Consumer issues
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18/04/2024Small Claims Court
Following the UK’s exit from the EU there is no provision after 31 December 2020 to initiate new European cross border claims. Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgements under Order 71 of the Rules of the Court of Judicature (NI) 1980 continue to be available. However, you may want to consider using a process where the respondent Read more >
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21/03/2016Advice
Funding for Border People to provide advice directly to the public has ended. However there are other experts who can help. If need be, they can contact the project on your behalf. Please note: Cross-border phone calls to 0818 and 0800 numbers are sometimes very expensive, especially if using a mobile! Please try to call Read more >
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11/11/2015Currency
South The Currency in the Ireland is the Euro. This currency came into use January 1, 2002 and is the common currency shared by many EU countries.You can use Euro notes and coins (irrespective of design) in any Euro participating country. North The Currency in Northern Ireland is the pound Sterling, which is not part of Read more >
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29/09/2014Consumer rights
There are a number of expert, independent organisations that can guide you on your consumer rights North Consumer Council for Northern Ireland is an independent consumer organisation, working to bring about change to benefit Northern Ireland’s consumers. Further information >> Consumerline is a one stop shop offering free help and advice to Northern Ireland consumers on Read more >
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29/09/2014Landlord / tenant disputes
South Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) was established in September 2004 to operate a national tenancy registration system and to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants. As part of its remit, the PRTB also provides policy advice to the Government on the private rented sector. For further information please visit – http://public.prtb.ie See also: Threshold – Read more >





