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Boyle Citizens Information – ‘Parents Leave’
What is parent’s leave? If you are a new parent, you are entitled to parent’s leave from work during the…
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‘Know Your Rights’ – The Purchase and Renovation Loan
What is the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan? The Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan is a new government-backed…
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‘Know Your Rights’ – the Fair Deal Scheme
I’m in full-time care in a nursing home. Currently, the Fair Deal scheme covers some of my nursing home expenses.…
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‘Know your Rights’ – E-Scooters and their use
I was given an e-scooter as a gift, am I allowed to use it? Yes, e-scooters can be legally used…
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‘Right to request flexible working’ – Citizen’s Information
What is flexible working? Flexible working is an arrangement where your normal working hours or pattern is adjusted, including through…
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Citizen’s Information – Public Holiday Entitlement
I recently worked a public holiday, will I be paid for that day? Yes, if you worked on a public…
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Citizens information – ‘Work Breaks and Rest Periods’
My hours are increasing over Christmas, what breaks am I entitled to? All workers are entitled to have breaks while…
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Citizen’s Information – ‘New social welfare changes in 2024’
Are social welfare payment rates changing in 2024? In January 2024, the maximum rate of all weekly social welfare payments…
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Citizens Information – ‘What is the help to buy scheme?’
What is the Help to Buy Scheme? The Help to Buy (HTB) Scheme helps first-time buyers to purchase a newly-built…
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Citizens Information – ‘Fair Deal Scheme’
I need full-time care in a nursing home. What help can I get with the cost? You can apply for…
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Citizen’s Information – ‘Back to school allowances’
My child is going back to school in September and I need help with the costs. Can I get the…
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Citizens Information – ‘Rights of young workers’
I just turned 15 and have finished school for the summer, can I get a summer job? You can get…
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‘Know Your Rights’ – Registering a Tenancy
I’m a landlord renting out a house to a family. What are the rules about registering the tenancy? You must…
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Know your rights – Cohabiting couples redress scheme
I have been living with my partner for years but our relationship has ended. What rights do I have? If…
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‘Know Your Rights’ – Grant for refurbishing properties
What is the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant? The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant provides funding so you can refurbish vacant and…
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Information event on Wills and Nursing Home scheme
South Connacht Citizen Information Service are hosting two information events covering Wills and Inheritance – Making a Will Won’t Kill…
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Boyle Citizens Information – Know Your Rights
Local Authority Home Loans I want to buy a house, but can’t get a mortgage with the bank. What other…
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Boyle Citizen’s Information – What is ‘Parents Leave?’
What is parent’s leave? Parent’s leave entitles each parent to 7 weeks’ leave from work during the first 2 years…
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Boyle Citizen’s Information – ‘Working Hours for Young People’
Do I have special rights as a young worker? The number of hours you can work and the types of…
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Boyle Citizen’s Information column – ‘Carer’s Allowance’
Question: I have recently become a carer for a family member. What is the Carer’s Allowance and can I get…
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