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Further education courses

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

You can find out about part-time and flexible learning courses in a range of subjects on bluebrick.ie.

You can also apply for courses online.

Working in retirement

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

You can find out about employment and self-employment after you have retired in our document Working in retirement.

Advice on premium rate phone services

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has launched a new consumer website, phonesmart.ie, which provides advice on premium rate services (PRS) and their use.

You can find answers to these questions and many more;

Bill payment and debt management companies

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Central Bank is advising consumers to be aware that the bill payment and debt management companies they are using may not be regulated by the Central Bank.

Read the Central Bank’s advice to consumers.

Online deal sites

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Find out your rights when dealing with online deal sites.

To make sure you get the most from online deal sites, check out the National Consumer Agency’s top tips.

Consultation on putting calorie counts on menus

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Showing the amount of calories in foods and drinks helps people make healthier food choices. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) invites the public to give their views on the best way this can be put into practice. Take … Continue reading →

Consultation on draft code for news and current affairs broadcasting

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has launched a public consultation on a Draft Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Current Affairs.

The deadline for submitting responses is 5pm on 14^th March 2012.

What is ‘elder abuse’?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Elder abuse is the abuse of someone aged 65 or over and it occurs within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust, for example, a family member or care worker.

There are different forms of elder abuse, such as psychological abuse, physical abuse or neglect, which may be carried out deliberately, or through negligence or ignorance.

Find out more about elder abuse, and what to do if you or someone you know is a victim.

Keep ‘well and warm’ in the cold weather

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Cold weather can be a problem for anyone, especially if you are older, have a disability or have a long-term illness.

wellandwarm.ie tells you about the advice and supports available to help you keep well and warm during winter.

You can also download their booklet Keeping well and warm (pdf).

Refund of Health Levy contributions

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Department of Social Protection has information on their website about who can claim a refund of the Health Levy and how to go about it. This applies to the years 2008-2010. Only those whose gross annual earnings were less than €26,000 and who earned more than €500 in a particular week may be eligible for a refund.

The Health Levy was replaced by the Universal Social Charge (USC) from January 2011. If you think that you may be due a refund/reduction of the Universal Social Charge for 2011, you should contact Revenue.