in […]
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Training Grants for the Unemployed
Many people who are out of work might not be aware that there are grants of up to €500 a year available to help with the cost of certain training courses that could help them get a job. The Department Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) will usually approve grants for training – as long […]
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Tax Relief on Home Renovation – Some Details
A new Home Renovation Incentive Scheme was announced in Budget 2014. It ended in Decmeber 2018 This is a tax relief scheme which will run from 25th October 2013 to 31st December 2018. (It was originally supposed to start in Jan 2014 but was bought forward to stop owners delaying work starting) . The Scheme […]
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Free Aid and Advice for people with Mortgage Arrears
THis week saw the launch of a new scheme of Free Aid and Advice for people with Mortgage Arrears The purpose of this State funded Scheme is to help people in serious arrears to find the best available solutions, with the help of professionals with knowledge of mortgages, insolvency, bankruptcy and repossession. The priority is […]
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Financial Help Available for Flood Damage
The recent heavy rainfall in many parts of Ireland has resulted in flooding in some areas with many homes affected. The cost of repairs and replacing damaged posessions will be a big burden on many households – especially if they were not insured. In areas prone to flooding – many insurers will not provide home […]
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