Know Your Rights 2008 - Softcover

McCann, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184218153X ISBN 13: 9781842181539

Publisher: Blackhall Publishing Ltd, 2008

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Know Your Rights is a simple user's guide in question-and-answer format, with real and practical examples of day-to-day rights and entitlements; Know Your Rights cuts across all Government departments, focusing on personal and professional needs. The majority of the book comprises an exhaustive FAQ section covering topics such as employment matters, tax relief, the social welfare system, family matters, consumer rights, property rights and rental issues, medical supports and general rights.

This updated edition includes Budget 2008 changes, new rates and scheduled changes throughout 2008. New topics include stamp duty, new VRT changes, importing vehicles, equity release and supports for the elderly and those with disabilities.

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Review

`In the minefield that is modern living, the consumer is supposed to be king - the truth of course is very different. The reality is that consumers are the softest of targets, the easiest of marks ... Well armed with Andrew McCann's Know Your Rights, you will never again be fobbed off, short-changed or patronised by a shop assistant, civil servant or jobsworth.' -- Mark Cagney, presenter of Ireland A.M., TV3

`More and more, we need to know our rights and indeed our entitlements in society. This book is a great addition to the library of the concerned and involved citizen.' -- Joe Duffy, presenter of Liveline, RTE Radio 1

`This easy to understand and practical publication provides a useful resource for any Irish household. It draws together information from various government departments and agencies and forms a guide on what rights and entitlements are available to you and your family.' -- Bertie Ahern, TD

`This is a very welcome publication that empowers the reader and demystifies the rights, schemes and payments to which you may be entitled.'
-- Trevor Sargent TD

`This well-presented guide to public and private services is a welcome antidote to the complexities that consumers face in Ireland every day.' -- Enda Kenny TD, leader of Fine Gael

About the Author

Andrew McCann has a degree in Law (Dublin Institute of
Technology) and is a graduate of the Marketing Institute of Ireland.
He has also completed a diploma in Social Studies and training in
the area of mediation.
Since March 2002, Andrew has been the development manager
for Fingal (North County) Citizens Information Service (based in
the Swords office). The service provides free, impartial information,
assistance and advocacy to over 150,000 people in North
Fingal via its four centres (Swords, Balbriggan, Skerries and
Malahide). In 2004 and 2005 the service won the Best Customer
Service (Service Sector) award and was a finalist in the Best Public
Service award category in 2004 and 2006, presented by Swords
Fingal Chamber of Commerce.
Andrew has been actively involved in the region through membership
of the Social Inclusion Monitoring Committee, Fingal
Development Board, Fingal Community Forum and Fingal MABS,
as well as other working groups.
Andrew is married and lives in Malahide, Co. Dublin.