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    PRSI Class A and Class D service

    To add to the above. Regarding my Class D this service would be calculated on a Senior Allied Health Professional salary scale, I retired on ( Class A) the lower of the Manager scales, a difference of a few thousand I assume this would make some difference overall
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    PRSI Class A and Class D service

    Thank you for all your replies.They are really helpful. I have now received figures from the HSE but it is not easy to compare the options given the unknowns .I have yet to make a decision. Do you know of anyone who really knows this area and are you allowed to recommend some one to give me...
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    PRSI Class A and Class D service

    Thank you for your replies, I am retiring on class A I had 21 years paying class D The last 16 years I paid class A All service ( 37 years ) in the Health service. The pensions office have asked me if I want them to calculate my pension on 37 years class A ( told me I can claim Job seekers and...
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    PRSI Class A and Class D service

    Interesting reading the above . I work in the Health service, am in superannuation I have 21 years as class D and 16 years as class A . I am retiring in December aged 63 can I ask if anyone might know is it better to get the Class D pension based on the 21 years and the Class A pension based...
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    buying back years

    I am a 59 year old with 21 years in the health service at Class D , Took a break to work in a private organisation and then returned to the HSE as Class A for 13 years Total Service 34 years , If I avail of the present offer to retire by June 2015 on my pre cut salary will I get the...
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    at age 60 is it worth getting PRSA or AVC?

    Thanks beginning to understand things better now. Its good to know what you don't know and what you need to know before talking to an advisor...
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    at age 60 is it worth getting PRSA or AVC?

    Thanks for that -it now makes sense for me, however what are your thoughts on opening an AVC account at this stage - given 6 years to retirement - as I may be able to put some money aside (in addition to having an emergency fund available ) Are there AVC accounts that just invest in very low...
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    at age 60 is it worth getting PRSA or AVC?

    Great posts reading all with interest , this is a subject I know little about but should do. May I ask your thoughts on the following: I am 58 and a half .. have a salary of about 65,000 working in the health service will have a pension, currently have 33 years service. I have some shares which...
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    I get my prescriptions in the North

    Can I ask is there any site where you can compare the price of prescription drugs charged by different Pharmacies ? Or do I just have to contact each individually? Where can I find out the price of generic Ramipril and Simvastatin? Thanks
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    Best Buy Travel Insurance

    Any update on the best travel insurance for 2013? Multitrip , Europe, have private health insurance.
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    Kitchen worktops

    Dublin thanks
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    Kitchen worktops

    Where would I go to view a range of laminate worktops in large pieces? What is the best make and type to use ?
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    Ulster Bank Current Account Problems

    Just opened a current account with Ulster bank.. not now so sure it was a great idea.. Am having no luck contacting the bank they refuse to give me the branch telephone number and say they will get someone to call back still waiting .....the manager gave me his mobile and said call anytime have...
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    Pipe leak under house - who is responsible ?

    The mains water access is outside on the footpath , what should I do with the lead pipe feeding the house?
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    Pipe leak under house - who is responsible ?

    Hi I am currently renovating a 1950s house in D3 with I think a lead pipe feed from the mains outside the front wall of garden. What should I do? Ask the builders to expose the pipe and check it for leaks? ask them to install a new pipe ? how would this work in regard to connecting to mains...
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    Key Post Key Posts and links to home energy

    HI is there a thread on water and the requirements around meters and feeds into houses? thanks
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    Couple mid 50s on VHI teachers €2,311: health insurance options

    thanks for that information. I also insure my 24 year old daughter both policies due before end of March. I cannot afford to keep her on the VHI one choice plan. I think I actually just want her covered for semi private in a public hospital . Laya have one policy for around €500 is this worth...
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    Couple mid 50s on VHI teachers €2,311: health insurance options

    Hi SnowyB , Great post - any further advice gratefully received . Am 57 healthy so far TG. Would like cover semi private in private hospital Dublin. Don't mind paying a small excess. Not to worried about GPs alternative therapies etc etc, Would like radiology cover and cover for consultant...
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    Condensation on windows, attempt to fix no good.

    I have the same problem in my rented apartment DG windows but very poor wall insulation, no vents in bedroom. Window very wet every morning and mildew, should I leave the window open at night ? I fine it hard enough to heat the place without having a cold wind blowing in...
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