Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

The AVC Scheme provides Public Sector employees with a way to make additional contributions towards their retirement benefits while cutting their tax bill now. At retirement you're free, subject to the relevant Revenue rules, to use your AVC Investment Account to buy the retirement benefits you want e.g. to maximise your tax-free lump sum.

AVCs make financial sense if you fall into one or more of the following three categories:

•  You want more financial freedom at retirement

•  You want to retire early

•  You have a shortfall in Superannuation Benefits at retirement.

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is the appointed administrator of our Group AVC Scheme. This AVC Scheme has been negotiated on your behalf and has a number of unique and innovative features that sets it apart from a regular off-the-shelf AVC Scheme.

For more information and the benefits of the Scheme, please click here http://www.cornmarket.ie/product/the-nurses-and-other-health-professionals-avc-scheme/pna?utm_source=pnaweb&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=pnawebtextapril14

Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up.

Warning: This product may be affected by changes in currency exchange rates.

Warning: If you invest in this product you may lose some or all of the money you invest.

Warning: If you invest in this product you will not have any access to your money until you receive your Superannuation benefits.

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland . A member of Irish Life Group Ltd.

FREE Health Insurance Comparison Service

As the cost of private health insurance continues to spiral and now with even more plans on the market to choose from, it is becoming much more difficult to compare and get the best deal.

Cornmarket offers a FREE health insurance comparison service. They are the largest health insurance broker in Ireland and in one short phone call, their team of experts will alleviate the headache of trawling through hundreds of health insurance plans and will be able to do the following:

•  Complete a brief analysis of your requirements to establish exactly what type of cover you need for you/your family

•  Compare all 4 health insurers on the market based on your requirements (Aviva Health, Laya Healthcare, GloHealth and VHI Healthcare)

•  Offer free impartial advice including a full explanation of all product differentials

•  Find the best plan for you at the best possible price.

For more information on health insurance, click here http://www.cornmarket.ie/product/health-insurance/pna?utm_source=pnaweb&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=pnawebtextapril14 or call (01) 408 6216

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland . A member of the Irish Life Group Ltd. Telephone calls may be recorded for quality control and training purposes.

Gadget Cover

Cornmarket's Gadget Cover offers you great value cover for your Smartphone, iPhone, iPad or Tablet. Not only will you get a great price, you will also get a great range of cover options which include:

• Speedy replacement of lost or stolen devices

• Continuous cover when you switch mobile phone network

• Up to 2 claims per year

• Accidental & liquid damage cover

• Accessories cover.

For more information on gadget cover, click here http://www.cornmarket.ie/product/gadget-cover/pna?utm_source=pnaweb&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=pnawebtextapril14

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland . A member of the Irish Life Group Ltd. Telephone calls may be recorded for quality control and training purposes. Gadget Cover is arranged by Mobilecover Ltd. Mobilecover Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland . Gadget Cover is underwritten by Zurich Insurance plc. Zurich Insurance plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland .

Travel Insurance

Cornmarket provide a variety of travel options so you can choose the cover that suits you best:

•  Annual multi trip, single trip or extended stay cover

•  Travel insurance for Individuals, couples or family packages

•  A choice of three different levels of cover - Budget, Premier and Premier Plus; depending on the level of cover you require.

For more information on travel insurance, click here http://www.cornmarket.ie/product/travel-insurance/pna?utm_source=pnaweb&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=pnawebtextapril14

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland . A member of the Irish Life Group Ltd. Telephone calls may be recorded for quality control and training purposes. AIG Europe Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority of the United Kingdom , and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules.

Savings and Investments

In today's low interest rate environment, if you want to make the most of your savings you may need to consider options other than the banks and building societies.

The Foursight Savings Plans, administered by Cornmarket, offer a simple and straightforward way for you to enjoy, through a broad range of investments, the potential for returns which may be superior to those available from banks and building society accounts

For more information, please click here http://www.cornmarket.ie/product/savings-and-investments/pna?utm_source=pnaweb&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=pnawebtextapril14

Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up.

Warning: This product may be affected by changes in currency exchange rates.

Warning: If you invest in this product you may lose some or all of the money you invest.

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland . A member of Irish Life Group Ltd. Zurich Life Assurance plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland .

Financial Planning Service

Cornmarket is delighted to offer its Financial Planning Service on a complimentary basis to PNA members .

The service is designed to ensure that you are financially prepared for the future and help you assess any potential savings which you could start making now.

The service includes a full financial review to help you prioritise the areas of your finances that need attention, build a plan for you going forward and also show you how you can be smarter with your spending .

For more information or to request an appointment, please click here http://www.cornmarket.ie/product/financial-planning-services/pna?utm_source=pnaweb&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=pnawebtextapril14

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland . A member of Irish Life Group Ltd.

Retirement Planning Service

In the months leading up to your retirement and at the point of retirement itself there are some very important decisions you must make which will be key to your financial security in retirement.

Cornmarket is delighted to offer its Retirement Planning Service to PNA members, currently on a complimentary basis. Your Retirement Planning consultant will meet with you before, during and after your retirement to discuss your own personal circumstances and you will have the opportunity to get all your retirement questions answered by an expert.

For more information or to request an appointment, please click here http://www.cornmarket.ie/product/retirement-planning-service/pna?utm_source=pnaweb&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=pnawebtextapril14

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland . A member of Irish Life Group Ltd.

Revised HR Memo re Student Pandemic Grant

Dear Colleagues,

Please find attached a revised HR Memo in relation to the Student Pandemic Grant. I wish to draw your attention the additional text under the background information noting ‘Advice from the Department of Finance indicates that this payment will be exempt from income tax, USC and PRSI’

CLICK HERE to view/download HR Memo re Student Pandemic Grant - Revised

Student Nurse Placements/ Pandemic Placement Grant / Independent Review Update

Student Nurse Colleagues

As you are aware, the PNA and INMO have been lobbying on behalf of student nursing and midwifery members in relation to financial supports due to the effect of COVID-19 on students on clinical placement this year.

Following extensive engagement with the Department of Health, the HSE have issued HR Memo re Student Pandemic Grant regarding the Pandemic Placement Grant (PPG) of €100 per week of supernumerary clinical placement from the 1st of September 2020 to the end of the 2020/2021 academic year.

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Letter from CCO re Students Placements

Dear Colleagues,

As you are aware we have been making representations with regard to the concerns around student nurses vaccinations in this regard please find attached letter from Dr Colm Henry, HSE Chief Medical Officer stating that “ clinical placements for all healthcare students (those who have and have not received/taken a vaccine) may continue in HSE facilities subject to students continuingcompliance with public health recommendations and infection prevention and control practice.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD PDF

This is subject to the pending opinion of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee regarding the use of AstraZeneca.
This supersedes the letter from Dr Henry dated 26th March.

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