Single parents family,3 dependants,any benefits?

Idjit

I dont know what kinda benefit we are allowed to have.My mam earns under 40k a year,there are three kids in my house(im 18 but in full time education)and i dont have a job.My dad doesnt live with us.we can barely afford to keep chuggin along and we arent gettin maintenance.What kinda benefits are we entitled to if any?

IsThatSo?

Start with these:

One parent family allowance, haven't got a url for that but check on citizensinformation.ie

Medical card:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/health/entitlement-to-health-services/medical_card

Family Income Supplement:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/social-welfare/social-welfare-payments/social-welfare-payments-to-families-and-children/family_income_supplement

Back to school allowance:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/education/primary-and-post-primary-education/educational-supports/school_books_scheme

Idjit

Thanks for the links and the prompt reply!