some helpful information for temps from overseas: accommodation
the best place to start looking for somewhere to live is the internet. check out these helpful websites: www.daft.ie
www.flatmate.ie
www.myhome.ie
tax affairs
for all tax information visit www.revenue.ie or contact one of the following lo-call numbers:
| dublin region: | 1890 33 34 25 | | east and south region: | 1890 44 44 25 | | south west region: | 1890 22 24 25 | | Border Midland West Region: | 1890 77 74 25 |
Opening a bank account
To open a bank account you’ll need your passport and a utility or credit card bill confirming your address. The following is a list of the country’s main banks:
- aib
- bank of ireland
- ulster bank
- permanent tsb
- halifax
information on pensions
- By law an employer must provide you with access to a pension, whether you are in full-time, part-time, temporary, contract or casual employment.
- You are legally entitled to information about your employer’s pension scheme or PRSA.
- You can save for retirement even if you are not working through a PRSA.
- The Pensions Board provides information on pensions to the public and to those involved in pensions.
Take Action - Visit the Pensions Calculator at http://www.pensionsboard.ie |