Living in Dublin
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Living in Dublin in Ireland Contents Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Applying for a PPS Number ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Opening a Bank Account .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Choosing a Local Mobile Phone Provider ................................................................................................................................. 3 Accommodation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Utilities ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Dublin’s Postal Districts .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Rights and Obligations as a tenant in private rented accommodation .............................................................................. 6 Travel ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Bus ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Dublin Bikes ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 LUAS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 DART, Suburban and Intercity Rail .............................................................................................................................................. 9 International Travel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Food & Shopping ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Eating Out ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Grocery Shopping .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Retail Shopping ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Healthcare ..................................................................................................................................................................................13 GPs & Clinics .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Hospitals ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Government Related .................................................................................................................................................................15 Tax .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Social Welfare ................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Post / Mail ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Entertainment, Arts and Culture ..............................................................................................................................................16 Cinemas .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Comedy Clubs ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Festivals & Events .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Museums & Galleries ....................................................................................................................................................................17 Theatres ...........................................................................................................................................................................................17 Pubs & Clubs ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Sports .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Other Useful Information .........................................................................................................................................................21 Microsoft Ireland Page 2 in Ireland Getting Started A hundred thousand welcomes to Microsoft in Ireland! The purpose of this document is to help provide you with information about moving to and living in Dublin which we hope you find useful. Applying for a PPS Number Once you arrive in Ireland you must apply for a PPS number. This is a unique reference number that helps you access social welfare benefits, public services and information in Ireland. This number is required in order to be set up on Microsoft’s payroll system. To apply for you PPS number you must call in to your local registered PPS Number Registration Centre. In Dublin the centre is the Intreo Centre, Parnell Street. You’ll need to bring your passport, other photo ID such as a driving license, and evidence of address such as a household bill in your name. Alternatively, an employer can make an application on your behalf once you have signed a third party consent form. Opening a Bank Account To open a bank account in Ireland you must provide a number of documents. These include; proof of identity (such as a passport or driving license), a proof of address (such as a utility bill), or a letter from your employer or stating that you have recently arrived in Ireland and have started work but cannot yet provide evidence of your Irish address. Some banks may ask for more information such as your PPS number or birth certificate. Some banks charge quarterly fees while others charge per transition. Use the Consumer Help comparison website to compare banks and decide where you should set up your current account. http://compare.consumerhelp.ie/currentaccount Choosing a Local Mobile Phone Provider The main mobile phone operators in Ireland are 3, Meteor, Tesco Mobile, Vodafone and o2, each of which have shops located across Dublin. Other operators include Lyca Mobile (specialise in international call plans) and 48 months (specialise in low cost plans for younger people), however these operators have no physical shop and offer limited support. Shops like Carphone Warehouse sell phones and phone plans from all networks and will offer advice as to which package will suit you the most. Microsoft Ireland Page 3 in Ireland Accommodation Unlike many other European countries, the majority of younger people in Ireland live in a shared residence / apartment. The average price for renting a room in a shared residence in Dublin is between €450 and €700 per month depending on the area in which you choose to live. If you wish to live on your own in a studio apartment, expect to pay €750+ per month for basic accommodation. Below are a number of websites which will help you find accommodation in Dublin (use the postal district map on the next page to help refine your search. Microsoft’s offices are in Dublin 18.) www.daft.ie www.myhome.ie www.let.ie www.rent.ie www.roomster.com Required Documents Once you find suitable accommodation the landlord may ask for some documents before allowing you to move in. These include: Proof of employment (Available from HR Web, Microsoft’s internal