Know Your Rights 2008 Edition
Andrew McCann
€20.00
ISBN 978-1-84218-153-9 234x156mm April 2008
A simple guide to social and civic entitlements in Ireland
“This easy to understand and practical publication provides a
useful resource for any Irish household. It draws together information from various government departments and agencies and forms a guide on what rights and entitlements are available to you and your family.” – An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern
Following on from the sell-out success of Know Your Rights in 2006 and 2007, Blackhall Publishing is pleased to announce the updated 2008 edition.
Know Your Rights is a simple user's guide in question and answer format, with real and practical examples of day-to-day rights and entitlements. It cuts across all Government Departments, with the focus on your needs and the most commonly asked questions relating to:
- Employment matters
- Tax relief
- The social welfare system
- Family matters, children's rights and divorce
- Consumer rights
- Property rights, rental issues and stamp duty
- Medical supports and simple guides to calculating your eligibility
- General rights including citizenship, access to information, correction of information stored concerning you and complaints regarding Government bodies and their decisions
Know Your Rights is a handy and easy-to-follow guide for all ages, and is an essential reference in any household. This edition is an up-to-date version including Budget 2008 changes, new rates and scheduled changes throughout 2008. New topics include stamp duty, new VRT changes, importing vehicles, equity release and supports for the elderly and those with disabilities.
Andrew McCann is the Development Manager of the Fingal Citizens' Information Service in North County Dublin. He is a regular contributor to local, regional and national radio and television across a broad spectrum of consumer rights issues.
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