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Plain-language guides to Irish services — what to do, what to bring and where to go. Still stuck? We are here to help, in Somali and English.

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Getting a PPS number Your PPS (Personal Public Service) number is your reference number for work, tax, social welfare, health services and more. You need one before you start a job or claim any payment. Akhri hagaha

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Renewing your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) If you live in Ireland on an immigration permission you must renew it before your IRP card expires. Most renewals in Dublin are done online. Akhri hagaha Bringing your family to Ireland Whether your family can join you depends on your immigration status. Refugees and people with subsidiary protection have special rules and time limits. Akhri hagaha

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Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) HAP helps people who qualify for social housing to rent from a private landlord. The council pays the landlord, and you pay a weekly amount based on your income. Akhri hagaha

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Social welfare payments The Department of Social Protection pays support such as Jobseeker’s, Child Benefit, One-Parent Family Payment and Disability Allowance. Most payments are applied for online or at your local Intreo centre. Akhri hagaha

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Medical cards and GP visit cards A medical card gives free GP visits and many free health services. A GP visit card gives free GP visits only. Whether you qualify mainly depends on your income. Akhri hagaha

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School places and support for children You apply directly to each school. Apply early — many schools have waiting lists. There is also help with back-to-school costs. Akhri hagaha

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Finding work and getting qualifications recognised Intreo can help you look for work and training. If you studied outside Ireland, you can ask for your qualification to be compared to Irish qualifications for free. Akhri hagaha

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Every situation is different. Our team gives free, confidential advice in Somali and English.

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