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December 2009
Relate December 2009 (pdf)
Relate December 2009 (Word)
This issue of Relate covers the changes introduced by the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal. It explains how care needs are assessed, the charges that apply, the financial assistance available and how this is means tested.
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November 2009
Relate November 2009 (pdf)
Relate November 2009 (Word)The November issue of Relate focuses on areas of the law relating to children. These include guardianship, custody, adoption and fostering as well as the rights of children to maintenance. It also looks at the law in relation to children in need of care and children in the criminal justice system.
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October 2009
Relate October 2009 (pdf)
Relate October 2009 (Word)The October issue of Relate covers two recent reports which have implications for social policy and services: the Report of the Commission on Taxation; and the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes.
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EU Supplement
EU Supplement October 2009 (pdf)
EU Supplement October 2009 (Word)This supplement covers the significant EU developments from June 2009 to August 2009 in the broad areas of social policy, consumer policy and citizens' rights.
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September 2009
Relate September 2009 (pdf)
Relate September 2009 (Word)This issue of Relate looks at changes in the rules on enforcing judgments for the payment of debt and for repossessing houses. It also explains proposals to update court fines and to provide alternatives to prison for people who cannot afford to pay them. An update is provided on legislation including the Charities Act 2009 as well as legislation on Financial Services Regulation, RegTel, and the charge on second homes. Information is also included on fixed interest rate mortgages and the transfer of MABS to the CIB.
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August 2009
Relate August 2009 (pdf)
Relate August 2009 (Word)The August issue of Relate looks at supports available for low-income farmers, including Farm Assist. It also outlines how farmers and their spouses or partners may become eligible for various payments and how farmers may be affected by the new scheme of support for nursing home costs.
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July 2009
Relate July 2009 (pdf)
Relate July 2009 (Word)The July issue of Relate looks at changes in the rules on employment permits, the new standards in residential care, and proposed legislation on mental capacity. There is also an update on legislation relating to criminal law and to property services and management.
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EU Supplement
EU Supplement July 2009 (pdf)
EU Supplement July 2009 (Word)This supplement covers the significant EU developments during March 2009 - June 2009 in the broad areas of social policy, consumer policy and citizens' rights.
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June 2009
Relate June 2009 (pdf)
Relate June 2009 (Word)This issue deals with occupational and personal pensions, the differences between the different kinds of pension scheme, the rules that apply to how you take your benefit from a scheme and what happens if a scheme is in financial trouble. It covers defined benefit and defined contribution schemes; public service pensions, integration of occupational and social welfare pensions, personal retirement savings accounts, retirement annuity contracts and the tax treatment and regulation of pensions as well as issues relating to employer insolvency and the winding up of a scheme.
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Relate: special edition on unemployment
Relate: special edition on unemployment (pdf)
Relate: special edition on unemployment (Word)This extended edition of Relate covers the entitlements and supports available for people who are unemployed. It includes information on jobseeker's payments and other financial supports as well as assistance with getting a job, becoming self-employed and availing of education or training options.
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May 2009
Relate May 2009 (pdf)
Relate May 2009 (Word)The May issue of Relate covers the measures announced in the Supplementary Budget introduced in April 2009. It also provides an update on the changes to health agencies that were announced in the October 2008 budget.
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April 2009
Relate April 2009 (pdf)
Relate April 2009 (Word)The April issue of Relate looks at developments in housing, including new rental accommodation standards, the Home Choice Loan and the energy grants that are available. There is an update on legislation relating to areas including elections, arbitration, employment law compliance, health insurance and adoption. The provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 are also looked at and these include the public service pension levy. The supplement covers the significant EU developments during December 2008 - February 2009 in the broad areas of social policy, consumer policy and citizens' rights.
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EU Supplement
EU Supplement April 2009 (pdf)
EU Supplement April 2009 (Word)This supplement covers the significant EU developments during December 2008 - February 2009 in the broad areas of social policy, consumer policy and citizens' rights.
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March 2009
Relate March 2009 (pdf)
Relate March 2009 (Word)The March issue of Relate looks at the options available for people who are seeking work, considering self-employment or planning to go back to education. It covers FÁS services, welfare-to-work options, enterprise supports and back-to-education schemes. There is also an article on mortgage problems and the three codes of conduct relating to mortgage arrears.
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February 2009
Relate February 2009 (pdf)
Relate February 2009 (Word)The February issue of Relate looks at the supports available to people who are facing financial difficulties. It includes advice to help speed up the application process for jobseekers' payments and explains Family Income Supplement, Supplementary Welfare Allowance, Rent Supplement and Mortgage Interest Supplement in detail. It also explains the assistance available to help with household budgeting and outlines supports and schemes to help with heating costs.
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January 2009
Relate January 2009 (pdf)
Relate January 2009 (Word)
Voter Supplement January 2009 (pdf)
Voter Supplement January 2009 (Word)This issue of Relate covers a wide range of topics: medical cards for people over 70; tax credits for private health insurance premiums; the Finance Act; and new functions for the Citizens Information Board in relation to MABS. It also covers the Homeless Strategy and the report of the Task force on the Public Service. In addition, a special supplement on voting explains who is entitled to vote in elections and referendums, and how to ensure that you are registered to vote.
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EU Supplement
EU Supplement January 2009 (pdf)
EU Supplement January 2009 (Word)This supplement covers the significant EU developments during September-November 2008 in the broad areas of social policy, consumer policy and citizens' rights.
