Information on Your Rights & Entitlements
WEBMy Situation. Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) is a nationwide service that can be reached on 0818 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. Citizens Information Centres (CICs) provide free, impartial information, advice and advocacy from centres nationwide.
Entitlement to Irish citizenship - Citizens Information
WEBYou are entitled to claim Irish citizenship if any one of the following applies: 1. You were born in Ireland or Northern Ireland before 1 January 2005. 2. You were born in Ireland or Northern Ireland after 31 December 2004 and any of the following applies to you: One (or both) of your parents was Irish or entitled to be an Irish citizen or a ...
Becoming an Irish citizen through naturalisation - Citizens …
WEBCitizenship for a spouse of an Irish citizen. If you are married to, or in a civil partnership with, an Irish citizen, you can apply to become an Irish citizen by naturalisation. You can apply if you live in Ireland or Northern Ireland and meet the following conditions: You are 18 or over. You have been married for 3 years or more.
Your consumer rights - Citizens Information
WEBThe Consumer Rights Act 2022 became law on 29 November 2022. It simplified and updated consumer protection laws. The Act introduced new protections, including: Rights for digital content contracts. Rights for services contracts. A right to agree a price reduction on faulty products or services. A ‘blacklist’ of contract terms that are ...
COVID-19 - Citizens Information
WEBCOVID-19. There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland outside of healthcare settings. This document describes the key public health measures in Ireland against COVID-19. Find out what it means to self-isolate due to COVID-19 and when you need to take this measure. Find out what the COVID-19 test involves, who can be …
Fundamental rights under the Irish Constitution - Citizens …
WEBThe Constitution declares that the State will vindicate the property rights of every citizen. This means that you have a right to own, transfer and inherit property. You also have the right to bequeath property upon your death. The …
Vaccines for COVID-19 - Citizens Information
WEBA first booster is recommended for everyone aged 18 and over. After this, spring and autumn boosters are recommended for some people. If you had COVID-19, you need to wait 4 -8 weeks (depending on your age) before getting a COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose. COVID-19 vaccination certificates are no longer issued for COVID-19 vaccines.
Social welfare system in Ireland - Citizens Information
WEBTypes of social welfare payment. The social welfare system in Ireland is divided into 3 main types of payments. These are: Social insurance payments. Social assistance payments (also knowns as means-tested payments) Universal payments. You can find an explanation for each type below.
About Citizens Information
WEBMay 14, 2024 · The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services. It provides the Citizens Information website, citizensinformation.ie, and supports the network of Citizens Information Centres and …
The Irish Constitution - Citizens Information
WEBThe 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 …