The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE AND USC
Question: I’m a full-time minimum wage PAYE worker. Does the increase in the national minimum wage mean that I pay more Universal Social Charge?
Answer: The minimum wage increased from €9.80 to €10.10 on 1 February 2020. A person working full-time (39 hours per week) and earning the minimum wage was previously earning €19,873 per year. They now earn €20,484 per year.
From 1 February, USC rates also changed slightly to make sure that this increase in pay for minimum wage workers is not subject to the 4.5% USC charge. This was done by increasing the income threshold of the 2% band. The new thresholds now look like this: Standard rate of USC
(up to 31 January 2020) (from 1 February 2020) Rate Income band Income band
0.5% Up to €12,012
Up to €12,012 2% From €12,012.01 to €19,874 From €12,012.01 to
€20,484
4.5% From €19,874.01 to €70,044 From €20,484.01 to
€70,044
8% From €70,044.01 and over From €70,044.01 and over
So, in 2019, if you earned €19,874, your total USC for the year was ({0.5% of €12,012} €60.06 + {2% of €7,862} €157.24) = €217.30. This meant your USC was €18.11 per month, or €4.18 per week.
From 1 February 2020, if you earn €20,484 per year, your annual USC will be ({0.5% of €12,012} €60.06 + {2% of €8,742} €169.44) = €229.50. This means your USC is €19.13 per month, or €4.41 per week.
So, with the increase in the national minimum wage, you will pay €12.20 more USC per year. This deduction will be made from your gross salary. Your increased salary will continue to be subject to the standard rate of income tax. This means you also pay slightly more income tax after 1 February 2020.
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; Caherciveen 0761 07 7780.
Outreach Services; Killorglin weekly, Dingle monthly, please call Tralee for more information.
Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000
PORTMAGEE FUNDRAISER
Portmagee Community Centre are holding a Fundraiser Dance on Saturday 15th February 2020. Music with Timmy O’Connor, The Glen Rambler. Doors open at 9pm, music 9.30 to 12pm. All are welcome!
SOCIAL DANCING
Social Dancing every Monday night in Portmagee Community Centre @ 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 entry.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening @7pm as we resume our Coomanaspaig Challenge for 2020.We will leave from Portmagee Community Centre, please bring hi-vis vest and torch. Weigh-ins will be available from 6.30-7 pm in the backroom of the Hall for anyone interested. This is a free community event and everyone is welcome.
HIIT CLASSES
Monday and Friday - Iveragh Fitness Club @Skellig Rangers GAA Grounds hit it hard and fast and get your exercise session done these mornings in the gym! Beginners 9.30-10am, Advanced 10-11am. You don’t need to be a member but please book your place with Anne 085 8744242.
COMPLETE BEGINNER’S CIRCUIT CLASS
starting Monday and Fridays 11-12 am in the Iveragh Fitness Club @Skellig Rangers GAA Grounds. You don’t need to be a member but please book your place with Anne 085 8744242.
RATHMORE MEMORIAL FUN WALK
Memorial Fun Walk will take place Sunday 16th Febuary Registration@ 1.30pm, Walk 2pm (€10, u16’S free) Starting from Una O’Leary’s Yard Lyreatough (V93 CX48). Riddles/jokes along the route. Raffle and refreshments after. All proceeds to Palliative Care Unit Tralee. DANCING The River Island Hotel, Castleisland Free Draw on the Door Ticket for 31 Prizes} Sunday 9th Febuary Mike Condon
Band Sunday 16th Febuary. Jerry Mc Carthy and Autumn Gold Dancing 9 -- 11.30.
SPLIT THE POT
Rathmore Community Council with Rathmore Ravens, Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club and Sliabh Luachra Men’s Shed. Be in with a chance to win. Tickets available from ticket sellers and in following business Hickey’S Centra Rathmore, Tim Maccarthy Butchers Rathmore, Kerry aribusiness shop Rathmore, katelynnHair Design Rathmore, Blushing Beauty Rathmore, Linda’s Restaurant Rathmore,Christy ‘S Take away Rathmore, Dennehy’s Bar Rathmore, Cahills Bar Rathmore, O Keeffe ‘S Hardware Rathmore, Reen’S pharmacy Rathmore, O’ Keeffe’S Filling station Rathmore, Washbasket Rathmore, Sliabh Luachra vets centre Rathmore, Maccarthy ‘S Londis Rathmore, Bridge Bar Rathmore, Old chapel Bar Rathmore Reens Garage Rathmore, Paps Bar Knocknagree, sheehan’S Bar Knocknagree,Centra Bar Knocknagree, Guerins shop BallyDaly, Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Yearly Ticket €90. 3 Yearly Tickets €250. Last week’s draw was held in central bar. Bar The winner won €201. Split the pot winner Denise Horgan Rathmore this week Prize €201 Congratulations to Sherley
SLIABH LUACHRA CYCLING CLUB
If your New Year’s Resolution for 2020 is to cycle the Ring of Beara, Ring of Kerry or simply want to take up cycling to get fit - Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club is starting a couch to Ring of Kerry programme for all levels of cycling abilities. The programme will include 8 to 12 weeks of spinning and also bike skills sessions before hitting the road. If you want to join us this year, please message us through our Facebook or give us a call on 0879178836.
CONGRATULATIONS
to Katelynn Murphy of Katelynn Hair Design Rathmore who is open 3 years on SATURDAY Febuary 1st last.
RAMBLING HOUSE
at Heritage Scartaglen Monday 10th February 2020 at 8.30 p.m Admission free ,raffle and refreshments. All are welcome .
SHARE THE BUCKET
Gneeveguilla Community Development Council in association with the Gneeveguilla Basketball Club had our weekly draw for our Share the Bucket on Friday evening 31/1/2020. This weeks winner of €192 is Eileen Scannel Guaranteed winner every week, go to our Facebook page to find out how and where you can play.
REMEMBER if YOU are not in you can’t win. https://www.facebook.com/gneeveguilla/ Draw takes place every Friday eve @ 9pm on Facebook live.
SYMPATHY
Sympathyt to Tony and Anne Sheehan, Tureencahill and their sisters Norma McCarthy and Eileen Foley and their families, on the death of their mother Helena Sheehan, Tureencahill whose funeral took place in Knocknagree on Saturday 1st Feb.
To Anthony O’Connell, Lissyconnor, on the death of his niece Margaret Jones, Ballydesmond.
To Seamus O’Brien, Gneeveguilla, on the death of his mother Nora O’Brien, Kilcummin whose funeral took place in Kilcummin on Saturday 1st Feb.
May Helena, Margaret Nora May they all rest in peace .
PANTO 2020
Our Pantomime is off to a start. It commences two further performances this weekend, on Saturday night Feb 8th at 7.30 pm and a Matinee Sunday, Feb 9th at 3.00pm. This year’s choice, The Old Woman who lived in a Shoe, has a fantastic mix of young and seasoned performers. The Booking Office across from Rathmore Church is open between 2.00 and 6.00 pm each day for the collection and booking of tickets. Between the same hours a person can reserve tickets by phoning the Office at 085 2031730 to collect them at a later time.
BARRADUFF TRACTOR RUN
in aid of The Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus and Recovery Haven Cancer Support House Tralee takes place on the 9th of February in Barraduff Village. Registration from 11 am. The Tractor run will start at 1 pm. The route will take you via Gattabawn, Gneeveguilla, John Gows Cross, Rathmore, Shrone Cross, Doocarraig, Kilquane and back to Barraduff Village. Entry fee €20 and is open to all vintage/non vintage tractors, vintage cars, and motor bikes up to 75CC. Refreshments afterwards in John Dan’s Bar Barraduff. The tractor fun is being help in association with Barraduff Tidy Village Group. Contact Maria on 086 3584472 or Stuart on 086 1297200. As always we appreciate your support and hope to raise as much funds as we can for theses two amazing services. Thank you
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 Sunday.