Funerals in Ireland

Death is the only certainty in life – so a funeral is something that everyone will eventually have – but no one likes to plan ahead for it. Most people in Ireland are Catholic (even if lapsed) – and the vast majority of funerals take place in a church. (Even if the dead person hardly … Read more

Income Tax Rates in Ireland

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A brief summary of the Income Tax Rates in Ireland is given below – the figures shown are valid from January 2022 Note: As well as income tax – other deductions are taken from wages in Ireland. There is the Universal Social Charge. See more about the Universal Social Charge Here. Another deduction from gross … Read more

Getting a UK National Insurance Number

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Do Irish Citizens need a national insurance number to work in the UK ? Yes – If you want to work in the UK you must apply for a National Insurance number.This includes people from Ireland who want to work in Northern Ireland. A UK National Insurance number is like a personal ID or account … Read more

Opening a Bank Account in Ireland

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Opening a Bank Account in Ireland:If you move to Ireland from overseas you will not get too far without an Irish bank account. Unless your employer pays you by cash- you will need a bank account within a month or two. Bank of Ireland , Allied Irish Bank , KBC and PTSB are the major … Read more