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Search by school. Which schools are progressing students to Irish third level institutions? Search by college or university to see which schools their students are coming from.

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Loans for Irish Students at University in EnglandIf you are an Irish student (or from any EU country ) starting a degree (undergraduate) course in England - you can still apply for a Tuition Fee Loan in England to help you pay for your course. You can apply for student finance in England up to [...]
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This is a list of some of the Irish schools that take boarders - showing the annual fees for 7 day boarders Most expensive shown first St Columba's , Dublin 16: €22,797 Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare: €19,500 Glenstal Abbey, Co Limerick: €19,300 Rathdown School, Co Dublin: €19,275 Blackrock College, Co Dublin: €18,950 Alexandra College, [...]
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There are around 50 fee paying secondary Private schools in Ireland - with about 25000 pupils attending them. The state in Ireland provides a subsidy to all fee-paying schools - around €100 Million Euro a year in total. The state subsidy allows the schools to keep fees low in comparison to the UK (for example). [...]
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With the large increases in English university tuition fees - there may well be more English students appplying for university places in Ireland in the next few years. Brexit might reduce the numbers from 2019 onwards . Unlike the UK - where university tuition fees can be as much as £9250 a year - Ireland [...]
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Learning to Drive in Ireland can be an expensive lesson .To legally drive a car in Ireland you need a Drivers Permit. The first step is to pass a Driver Theory Test . This costs €45 for a car and you have to be at least 17 years old before you can take the test. [...]
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歐盟成員國愛爾蘭 私立寄宿學校性價比高

英國脫歐即在，鄰居國家愛爾蘭瞬間成了許多移民心目中的目的首選。大家不要搞錯，不是北愛爾蘭; 英國的國家版圖以內仍然包括北愛爾蘭，是歐盟成員國愛爾蘭國家。愛爾蘭是歐洲除英國以外少數主要使用英語的國家，作為高度發達的國家，愛爾蘭是歐盟、經濟合作與發展組織、世界貿易組織和聯合國的成員，它具有完備的教育設施和先進的教育理念，愛爾蘭小孩從小學到高中都是免費，子女讀書環境較好，60%以上的國民都受過高等教育！

孩子教育永遠是家庭一大重要開支，移民家長常問我找那些當地好學校，我整理了以下公立或私立學校的名單，排名表資料來源於當地有公信力的愛爾蘭日報，給有意移民及到當地升學的同學參考。

不想讀公立學校？愛爾蘭的私立寄宿學校性價比也很高，見下面的清單，從最便宜的私立寄宿學校 (Wilson's Hospital)，一年學費約在8,628 歐元（約7 萬5千港元左右），到最昂貴的學校 (St Columba's)，一年學費約在22,797 歐元（約19萬7千港元左右），相比英國私校一年3萬6千英鎊（約 36萬港元左右）的學費，升學愛爾蘭是比英國經濟！

以下是愛爾蘭全國收費（Fee Paying）中學名單(有機會收國際留學生）:

Department of Education & Skills in Ireland

(愛爾蘭政府網站，可以搜尋愛爾蘭全國中學)

學校資訊： https://www.education.ie/en/find-a-school

最新學校名單： https://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Statistics/Data-on-Individual-Schools/

愛爾蘭投資移民要求：

- 最少投資100萬歐元至愛爾蘭的企業(政府批准項目)或基金/ 40萬歐元捐贈予慈善機構，家庭資產200萬歐元以上。營運起計，投資最少3年。

- 無學歷、語言、工作經驗、商業背景要求，一人申請、其他親屬亦可獲得簽證。

- 先獲批再投資，保障資金安全。

- 6-8個月即可移民歐洲。

- 無居住要求，每年只需登陸一次，無需放棄現有生意或工作。
移民英國升學新書推介 香港第一本英國公立學校升學天書 BNO 5+1 家長移居英國前必讀 陳筱芬教育博士著作 《移居英國升讀公立學校全攻略》
一聲「BNO 5+1」移居英國政策宣布推出後，BNO護照持有人子女有望進入英國公立學校，接受其免費教育，這觸發了更多BNO護照家長準備未來帶同子女移居英國留學的打算。但大部分香港BNO家長對英國並不熟悉，甚至從未踏足過英倫，對於尋找公立學校茫無頭緒，陷入一片迷惘中。僅在過去的幾個月，我收到了大量來自BNO父母有關英國公立學校的詢問，我希望能幫助他們解決他們的疑問。

英國公立學校與香港津貼學校一樣也有分校網區，英國全國共有兩萬四千多所學校，單單倫敦就有三千多所公立學校。究竟如何開始找尋學校？應該住在英國哪一校區？如何辨別學校好易壞？如何申請公立學校？如何申請英國公立特殊教育學校？家長都不知如何開始。

我十二歲便隻身遠赴英國開始了寄宿學校生活，其後升上倫敦大學帝國學院及在倫敦工作了幾年，度過了十五年漫長的英倫歲月，對英國及倫敦熟悉不過。時光流逝，但有一點不易轉變的是教育；英國持守國家教育水平質素及考試制度，英國的優質教育名聞世界，到英國升學仍是全球學生的優先選擇。我希望以居英過來人的生活經驗，建基對英國教育制度的豐富經驗和專業知識，誠意協助將移居英國的BNO家長，為子女尋找英國公立學校教育的過程中作為一個可靠指引。

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歐盟成員國愛爾蘭 私立寄宿學校性價比高

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英國脫歐即在，鄰居國家愛爾蘭瞬間成了許多移民心目中的目的首選。大家不要搞錯，不是北愛爾蘭; ...

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愛爾蘭是繼英國後另一個移民目的地，同樣是以英語作官方語言，而且移民門檻較英國低，因此不少香港人都會考慮移民愛爾蘭。移民愛爾蘭的方法與大多數國家一樣，都是主要為技術移民和投資移民。針對技術移民，愛爾蘭設有多種工作簽證，其中有三種比較常用。至於投資移民則設有四種投資選項，投資款項需至少維持 3 年，但好處是對於實際居住在愛爾蘭的時間並沒有限制，只需每年入境一次就可以維持居住的權利。
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愛爾蘭技術移民：工作簽證

以下會介紹三種工作簽證，包括一般工作簽證和關鍵職業工作簽證，兩者的分別在於你是否擁有愛爾蘭勞動力市場需求的關鍵熟練技能，以及你的工作是否滿足指定的最低年薪要求。而親屬工作簽證則算是一種附屬簽證，適用於關鍵職業工作簽證持有人的家庭成員。

要注意的是，愛爾蘭的工作簽證要求申請人的僱主必須為合資格的已註冊公司，其聘用的員工至少有 50% 為歐洲經濟區（EEA）公民，獲愛爾蘭發展局認可的初創企業則可豁免此條件。

一般工作簽證

適用性最廣泛的一種工作簽證。除了「不符合資格職業清單」中列明的職位，其餘的職位只要能滿足條件如年薪要求，則可申請最長為期兩年的簽證。申請人必須於工作開始日期前至少 12 星期網上提交簽證申請。首次簽證的有效期為最長 2 年，可以延簽最長 3 年。5 年後則可以申請長期居留權（Stamp 4）。

申請條件：

所申請的職位不在「不符合資格職業清單」之中

取得至少為期 12 個月的工作合約，第 1 年不能轉換職業

提交有關該職位和所需技能及經驗的詳細描述

符合年薪最低要求
一般為 €30,000。如職位屬於關鍵職業，則只需 €27,000，延簽時仍需達到 €30,000 的要求

通過勞動力市場需求測試

如職位屬於關鍵職業、年薪達 €60,000 或獲得有關當局的推薦信則不需進行測試。

針對為期 6 個月以內的工作簽證，首次申請費為 €500，而 6-24 個月的工作簽證則為 €1,000。至於延簽費用，6 個月以內的工作簽證的處理費為 €750，而 6-36 個月的工作簽證則為 €1,500。若果申請不獲批核，90%的費用將會退回。

關鍵職業工作簽證

關鍵職業即是需要熟練技能的職位，並且在愛爾蘭的勞動力市場中供應不足，例如專業工程師、專科醫生、護士、建築師和測量師等。雖然職位要求較一般工作簽證高，因此這種簽證的好處是，申請人不需要進行勞動力市場需求測試，以及可以申請家庭團聚。

申請人必須於工作開始日期前至少 12 星期網上提交簽證申請。首次簽證的有效期一般為兩年，到期後就可以向移民局申請，繼續留在愛爾蘭居住和工作，而不用滿足申請工作簽證的條件。關鍵職業工作簽證只需繳付首次申請費 €1,000，最長為期2年。若果申請不獲批核，90% 的費用將會退回。

申請條件：

取得為期 2 年的工作合約，第 1 年不能轉換職業

提交有關該職位和所需技能及經驗的詳細描述

符合年薪最低要求

如所申請的職位在「 關鍵技能職業列表 」之中，並且持有相關學位的學歷，年薪只需至少 €32,000，而其他職業則需達 €64,000。

另外，尚未畢業的大專學生如有意到愛爾蘭工作，也可以考慮申請實習工作簽證（Internship Employment Permit）。如果就讀科目是與「關鍵技能職業列表」中的職業有關，而且課程要求學生進行實習工作，則可申請此簽證。只需滿足愛爾蘭的最低工資要求，就可申請最長為期 12 個月的實習工作簽證，但不能延簽，完成實習後須回到學校完成課程。

親屬工作簽證

自 2019 年 3 月起，針對關鍵職業工作簽證的持有人，其配偶可直接獲頒 Stamp 1，無需申請任何工作簽證就可以直接在愛爾蘭居住和工作。至於受撫養人例如子女，首先會獲頒 Stamp 3，找到工作後再以家庭團聚為由，申請此親屬工作簽證，獲發簽證後就可以改為 Stamp 1。申請此親屬工作簽證同樣不需要進行勞動力市場需求測試。

此簽證的申請費用全免。首次簽證的有效期為最長 2 年，可以延簽最長 3 年。5 年後若符合條件則可申請轉為暫時性的 Stamp 4。

申請條件：

作為關鍵職業工作簽證持有人的家屬並與其同住

並非正在就讀任何全日制課程

申請職位是家務助理以外的任何職業

符合愛爾蘭的最低工資要求

提交有關該職位和所需技能及經驗的詳細描述

無需進行勞動力市場需求測試

愛爾蘭投資移民

愛爾蘭投資移民計劃 (Immigrant Investor Programme, IIP) 的申請人及其家屬均可獲頒 Stamp 4，有權在愛爾蘭居住、工作、學習和創業。同行家屬可包括配偶及 18 歲以下子女，而未婚的 18 至 24 歲子女若果正在接受全日制教育，也可獲准一同前往愛爾蘭。而且，子女的教育費用也可獲得最多 €50,000 的津貼。
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申請條件：

個人資產至少淨值 2 百萬歐元

品行良好，需提交犯罪記錄證明

能證明資金來源，不得來自任何貸款

從4種投資選項中選擇其中一款：

企業投資

以個人身份，對愛爾蘭的一個或多個已註冊的企業（亦可以是申請人的初創企業）投資總共至少 100 萬歐元，持續至少 3 年

基金投資

向受中央銀行監管的合資格基金投資至少 100 萬歐元，持續至少3年

房地產投資信託基金（REIT）

對在愛爾蘭證券交易所上市的一個或多個 REIT 投資共值至少 200 萬歐元，持續至少 3 年

持有這些股份的首 4 年設有出售股份的數量限制（不多於50%），第 5 年起就不受限制。

從REIT獲取的利潤收入不用額外徵公司稅

捐贈投資

向有關藝術、體育、健康、文化或教育的公共項目捐贈至少 50 萬歐元

由於是慈善捐款，因此不會獲得任何經濟回報

如果申請人想以 5 人以上的群組形式作捐贈投資，則每人的最低捐贈金額要求為 40 萬歐元

此投資移民計劃的申請費為 €1,500，同行家屬不用另外付費。即使申請被拒批，費用也不會退回。首次簽證的有效期為 2 年，可以延簽 3 年，其後將可再次申請延簽 5 年，延簽需提前三個月申請。

延簽條件：

值得注意的是，在這 10 年期間，對於申請人及其家屬實際在愛爾蘭居留的時間並沒有實際的限制，只要每年在愛爾蘭逗留至少一次就可。10 年後，整個移民計劃就當作完成，申請人不用再維持原有投資，只要沒有犯罪記錄以及財政狀況仍然良好就能一直定居在愛爾蘭。

愛爾蘭投資移民申請時間

申請人須分別以郵寄及電郵兩個方式提交申請。針對每個申請，評估委員會都會進行至少四次會議才作出決定。若果申請獲批，委員會將會向申請人發出信件，而申請人須在 90 日內進行相關投資，然後提交有關證明。一經確定後，委員會將發出批核書及居留許可。

本年度（2020年）只在以下 5 個階段接受申請：

如何入籍愛爾蘭？

以下為由申請簽證到最終獲得愛爾蘭國籍的完整步驟：

1. 申請適合自己的移民方案（技術移民或投資移民）

2. 居住在愛爾蘭工作、管理資金或創業

3. 收集各種護照蓋章（Stamp）並累積合法居住年數及實際居住日數

4. 滿足申請入籍的條件後，向移民局提出入籍申請

5. 如有需要，在 28 日內補交所需文件

6. 若果申請獲批，申請人將收到信件確認

7. 繳交入籍證書費並提交其他所需文件（愛爾蘭居留證、證件相）

8. 進行入籍儀式，正式成為愛爾蘭公民

申請愛爾蘭護照整個申請一般需時約 6 個月，費用包括申請費 €175 及入籍證書費 €950（未成年人只需 €200），即使申請被拒批，申請費也不會退回。

護照蓋章

以上介紹的簽證在不同階段會涉及不同的護照蓋章。每種蓋章都賦予不同的權利，例如居住、工作和學習。在申請入籍時，並不是每一種蓋章都能納入計算居住日數。

以下為主要幾種護照蓋章的詳細說明：

入籍愛爾蘭條件

對非歐洲經濟區（EEA）或歐盟（EU）的公民，申請入籍愛爾蘭的條件如下：

1. 擁有合法居住權

在過去 9 年內，至少有 5 年時間是愛爾蘭的合法居民，當中必須包括申請入籍日期的前一年。

2. 實際居住時間

根據護照上的蓋章計算申請人實際居住在愛爾蘭的日數，至少需達 1825 或 1826 日，當中必須包括申請入籍日期前的一年（365日或366日）。需提交居住證明。申請人可以使用移民局網站上提供的 入籍居住計算機 ，檢查自己是否有資格提交申請。

若果你有意移民愛爾蘭，可以選擇到當地工作或投資，最快 5 年就可以成為愛爾蘭公民。若果找不到工作，或沒有足夠資金作投資移民，也可以考慮「先留學後工作」。但值得注意的是，留學相關的 Stamp 2 並不適用於累積實際居住日數（入籍條件之一），亦即代表申請人必須在畢業後正式開始工作才能累積所需的 1825 日實際居住時間。

資料來源：

1 DBEI: General Employment Permit
2 DBEI: Fees for Employment Permit
3 Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme
4 Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP)
5 Department of Justice and Equality: Become an Irish Citizen by Naturalisation
6 Department of Justice and Equality: Permission, stamps & conditions
檢查日期： 2020 年 5 月 13 日

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愛爾蘭移民指南：簽證條件、入籍要求及費用

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愛爾蘭是繼英國後另一個移民目的地，同樣是以英語作官方語言，而且移民門檻較英國低，因此不少香港人都會考慮移民愛爾蘭。移民愛爾蘭的方法與大多數國家一樣，都是主要為技術移民和投資移民。針對技術移民，愛爾蘭設有多種工作簽證，其中有三種比較常用。至於投資移民則設有四種投資選項，投資款項需至少維持 3 年，但好處是對於實際居住在愛爾蘭的時間並沒有限制，只需每年入境一次就可以維持居住的權利。 TransferWise: 用市場匯率更平匯款到愛爾蘭🚀 以下會介紹三種工作簽證，包括一般工作簽證和關鍵職業工作簽證，兩者的分別在於你是否擁有愛爾蘭勞動力市場需求的關鍵熟練技能，以及你的工作是否滿足指定的最低年薪要求。而親屬工作簽證則算是一種附屬簽證，適用於關鍵職業工作簽證持有人的家庭成員。 要注意的是，愛爾蘭的工作簽證要求申請人的僱主必須為合資格的已註冊公司，其聘用的員工至少有 50% 為歐洲經濟區（EEA）公民，獲愛爾蘭發展局認可的初創企業則可豁免此條件。 適用性最廣泛的一種工作簽證。除了「不符合資格職業清單」中列明的職位，其餘的職位只要能滿足條件如年薪要求，則可申請最長為期兩年的簽證。申請人必須於工作開始日期前至少 12 星期網上提交簽證申請。首次簽證的有效期為最長 2 年，可以延簽最長 3 年。5 年後則可以申請長期居留權（Stamp 4）。 申請條件： 所申請的職位不在「不符合資格職業清單」之中 取得至少為期 12 個月的工作合約，第 1 年不能轉換職業 提交有關該職位和所需技能及經驗的詳細描述 符合年薪最低要求 一般為 €30,000。如職位屬於關鍵職業，則只需 €27,000，延簽時仍需達到 €30,000 的要求 通過勞動力市場需求測試 如職位屬於關鍵職業、年薪達 €60,000 或獲得有關當局的推薦信則不需進行測試。 針對為期 6 個月以內的工作簽證，首次申請費為 €500，而 6-24 個月的工作簽證則為 €1,000。至於延簽費用，6 個月以內的工作簽證的處理費為 €750，而 6-36 個月的工作簽證則為 €1,500。若果申請不獲批核，90%的費用將會退回。 關鍵職業即是需要熟練技能的職位，並且在愛爾蘭的勞動力市場中供應不足，例如專業工程師、專科醫生、護士、建築師和測量師等。雖然職位要求較一般工作簽證高，因此這種簽證的好處是，申請人不需要進行勞動力市場需求測試，以及可以申請家庭團聚。 申請人必須於工作開始日期前至少

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Starting a new life in another country is not easy. Actually, it is one of the hardest things I have ever done. I am not only talking about the previous preparation, which forces you to be in front of the computer for days, searching information about the country, English Schools, jobs, etc. But also and above all, I am talking about searching for accommodation in Dublin.

There are thousands of people, just like you, who have just arrived and are looking for a good apartment. For that reason, it is going to take you days, probably weeks, to find decent accommodation.

Keep this in mind: it could be a nightmare, but don´t panic! It not impossible and it will be much easier after you've read the following information about Dublin's different districts or neighborhoods. Take a look to find out which area best suits your preferences and budget. Good Luck!

Living close to the city centre

Dublin city is divided into 24 different postal districts: the odd numbers are situated on the Northside of the river Liffey, while even numbers are located on the Southside.
Historically, the middle and upper classes would have preferred to live in the southern part, while the working classes lived in the northern part. This distribution of wealth has generally maintained. Hence, we would find cheaper prices in the north, but older apartments, and more expensive houses in the south, but beautiful all the same. However, over time things have changed and we can find very good neighborhoods in the North, such as Smithfield, Clontarf or Howth, and worst areas in the South, such as Ballyfermot.

For those who prefer to live near the city centre and reduce public transportation expenses (which can be a bit expensive. However, by using leap card you can pay cheaper fees as a student) you can choose between Dublin 1 or 2. This area is full of English Academies, restaurants, colleges, supermarkets and everything you need, and you can reach all of them by foot.

Dublin 2 is, in my opinion, the best part of the city to live in, with really nice houses but it's also the area everyone wants. Therefore, it is very difficult to find apartments there, and they are usually a bit expensive. On the other hand, Dublin 1 is well-known as one of the cheapest districts in the city but with the disadvantage that the houses there are old and small, and the zone is considered lower class.

A bit far away: quieter areas

If you prefer to live a bit farther from the noise of the city centre, you have a lot of convenient alternatives: Dublin 3, 4, 6, 7 or 8. These areas satisfy all your needs because you can find hundreds of bars, restaurants and supermarkets there
Dublin 6 is the most popular, especially the quiet and pleasant areas of Rathmines, Ranelagh and Rathgar, which are located just a few Luas stops away from the centre. It is not the cheapest area, but you can find a nice room at a fair price. You just have to be patient and have a bit of luck!

All the areas of Dublin 4, like Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount, are famously picturesque but honestly, very expensive for a student´s tight budget. Whereas some areas in Dublin 3, such as Clontarf or Marino, are similar in that they are nice coastal residential areas they are benefited by the fact that they are significantly cheaper than those in Dublin 4.
Then, we have also Dublin 7 in the North, and Dublin 8 in the south, both very good areas with some exceptions that I will elaborate on later. Smithfield is the best alternative in Dublin 7, with new buildings and decent prices, but you have equally good neighbourhoods like Phibsboro and Four Courts. In Dublin 8, one of the best areas is Portobello, very neat, clean and with a beautiful canal running through it.

I have to include two more areas that have become very popular, despite being a bit far from the city centre: Drumcondra in Dublin 9, close to Croke Park Stadium and Dundrum in Dublin 14, which houses Ireland's biggest shopping centre. While these are very good options you will need to accept the fact that they are quite far from the city centre

Areas you should avoid
I recommend you to avoid living in the following areas, as they are considered a bit dangerous:
● Mountjoy Square
● Cabra
● Tallaght
● Crumlin
● Summerhill
● Dolphins Barn
● Finglas South
● Blanchardstown
● Ballyfermot

However, you should not follow this list to the letter. Historically these areas have a bad reputation but it doesn't mean they still deserve it. For example, I live in Dublin 1 and I have never had any trouble or felt unsafe. Just pay attention, like you would do in your own city!

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Short Example of First time buyer mortgage.
►You spot a new house for sale for €260,000 and wonder can you afford it.

►You calculate that the highest level of mortgage facilities you can get is 90% of the purchase price i.e. €234,000. Purchase price €260,000 multiplied by 90% = €234,000

►Therefore you need a cash deposit equal to the difference i.e €26,000, plus money for stamp duty and legal fees (approximately €2,600 for stamp duty and €2,000 for legal fees), in total €4,600. So between the deposit and these extra costs you will need to have saved €30,400.

►But if buying or building a new house, you could well be entitled to a help to buy rebate of 5% of the purchase price €260,000 *5% = €13,000. If you qualify for this rebate, this would mean you will need less cash, in fact the requirement is now reduced to €17,400

►But you also need mortgage approval. As the normal maximum mortgage approval is 3.5 times gross income, your income will need to be €66,850 to qualify i.e. (€234,000 / 3.5 = €66,857 per year.

►You will also need to demonstrate that you can afford the mortgage payments to get this level of mortgage.

► Assume the mortgage is over 30 years; the typical repayments will be €970 per month.

► Lenders then look to see from your savings records and rental records that you can afford these repayments, plus they will want to see if you could afford the mortgage if rates rise in the future.

►So could you afford the repayments if they increased by €250 per month to €1,220 per month?

►If you can and your income is considered secure then you are well on the way to approval and your first home.

The key principles of mortgage approval are as follows:

Your income should be secure .

You can provide evidence of affordability from recent rent and savings patterns that you can afford repayments

You have an adequate cash deposit

You have a good credit history, well managed finances and typically no loans or credit card debt.

1. What is the maximum mortgage limit.

Central Bank rules place a limit of 3.5 times your normal gross income as your maximum mortgage.

Exemptions above 3.5 times gross income are very difficult to secure at present.

2. How much of a deposit do you need?

First time buyers 10% ( Help to buy scheme available to qualifying applicants to fund 5% for new house or apartment purchases or self builds)

Second time buyers 20% of the purchase price

Some lenders are comfortable to have the deposit requirement provided by way of a gift, but as a general rule lenders preference is to see a steady savings pattern contributing to 5% of the purchase price- some tolerance for larger gifts is evident with long rental history

Deposit exemptions are available at present so that second time buyers with strong incomes are not restricted to a minimum 20% deposit. Each case is assessed on its own merits.

3. Can you afford the repayments?

The most important matter to consider is your comfort level with the proposed repayments. Rates will change during the mortgage term. The price you want to pay for a house should be driven by your feeling for affordability.

As your advisers we need to clearly demonstrate in our lender recommendations that you can afford your mortgage payments even if rates increase by 2%

The longer the period over which you can demonstrate ability to repay - the better, but it should be minimum six months and preferably longer.

4. Is your income secure?

You need to be in secure employment. Being on a permanent contract is a requirement with most lenders but we are pleased to advise that some lenders will consider contractors where their is evidence of contractual work for over one year on a continuous basis and prospects for further continuous contract work into the future are strong.

Lenders take a prudent approach. Employees should be employed for at least twelve months and have completed your probationary period.

The sector in which you work should have long term prospects as should the organisation for which you work.

The more skills and qualifications that are relevant in today's world - the better.

5. Can you demonstrate good financial management?

Good regular savings record

Minimum of personal debt and credit cards cleared monthly

Prudent spending habits

If you have taken out loans in the past - there should be no missed payments

No online gambling

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最近身邊的人都在講：有工作已經算是幸運的一群了。每人都開始想辦法開源節流。每次學生過來時，我都會推薦大家買 THREE電話卡，畢竟20歐無線上網是算最適合我們的配套。我自己之前也是在使用THREE，是的，之前。上星期開始我轉去GOMO了。

GOMO網址：https://gomo.ie

這GOMO電信所有操作都是網上。我覺得他比THREE來得吸引人。因為：

一個月13歐 （不像THREE的28天，28天就是1年等於13個月了）

無線上網

EU Roaming : 10G

14天 cooling period（冷卻期）如果你決定取消。

但是我覺得這GOMO應該不適合剛抵達的同學。因為這配套需要上網申請，意思也是需要有銀行戶口。GOMO會每個月從你銀行戶口自動扣費。所以我會建議同學剛抵達時先買THREE的sim card使用，之後再換去GOMO。

就我的情況：我是THREE用戶，我決定換去GOMO，可是我又想繼續使用我原本號碼，在GOMO有兩個選項：

申請SIM card時直接在網站要求3天期限換號碼

sim card抵達時，我再來安排換號碼的動作。

因為我現在在家上班，需要用到網絡，我也不太清楚什麼時候卡會送到。所以我決定等卡抵達了我再來處理換電信動作。

直接到網站 https://shop.gomo.ie/ 選擇購買

GO MORE 2 ： 你可以在這裡選擇 keep my mobile number YES, 但是因為我要拿到卡後才換network provider，所以我選擇了NO。

GOMO只有一個配套，這裡你就可以直接按 CONTINUE。

下一頁就是填上你的個人資料啦。

因為接下來的步驟我忘記截圖了下來，所以大家就跟著網頁裡的步驟處理吧。就是非常簡單，填上你銀行卡的資料 還是你IBAN資料（忘記了），到了confirmation 處理完後。沒幾天你就可以拿到卡啦。

我在第3天就收到了卡，所以現在我就準備拋棄THREE，加入GOMO啦

你必須先到 MYGOMO 那裡登錄

去Account Details

跟著圖走。 Move My Number

圖裡寫的085號碼是我收到GOMO的電話號碼，這裡你既直接按 Schedule Now

之後你這裡填上你要保留的電話號碼，他們會發 code到你電話。

填上你收到的validation code

我在處理這卡時是18號早上11.45am左右。所以我就直接要求當天15分鐘後換成我的電話號碼。

Account Type： 我是THREE的prepay，我之前有在THREE那裡註冊戶口所以選了 prepare registered，如果你沒註冊就選沒註冊好了。

選好了後，就告訴你電話號碼會在你選的時間點換。

這時候你要把你原本的SIMcard一樣插在電話裡。我這時候就是THREE sim card還是在電話裡，要等到你看見你電話上方的three訊號消失了。你就可以開始把卡拿出來。換上GOMO sim card

當你把卡插進電話後，會要求你輸入 sim pin。這pin就在你sim card的那張卡裡面。輸入後就搞定啦。如果你還沒看到GOMO字眼出現在電話上方，你關機開機電話就可以了。

Gomo 網站：https://gomo.ie/

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最近身邊的人都在講：有工作已經算是幸運的一群了。每人都開始想辦法開源節流。每次學生過來時，我都會推薦大家買 THREE電話卡，畢竟20歐無線上網是算最適合我們的配套。我自己之前也是在使用THREE，是的，之前。上星期開始我轉去GOMO了。 GOMO網址：https://gomo.ie 這GOMO電信所有操作都是網上。我覺得他比THREE來得吸引人。因為： 一個月13歐 （不像THREE的28天，28天就是1年等於13個月了）無線上網EU Roaming : 10G14天 cooling period（冷卻期）如果你決定取消。 但是我覺得這GOMO應該不適合剛抵達的同學。因為這配套需要上網申請，意思也是需要有銀行戶口。GOMO會每個月從你銀行戶口自動扣費。所以我會建議同學剛抵達時先買THREE的sim card使用，之後再換去GOMO。 就我的情況：我是THREE用戶，我決定換去GOMO，可是我又想繼續使用我原本號碼，在GOMO有兩個選項： 申請SIM card時直接在網站要求3天期限換號碼sim card抵達時，我再來安排換號碼的動作。 因為我現在在家上班，需要用到網絡，我也不太清楚什麼時候卡會送到。所以我決定等卡抵達了我再來處理換電信動作。 購買步驟 直接到網站 https://shop.gomo.ie/ 選擇購買 GO MORE 2 ： 你可以在這裡選擇 keep my mobile number YES, 但是因為我要拿到卡後才換network provider，所以我選擇了NO。 GOMO只有一個配套，這裡你就可以直接按 CONTINUE。 下一頁就是填上你的個人資料啦。 因為接下來的步驟我忘記截圖了下來，所以大家就跟著網頁裡的步驟處理吧。就是非常簡單，填上你銀行卡的資料 還是你IBAN資料（忘記了），到了confirmation 處理完後。沒幾天你就可以拿到卡啦。 我在第3天就收到了卡，所以現在我就準備拋棄THREE，加入GOMO啦 你必須先到 MYGOMO 那裡登錄 去Account Details 跟著圖走。 Move My Number 圖裡寫的085號碼是我收到GOMO的電話號碼，這裡你既直接按 Schedule Now 之後你這裡填上你要保留的電話號碼，他們會發 code到你電話。...

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Published: 12 June 2020

Following stakeholder feedback applications windows will no-longer apply and applications for the Immigrant Investor Programme may be submitted at any time.

Evaluation Committee meetings will continue to take place at least once a quarter, with the next Committee meeting taking place in late June, followed by September and December.

Applicants and Agents are reminded of the importance of submitting complete applications i.e. the provision of in-depth independent due diligence report and where required documents that are apostilled or dually legalised by the relevant authorities.

Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP)

The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) is open to non-EEA nationals who commit to an approved investment in Ireland. The Immigrant Investor Programme requires a minimum investment of €1m, from the applicants own resources and not financed through a loan or other such facility, which must be committed for a minimum of three years.

Investors should note that the Irish Government has no responsibility for the performance of an investment. Investments are a private matter between the parties concerned and it is the responsibility of the investor, as in any business decision, to assess the potential success of their venture. Approval of an application under the Immigrant Investor programme is not an endorsement of a particular project. What it means is that the investor has been approved and the investment is of a nature that meets the objectives of the Immigrant Investor Programme.

Submission of Applications

The Minister reserves the right to introduce revised Guidelines, in any manner deemed necessary to ensure the most effective, accountable and transparent operation of the Immigrant Investor Programme. In the interim, applicants and sponsors should be aware that the Department of Justice and Equality is enhancing the due diligence processes including:

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Know Your Client (KYC)

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

Sanction checks.

Additionally, we are engaging in data sharing with the Revenue Commissioners in accordance with the OECD common reporting standards ( http://www.oecd.org/tax/automatic-exchange/common-reporting-standard/).

Please also find attached the recently issued " Guidelines from the Central Bank" which deal with the regulation of anti-money laundering and the countering of terrorism financing. All persons engaged in the IIP process should familiarise themselves with the contents of this guide.

Note for Information of Prospective Applicants to the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP)

Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) wish to state that under no circumstances will a loan provided to the applicant for the purpose of making an IIP application be considered an appropriate source of funding. As part of the IIP application Process, ISD will undertake a comprehensive examination of the sources of proposed funding and will require significant supporting documentation attesting to the source of the funds and appropriate independent verification of said documentation from suitably qualified legal advisors in the relevant jurisdictions. If an applicant seeks to rely on loaned funds for the purposes of an IIP application, the application will be refused.

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Related Links / Forms : Immigrant Investor Programme - Guidelines for Applicants Immigrant Investor Programme - Guidelines for Funds Immigrant Investor Programme - Terms of Reference for External Review Immigrant Investor Programme - Business Plan - Executive Summary Immigrant Investor Programme - Business Plan - Sample Template Immigrant Investor Programme - Application Form
Information about the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) can be found on our new website

Page updated: 14 September 2020

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Published: 12 June 2020 Following stakeholder feedback applications windows will no-longer apply and applications for the Immigrant Investor Programme may be submitted at any time. Evaluation Committee meetings will continue to take place at least once a quarter, with the next Committee meeting taking place in late June, followed by September and December.

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Dublin is divided into postal districts that occupy the following areas:

Comments on the map of Dublin that will help you to know where you are:

The Liffey River divides the city into North (odd numbers) and South (pair numbers).

In the south of the city, there are medium/upper class neighborhoods. Lots of houses (less apartments as you go south), gardens, colored doors, architectonic details, lots of trees, etc.

The north of the city has medium/lower class neighborhoods. Lots of small apartments, flats, old plain facades...

In the port areas, Dublin 4 and Dublin 7, there are lots of new affordable flats, but there is not much to do. There are almost no shops or supermarkets.

Dublin 6 is the area with more students.

Like in all cities, there are areas you should not visit: O'Connell street and surroundings in the North for example...

Tip: To move faster around the city (and surroundings), we recommend you to consider the location of Public Transport different stops.

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Home " Essentials " Accommodation " Map of Dublin Dublin is divided into postal districts that occupy the following areas: Comments on the map of Dublin that will help you to know where you are: The Liffey River divides the city into North (odd numbers) and South (pair numbers).