Looking to live with GF - Affect my dole much?

pandaboy

Hey,

Both myself and my gf are thinking of moving in together in the next few months and I have a few questions regarding SW payments.

She works PT (unaware of how much she earns but not much), will this reduce my payment? Is there a list online that gives information on means testing for a person living with a cohabitant?

I'm guessing I won't be eligible for this, but, RA. Will I lose this?

For the time being I'm on a CE scheme but it's going to be up in the next few months and job hunting is extremely tight, like 1 interview in the last 40 applications. I'm hoping something will pop up but I've been looking for work now for almost 2 years and nada has been appearing.

I'd really appreciate if someone could help me with this; it would mean a lot to me. Thanks

mp22

Means test http://www.welfare.ie/EN/OperationalGuidelines/Pages/meansassess.aspx

RA If herself is working under 30 hours per week you may be able to keep you RA. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

pandaboy

mp22 wrote: »

Means test http://www.welfare.ie/EN/OperationalGuidelines/Pages/meansassess.aspx

RA If herself is working under 30 hours per week you may be able to keep you RA. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

Brilliant, thanks for that. I found information but tbh there's so much out there I just did not know where to go. I'm meeting with RA officer tomorrow to sort out some other things so I'll enquire there.

Thanks again. If there are any more queries I'll be sure to post again