unemployed, former self employed, how long until they can claim the dole?

bunnybaby7000

Hi,

I know someone who had a business with her husband for 18 years, they sold the business 8 years ago and she hasn't worked since (she tried but couldn't get a job)

So how long does one have to be out of work as a self employed person in order to get the dole or some benefits?

kn

bunnybaby7000 wrote: »

Hi,

I know someone who had a business with her husband for 18 years, they sold the business 8 years ago and she hasn't worked since (she tried but couldn't get a job)

So how long does one have to be out of work as a self employed person in order to get the dole or some benefits?

She will not qualify for JB but may qualify for JA if her personal circumstances warrant it so i.e. no other source of an income or a very low income and net assets (excluding family home) below the threshold.

palethinboy

What is the threshold for means testing? do they allow you to hold onto savings?

anonanymore

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_allowance.html

http://www.welfare.ie/en/pages/jajbfaq.aspx

I think you're allowed up to €20,000 in savings

palethinboy

anonanymore wrote: »

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_allowance.html

http://www.welfare.ie/en/pages/jajbfaq.aspx

I think you're allowed up to €20,000 in savings

So if i'd 18k in savings & lost my job i should then be able to claim some sort of welfare?