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Adult Dependant

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  • 10-08-2012 12:56pm
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    TheJinMu
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭


    Hi all, I just completed an 11 week FÁS course and have spotted a JobBridge Internship that I have applied for. However, I have to sign back on to get this. Does anyone know what my entitlements are when cohabiting? Do I just get the €120 which is no use or can I get adult dependent for my OH who earns €330 a week? I know someone whose social welfare officer told her about adult dependent, her OH is earning €350 a week and she gets €85 a week for him now! They have a kid, but I dont think thats relevant? I cant live off €120 and I was told before I started the course that I wont get Rent Allowance, so what am I supposed to do? I dont see how my OH is expected to be able to pay for me too! If I get this Internship I'd still only be getting €170 which is less than what I'd get if I was living alone, claiming full rent allowance and full dole. Plus I'll have to pay for my travel to and from the job which is a 20minute drive away :(

    Why is the system so flawed??


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