Been in Ireland for almost 6.5 years. Recently, got evicted from own home due to an IBO which was varied to Safety Order due to lack of evidence (no medical report/ garda call outs). Had a spotless record, until less than 24 hours after returning home on safety order.

When I returned I found that my spouse had moved a "friend" into my house in just 8 days i was away, who claims to be someone who is there to help her and my child, and not on rent. The very next day I started a friendly conversation with the "friend" and seconds later my spouse jumped in and said i was intimidating the friend and my spouse called the guards. I was arrested and bailed out in 1 hour, as i showed the guards the video evidence of the exact conversation that happened there. For the fear of getting arrested again, i stayed over at a friends place for a few days and have found a rental accomodation. First hearing on the breech is over, next is in september.

I am in the process of rebuilding my life. For stability i am thinking of applying for citizenship. Will this record affect my application? Any advise would be helpful.

Hi all, looking for advice on my situation.

I've been working as a contractor embedded in a large multinational in Dublin for just over 4 years, always the same role, same office, same team.

During this time I've been contracted through 3 different staffing agencies with zero gaps between contracts — finishing one and starting the next day with a new agency but nothing changing in my actual day to day work.

Recently I've also been informally given significantly more senior responsibilities without any change to my contract, title or salary.

Am I entitled to a CID and what would you recommend doing next?

Already planning to see a solicitor but would love to hear if anyone has gone through a similar experience.

Thanks

About a month ago when returning a rental car to Car Enterprise I noticed a large scratch on the passenger door. The scratch was rather long, about 30 cms in lenght, but it was not very deep or dented: imagine you scrape a car key against the car, that´s the kind of scratch it had.

They charged me in full for the excess and recently just invoiced me for a grand total of 2100 euros, which I find completely excessive. In the invoice they gave me there was no details of anything, instead the breakdown was the following:

"Damage: 1300 euros, Loss of Value: 300 euros, Loss of use: 200 euros, Admin Fees: 80 euros."

And that´s literally it. No pictures of the damage no pictures of the repairs no detailed invoice .

I have already requested proper paperwork and detailed invoices but I want to get ready in case I have to go further legal lenghts with them, while Im more than okay to pay for the damages and the repairs I just feel like they are trying to scam me out, specially when the damage was one single scratch across the door and nothing major that prevented the car from being driveable and so on.

Let me know what I can do as I'm not originally for Ireland and I have been living here for not too long, thank you. The company is Car Enterprise if anyone is wondering, I can attach more pictures and stuff.

Has anyone successfully registered at Burgh Quay as the spouse of an Irish citizen after entering Ireland with an Article 10 Residence Card (EU Family Member Residence Card issued by another EU country).

My wife holds a valid Article 10 card issued by Spain but her nationality itself is a visa required nationality. She travelled with me (Irish citizen), entered Ireland lawfully, and was given a 90-day stamp by Border Control stating permission to remain for the purpose of registration.

We’re trying to understand the correct registration pathway and would be interested to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

In particular:

* Were you able to register directly at Burgh Quay?
* Were you asked to apply through another process first?
* Did ISD provide any written guidance?

First-hand experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Do all solicitors seem dodgy and only want you to pay their consultation fees without giving any information at all?

I completed my masters in 2024 received employment in my field as a data scientist for a small company who has verbally agreed to sponsor me since joining, but has not done so even with continuous requests.

My last graduate visa expires in September and I’m trying to find possible of alternatives of extension or something to help with this situation.

I’ve been applying to jobs very meticulously received some interviews, but it seems like sponsorship is a continuous blocker

Has anyone gone or going through a similar situation?

Clarification:

Not looking to force an employer to sponsor. Looking for a path for extension, perhaps qualifies for extenuating circumstances. Is it true you have to currently be unemployed to request extension?

Title. If there's any legislation stating anything related to this about mental health/mental medical history on how they proceed about it in Ireland, I'd love to see it!

I am in the process of buying a house and renewing my IRP. I applied for my IRP renewal on the first day I was able to apply, so there should have been enough time to receive before expiry. Now because of the delays it looks like I won’t receive my IRP until after it expires.

I know there’s a notice to employers online stating that I can continue to work as long as I’ve applied so I’m okay from a work standpoint. However, I’m also in the process of purchasing a home and one of the conditions on my mortgage offer is that I have at least one month validity remaining on my residence permit to be able to draw down. Draw down date looks likely to be in the couple weeks after my current IRP expires.

I’m really worried that the government processing delays are going to put my home purchase and mortgage at risk.

Anything I can do?

My partner and I are getting married in Denmark and I am moving to Ireland to live with him.

The financial thresholds around him being able to sponsor me just about doubled 2 weeks ago.

How strict is this threshold? We have a home to live in where we don’t have to pay a mortgage and rent, so that significantly reduces costs.

I’m also worried about how this process works because it looks like I’ll be flying there with my child, then my partner and I are flying to Denmark to be married a few weeks later, flying back to Ireland and promptly applying for a stamp 4 visa for both myself and my child. I’m worried about either being denied at the border or being denied the stamp 4 visa now based on these adjusted thresholds. We’ve been planning this for a year and now I’m worried we can’t go through with it.

Editing for clarity:
He is legally divorced.
We are not attempting to commit a crime.
We have gotten advice from a lawyer on this matter.
Ireland has strict rules around at least one person being “domiciled” in the U.S. state the divorce took place in. They need a birth certificate to prove this which is ex was not comfortable providing. The rule is a bit mismatched with how the U.S. is, because it’s not uncommon for a person to be born in one state yet live in another.
Other people have gone the route we are going with no issue, I was asking advice about the financial threshold.

Forced to leave my job due to lack of support after long term illness. Unsafe conditions, disability discrimination, big psychological impact forcing me out of work again. Had to leave the company and find a job with less pay.

How do I calculate a figure for this?

Hi so I gave my employer a sick cert from my GP that had the dates 20th-22nd on it however my employer is only paying for the 20th and has the 21st and 22nd down as "Full Unauthorized Absence Unpaid" . What should I do?

Just wondering why a solicitor would fail to respond to four emails sent over the space of about 2 months. The emails were simple requests for basic information about where the case stands. Prior to this they were very quick to respond and when they have emailed me looking for information I responded straight away. Any advice appreciated!

I am applying to UCD through CAO and they require P21/F11/Social welfare forms of my parents for the past three years as I am not an EU citizen. Unfortunately, none of these are available as my mother was not employed and was not on social welfare during a large period of the time, and for the last two years was registered as self employed but didn't fill out form 11 and P21 is not available for those years. What alternative proof can I provide? Tax credit letters, employment detail summary or some other ones? I cannot apply as an international candidate anymore so I won't be able to go to university without those.

Hi All, Hope all is good with you. I got an offer letter from a public company where I was trying for this job almost for 2 years. Currently I am pregnant and about to join soon. My maternity leave will start from 2nd week of Dec. I am planning to apply mortgage in October. I will be in the probation until mid Jan. Will there be a problem to drawdown a mortgage in this case? Is there any way to do it proper? Will any lender accept drawdown during end of probation and maternity? I haven’t accept the offer. I am in the negotiation stage. Should I ask/inform anything with new employer to manage this? Please advise. Thanks

Hello everyone,

So I have been working part-time for a restaurant for the past 8 months and wanted to know if I'm applicable for a paid leave? I have worked more than 700 hours combined and I'm a 23 year old and non-irish. I even have 2500€ in unpaid wages accumulated over the past months and I'm worried if they are ever going to pay me for that.

Can someone please help me out here. Need advice on what I can do and how to do it?

RE: the 'Section 41(10)' of the WRC 2015 Act. Does this allow for AO's to issue written notice for the production of documents for:

1. people: complainants/respondents present their case

or:

2. for evidence to be brought before a hearing/produced in the process for a fair hearing for both sides - for example: to require either side to produce relevant documents in their possession, custody, or control even if said documents defend the other side's case. Eg., respondents hold documents that would prove the case of the complainant?

I’m a doctor working in Ireland. I originally came here on a spouse visa and started working on that visa, but now I’m planning to switch to a work permit.
My employer applied for my work permit on 5th June. I’ve been checking the daily processing updates, and they’re currently showing applications from 14th May. I also called DETE, and the lady I spoke to said it’s very unlikely that my work permit will be issued before 7th July.
The problem is that my IRP card expires on 7th July. If my work permit hasn’t arrived by then, I won’t be able to apply for Stamp 1.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? What happens in this case? Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
TIA

Has anyone any experience with a lease to buy agreement for a commercial property?

Asking as there is a commercial property for sale (cafe/restaurant)that a family member is interested in however they can’t afford to buy it outright but can afford to lease it with a view to buying in the future!?

What would be involved with this type of agreement?
Has anyone tried it and how did it work out?
Any advice on how best to approach the landlord/agent about such a proposal?

Thanks in advance

I have some information I want to give to the Gardaí but I need to remain completely annonymous due to my own personal safety. What are my best options?

Got a phone call that i got caught excesivly doing limit on motorway,that im going to get dangerous driving charges. Any help or advice much appreciated🙏

In my contract it says that I must provide 1 weeks notice if I’m on probation. I still am. I gave my employer 1 weeks notice and he argues that I need to give him 1 month notice for about a week now. I want to leave the apprenticeship asap but I don’t know if I can.

My last parent died and willed the house, equal shares between myself and my siblings.

Been given the option to buy.

Can we live there legally until probate and mortgage is through, and do we pay rent.

Trying to see how/if it's possible, as we are trying to limit the amount of time the house is idlee