The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS HOME RENOVATION INCENTIVE
Question: I am planning to extend my home. How can I claim the Home Renovation Incentive?
Answer: The Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) scheme enables homeowners or landlords to claim tax relief on repairs, renovations or improvement work that is carried out on their main home or rental property by tax-compliant contractors and that is subject to 13.5% VAT. It is also available to local authority tenants who have written consent from the local authority to carry out the works.
HRI is paid as a tax credit at 13.5% of qualifying expenditure, which can be set against your income tax over 2 years. You must be paying income tax to avail of HRI. You must also be up to date with your Local Property Tax (LPT) obligations. Your contractor must be registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) in Ireland and be tax compliant. They also have to register the work on the HRI online administration system. If you use several contractors, such as a builder, a plumber and an electrician, you can combine the cost of the works to make up the minimum qualifying expenditure of €5,000 excluding VAT at 13.5%.
Repair, renovation or improvement work subject to VAT at 13.5% all qualify for the HRI, including extensions and attic conversions; supply and fitting of kitchens, bathrooms and builtin wardrobes; fitting of windows; plumbing, tiling, rewiring and plastering. Work subject to VAT at 23% is not covered. Neither are items such as furniture, white goods or carpets.
The work must be done and paid for by 31 December 2018. In general, the credit is paid over the 2 years following the year in which the work is done and paid for. After work starts you should log in to HRI online to check that your contractor(s) have entered details of the work -- if they have not, you will not be able to claim the credit. Once the work has been completed, you can claim the HRI credit. You access the HRI online system through Revenue’s myAccount service or through the Revenue Online Service (ROS) if you are registered for ROS.
There is detailed information about HRI on revenue.ie.
Further information is available from the Citizens Information Service below.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Contact us in Tralee on Tel: 0761 07 7860 Killarney 0761 07 7820, Listowel 0761 07 7840 Kenmare 0761 07 7810, Killorglin 0761 07830 & Caherciveen 0761 07 7780.
Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000
LISTRY ACTIVEMENT RETIREMENT
Listry Active Retirement Assoc. are now offering the following Activities-Art-086 7944494, Bridge, Walking trips-087 6256861, Bowling-087 2563883, Tea Dances-086 3153638. If interested in any of the above mentioned activities please contact the relevant Telephone numbers as shown.
CLEANUP FOR CHRISTMAS
Let us take pride in our Community and make a big effort for Christmas. Please pick up litter in vicinity of your own home or along R563 & N70 roads or close to yours. Bags available at Listry Community Centre. Bags of litter should or can be returned back to Listry Community centre.
If anyone has spare or not using litter picker. Could you please drop to Listry community Centre and we put them to good use. Thanks.
FLEADH CHEOIL
Quiz on this Friday 1st December in Larkins bar in aid bringing fleadh cheoil 2018 back to Milltown. Prizes for winners on the night and also of the 6 quiz league over the next six months.
PORTMAGEE CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Annual Community Christmas Party takes place in our Day Room at the Community Centre, on Tuesday, 12 December starting at 12 noon with Mass by Fr. Patsy Lynch followed with light refreshments, a Meal and music and dance. Tickets €10.00 - Available at the Community Centre Contact 066 -9477200. Please book your ticket in advance. All Welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social Dancing continues in Portmagee Community Centre on Mondays @ 8.30 to 9:30pm. Everyone welcome from New Beginners to Old Timers (men & women) Jive, Quickstep, Waltz, Stack of Barley & Slosh. Anyone interested please come along. €3.00.
RATHMORE CHRISTMAS EVENT
Christmas lights & tree are going up on this Saturday & Sunday 2nd & 3rd December. 2017 We really need volunteers to help as we have extra street lighting this year we meeting at 9:30 at the community centre.Can you spread the word, ask a friend to come along with you to help, ask your boss, your neighbour etc. please spread the word.
COMMUNITY ALERT
A meeting of Rathmore Community Alert will take place on Monday 4th December 2017. In the GAA Club Rooms Rathbeg At 8 30pm. Text Alert €10 will be collected on the night Local Gardai Will be in attendance. Everybody welcome.
STRICTLY COME DANCING
Rathmore GAA and Rathmore Ladies football clubs come together again to jointly host this event for the second consecutive year. Following the success and entertainment element of last years event, this night is much anticipated by both the local and wider communities!! Renowned choreographer Joe Burkett is putting the dancers through their paces in preparation for the big night. The Launch night took place in The Killarney Avenue Hotel who are again main sponsors of Rathmore Strictly Come Dancing =91’. This event takes place on December 7th at 8pm in INEC, Killarney. Tickets €20-available from The Washbasket, Rathmore and INEC Box office, Don’t miss a great nights entertainment,
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
Mr. Liam Flynn from Millstreet outlined a proposal which would very much enhance our town over the Christmas period. Unfortunately the proposal would involve significant expenditure in year one but not quite as costly in year two and subsequent years. Year one brackets would cost €50, trees are €15 and lights €22, putting up and taking down €40. Initial cost of €120. For those who already have brackets, trees and lights can be supplied for €70. He has agreed to leave prices as last year. While we feel that it is not easy for people to find money for everything in these times we feel that this is a project worth recommending but it is up to people themselves. If you are interested please ring Liam on (087) 638 0053 or (029) 70 397, Michael O’Mahony 0876676817, or any member of Rathmore Community Council.
KERRY PARENTS & FRIENDS
The Rathmore Branch, which has been in existence for nearly 50 years would like to thank our supporters and friends for their generosity during this period. The funds raised from various events such as our annual Sale of Work, Church Gate Collection and Panto have helped to establish our Rathmore services. Tearmann Lodge, Fr. Corridan Centre and Marian House have recently received full registration from HIQA, which is full recognition of the excellent service provided in our community.
In an effort to increase funding a MONSTER CHRISTMAS BINGO will be in community Centre to replace the Sale of Work. We look forward to your continued support. Tureencahill Community Group Presents The talented Annmarie O Riordan in Concert in Tureencahill Community Centre on Wednesday 27th December @ Tickets €15. Light refreshments Will be served. Limited number of tickets available so early booking is advisable .. IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT to book 0870576107 & 0879924821.
CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL
HFNS Rathmore Congratuations to HFNS Rathmore football team played Ardfert NS rennily At Austin Stack Park Tralee in a thrilling encounter but Rathmore proved stronger on the night Congratulations to a wonderful team and their trainer Mr.Dineen.
SYMPATHY
To Kathleen, Michael and Robert Foley, on the death of their mother Breeda Foley whose funeral took place renneliy in Gneeveguilla. To Margaret Foley, Mausrour, Noel & Neilus Cronin, Lyre, Gneeveguilla on the death of their sister, Eileen Murphy, Celbridge, whose funeral took place on renneliy in Celbridge. To Andrew Cronin, Freemount and his family, Andrew, John, Denis & James on the death of his wife Ann Cronin whose funeral took place on renneliy in Rathmore. To John & Bridie Dineen, Knocknacopple on the death of their brother Patrick Dineen, Upper Camp, Tralee, whose funeral took place on Thursday in Camp. To Dan Moynihan, Gleann na Greine, on the death of his mother Kitty Moynihan, Two Mile School, whose funeral took place in Aghadoe, Killarney on Rennily, To Helena O’Keeffe, Tureenamult, on the death of her mother Teresa O’Keeffe and sympathy also to her sisters Sr. Eileen, Joan, Margaret, Mary & Sheila and to her brothers John Joe, Frank and Donie Reen. Her funeral took place on Rennily in Gneeveguilla. May Breeda, Eileen, Ann, Patrick, Kitty & Teresa rest in peace.
DIOCESAN COLLECTION
Recently the second collection for Irish Church Commission & Agencies realised €970. We are very grateful for your support. Thank You
MILLSTREET HOSPITAL
Duhallow Choral Society -Christmas Concert @ 8pm Friday 8th December in Millstreet Church. All proceeds to Millstreet Community Hospital -- Support Appreciated. Tickets available at the Hospital and from local outlets in Millstreet and Ballydaly area.
DUHALLOW CHORAL SOCIETY
Duhallow Choral Society are holding a Concert in Christ the King Church, Knocknagree on Tuesday 12th December. at 8pm. Tickets cost €10 and are available from the Hall Committee, Knocknagree. Contact: Margaret Brosnan 085 1611878 or Mary O’Connor 087 2270895.
HOSPICE CHRISTMAS CARDS
Kerry Hospice Christmas Cards are now available at Rathmore Post Office, Rathmore Credit Union, Reen’s Pharmacy or from Maria Ryan and Donal O’Keeffe. Pack of 10 cards for €7. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Kerry Hospice 15 bed specialist palliative inpatient unit is due to open at University Hospital Kerry in December. Thank you for the support in bringing this venture to fruition Notes: if you would like to add to the notes, please email Michael O’Mahony (momahony14@gmail.com)or ring or text 087-6676817. Before 6pm Thursday,