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Jobseekers benefit, finished fetac course, no P60 etc

samsamson · 2008-05-27 08:47:17

I have been dealing with a serious illness for a few years and haven't worked for anyone except cash-in-hand now and again for the family. So I don't have P60's or anything like that . I finished a FETAC certificate last May (2007) and plan on doing a degree in September (2008). I'm looking for work at the minute but my…

27-05-2008 8:47am

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samsamson

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I have been dealing with a serious illness for a few years and haven't worked for anyone except cash-in-hand now and again for the family. So I don't have P60's or anything like that . I finished a FETAC certificate last May (2007) and plan on doing a degree in September (2008).

I'm looking for work at the minute but my lack of experience is making it take longer than expected - could I get jobseekers benefit as I look for one? Even though I haven't spent time working in a "real" job?

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#2 27-05-2008 9:20am

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AFAIK jobseekers benefit is based on your previous PRSI payments and work history so i doubt you would get it. Jobseekers allowance however isn't based on PRSI payments but is means tested which may be what you can apply for.

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