There was a time when the “Sales” in Ireland didn’t begin until the New Year , January 1st – but they have gradually been starting earlier and earlier as shopping habits in Ireland fall in line with the UK. This year, St Stephens Day , December 26th , falls on a Monday and many shops […]
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When are the Banks in Ireland Open over Christmas 2022 ? People are making fewer visits to banks these days – because of online banking, banking apps and ATMs there is less need to go into a bank.There are also fewer bank branches open than there were even a year ago.But – for those of […]
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Budget 2023 revealed that the Social Welfare and State Pension Christmas Bonus will be 100% again in 2022. What Date Will The 2022 Christmas Bonus Be Paid ? The Social Welfare Christmas bonus for weekly pensions and welfare benefits was paid out in the week between December 5th and December 9th 2022. It was paid […]
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New laws came in to force in December 2019 that gave consumers more protection when buying or spending gift vouchers in Ireland. So hopefully consumers can feel a bit safer when buying gift vouchers for Christmas presents now. But – with the problems caused by inflation and energy prices – there is still a chance […]
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Metered Taxi fares in Dublin and the rest of Ireland must not be charged at more than the national maximum taxi fare . The National Transport Authority (“NTA”) sets the maximum metered taxi fare .Only metered taxi journey fares are controlled . Hackney and limousine journeys are not controlled – they are pre-booked and, therefore, […]
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