The "dole" Social welfare

James Forde

Anyone have any information about the dole in galway, any information would be much appreciated.....

thanks

biko

The office is on Augustine street, on the way to the library. That's all I know sorry.

Hal1

Click here for free money .

Kazooie

People in Galway on the dole? Surely not
Just ask any of the hippies walkin round the place!

Robbo

Out of hours satellite office operating outside of Tigh Neachtain most nights of the week. *HONK*

padi89

Robbo wrote:

Out of hours satellite office operating outside of Tigh Neachtain most nights of the week. *HONK*

So true

learnerplates

Yep them and the rain are the only downsides to Galway, maybe since Furry has gone someone will clean them out.

bryanjf

bryanjf wrote:

Anyone have any information about the dole in galway, any information would be much appreciated.....

thanks

Get a job, you hippie.

muppetkiller

Deleted User wrote:

Get a job, you hippie.

Dito !!!
The last thing we need is more attention seeking muppets in the spanish arch juggling,drumming,pi$$ing and jumping up an down on suit cases ? and then there's Uni-cycles..what is wrong with those people ?

One more thing to rant about ...the idiot on the bike hopping from stairs to footpath etc.. go home you loser !!! nobody wants to look at you and your stupid bike !

Get jobs !!!! I had hoped all this rain would wash you out to sea but no such luck

learnerplates

The juggling takes some practice but the drum beating should be banned.
Who said that all lozers should congregate in Galway, I know it's the end of europe but ja$us. Someone is adertising it as a mecca for rich foreigners who have a wardrobe full of old durty curtains. Then the arts students have to join in of course.

Down with the hippies who will organise the workers?

JIZZLORD

oh no, the last thing we need is more hippy drum circles

Miguel_Sanchez

"I Was A Mid-Twenties Dole Fiend"

- The shocking story of one man's year on the dole in Galway and how he didn't juggle, didn't play drums and did wash himself regularly.

- I know it's hard to believe but such a freak of nature exists and I am he!

James Forde

Jeff_Lebowski wrote:

"I Was A Mid-Twenties Dole Fiend"

- The shocking story of one man's year on the dole in Galway and how he didn't juggle, didn't play drums and did wash himself regularly.

- I know it's hard to believe but such a freak of nature exists and I am he!

my god is this someone who isn't a stereotypical hypocrite??

thanks jeff atleast someone knows how i feel!

muppetkiller

Explain stereotypical hypocrite ?
I've never been on the dole ...I never wanted to be a bum of the state.

What's your excuse ?

James Forde

muppetkiller wrote:

Dito !!!
The last thing we need is more attention seeking muppets in the spanish arch juggling,drumming,pi$$ing and jumping up an down on suit cases ? and then there's Uni-cycles..what is wrong with those people ?

One more thing to rant about ...the idiot on the bike hopping from stairs to footpath etc.. go home you loser !!! nobody wants to look at you and your stupid bike !

Get jobs !!!! I had hoped all this rain would wash you out to sea but no such luck

so because i am looking for information on the dole i am classed as the above??

learnerplates

Yeah sure sounds like it, there's sh1t loads of jobs out there, how do you think the Polskis aren't getting on, you wouldn't see one of them boys throwing sticks in the air down at the arch.
I'm no hypocrite either, never took a cent off the state.

James Forde

information was all i wanted so thanks not arguments with small minded people with silver spoons in their mouths so thanks for the info

bye:D

biko

I was on the dole 6 months when I was 18, had to get my tax back somehow

muppetkiller

bryanjf wrote:

information was all i wanted so thanks not arguments with small minded people with silver spoons in their mouths so thanks for the info

bye:D

Haha that has to go down as the most retarded post on boards in years.
People who work for a living have silver spoons in there mouths lol ?
:rolleyes:

James Forde

muppetkiller wrote:

Dito !!!
The last thing we need is more attention seeking muppets in the spanish arch juggling,drumming,pi$$ing and jumping up an down on suit cases ? and then there's Uni-cycles..what is wrong with those people ?

One more thing to rant about ...the idiot on the bike hopping from stairs to footpath etc.. go home you loser !!! nobody wants to look at you and your stupid bike !

Get jobs !!!! I had hoped all this rain would wash you out to sea but no such luck

winner of the most idiotic post

3greenrizla's

bryanjf wrote:

winner of the most idiotic post

ah in fairness bryan, what makes you think the dole in galway is different to the dole anywhere else?

http://www.welfare.ie/

you need to chill out a bit man.

muppetkiller

bryanjf wrote:

winner of the most idiotic post

Great comeback tut tut

gaeilgegrinds

Does one just apply for the dole & get it straight away? I've always wondered that. Would never apply myself but seems a bit too simple unless I just don't understand it? Do you have to wait awhile or does it just happen automatically?

Zzippy

muppetkiller wrote:

Explain stereotypical hypocrite ?
I've never been on the dole ...I never wanted to be a bum of the state.

What's your excuse ?

Chill lads, he only wanted info on the dole, not insults. I've never needed the dole myself, have worked since I was 17, but I'm bloody glad to know that if, God forbid, I did lose my job, all the PRSI I've paid over the years would entitle me to something to help tide me over til I got a new job. Its not like anyone on the dole is living in luxury...
I don't mind people who genuinely need a dig out between jobs getting the dole, they will pay enough PRSI over their lifetime to earn it, its the scroungers who claim dole for years on end I have a problem with. The OP gave no indication he was someone like that, so get off his case :rolleyes:

ZorbaTehZ

Galwayguy99 wrote:

Chill lads, he only wanted info on the dole, not insults. I've never needed the dole myself, have worked since I was 17, but I'm bloody glad to know that if, God forbid, I did lose my job, all the PRSI I've paid over the years would entitle me to something to help tide me over til I got a new job. Its not like anyone on the dole is living in luxury...
I don't mind people who genuinely need a dig out between jobs getting the dole, they will pay enough PRSI over their lifetime to earn it, its the scroungers who claim dole for years on end I have a problem with. The OP gave no indication he was someone like that, so get off his case :rolleyes:

QFT.

gaeilgegrinds

Any of ye know the answer to my question?

padi89

As far as i know you have to go into Augustine Street and apply there and if you are stuck for money while it is being processed you have to pay a visit to your local community officer out in Westside.

gaeilgegrinds

How long does it usually take though? Are we talking a week? A month? Two months? Or does it vary on the time of year/the person?

padi89

gaeilgegrinds wrote:

How long does it usually take though? Are we talking a week? A month? Two months? Or does it vary on the time of year/the person?

Id say a week or two at the most, i couldnt imagine someone having to wait longer if they were left redundant and had no income.Why dont you just go over to the social welfare section or the site where im sure all your questions will be answered properly.

cornbb

There's a forum on State Benefits here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=861

gaeilgegrinds

I won't go in cos I'd only be wasting their time and it's not me that wants to know! Thanks!

cheesemaker

If its your first claim it will take up to six weeks you will be back dated back to the date you signed on.any claims after that will only take about 1-2 weeks

James Forde

Galwayguy99 wrote:

Chill lads, he only wanted info on the dole, not insults. I've never needed the dole myself, have worked since I was 17, but I'm bloody glad to know that if, God forbid, I did lose my job, all the PRSI I've paid over the years would entitle me to something to help tide me over til I got a new job. Its not like anyone on the dole is living in luxury...
I don't mind people who genuinely need a dig out between jobs getting the dole, they will pay enough PRSI over their lifetime to earn it, its the scroungers who claim dole for years on end I have a problem with. The OP gave no indication he was someone like that, so get off his case :rolleyes:

cheers buddy appreciate it!!

gaeilgegrinds

Thank you

You Suck!

Theres a place called the galway center for the unemployed across from the guards in mill street on your way to nun's island. It's on the left and has an old shop front called garavans or something. Drop in there and run through your application with them and they'll get you sorted. Also should it come to appeal stage, they'll also sort you. But expect a long wait to get it and make sure to cover your paperwork.

It's a bit ****ed up to be honest. Even if your a genuine case, but state the wrong thing on your application you can be refused. Whereas all the none genuine case's get it simply by knowing how to play the system and letting them hear what they want to hear.

If only looking like a krusty were grounds for refusal

learnerplates

moder fluckers, the dole is upto 185 euro per week now I see, how much do they get for the rent-allowence too?
Works out at more than 16,000 per annum, that's way too much, no wonder their twirling things around down at the arch and having a great time.

What's the point in working, fools were are fools.:eek:

gaeilgegrinds

Agreed. I don't agree with it in principle at all, one should have to do something to get that.

3greenrizla's

gaeilgegrinds wrote:

Does one just apply for the dole & get it straight away? I've always wondered that. Would never apply myself but seems a bit too simple unless I just don't understand it? Do you have to wait awhile or does it just happen automatically?

from what I remember it takes a while to go through, but you can go to the welfare officer (i think that is their title, where the single mums go to get their money for prams & so on) & get emergancy dole.

ray900

Depending on how well-staffed/busy a Social Welfare office is, it can take anything up to two months to receive a first payment. It's pretty nice when you've already found a new job by the time the cash comes through though.

Tbh, I'm surprised at the number of right-wing, holier-than-thou, ignorant, snobbish and judgemental pricks on this thread.