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accommodation

Dublin boasts a range of affordable accommodation both in the city and its outskirts.

• Monthly rent varies from €800- €1,200 per month
• In most cases, you will be asked to put a months rent down as a deposit which will be returned once you leave depending on the condition of the property
• Inhabitants must pay utilities bills such as gas, water and electricity in addition to rent and deposit
• The most common lease terms are 6 month to a year for 1-2 years, with the opportunity of a notice period (usually one rental month) written into the contract

The Evening Herald, a daily newspaper, is a great source of flats, houses and shared accommodation in the Dublin area. DAFT.ie is a nationwide accommodation website and is extremely useful in finding all types of accommodation: www.daft.ie

Other useful websites include www.let.ie and www.myhome2let.ie

Alternative options include university notice boards such as Trinity College, University College Dublin and Dublin College University.

Doctors and health

All foreigners are required to have health insurance valid for use in Ireland. There is no National Health Service available in the Republic of Ireland

To find local doctors, request a list from your insurance company.

Your entitlements

Ireland’s health scheme provides benefits for hospital treatment during your stay, but not for private medical services or prescription medicines. Public hospital care is available for a small fee for the first 10 days of your stay in any year. It is free thereafter. A fee is charged for attendance at outpatient or accident and emergency departments if you are not referred by a doctor.

What is not covered?

You will have to pay the full cost of visits to private doctors. A fee is charged for prescription medicines. After a certain amount has been spent during each month the Health Board refunds additional charges under the Drugs Payments Scheme.

Opening a bank account

Opening a bank account is straight forward in Ireland. You'll need as much ID as possible, including your passport, proof of address (bills, rent receipts or a lease), a letter from your employer/Robert Walters, bank statements and a letter/reference from your bank at home - ensure you get this from your bank before you go. You can also set up a bank account in Ireland before you arrive, by contacting your bank at home. This can work out to be the easiest option, so it is a good idea to research this before you go.

• Major retail banks in Ireland include - AIB, Anglo Irish Bank and Bank of Ireland
• Your salary will usually be paid directly into your bank account by your employer and your regular salary statement will be sent to your home address

Mobile phones

• Ensure that you obtain an Irish mobile number as soon as you arrive in Ireland - this is the best way to keep in touch with your consultant and for us to keep you updated with job opportunities
• The main mobile phone providers in Ireland are Vodafone, O2 and Meteor

Tax

Apply for a social security number (PPS)

You should apply to your local social welfare office for a PPS number. For a complete list of local offices visit: www.taxback.com

You then need to fill out a 12A form to register for tax credits. Robert Walters can provide you with this form or you can obtain them from the Irish Revenue website at www.revenue.ie/forms/form12a.pdf

To obtain your PPS number, you also need to bring your passport, proof of your address in Dublin and proof of your home address.

How much tax do I pay?

Holiday or part-time work is taxable in the same way as any other employment. If your gross tax is less than your tax credits you will not have to pay tax provided you have applied for a certificate of tax credits (12A form). If you have paid tax but you are entitled additional credits you may claim a refund of some or all of the tax paid. For further information on tax issues please refer to the Department of Revenue's website www.revenue.ie or www.taxback.com

Can I claim my tax back?

If you paid tax and are returning home you may be able to claim a refund from the tax office of some or all of the tax paid depending on your level of income and unused tax credits. To claim a refund you should ask the tax office for a P50 form (First Claim for Tax Repayment during Unemployment) and send it with your P45 to your tax office.

Taxback.com is a company that can organise refunds for you. Their site has FAQs and offers a free online refund calculation service: www.taxback.com

Insurance

You should obtain adequate travel insurance before arriving in Ireland. Ensure that it covers loss of passport, baggage and money.

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