The Gazette 1995

GAZETTE

NOVEMBER 1995

Pension Codes

In this age of acronyms, particularly those of the Department of Social Welfare, a helpful guide has been provided by Council Member, Owen Binchy, with the assistance of the Pensions Services Office which is located at College Road, Sligo, Tel: ( 0 7 1) 6 9 8 0 0 / ( 0 1) 8 7 4 8 4 4 4, Fax: ( 0 7 1) 6 9 9 2 6 / ( 0 1) 7 0 4 3 4 1 7. Pension Code Pension Type Pension Description 01 OACP Old Age Contributory Pension 0 2 OANCP Old Age Non-Contributory Pension 0 3 RP Retirement Pension 16 F F U E L Free Fuel Allowance 21 P R E TA Pre-Retirement Allowance 2 3 C A R E R S - I NV Carer's Allowance Invalidity, Longford 2 4 C A R E R ' S Carer's Allowance P SO Sligo 6 8 B P P Blind Persons Pension 6 4 S CP Survivor's Contributory Pension 0 6 WNCP Widows Non-Contributory Pension 07 O R CP Orphan's Contributory Pension 0 8 ORNCP Orphan's Non-Contributory Pension 10 DWB Deserted Wi f e 's Benefit 11 DWA Deserted Wi f e 's Allowance 12 S WA Single Woma n 's Allowance 13 L P ( UMP) Lone Parents (Unmarried Parents) 14 PWA Prisoner's Wi f e 's Allowance 15 . O I B Occupational Injuries Benefit Widows 18 L P (WP) Lone Parents (Wi dow 's Pension) 19 L P ( S S A) Lone Parents (Separated Spouses Allowance) 25 L P ( P S A) Lone Parents (Prisoner's Spouses Allowance) Owen Binchy

The Law Society Announces a New Joint Venture with the Al l iance Francaise

for this new practical qualification. It is envisaged that on completion of the programme, successful participants will be able to conduct business ably and proficiently with French-speaking lawyers and business people. The Diploma in Legal French will be taught by native French lawyers and lecturers who have trained in Ireland and France. The course will be certified by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, a prestigious body with world-wide recognition. The main modules will focus on the French legal system, Civil Law and Commercial Law. The course, which is organised by the Law School's Raphael King, is open to both solicitors and apprentices who have completed their Professional Course and all participants will need to demonstrate a high degree of fluency in French prior to starting the programme.

Full details of the entry requirements and admission assessments are set out in the enclosed brochure. Important Computer Virus Warning The world's first virus to infect and spread via data files has been discovered in Ireland. Up to this, all viruses had been spread by programmes and it was completely safe to swap documents. Users of Microsoft Word for Windows should not swap documents without putting the proper procedures in place.

The Law Society is delighted to announce the introduction of a new Diploma in Legal French in association with the Alliance Francaise Dublin - the French Institute. The Diploma is a practical qualification and will appeal to all solicitors and apprentices who wish to enhance their understanding of the French legal system. Many members of the profession are aware of the opportunities offered by increasing EU co-operation and a considerable number of practices have developed links with colleagues in Belgium, France and Canada. The benefits to be gained from increased contact with our EU partners are numerous and too often we hesitate due to lack of knowledge of the legal system or language.

For further formation, contact Kevin Hanley at Priority Data Systems on ( 0 1) 2 84 5 6 0 0.

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