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Irish pensioners who returned from the UK are entitled to Britain’s Winter Fuel payments
Irish pensioners who have returned to Ireland after working in the UK are entitled to claim Britain's Winter Fuel Allowance, according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell, due to a ruling of the European Court of Justice in 2012. However claims must be made by the 31st March 2013.
Dáil Question on Local Property Tax exemption for pyrite affected homeowners
To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the possibility of including all homes that have tested positive for category 1 pyrite to receive an exemption from the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Farrell raises concern over criteria used to identify ‘unfinished estates’
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell has questioned the classification of 'unfinished estates' that will be exempt from the Local Property Tax. The list of exempted estates was compiled in 2012 on a nationally agreed set of criteria.
Dáil Question on Local Property Tax exemption for pyrite affected homeowners
To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the possibility of including all homes that have tested positive for category 1 pyrite to receive an exemption from the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Farrell raises concern over criteria used to identify ‘unfinished estates’
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell has questioned the classification of 'unfinished estates' that will be exempt from the Local Property Tax. The list of exempted estates was compiled in 2012 on a nationally agreed set of criteria.
60 new jobs for Cork signals Govt’s plan is working – Murphy
Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed the announcement of 60 new jobs at McAfee in Cork where the company already employs 342 people.
Boost for Dublin as Yahoo! doubles workforce and creates 200 jobs – Donohoe
Fine Gael Dublin Central Deputy, Paschal Donohoe, has welcomed the announcement of 200 new jobs, to be created by Yahoo!, in Dublin, saying the move demonstrates the attractiveness of Ireland as a place for technological companies to invest.
HSE offering 2 year contracts to Pakistani NCHDs while 40% of Irish graduates get 6 mths
Dáil Question on Local Property Tax exemption for pyrite affected homeowners
To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the possibility of including all homes that have tested positive for category 1 pyrite to receive an exemption from the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Farrell raises concern over criteria used to identify ‘unfinished estates’
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell has questioned the classification of 'unfinished estates' that will be exempt from the Local Property Tax. The list of exempted estates was compiled in 2012 on a nationally agreed set of criteria.