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Transfer of standard rate bands

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We have a National Philanthropy Policy

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Deposit Issues

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New AIB Mobile app on the way

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Old Ulster Bank statements

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beneficary issue when theres 2 cu account.

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CRH shares disposal

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Bitcoin - steer clear or not?

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Moneymakeover Looking for reassurance on Mortgage decision

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Irish resident over 70 with an Australian Superannuation

Qualifying for the UK State Pension bonanza

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HMRC July Letter Describing Transition From Class 2 To Class 3

My Future Fund - the auto-enrolment system

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The Journal - "Some people were pushed into pension schemes instead of AE, government memo says"

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Financial Advisor, South Dublin (Financial Planning Matters?)

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It is taking the Financial Ombudsman years to process my complaint

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Updating will

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Bad credit rating, need replacement gas boiler asap

Redundancy, unemployment & jobseekers entitlements

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65 working part time and JSB

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What happens if I stayed on Jobseekers instead of switching to carers allowance?

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I want Cross Border Health Treatment Providers - anyone any experience?

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Archaeology excavation dig

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Limited company funding lifestyle

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The great financial debates

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Growing wealth inequality

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LPT annual direct debit, did yours go through today ?

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Terrible service from BoI Mortgages

Buying and selling homes

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Downsizing. Has anyone done this and any regrets?

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Interest-only investment mortgage due to expire next year

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600 ptsb customers getting letter that they may qualify for a tracker of ECB +1%

Vulture Funds

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AIB Prevailing Rate tracker redress programme

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AIB Who has complaints at the Ombudsman stage on the simple vs. compound interest issue?

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Key Post I have a Bank of Ireland tracker – should I consider fixing?

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Buying together; splitting up
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Best way to re-mortgage after divorce

The new rules from 1 March 2026

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RTB told landlords posting date = service date. The High Court says it doesn't. Accommodation providers set up to fail?

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Proofreading: mandatory for landlords, optional for the RTB for statutory instruments

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RTÉ - "Did Ireland's 'bad bank' NAMA work?"

Don't Askaboutmoney

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Tubs of Roses - shrinkflation

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Drain issue in garden

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When to switch energy provider?

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Neighbour with problematic building now selling up - should I try to clarify possible planning issues ahead of any sale?

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Managing agent acting as OMC company secretary - conflict of interest or not?

Work, Careers, Employment rights, further study

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Point on payscale HSE

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Small Claims Court orders booking.com to refund me, but they are ignoring it
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Scam alert!

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Booking.com hacked and scammers using data to scam customers

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Samsung Q990F vs JBL BAR 1300 MK2 Soundbar for best BASS + Dolby Atmos Experience + Dialogue Clarity
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Being charged 30c to send a text from 087 to 085.

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Seattle recommendations things to do

Travel, accommodation and restaurants in Ireland

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Recommend restaurants in Wexford Town

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Issue With A Local Garage Repairing My Car

Miscellaneous Non-financial Questions

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Washing machine & dryer bundle.
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The Depths

General Election 2024

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Is Mary Lou in trouble now?

Letting Off Steam

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. But please try to keep it rational/polite anyway.

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The Lucy Letby Case

Shooting the Breeze

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Superb performance by Lowry
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