Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. They will be automatically included in the scheme but can opt out after 6 months. The ...

If your child was born on or after 1 October 2024, you will be offered a free chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine for them. The ...

Junior Cycle examinations are held at the end of the Junior Cycle in post-primary schools. The written examinations take place in June of the third year of the Junior Cycle. You can get information ...

It is generally only possible to claim one social welfare assistance or insurance based payment at a time. However, in certain circumstances you may qualify for your social welfare payment and half of ...

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Insurance is a way of protecting yourself from possible losses, for example, in the event of damage to your property or your health. A premium is the amount of money you pay to an insurance company ...

Citizens of certain countries who wish to pursue a course of study in Ireland must apply for a visa to enter Ireland before they travel here. Read about Visa requirements for entering Ireland. If you ...

Tax relief is available in respect of tuition fees paid in private third-level institutions, in institutions abroad and by repeat students and part-time students. The Student Contribution may also ...

Non-EEA nationals coming to study in Ireland must be enrolled in an eligible full-time course. You can read a list of frequently asked questions for non-EEA students on the website of Immigration ...

Social insurance (PRSI) is money paid into the ‘Social Insurance Fund’. The Government uses this money to pay for social welfare benefits and pensions. Most employees aged 16 and over pay social ...

If you pay rent, you may qualify for the Rent Tax Credit. The tax credit reduces the income tax you owe by the amount of the credit. For 2024 and 2025, the amount of the credit is 20% of your rent ...

You may need to adapt your home: So you can continue to live there as you get older If you or a family member has a disability Some common changes that can help make your home more suitable for ...