Relocation Guide

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Table of Contents

PPSN (Personal Public Service Number) & PSC (Public Service Card) .................................................. 2
Apply for your PPSN ............................................................................................................................ 2
Speed up the process .......................................................................................................................... 3
Apply for your PSC (only once in Ireland) ........................................................................................... 3
Accommodation ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Temporary Accommodation ............................................................................................................... 4
JPC Estate Agency Contacts ................................................................................................................ 4
Accommodation websites................................................................................................................... 4
Document checklist ............................................................................................................................. 5
Locations to consider .......................................................................................................................... 5
Immigration Registration ....................................................................................................................... 6
Phones & SIM Cards ............................................................................................................................... 6
Banks....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Irish banks: .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Online banks: ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Register with Revenue (Tax) .................................................................................................................. 8
Public Transport ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Leap Card ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Public Transport .................................................................................................................................. 8
Pay-as-you-go Driving ......................................................................................................................... 8
Driving Licence........................................................................................................................................ 9
HSE (Health Service Executive – Government Agency) ......................................................................... 9
Insurance Brokers ................................................................................................................................... 9
Schools .................................................................................................................................................. 10
School Terms ..................................................................................................................................... 10
School Groups (by age) ..................................................................................................................... 11
Funds..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Useful Websites .................................................................................................................................... 12
Citizen Information Website ............................................................................................................. 12
Government of Ireland Website ....................................................................................................... 12

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PPSN (Personal Public Service Number) & PSC (Public Service Card)
Apply for your PPSN

Apply for your PPSN via the My Welfare website. https://services.mywelfare.ie/

You’ll be required to create an account via MyGov.ie, which will allow you to sign in on mywelfare.ie.

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JPC will be able to provide you with a PPSN Reference Letter stating that you can use the company
address as Proof of Address for your PPSN to be sent to. If you require this, please reach out to
hr@johnpaul.ie and a member of the team will get back to you.

A PPS number is required to avoid emergency tax on your salary payments. In some cases it may also
be required for the set-up of a bank account.

Speed up the process

If you need to speed up the process, we suggest sending the following email.

Email to cis@welfare.ie
Subject: URGENT Job offer accepted Safe Pass required.

I have recently accepted a job with John Paul Construction (See attached). I am starting
on (insert date) and urgently require a PPS number. The role I accepted is a site-based
role and I require a PPSto get my Safe Pass in order to allow me to access the site.
Please find all documents attached and let me know if you require anything further.

Documents that you’ll need to attach

• REG1 Application Form
• Your contract and Letter from John Paul stating that you are an employee
• Copy of Passport and work permit

For more information on applying for your PPSN: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/12e6de-get-a-

personal-public-service-pps-number/#apply-for-a-pps-number-online-at-mywelfareie

Apply for your PSC (only once in Ireland)

Once you’ve received your PPSN, arrange to go to your nearest Social Welfare Centre, or Intreo
Centre, in the County you’re staying in to apply for your PSC (Public Services Card).

PSC Registration/Intreo Offices and information:

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/be29c7-psc-online-registration-centres/

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Accommodation
Temporary Accommodation

For when you first arrive in Ireland, it is generally easiest if you stay in an Airbnb/hotel/guesthouse
so you can attend viewings and get a feel for the area.
Ensure you budget and prepare for an Airbnb/hotel/guesthouse stay of a month or two.

JPC Estate Agency Contacts

Contact persons available to assist with your search for accommodation. Remember to mention that
you work for JPC.

Name Locations Contact Email

Lisa Begley McHugh Properties Naas/ Newbridge +353 87 778 0015 lisamchugh@btinternet.com
James Connolly Nationwide +353 45 913 958 jc@capricornproperties.ie
Niall Clarke Dublin +353 86 371 4274 niall.clarke@glg.ie
Rob Hayes McBryde Property Ireland +44 7713 691792 (whatsapp only) www.mcbridepropertyireland.com
Linda Shaw Keating Md Property +353 87 3777533 linda@mdpm.ie

In Ireland, you would need to attend a viewing to be considered. It’s just like going for an interview –
make a great first impression!
Following certain Facebook groups can also help in your search for accommodation.
Housing in Ireland can be competitive so it’s best to contact multiple properties and agents in order
to secure accommodation sooner.

Accommodation websites

Tip: download the below apps and set alerts for new listings in your preferred locations.

Daft.ie
Daft.ie is the number one destination for property searchers and connects property professionals with a unique
audience of over 2.5 million users each month.
https://www.daft.ie/

myhome.ie
MyHome.ie is Ireland's leading property portal, featuring thousands of houses and apartments to buy and rent
all across Ireland.
https://myhome.ie/

Rent.ie
Rent.ie is really easy-to-use and has a fantastic range of houses for rent and apartments for rent to choose
from in every town in Ireland.
https://www.rent.ie/

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Document checklist

• A reference from your current employer (this is something JPC can supply upon request)
• A reference from your current/previous landlord
• Photo ID such as a passport or driving licence
• PPS number (This is required for the registration of the tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board.
It is not a MUST when viewing, but you do require it when your lease starts)
• Recent bank statement / Payslip
• Rental CV (https://www.rentecdirect.com/blog/rental-resume-how-to-make-a-landlord-want-you/)
• Security deposit (one-month rent, approx. €2000)
• One month rent in advance

Locations to consider

Locations within Dublin County are in higher demand, and the rent is more expensive than those on
the outskirts. Below are a few areas worth looking into.

• Ashbourne (Co. Meath)

• Ballinteer (Co. Dublin)
• Delgany (Co. Wicklow)
• Enfield (Co. Meath)
• Greystones (Co. Wicklow)
• Johnstown (Co. Kilkenny)
• Kilcock (Co. Kildare)
• Kill (Co. Kildare)
• Maynooth (Co. Kildare)
• Naas (Co. Kildare)
• Newbridge (Co. Kildare)
• Rathcoole (Co. Kildare)
• Rathfarnham (Co. Dublin)
• Ratoath (Co. Meath)
• Saggart (Co. Dublin)
• Sandyford (Co. Dublin)
• Skerries (Co. Fingal)
• Summerhill (Co. Meath)
• Tallaght (Co. Dublin)
• Trim (Co. Meath)

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Immigration Registration
Irish Immigration Services website: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/

When you arrive in Ireland, the Immigration officer at the airport/point of entry will place a ‘landing
stamp’ in your passport to give you temporary immigration permission to stay here. This stamp
identifies how long you can stay. You must visit the registration office in Dublin, or the local Garda
station if you are outside of Dublin, before your landing stamp expires to extend your immigration
permission and register your details.

Phone the registration office or local Garda station to make your appointment as soon as possible as
appointments are generally booked weeks ahead, especially in Dublin.
Confirm with the officer which documents are required to bring with to your appointment. If you
have a partner/spouse and children, confirm the documents required at the appointment for them.

For more information:

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/before-and-after-you-arrive/what-do-i-
need-to-do-after-arriving/

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/

Phones & SIM Cards

You may be provided with a work mobile phone on your first day at JPC. For personal use, check out
the below network providers.

- Vodafone https://n.vodafone.ie/en.html
- Eir https://www.eir.ie/opencms/export/sites/default/mobile/index-copy.html
- Three https://www.three.ie/
- 48 https://48.ie/

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Banks
Irish banks:

AIB (Allied Irish Bank) https://aib.ie/

Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is one of the so-called Big Four commercial banks in
Ireland. AIB offers a full range of personal banking services.

With AIB, you can easily open a bank account via the AIB App once you have
arrived in Ireland.
https://aib.ie/our-products/current-accounts/online-bank-account-opening

BOI (Bank of Ireland) https://www.bankofireland.com/

Bank of Ireland Group p.l.c. is a commercial bank operation in Ireland and
one of the traditional Big Four Irish banks.

BOI has an option to open a “non-resident account.” The following link has
some more information.
https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/open-non-resident-
account/

Permanent TSB https://www.permanenttsb.ie/

Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc, formerly Irish Life and Permanent plc is a
provider of personal financial services in Ireland

Permanent TSB has various options for opening a bank account, including via
their Permanent TSB App. Here’s a bit more information.
https://www.permanenttsb.ie/everyday-banking/current-accounts/current-
account/

Online banks:

Revolut https://www.revolut.com/en-IE
Revolut is a British financial technology company that offers banking services.

N26 https://n26.com/en-eu
N26 is a German neobank headquartered in Berlin, Germany, helping you
manage your bank account on-the-go, track your expenses, and set aside
money in real-time.

Money Jar https://moneyjar.world/

Money Jar is an Irish digital current account which allows you to take control of
your finances.
*Free for the first 4 months.

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Register with Revenue (Tax)

The Revenue Commissioners, commonly called Revenue, is the Irish Government agency responsible
for customs, excise, taxation, and related matters.
https://www.revenue.ie/en/Home.aspx

Information and guidelines to register with Revenue

https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/starting-your-first-job/index.aspx

Public Transport
Leap Card

The TFI Leap Card is a convenient way to pay for public transport
across Dublin and surrounding counties, Cork, Galway, Limerick,
Waterford, Sligo, Athlone, Kilkenny, and Wexford. It can also be
used on commuter and ruralbus services within the TFI public
transport network.
The Leap card provides excellent savings for customers compared
to cash fares, being up to 31% cheaper than cash single tickets

More information on the TFI Leap Card can be found here;

https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/leap-card/

Public Transport

Within Dublin you can make use of the capital’s trains, trams, and
buses to get around. You can even rent a bike!

Here is an in-depth guide to the public transport in Dublin.

https://www.dublinpublictransport.ie/

Pay-as-you-go Driving

Yuko https://www.yuko.ie/

We are TOYOTA's Car Club service. With YUKO there's a high-tech car waiting for you which you can
find parked on-street in Dublin, whenever you need it. You can book our cars by the hour, day, or
week, with fuel & insurance included. It is essentially PAYG driving. Simply download the app, book
& drive!

GoCar https://www.gocar.ie/

GoCar allows you to rent cars for as little as an hour, using a booking system to reserve the vehicle
and in-car technology to unlock the car and drive. We have over 800 cars & vans available across
Ireland with a vast majority within the greater Dublin area.

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Driving Licence
As a visitor to Ireland, you can drive on a driving licence from any state outside the EU/EEA for up to
one year provided the driving licence is current and valid. However, on taking up 'normal residence'
in Ireland you must either exchange your driving licence or apply for a driving licence in Ireland.
Ireland has agreements with certain countries/states that designates them as recognised states for
the purposes of driving licence exchange.

A Recognised State driving licence may be exchanged up to a maximum of one year after it expires
with an accompanying letter of entitlement. After this period, applicants will need to apply for a
learner permit.

For more information on exchanging your foreign driving licence:

https://www.ndls.ie/licensed-driver/exchange-my-foreign-driving-licence.html#holders-of-driving-
licences-from-other-countries

For more information on the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS):

https://www.ndls.ie/index.php

HSE (Health Service Executive – Government Agency)

The Health Service Executive is the publicly funded healthcare system in
Ireland, responsible for the provision of health and personal social services.

For all information on the HSE: https://www.hse.ie/eng/

Find your nearest hospital, health centre, GP and more:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/

Insurance Brokers
For anything from car, home, life, pet, and travel insurance, make sure to get a few quotes first as
prices are competitive just like anywhere else in the world.

McCarthy Insurance Brokers Ireland: https://www.mig.ie/

Insure My Cars.ie: https://insuremycars.ie/
Quote Devil Insurance Brokers: https://www.quotedevil.ie/

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Schools
The Irish education system is made up of primary school and post-primary (secondary) school.
You must ensure that your child gets a certain minimum education from the age of 6 to the age
of 16 or until they have completed 3 years of post-primary education. Many people continue on
after post-primary to further education and third-level education. State-funded education is
available at all levels unless you choose to send your child to a private school.

An overview of the Irish education system:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/the_irish_education_system/overview_of_the
_irish_education_system.html

More from the Government website: https://www.gov.ie/en/policy/655184-education/

School Terms

The dates for the start and the end of the school year are not standardised so schools have some
discretion about when students finish school in the summer and when they start school in the
autumn. All schools are closed for July and most (or all) of August. The dates for the Christmas,
Easter and mid-term breaks are standardised.

Term 1:
From the week in which 1 September falls to the week before Christmas.
October mid-term break
Christmas break
Term 2:
From the week after New Year's Day to the week before Easter Sunday
February mid-term break
Easter break
Term 3:
From the week after Easter Sunday to the end of June for primary level or end of
May/start of June for post-primary level
Summer break

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/primary_and_post_primary_education/attend
ance_and_discipline_in_schools/school_terms_in_primary_and_postprimary.html

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School Groups (by age)

Early Childhood & Pre-school

The compulsory age to begin education in Ireland is 6 years. All forms of pre-primary education
are optional. ECCE is delivered outside the formal education system, by a range of private,
community and voluntary interests, which can be described as crèches, nurseries, pre-schools,
naíonraí (Irish language pre-schools), playgroups and day-care services.

• Early Childhood Care & Education / ECCE (from birth to age 6)

Primary School

• Junior Infants (age 4–5/5–6) (informally known as Low Infants)

• Senior Infants (age 5–6/6–7) (informally known as High Infants)
• First Class (age 6–7/7–8)
• Second Class (age 7–8/8–9)
• Third Class (age 8–9/9–10)
• Fourth Class (age 9–10/10–11)
• Fifth Class (age 10–11/11–12)
• Sixth Class (age 11–12/12–13)

Post-primary (Secondary) School

Junior Cycle
• First Year (age 12–13/13–14)
• Second Year (age 13–14/14–15)
• Third Year (age 14–15/15–16)

Transition Year
• Transition Year sometimes called Fourth Year (age 15-16/16-17) – depending on school,
this may be compulsory, optional, or unavailable.

Senior Cycle
• Fifth Year (age 16–18 or age 15–17 if Transition Year is skipped)
• Sixth Year (age 17–19 or age 16–18 if Transition Year is skipped)

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Funds

https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Ireland

Useful Websites
Citizen Information Website

For almost any question regarding staying in Ireland; the systems, processes, advice, what to do,
where to go, etc. this is the website for all Irish Citizens. Follow them on Facebook for more tips
and guidelines on life in Ireland.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/

Government of Ireland Website

From agriculture to transport and travel, the Government website will have all the information
you’d require.

https://www.gov.ie/en/

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