Living in Ireland e-brochure


Forward
2

Carla Lennon
2

Gideon Amentorge
2

Sarah Doyle
2

Cliodhna Ní Héideain
2

Introduction
4

INCOME
8

SOCIAL WELFARE
8

Income & Employment
10

Income from employment
10

Social Welfare
11

HOUSING
14

Housing & HAP
15

LIVING INDEPENDENTLY
24

Living Independently - Responsibilities
25

Energy Providers in Ireland
26

Looking after your property
31

Having a Pet
31

Car Ownership
32

IMMIGRATION
35

Family Reunification
36

Citizenship
37

Obtaining a Travel document
38

Emergency Applications
38

Application
38

SAFETY
40

Child & Family Welfare
41

Well-Being
47

EDUCATION
48

Education & Training
49

Primary & Secondary Education
51

Childr
51

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
52

YouthReach
52

Apprenticeships (Solas)
52

FastTrack to IT
53

Adult Education
54

Access Programme
54

Applications
54

Financing Further Education
55

Students Universal Support Scheme (SUSI)
55

Additional Financial Supports
55

Useful Links
55

Understanding Irish Qualifications
56

APPENDIX
58

Directory of Education and Training Boards
59

Local Authority Index (County Council)
60

Out of Hours GP Directory
65

Useful Links & Contacts Numbers
66

References
73

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