Yearly Archives: 2013

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Families face €940 bill over VHI levies

FAMILIES with even the most basic health insurance will end up having to shell out up to €940 a year due to new health levies, according to insurer GloHealth. The insurer, which entered the market last year, said all medical policies will be hit with the highest level of new levies coming in. The higher [...]

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Revenue to decide value of homes for property tax

THE Revenue will tell every homeowner in the country how much it thinks their home is worth -- and how much they should pay in property tax -- in letters to be distributed within weeks. The notices to be sent out shortly will tell homeowners the "indicative value" that the Revenue puts on their home.

By | January 15th, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments

EU gender ruling means women will have to pay more – Irish Times

In theory, gender equality is something all women strive for. In practice, however, it may not always be welcome. Take insurance. For years women have had the upper hand over men, typically benefiting from lower premiums thanks to their longevity and better safety record on the roads. Now, however, Brussels has ruled that price differentiation [...]

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