Teresa Said:

Moving to Ireland, already have my citizenship...but it's going to cost me for college tuition?

We Answered:

Unfortunately there is no way around this. You have to be resident in Ireland for at least 3 years (out of 5) to qualify for free fees.

Otherwise, if you've been a resident in the EU for the same amount of time, you can qualify for EU fees, which is usually about 1/3 of the international fees.

College here on international student fees can be scarily expensive. A friend of mine, who's Irish, was away for 6 months in the 3 years prior to admission and was somehow deemed as international student even!

* Update *

Be aware that, while the other suggestion of working for 3 years and then try to enter college is an option, the government is currently considering reintroducing fees for third level education. This has been ongoing for the last couple of years and responded by a lot of protests, but with recession hitting, it's hard to say what's next. Afterall they're already going to implement cut backs in some healthcare/educational portion of the government spending.

Delores Said:

Career in the cake making industry?

We Answered:

My suggestion is to contact some of the bakeries, at least some of the ones online, and get the input from the managers/owners of them...they should know better than most :}

Manuel Said:

Is it possible to start a part-time Estate Agent in the Northern Ireland, UK with no qualifications?

We Answered:

You need experience. How would you value a house? Trained negotiators take a very long time to gather the right information. You will need to pass an exam in the Property Misdescription Act. You will need to know about local planning laws, boundries, subsidence and loads of other facts about properties. You need a wide and working knowledge of conveyancing and problems which can occur, you will need to negotiate between Solicitors and Lenders. Just having templates is not enough. Who will trust you part time to market their property. Can you afford thousands of pounds in advertising, very often with no result. Agents are based in a high street for one reason, people can see what they have to offer. If you get a sale it will be at least 3 months before you receive commission. If you said you had long experience as a Negotiator maybe so, but I honestly do not think you stand a chance.

Ralph Said:

I'm planning on relocating to Ireland...need some info.?

We Answered:

You say you're a Criminal Defense Investigator? Well sonny, we could do with you!
Ya see, Mickey Mulligan, our next door neighbour, has accused us of grazing our bull in his field. He says our fella has inseminated his prize herd of fresians. Now the thing is, we reckon he's only doing this to get a few quid off us. If you could come to Ballydung we'll provide you with all the evidence you need to make a case for us. We'll even supply the plastic gloves for ya.......

Gabriel Said:

Any person that lives in Ireland can answer this one, thanks...?

We Answered:

Well, as long as you have scholarships, you are going to do well. Some of the schools offer around 5,000 quid to international students, like Trinity in Dublin.

You and I are in the same boat and I am leaving next week to come back to Ireland. I am going over as a student after I already have a degree here in the states.

Now, it is expensive, but as one person already mentioned there is daft.ie and you can find great deals on flats to share with another person.

I'm not sure how you live now, but it really is a 180 from certain parts of America because there is a lot of walking/bus riding/taxi-taking but with daft.ie you can find a room in the city center sometimes around 300 quid a month. You save though because you don't have to pay for a car or gas or the taxes that comes with driving in dubs and the parking you have to pay for.. the list goes on. But most people furnish it and the city centre, O'Connell st. has many universities within walking distance. Plus the immigration office is located just off of it and from there the US Embassy is a 15 minute walk from the immigration office. By the way, this is in Dublin where the best universities in Ireland are located. Just be money-wise and ask questions like you are and you will be fine in Dubs, there are specific reasons why it can be expensive and sometimes it is because a person isn't knowledgeable of their resources.

Now other towns outside of Dubs are much less expensive and you can live there and take the bus to and from a town to dubs to go to a school. It is much cheaper to live in a city in wexford or in county meath like Navan. But to and from on the bus for school would be around 13 quid depending on where you are at and that is a round trip or you could get a season pass, I forgot what they call them. But if you do the figures it could be cheaper.

My school costs about 6,000 quid a year. Now because you are a citizen you'll be able to get work but make sure you write a CV or have one written for you from your resume. With good experience in your area, it will look good in many places.

I have a job and I'm not even there yet so go on jobs.ie, you will be bound to get something, there isn't a wide range but as a student you might not want tons of stress and maybe just simple work. At the very least you worked in America as a CDI, that is a great credential in itself.

You're not insane, with our own economy in the gutter and we see how.. terrible the candidates are in office, it will get you away from the stress and allow you to embrace your families culture. Ireland is a beautiful place. Be ready for the unpredictable weather and the rain! The weather isn't like Cali:P

Don't worry, you will do fine. Just make sure you get scholarships for studying abroad from America, returning to education, and at the very least if things get ridiculous there is a student loan but that is a last resort. Scholarships are handed out like candy in America for those studying at a school in another country. Plus they even give you spending money to come back and forth. You have nothing to worry about.

If you need any help or have any questions feel free to email me.

-- A. Mason