Holidays while on jsb

monty_python

Hi. I'm currently claiming jsb and have a 5 week holiday in 2 weeks time
Do I have to sign of completely before I go and is it easy to sign on again when I'm back?

mp22

Call into your local office and ask.

monty_python

mp22 wrote: »

Call into your local office and ask.

That's not very helpful
What's the point of this forum if the mods won't even answer a question?

mp22

monty_python wrote: »

That's not very helpful
What's the point of this forum if the mods won't even answer a question?

If you call into your local office you may find that you do not have to sign off at all and there may be 2 weeks payment waiting for you when you return.It will be their decision.

Or someone could hold your hand while you go in to talk to them.

Atlantic Dawn

Some offices will let you notify them online, others in person...

Holidays and social welfare payments

In general you can take up to 2 weeks holidays each year and have your social welfare payment paid. However you must always contact your local Intreo centre, social welfare office or your Department of Social Protection representative (formerly known as the Community Welfare Officer) to check your entitlements before planning or taking holidays. If you plan to take longer holidays or to be abroad for an extended period your social welfare payment may not be paid.

If you are getting Jobseeker's Allowance or Jobseeker's Benefit you can go on holiday for a maximum of 2 weeks and get the 2 weeks payment on your return. You must notify your Intreo centre or social welfare local office before taking your holiday. Some social welfare offices allow you to apply for holidays online. Both payments can also be paid on your return from representing Ireland in an amateur capacity at international sporting event. You must get written confirmation of the sport and time involved from the governing sporting body.

If you are getting Pre-Retirement Allowance you can go on holiday for a maximum of 2 weeks and cash your payment order on your return. If you go on holiday for more than 2 weeks you must return your payment book before you go on holiday abroad. When you return you will get your payment book back but will only get a payment for 2 weeks of your holiday.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/claiming_a_social_welfare_payment/going_abroad_and_social_welfare_payments.html

monty_python

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Some offices will let you notify them online, others in person...



http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/claiming_a_social_welfare_payment/going_abroad_and_social_welfare_payments.html

Thank you for the helpful reply