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Can I claim anything?

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  • 01-04-2008 9:54pm
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    Nicholas Miniature Oasis
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Nicholas Miniature Oasis


    I started working in Ireland about 7 months ago. I started to hate the job, the pay was awful and I eventually handed in my notice and finished the job last week. I found it impossible to seriously look for a new job and go to interviews etc while I had the first job. Now the question is, am I entitled to any dole or benefits while I look for a new job? The website is really confusing and I don't know anyone on the dole and don't know how it all works. I've been paying tax here for about the last 7 months and currently hold only a British passport (I'm Irish but I'd need my parents marriage cert to apply for the passport).
    Whats the difference between Jobseeker Allowance and Benefit, and would I be entitled to either?


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    nojunkmaill
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    I think to claim the dole you need to have built up a certain amount of PRSI contributions from 2006.

    How old are you? There is also I think JobSeekers Allowance but I think that could be means tested if you are under 25


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    Nolanger
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    You'll also need to have been based here for the last two years.


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    Nicholas Miniature Oasis
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Nicholas Miniature Oasis


    I'm 22, I've been living here ages but only working and paying tax with a PPS number here for 7 months (my other jobs were overseas or cash in hand).
    What is the allowance, and how is it means tested?

    I just remember a Spanish friend receiving some sort of allowance and rent help when she was out of work - she certainly wasn't Irish at all and hadn't lived here 2 years, so I thought I must be able to claim something.


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