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  • 09-10-2014 5:23pm
    #1
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,165 ✭✭✭


    Received a letter this morning saying my OPFP will be stopped next month when my son turns 16. I don't qualify for FIS as I don't work enough hours or JSA as I'm not looking for work. I have tried to call but the SW office aren't answering. Will try again tomorrow obviously but any suggestions?


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  • #2
    hdowney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,921 ✭✭✭✭hdowney


    if your child is 16 my question is WHY are you not looking for work? he doesn't need looking after like he did when he was small. I don't think there is any other payment you will qualify for.


  • #3
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,165 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    If you read my post I do work! I don't work enough hours and can't get any more


  • #4
    mrsbyrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,228 ✭✭✭mrsbyrne


    Your not going to get a SW payment as there just isn't a payment for you, so your choice is, either try to get enough hours to qualify for a FIS payment, or seriously look for a full time job.
    Is there a reason you can't work full time?


  • #5
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    If you are earning less than €217.80 which is personal rate plus child dependant rate then when your ofp finishes you can apply to your community welfare officer for supplementary welfare allowance and you should receive a top up payment. Any maintenace you receive will also be assessed.


  • #6
    yabadabado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,573 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    Have you enquired about casual jobseekers allowance ?


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  • #7
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    yabadabado wrote: »
    Have you enquired about casual jobseekers allowance ?

    This is what I was also going to suggest.


  • #8
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,165 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    yabadabado wrote: »
    Have you enquired about casual jobseekers allowance ?

    I didn't know I could - will check and see. As someone said I could work full time - it means leaving my job of 10 years and at almost 50 it's not easy but will certainly be considered now. Just seems odd that if I work more hours (thereby earn more money) I could qualify for a SW payment (FIS) whereas at the moment I don't. Anyway all avenues will be looked into.

    Thanks


  • #9
    yabadabado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,573 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    Dovies wrote: »
    I didn't know I could - will check and see. As someone said I could work full time - it means leaving my job of 10 years and at almost 50 it's not easy but will certainly be considered now. Just seems odd that if I work more hours (thereby earn more money) I could qualify for a SW payment (FIS) whereas at the moment I don't. Anyway all avenues will be looked into.

    Thanks
    In fairness you don't actually know if you qualify for a SW payment so I would call into your nearest office asap.


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