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  • National Car Testing (NCT) - Ireland When importing a car from Northern Ireland to Ireland, the car may need to pass the NCT if it is over four years of age.
  • National Fuel Scheme - Ireland A winter fuel allowance is available to households in Ireland who are unable to provide for their own heating needs. The scheme is a means tested allowance and is available to low income households in receipt of certain qualifying payments.
  • National Insurance Number - Northern Ireland If you want to work in Northern Ireland you need to have a National Insurance (NI) number. This number is the equivalent of the PPS number in Ireland.
  • NHS Entitlement Your entitlement to free NHS treatment depends on the length and purpose of your residence in the UK, not your nationality. There may be charges for some NHS services, for example, your dental treatment, and you may be entitled to help with these charges.
  • Non Principal Private Residence NPPR The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduces a €200 annual charge on non principal private residences, payable by the owners to the local authority in whose area the property concerned is located.
  • North South scholarships Universities Ireland*, which promotes collaboration between universities in Northern Ireland and Ireland, and the Joint Business Council of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation and the Confederation of British Industry, which promotes North-South business co-operation, are offering six bursaries to students
  • Northern Ireland Social Security Agency The Northern Ireland Social Security Agency’s (SSA) main business is to assess and pay social security benefits accurately and securely adn give advice and information about these benefits;