Visa requirements for entering Ireland - Citizens Information
The type of visa you need depends on the purpose and length of your stay in Ireland. Short stay visas. If you want to come to Ireland for less than 3 months, you should apply for a short stay ‘C’ visa.You should apply for this type of visa if you want to come to Ireland as a tourist or to visit someone, for a business meeting, or to attend a short course.
Courts - Citizens Information
There are five main courts in Ireland: The District Court; The Circuit Court; The High Court; The Court of Appeal; The Supreme Court; In criminal cases: The Circuit Criminal Court and the Special Criminal Court operate in place of the Circuit Court
MyGovID - Citizens Information
To use some online public services, you need to create a MyGovID account. MyGovID verifies your identity and provides a single account you can use to access a range of public services.. There are two types of MyGovID account: Basic account; Verified account
High Court - Citizens Information
The Office of the Examiner of the High Court has a role in several types of High Court proceedings, including: Administration suits - when the estate of a deceased person has become the subject matter of litigation. For example, where there is a dispute as to how the estate has been administered, what assets are in the estate, who is entitled to benefit from the estate and who is a creditor of ...
Student Grant Scheme - Citizens Information
The International Protection Student Scheme (for Further and Higher Education Students) 2024-2025 provides supports in line with the Student Grant Scheme to students who are in the international protection system.. The criteria for the Scheme include: You must meet the definition of a protection applicant or a person at leave to remain stage; You must be accepted on an approved Post-Leaving ...
The Foreign Births Register - Citizens Information
The Foreign Births Register allows the descendants of Irish people who have moved abroad to claim Irish citizenship. If each generation registers their birth before the next generation is born, then Irish citizenship can be passed from parent to child.
Introduction to income tax credits and reliefs - Citizens Information
In some cases, you can get a tax refund for specific expenses, for example, medical expenses or mortgage interest. The value of a tax allowance will depend on whether it is allowed at the highest rate of income tax that you pay or is restricted to the standard 20% rate.
The Irish Constitution - Citizens Information
The Constitution contains 50 articles. Articles 1-39 define the functions of the State and its agencies and set out the separation of powers in the State.. Articles 40-44 provide for the fundamental rights of Irish citizens.. The remaining articles are: Article 45, which sets out directive principles of social policy. Article 46, which sets out how the Constitution may be amended
Healthcare services in Ireland - Citizens Information
Medical card. If your income is below a certain level you may get a medical card (Some people can get a card without an income test, for example, people who are entitled to a card under EU regulations).. With a medical card you can get public health services free of charge, including doctor visits and public hospital services.. The medical card covers the cost of prescription medicines but you ...
Illness Benefit - Citizens Information
From 1 Jan 2024, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) increased from 3 to 5 days a year. You cannot get Illness Benefit on the days that you get SSP. If your first illness in 2024 is less than 5 days and you qualify for Statutory Sick Pay, you don't need to apply for Illness Benefit.