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Social Security
For information about Social Security and other welfare programs in Ireland, please refer to the two links below:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/
www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/home.aspx
The following documents are required for Proof of Identity and must be provided to establish
identity before a PPS number is allocated.
Citizenship
Irish National
Accommodation
Finding an Accommodation
Due to varying quality in the rental market it is advisable to visit any place you are thinking of renting. If you are
looking to rent only a room it may be difficult if you are not even in the country as the other occupants will more
than likely want to meet you first!! Don't worry though you can always rent short term accommodation or stay in
a Hostel so you have somewhere to stay when you are looking for longer term accommodation.
Short Term Accommodation:
HostelBookers: Prices and availability of Hostels in Ireland. Ideal for the short term.
HostelWorld: Prices and availability of Hostels in Ireland. Ideal for the short term.
Apartments2book.com: Apartments for short term rentals.
DublinShortLets: Apartments for short term rentals.
Long Term Rental/Sharing Accommodation:
Daft.ie: Provides a range of different options from house shares to letting
MyHome.ie: Provides a range of different options from house shares to letting
Let.ie: Listings of places to let throughout Ireland
To get an idea of rental prices in Ireland, Daft.ie provides a through infographic here.
Securing an Accommodation
When you find a place to stay the landlord will expect one or two months deposit and a
months rent in advance. The deposit will be returned upon leaving as long there is no damage to the properties
furnishings. In general leases are for 12 months though shorter term leases can sometimes be available.
When renting a room in a house it is possible for less time though a months notice should be given before
leaving or the deposit can be forfeited.
When renting make sure that no monies are handed over until a contract has been signed as there have been
cases of people fraudulently obtaining monies in this manner.
When renting in Ireland there, it is important to review your rights as a tenant. Below are a few organisations
that provide information and partisan advice free of charge.
Information on Tenant's Rights:
Threshold.ie: The National Housing Charity provides information on a tenants rights.
Citizens Information: A Public Service body that provides information on citizens rights within Ireland.
An excellent resource.
Utilities
After securing an accommodation, you will need to decide on utility providers and sign up for certain
services in Ireland.
Irish Water
Ireland recently introduced the use of private water and sewerage companies. As a result, it is necessary to
register and pay for these services directly to a private company.
Details regarding Irish water can be found here.
Refuse Collection
It is necessary to apply for a domestic refuse service in Ireland. Information about the services, rates, and
applications can be found here.
Broadband
There are many different broadband providers in Ireland; you can use a comparison site such as Switcher
to quickly compare options.
Telephones
A good site with information regarding telephone providers and general telephone information in Ireland
can be found here.
Public Transportation in Ireland
Within cities, Ireland has a large public transportation system with a variety of routes and a tracking system
to ensure on time arrival. Ireland also has commuter rails which run between towns farther apart; however,
the commuter rails are less convenient than the buses in the cities.
Banking
Upon arrival in Ireland it is recommended to open up a local Current Account in one of the banks operating
there. Banking in Ireland is a modern, up to date system with banking hours generally between 09.30 am
and 04.30pm Monday to Friday, though some branches open later on select days and also on Saturdays.
Cash can be withdrawn from ATM's (Automated Teller Machines) in most towns and villages throughout the
country and Debit/Credit cards can be used to pay for goods and services with most businesses.
With varying rates, fees and offerings, it is necessary to research the different options before choosing
which bank to set up an account with. If you prefer to conduct your business face-to-face then you should
choose a bank that has a branch in your local area or if you prefer distance banking then choose one that
has good online and telephone services.
To assist in choosing your banking provider we have compiled a list of banks operating in the Irish market.
Bank of Ireland: https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com
KBC: https://www.kbc.ie
Permanent TSB: https://permanenttsb.ie
Allied Irish Banks (AIB): http://personal.aib.ie
Ulster Bank: http://ww.ulsterbank.ie
EBS: http://www.ebs.ie
You can also use the comparison website Bonkers to see the differences between some of the banks
current accounts.
You can provide evidence of your address with any of these documents:
A current utility bill (such as a gas, electricity or telephone or mobile phone bill)
A current car or home insurance policy that shows your address
A document issued by a government department that shows your address
A list of your tax credits
Taxation
In Ireland your new employer will deduct tax from your pay under the PAYE
(Pay As You Earn) system. To make sure that your tax is properly dealt with from the start and that your
employer deducts the right amount of tax from your pay, you should do the following two things:
1. Give your employer your PPS number (Personal and Public Service Number). They will then let the
tax office know that you have started work.
2. Apply for a certificate of tax credits by completing the Revenue Form 12A (Application for a
Certificate of Tax Credits and Standard Rate Cut-Off Point) and sending it to the tax office. Ask
your employer for a form 12A and they will tell you to which tax office the completed form 12A
should be sent. If your employer does not have a form 12A, you can get one from any tax office or
telephone 1890 30 67 06.
**Do these as soon as you can as this will give your employer and the tax office time to get things sorted out before
your first pay-day.
After the Form 12A has been sent in to the tax office they will send you a Certificate of Tax Credits and
Standard Rate Cut-Off Point, which sets out in detail the amount of tax credits due to you. The tax office will
also send a Certificate of Tax Credits and Standard Rate Cut-Off Point to your employer which shows the
total amount of your tax credits.
Third level/University: The starting date varies widely with the Technical Institutes usually opening
earlier and closing later - mid-September to early June. The University Colleges usually begin around the
first week in October and finish around the end of May. After a short "study" break there is a several
week round of exams for all students.
Religion in the Schools
Although religious figures no longer are the sole teachers at school, religion still plays a large role in the Irish
Education system (primarily Catholicism). Religion classes are mandatory through Junior Certificate and at the
High School level, the religious classes focus primarily on values and citizenship. At the elementary level,
classes involve learn the liturgy.
Even though the majority of schools are Catholic, there are Jewish, Muslim and a growing number of
non-denominational schools. For more on this topic, click here.
Curriculum
The curriculum, aside from the religious classes, is totally out of the hands of the church. That includes science
where there are no bogus debates about evolution.
The Department of Education is responsible for setting curriculum. This is done, usually, by committees
of teachers, textbook publishers and Department Inspectors who themselves were teachers for many
years. In a few controversial cases like a withdrawn "values education" course, outside firms are hired to
devise a curriculum which is then inspected by the appropriate committee.
For more information about the Irish education system, please see the following links:
http://www.educationinireland.com/en/
https://www.education.ie/en/The-Education-System/
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/the_irish_education_system/overview_of_the_irish_educ
ation_system.html
http://irelandnow.com/education.html