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  • 05-05-2009 9:06am
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    deccon
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    hello all i am getting unemployment assitance for myself and my partner i collect for her as a adult dependent but she also has to sign for credits for herself my question is does she have to sign for them even if she doesnt want to


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    IT Loser
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    deccon wrote: »
    hello all i am getting unemployment assitance for myself and my partner i collect for her as a adult dependent but she also has to sign for credits for herself my question is does she have to sign for them even if she doesnt want to

    What are credits???


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    Xiney
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    when you're not working and you're not getting the dole, you sign on for credited PRSI contributions.

    It's to help maintain your eligibility to Jobseeker's Benefit.


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    IT Loser
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    Xiney wrote: »
    when you're not working and you're not getting the dole, you sign on for credited PRSI contributions.

    It's to help maintain your eligibility to Jobseeker's Benefit.

    Ahhh. I never signed on for those, I never even knew they existed.

    As it happens, in my case, I wanted to get off the system for a bit. So it wouldnt have mattered I guess.

    Thanks Xiney!


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    dresden8
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    Always sign for your credits. It keeps up your optical, dental and can even be used for your pension.

    Always sign!


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    IT Loser
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    dresden8 wrote: »
    Always sign for your credits. It keeps up your optical, dental and can even be used for your pension.

    Always sign!

    Of course, you are correct. I am not Welfare-Oriented. I prefer to scratch around on my own. The economic reality of today has forced me back into the loop. I am not ashamed, just not familiar with the system, by choice.

    What can I do? Lives and learns dont ya!

    I have gone ahead and claimed for the Jobseekers Allowance now....do I let that run its course, or what?

    Thanks for your advice, Dresden.:cool:


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    dresden8
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    IT Loser wrote: »

    I have gone ahead and claimed for the Jobseekers Allowance now....do I let that run its course, or what?

    Thanks for your advice, Dresden.:cool:


    As long as you sign you'll automatically get your credits.

    If you ever get means assessed and you're not due a payment, continue to sign for credits, if they don't tell ask.

    And, no probs!


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    IT Loser
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    dresden8 wrote: »
    As long as you sign you'll automatically get your credits.

    If you ever get means assessed and you're not due a payment, continue to sign for credits, if they don't tell ask.

    And, no probs!

    I should be due a payment though, once I get means assessed, right?


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    dresden8
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    Depends. Are you working? Are you married/co-habiting? Is the missus working? Are you under 25 living at home with working parents?

    Lots of questions, that only you and the exchange can answer.


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    IT Loser
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    dresden8 wrote: »
    Depends. Are you working? Are you married/co-habiting? Is the missus working? Are you under 25 living at home with working parents?

    Lots of questions, that only you and the exchange can answer.

    Not married.

    Not cohabiting

    No wife working...{see not-married:p:p}

    Over 25

    Living at home.

    Sharing the box room with my brother- father is building us something to sleep in outside so my brother can have his room back.


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    horse7
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    my son when into the social welfare office to sign on for credits,he has finished 3rd year,and is trying to get a summer job during his holidays,(june till october).the welfare officer told him as he was in full time education he couldnt sign on for credits.is this correct?


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    Xiney
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    horse7 wrote: »
    my son when into the social welfare office to sign on for credits,he has finished 3rd year,and is trying to get a summer job during his holidays,(june till october).the welfare officer told him as he was in full time education he couldnt sign on for credits.is this correct?

    I'd ask them to clarify that - but it is entirely possible.

    Students returning to their degree full time in autumn aren't eligible for JB or JA. Not sure about credits. If you get it confirmed either way would you mind posting here to let us know? We'd appreciate it.


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    Xiney
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    Here is a link that explains some more about credits.


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    horse7
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    thanks,will ring citz advise people asap.


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    horse7
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    some guy on gerry ryan show to day ,wrote a book ,KNOW YOUR RIGHTS,the wife says ,he said a college student can sign on for credits and return to college in the autumn.the wife will have to go in with his nibs to the welfare office because there just fobbing off himself.


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    Xiney
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    Good luck with it - let us know how it goes.


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    horse7
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    wife went with son yesterday,this time she got a bit further with the clerk,she got a form to fill in ,and has to go back today with it.will let you know the precise form and what happened later.


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    horse7
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    back there today,(blanchardstown)and after 3hours the wife was told she was in the wrong place,she should have gone to navan road,she asked why she wasnt told that yesterday,they have to ring her back,as they want a letter from the college to say she is not returning to college.the form was for job seekers allowance.so far not very helpful.will let you know what happens.


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