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Social Welfare payments if I quit my job?

  • 26-10-2014 1:46pm
    #1
    stephen.87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭


    Hi guys

    Quick one, if I quit my job will I be entitled to receive social welfare payments? I have been paying my taxes for years so just curious as I am not getting on well in my job at the moment.

    Any help appreciated


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  • #2
    Nwm2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 548 ✭✭✭Nwm2


    In almost all circumstances I would say DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB. Find another first as it's much easier to get a job if you already have one.

    Regarding SW payments, my understanding, open to correction, is that you will be entitled to up to €188 per week under Jobseekers Benefit for a maximum of 9 months - less if you don't have enough PRSI contributions, or didn't earn too much to begin with.

    However: "You may be disqualified from getting Jobseeker's Benefit for 9 weeks if you: Left work voluntarily and without a reasonable cause"

    After 9 months you would be entitled to €188 under Jobseekers Allowance. This is means tested and has some other limitations.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/jobseekers_benefit.html


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