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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… Question: My landlord has asked me to leave my rented accommodation. Can I be evicted during COVID-19? Answer: Under COVID-19 restrictions, an eviction ban automatically kicks in any time […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I’m looking for some simple information on first steps after a bereavement for my sister who has been widowed. Can you recommend an appropriate resource? Answer: Bereavement can […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I have to retire at 65, and can’t claim my State pension until I’m 66. What can I do? Answer: Many people, under their contract of employment, must […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I’m working from home because of COVID-19. Can I claim tax back on my utility bills?  Answer: If you are working from home (also known as e-working or […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I attend a DEIS school and want to go to university. My family are not well off.  Is there anything to help me go to college?  Answer: The […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… THE impact of Brexit is now being felt by Irish consumers up and down the country. As a result of the UK leaving the EU, there are changes to […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… WITH fraudulent behaviour at an all-time high, it’s important that we take time to familiarise ourselves with the signs of a scam and how to deal with it. Some […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I have a medical card but I seem to be paying more than the monthly cap for prescription charges for my family. Why would this happen and how can […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public (for any updates to the following text, click here)… Question: When schools reopen, what health and safety rules will children have to follow?  Answer: The Government plans to reopen schools at the […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I think I’ve been scammed, can I get my money back? Answer: If you’ve been scammed, you have been tricked into parting with your money. The scam can come […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: My son has lived in the US for the past 10 years. He is planning to come back to Ireland in a few months. He is in a long-term […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I booked and paid for a package holiday in January. I have just learned that the hotel has been quarantined due to coronavirus. I’m hoping the travel agent will […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I am due to return to work after maternity leave in a few months, and I am looking into my childcare options. Our income is modest, and I’m afraid […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I have run my own company for several years, but things have become very difficult lately. I’ve always understood that being self-employed meant that I didn’t qualify for unemployment […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: What is a rent pressure zone? Answer: A rent pressure zone (RPZ) is an area where rents cannot be increased by more than 4% each year. They are areas where […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: My daughter is starting secondary school in September and we live 5 kilometres from her school. Am I eligible for the School Transport Scheme? Answer: You may qualify for the […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I’m a full-time minimum wage PAYE worker. Does the increase in the national minimum wage mean that I pay more Universal Social Charge? Answer: The minimum wage increased from €9.80 […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I’m a PAYE worker. What income tax will I pay in 2020? Answer: The amount of tax that you have to pay depends on your personal circumstances. Tax is charged […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: What are the legal alcohol limits for driving? Answer: It is an offence to drive in a public place if you are too intoxicated to have proper control of your […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: Can taxis charge higher fares over Christmas and New Year? Answer: Yes, taxis can charge more on certain days over Christmas. Drivers have the right to charge the maximum amount […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I was in hospital recently and I was not happy with my experience there. When I complained to the nurse in charge I wasn’t satisfied with the response. How […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I usually get a gift voucher at Christmas. What are the new gift voucher rules that came in recently? Answer: Gift vouchers are any voucher, coupon or other document (including […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I am an Irish citizen. Can I apply for my first Irish passport online? Answer: From 1 November 2019, Irish citizens (adults and children) living in the following countries can […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I am due to have a baby in three months and have planned to take maternity leave. Am I entitled to any more paid leave to look after the […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I am buying a drone for my son as a gift this Christmas. What are the rules for flying it? Answer: Drones and model aircraft are both considered small unmanned […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I work full-time, Monday to Friday, but the business will be closed on Monday 28 October. Will I get paid for the day? Answer: Monday, October 28, 2019 is a […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: My brother and I have started in third-level college this year. Can my parents claim any tax relief on our fees? Answer: Your parents may be able to claim tax […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I got the seasonal flu vaccine last year. Do I need to get it again this year? Answer: Influenza, usually known as the flu, is highly infectious and anyone can […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I have recently inherited some money following the death of a close relative. Will I have to pay tax on it? Answer: If you get an inheritance following a death, […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: If the UK leaves the EU, what changes can I expect when shopping online from a UK retailer? Answer: EU consumer law will not apply to UK sales, including online […]