The State's information service on public services and rights in Ireland, covering immigration, social welfare, employment, housing, health, tax and education. It runs a website, the Citizens Information Phone Service…
Government department that decides employment permit applications for non-EEA nationals, including Critical Skills and General Employment Permits. Applications are made on Employment Permits Online; the department…
The local authority for Dublin city, responsible for local services such as libraries, roads and social housing. Its customer services line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; for out-of-hours council emergencies call…
The regulator of the private health insurance market. It explains community rating and Lifetime Community Rating, including the rule that people who buy health insurance within nine months of becoming resident in…
Public body that regulates the rental sector. It registers tenancies (searchable on its register), publishes guidance on rent control, deposits and notices, runs a rent calculator and the RTB/ESRI Rent Index,…
State body for employment rights. It provides information, inspects workplaces and decides complaints under employment law, for example about pay, written terms of employment, working time, leave and the distribution of…
Support service for children and young people in Ireland, run by the ISPCC. Children can talk to Childline for free by calling 1800 66 66 66 or chat online, 24 hours a day, every day.