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    Driving 'to' work or driving 'for' work.

    Am shopping around for renewals and during a phone call yesterday I was asked if I drive for work. I replied that I didn't but that on occasion I drive to work, park for the day and drive home. I was then told that I need to specify that on the application - that the normal phrase 'social...
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    Bringing gel capsules in hand luggage

    I am travelling to Germany next week to visit family and I have been asked to bring a bottle of Omega 3 gel capsules with me. I'm not sure if these would be classed as liquids. Does anyone know?
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    Massive decrease in home insurance costs!

    No loading. Never had a claim. Have compared it line by line with last year's renewal and it's identical. Accidental damage cover included. Excess limits are the same. Specified risk items the same; €10,000 cover for all risks unspecified. Public liability cover the same. Buildings cover has...
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    Massive decrease in home insurance costs!

    I got our house insurance renewal letter yesterday. I had to call them to make sure it wasn't a mistake! Our premium for this year is 30% of what it was last year - €276 compared to €920. This is on foot of the Central Bank's review of differential pricing in the home and car insurance market...
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    P60s prior to 2019 - keep or shred?

    Started a clear out of old documentation last night and found P60s which were given to us prior to 2019. Is there any need to keep them? We do an annual tax return via ROS every year. .
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    Tax-free vouchers - employee and director?

    If a person has a PAYE job with one employer and is also a director of a company, can they receive the tax free vouchers (up to €1000) from each company?
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    Car vandalised - insurance and driving licence requested

    The car is insured, taxed and has an up to date NCT. All clearly displayed in the windscreen. And it was parked on a residential street in Dublin.
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    Car vandalised - insurance and driving licence requested

    My car was vandalised a couple of weeks ago, whilst parked on a residential road. Gardai were notified and came to the address, checked local cctv etc and were unable to identify the perpetrator. I subsequently got a phone call asking me to send my insurance cert and driving licence to the...
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    Tax relief on nursing home fees for a relative

    That's what she thought too. Not sure where she got the advice from!
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    Tax relief on nursing home fees for a relative

    Uncle John is in a nursing home that is costing €1500 per week. He is paying this from his own resources. He pays no tax so cannot claim tax relief. His niece Margaret (who is employed and paying tax at 40%) has been advised that she can pay the fees on his behalf from her income and that she...
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    Car insurance and NCT test date

    NCT is due on 26th December 2021 but next available date is early March 2022. Have booked and paid for this and have confirmation of this. Do I need to inform my insurance company? (Think I will double check with them but just thought to ask here also).
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    Passport application delays

    My son applied for a passport yesterday (online). Arrived this morning! I think that must be a record. Brilliant service from the Passport Office.
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    Aer Lingus flight cancelled. No notification from them.

    Thanks Brendan. Yes I agree re no email re cancellation.
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    Aer Lingus flight cancelled. No notification from them.

    I was due to fly to Rome today with Aer Lingus. The flight has been cancelled. I got numerous email reminders re check in but have received nothing re cancellation. I have emailed re refund but got no response. Can't get through on the phone. Is is safe to assume that I will be refunded without...
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    Calculating gross to net salary...

    Gross salary €9,500 per month PAYE employee, paid monthly Yearly tax credits €4,589 (spouse has €2,011) Monthly tax credit €382.42; €3653.50 monthly is taxed at 20%, I presume balance is taxed at 40%? How can I calculate PRSI, USC and PAYE please.
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    Rentassured.ie

    Under ‘key facts’ you will find this statement ‘The benefits under the Policy are underwritten by LAMP Insurance Company Limited, Suite 934, Europort Gibraltar, company registration number 93562.’ Are they regulated by the Central Bank? What would happen if they went wallop ?
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    House Renovation Quote

    We did an extension last year. Put a fibreglass flat roof on the new bit (approx 35sq meters of new roof). No issues at all with insuring it.
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    How do I calculate monthly mortgage repayments?

    No, not eligible for TRS. Thank you for the quick reply - so the payment is correct essentially. Less the €23. I'll check with B of I re that.
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    How do I calculate monthly mortgage repayments?

    I cannot figure this out!! Outstanding balance is €149,670. Remaining term - 11 years and 3 months (June 2030) Interest rate - ECB + 0.95% The current monthly repayment is €1,146. Is this correct?
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