BTWEA question, waiting time..

jrochie

Hi guys,

I've been looking into the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance as I'm currently on JBA and looking to start my own business. Have the security of the BTWEA would be a massive help to me in this. I emailed the Dept. Of Welfare through the welfare.ie site last monday to find out more info about the allowance and if I would qualify and provided my PPS number etc , but I've still not heard back from them. Does anyone know what the waiting time is to receive a reply? I'm really eager to find out about it

Thanks

fabricator

I have been on this scheme for almost a year and when I applied for it I had to go through a Facilator. You should find out who the facilator for your area is and she will help you along.

jrochie

ok cool thanks for that. another thing I haven't actually seen anywhere, is there a limit to how much you can earn while your on this or anything?

PostHack

jrochie wrote: »

ok cool thanks for that. another thing I haven't actually seen anywhere, is there a limit to how much you can earn while your on this or anything?

I'm 99% sure there is not.

To find out about the BTWEA just go to your social welfare office and they will give you more information. You will have to prepare a business plan (nothing too complicated) and meet with the facilitator who will decide if you get approved.

TheQ47

PostHack wrote: »

I'm 99% sure there is not.

To find out about the BTWEA just go to your social welfare office and they will give you more information. You will have to prepare a business plan (nothing too complicated) and meet with the facilitator who will decide if you get approved.

On the Department's website it says:

For more information, see information booklet SW 92 or contact your local Facilitator or the local Partnership Company. See details of addresses in Appendix 4.

You can also get information from:

Employment Support Services
Dept. of Social and Family Affairs
Shannon Lodge
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
Telephone: (071) 967 2698

According to your info, you live in Glenbeigh, so I'd say your local facilitator would be at Caherciveen Local Office, St Brendans Tce (066)9473440. Or you could contact the South Kerry Development Partnership, Old Barracks, Bridge St (066) 9472724.

jrochie

Hey again guys,

thanks for your replies. was into the social welfare office today to ask more about it, as it turns out I haven't been on the dole for long enough to qualify for the allowance.

I guess the County enterprise would be my next option.

Thanks again guys