When does JS end?

LegacyUser

Just looking for some info. I am on jobseekers since mid late August for the 1st time ever after losing my job. I got a letter in the door today asking me to attend an interview to discuss Fas courses, jobs etc. Thats fine. But Im wondering how long will I get Jobseekers before its cut off? As far as I know you get it so long and then your means tested, is that right? My husband works full time but we have 2 kids & couldnt survive on what he earns. Will they actually look at what he earns & what our outgoings are? Im worried if I dont get work there will come a point when they cut me off & dont give me anything as my husband is working full time (even though we cant get by on what he earns alone) Also a bit worried about the Fas courses, if I go on a course I would have to organise childcare which I cant afford. Any thoughts?

mp22

Your jobseekers will last for 12 months.So next august if you claim JSA you will be means tested,when the time comes look into FIS.

danjo-xx

In the means test for Jobseeker’s Allowance your household income is assessed. If you are married, in a civil partnership or cohabitating, the means of your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant are also taken into account.

Sometimes a certain amount of income or income from particular sources is not taken into account. Income not taken into account is often referred to as income disregards.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/means_test_for_social_welfare_payments/means_test_for_jobseekers_allowance.html