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Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Many companies in Ireland offer telephone services for both fixed line and mobile. Each of the providers offer different packages to consumers. Before entering into a telephone contract, you […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… If you have a medical condition covered by the Long-Term Illness Scheme, you can get free drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of that condition. […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… In certain circumstances, you can delay paying some or all of your Local Property Tax (LPT) until a later date. This is known as a deferral. If you meet […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  Who owns the boundary between your property and your neighbour’s? The general rule is that any boundaries between your land and your neighbour’s land are jointly owned by both […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  Q. As an employee, what are my entitlements in relation to Public Holidays? Most employees are entitled to paid leave on public holidays. There is an exception for certain […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  Jury service is when you are instructed to attend court with other members of the public, so the court can select people to sit on juries for upcoming court […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  What is the Working Family Payment? Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children. It supports people who are on low pay. WFP used […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  How do I apply for or renew my driving licence? NDLS Online is the most efficient way to apply for or renew your driving licence or learner permit. All […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… If you are planning to embrace a fitter lifestyle in 2024, you may wish to consider parking the car and cycling to work instead. The Cycle to Work Scheme […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… What is the small claims procedure? The small claims procedure (also known as the Small Claims Court) is a service which provides an inexpensive way for consumers and businesses […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… With State exams looming, many parents of secondary school students in the Leaving Cert cycle are thinking about the future and the likely costs that are coming.  It is […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… What is a domestic wastewater treatment system? Domestic wastewater treatment systems include all septic tanks, waste water tanks and treatment systems receiving, storing, treating or disposing of domestic wastewater. […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  In the past, you had no legal right to be paid while you were on sick leave from work. However, this has changed and there is not  a Statutory […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  From 1st January 2024, a number of changes have been introduced in relation to claiming your State Pension (Contributory). One of these changes is that you can defer claiming […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  Generally, the amount of pay you get for working is agreed between you and your employer. Pay negotiations normally happen when you get a job offer. However, most employees […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Q. What is the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability? This is a grant for people with a physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual disability. It provides […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Decision making is an integral part of our lives. At different times we make important decisions about our finances, property, employment, accommodation, healthcare and social supports. Overall, there are […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Q. What is the Additional Needs Payment? The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income. You […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Q. What can someone do if their application for a social welfare payment is unsuccessful? If you think you have been wrongly refused a social welfare payment, you can […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Ireland, like the rest of Europe, faces a growing challenge in dealing with waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Legislation aims to ensure that old electrical and electronic […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… The Consumer Rights Act 2022 introduced new rights when you buy in a shop. They only apply if you bought something in a shop on or after 29 November […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… This is the time of year when many of us purchase gift vouchers for friends and family. There are many benefits to gift vouchers but there are also some […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… After a bereavement you may need financial support. The Department of Social Protection (DSP) provides certain once-off payments to help out families during this difficult time. Your local Community […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Anyone planning to get married in Ireland must give a minimum of 3 months’ notice to the Registrar at a Civil Registration Service. This is the law in Ireland […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… What information and supports are available for older people from Citizens Information?  Deirdre Vann Bourke, Kerry Citizens Information Manager confirms; “We provide information, advice and advocacy across a broad […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Did you know that there is an extra payment for people on social welfare payments who are living alone? It is a payment called the Living Alone Increase which […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Local authorities are the main providers of social housing for people who cannot afford to buy a home or rent accommodation privately. Rents are based on the household’s ability […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Your main rights and responsibilities as a tenant come from landlord and tenant law, as well as from the lease or tenancy agreement you have with your landlord. Residential […]

Deirdre Vann Bourke, Kerry Citizens Information Manager today gives a brief outline about Capital Gains Tax…•  You dispose of an asset when you: • Sell it • Give it as a gift • Exchange it • Get compensation or insurance for it “If you make a profit or gain when […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… If you decide to change your job, you must by law tell your employer that you plan to leave. This is called giving notice. You must give your employer a […]