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Are you thinking about switching your mortgage to a different lender?
You may be able to get a better deal, but there are some things you should think about first
Read more about it on our page 👉 bit.ly/SwitchMortgageAdvice
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Happy new year from all the team at Citizens Information!
Our phone service is closed today, 1 January 2025, but we will be back to answer your calls from 9am to 8pm tomorrow, 2 January 2024.
In the meantime, visit 👉 citizensinformation.ie/en/
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We're open and answering your questions by phone from 9am to 5pm today, 31 December 2024. ☎️
We'll be back to answer your calls from 9am to 8pm on Tuesday, 2 January 2025. 📞
If you need information on New Year’s Day you can visit our website 👉 citizensinformation.ie/en/
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Working part-time? 🕑
You should get a day's pay for a public holiday if:
✅ You’ve worked for your employer at least 40 hours in the 5 weeks before the public holiday
✅ The public holiday falls on a day you normally work
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/PublicHolidayRights
We're open and answering your questions by phone from 9am to 8pm today, 30 December 2024. ☎️
Call our Citizens Information Phone Service on 0818 07 4000, or, visit our website for the latest information 👉citizensinformation.ie/en/
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Is your social welfare payment increasing in 2025? 🤔
In January 2025, there will be rate increases for:
✅ Weekly social welfare payments and benefits.
✅ The Child Support Payment (previously called Increase for a Qualified Child)
See 👉 bit.ly/SocialWelfareRatesBud…
Working full-time? 🥵
You should get one of these options for a public holiday:
✅ A paid day off on the public holiday
✅ An extra day of annual leave
✅ An extra day's pay
✅ A paid day off within a month of the public holiday
Learn more👉 bit.ly/PublicHolidayRights
Was your home damaged by Storm Darragh earlier this month? 🌬️
You may be able to get financial help with the cost of repairing your home. ⚒️
Find out about the Humanitarian Support Fund, which provides this help, and see if you qualify: bit.ly/HelpAfterAStorm
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Our phone service is closed today, 27 December 2023. 😴
We'll be back to answer your calls from 9am to 8pm on Monday, 30 December 2024. 📞
In the meantime, you can visit our website 👉 citizensinformation.ie/en/
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Thinking about buying fireworks this Christmas?
Party poppers, Christmas crackers and some sparklers are legal for use by the public. 🎆
It's illegal to import, sell or use any other fireworks without a licence. ❌
See 👉 bit.ly/FireworksTheLaw
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Do you have a newborn baby? 👶
A public health nurse or midwife will visit you at home to check on your health and the health of your baby.
This visit is free and normally takes place about 3 days after you've got home from hospital.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/PreSchoolHealthCheck
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Too stuffed to finish Christmas dinner? 🍴
Follow these tips, don’t get sick eating leftovers.
🤢 Store leftovers in a clean, covered container and put in the fridge within 2 hours of cooking.
🤢 Always eat refrigerated leftovers within 3 days.
See 👉
bit.ly/ChristmasLeftoverFood
Merry Christmas from everyone at Citizens Information! 🎄🎅
Our phone service is closed today, 25 December 2024, but we'll be back to answer your calls from 9am to 8pm on Monday, 30 December 2024.
In the meantime, visit our website for all your info 👉 citizensinformation.ie/en/
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The Digital Content Team are taking a break for Christmas and New Year. 😴 So, we may not reply to your social media queries immediately.
But we’ll be back on Thursday, 2 January 2025. 🙌
In the meantime, find information on 👉 citizensinformation.ie/en/
Happy Christmas! 🎄
What’s cooking this Christmas? 🎄🍴
Remember, don't wash raw turkey or chicken under running water, as this can cause bacteria to splash onto other kitchen surfaces.
Instead, cook your poultry properly to kill any harmful bacteria. 🦃🍗
For more, see 👉 bit.ly/CookingYourTurkey
Happy Christmas Eve from all the team at Citizens Information! 🎄
Our phone service is open today for reduced hours. We'll be answering your calls from 9am to 5pm.
If you need information after we close, you can visit our website 👉 citizensinformation.ie/en/
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Will you be taking a taxi over #Christmas2024? 🚖
Taxis can charge higher fares:
🎄 From 8pm on Christmas Eve to 8am on 26 December 🎆 From 8pm on 31 December to 8am on 1 January
These are called ‘special premium rates’.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/TaxisIreland
Do you have a child who is under the age of 5?
Your child should get free health and development checks with the HSE.
You do not need to apply for your child’s health checks, just keep your address up to date with your local health centre.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/PreSchoolHealthCheck
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We're open and answering your questions by phone from 9am to 5pm today, 23 December 2024. ☎️
Call our Citizens Information Phone Service on 0818 07 4000, or, visit our website for the latest information 👉citizensinformation.ie/en/
Planning on driving after a night out this Xmas? 🎄
Remember, just 1 alcoholic drink could push you over the limit and you could be fined & disqualified from driving. 🚘
And don't forget: you could have alcohol in your system the next morning.
See 👉 bit.ly/DrinkingDriving
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