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The small claims procedure (also known as the Small Claims Court) is a service which provides an inexpensive way for consumers and businesses to resolve disputes without employing a solicitor. The ...

This page explains what you need to do to make sure your vote counts on the day of a general election. Your polling station (where you go to cast your vote) is on your polling card, which you should ...

An annual Local Property Tax (LPT) is charged on residential properties in Ireland. You are liable for LPT in 2025 if you own a residential property on 1 November 2024. If you paid LPT for 2024 If you ...

The Garda Síochána (also commonly referred to as the Gardaí) is the national police force in the Republic of Ireland. The name Garda Síochána in English means 'guardians of the peace'. The Garda ...

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 ...

The Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s Non-Contributory Pension is payable to widowed people or surviving civil partners without dependent children who do not qualify for a contributory ...

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Some social welfare payments are deemed taxable, and others are not – see tables below. Even if your social welfare payment is taxable, you may not actually have to pay tax on it. This is because when ...

Christmas, Easter and mid-term breaks are standardised in Irish schools. Information about the length of the school year and holidays at primary and post-primary level.

Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses are full-time courses for people who have finished post-primary school (second-level education) and adults returning to education. PLC courses usually last one ...

The Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) provides courses to improve your general level of education. VTOS courses can help you to develop your skills and prepare you for employment, ...