Job Seekers Allowance

coldstream4444

I am an Irish citizen by descent relocating to Ireland shorty. As I have never worked in Ireland I have never contributed to the system. Would I still be eligible for Job Seekers Allowance as I search for employment?

rsole1

coldstream4444 wrote: »

I am an Irish citizen by descent relocating to Ireland shorty. As I have never worked in Ireland I have never contributed to the system. Would I still be eligible for Job Seekers Allowance as I search for employment?

You won't satisfy the habitual residency rules - therefore you won't get anything for two years.

coldstream4444

Thank you for your help.

mp22

Have a read of this http://www.welfare.ie/EN/OperationalGuidelines/Pages/habres.aspx

coldstream4444

Thank you. At first glance it appears I would not be eligible but the DO does have some leeway in this?

Owryan

Not a lot no. not with the economy being the way it is.

mp22

As above the dept are sticking to the rules quiet rigidly in the present economic climate.You could find yourself in a very serious situation if relocate to Ireland and are refused social welfare.

Careful consideration should be given to moving to Ireland unless you have secured work in advance.

coldstream4444

Understood and appreciate heads up.

Kristopherus

Have you worked anywhere in the EU previously?

coldstream4444

Yes, I have worked in Prague.