Luxury, I had 9.5k and had to spend it to survive for 2 years while I looked for a job.

This is absolutely brilliant. Struggling to see what the catch is. Since we got 2 euros fares here in Dublin we are all crammed into the tram/train/bus like sardines. But a wee bit of discomfort for a cheaper journey? I’ll take it

It’s bang on, I’d say. With all the money sloshing around, you’d think they’d have some half decent public transport or a fully universal health care system or a military… Boggles the mind

Ireland here. I have been relatively lucky with my health since I’ve been here (last 10 years). The GP I go to gives a small discount because of where i work. I pay 50 euros a pop to see the doc (usually 60 I think) but the last two times I needed to see the doc it was a same day appointment. I paid for insurance the first year I was here, tried to use it when I saw a GP and they laughed in my face. Also frequently had my daughter seen (for free), they seem to keep increasing the age for which kids are seen for free, now up to age 7?