Moving from scotland to republic of ireland?

Question

i'm being transfered from glasgow to dublin at the end of the month. What are the major differences in Dublin?

is there an irish version of the nhs?

does council tax cover the same things?

is there a big culture difference?

any tips will be appreciated (especially from people who have lived in both countries/cities)

Answer 1

Before you come, ask your doctor or clinic for a card that entitles you to the same free medical care as we give public health patients here

http://www.travelhealth.co.uk/advice/ehi...

Housing is probably more expensive, and prices in euro are going to seem high when you see them on the price tags, but if you convert over to sterling, it's not terribly different at all.  I have relatives who come over from Scotland and say how dear everything is, but when I visit them, I find prices are higher.

You will find less choice in Tesco and Primark (called Penney's here), the stores are smaller.

You already know about council taxes.  

You won't find any huge culture shock.  

Come on over and have a great time.

Answer 2

irish people are more friendier than scottish people did you know that irish people are more friendier and very outgoing and more helpful scottish people on the other hand are a lot more ruder and don't seem to care about you at all check out this website

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 3

The irish health system isn´t as complete as the NHS. You can expect to pay around 50 euro for a GP visit. The taxes on wages are low but you have to pay everything separately (TV licence, waste collection, medical services etc). For the moment there is no charge on domestic water. Culturally there is very little difference, you shouldn´t have much trouble adjusting. In Dublin at the moment there is a lot of immigration from Eastern Europe and in shops & bars the staff are usually foreign (typically Polish). This in effect means that the traditional "Irish Welcomne" is absent from Dublin as Eastern Eurpoeans are not generally effusive. Going for weekends to the south and west of Ireland is a good way to see the real Ireland. Enjoy!!

Answer 4

I dont believe there is council tax in the republic of ireland!