Have just signed on to Jobseekers Benefit. What other extras can I get?

scrotist

Recently unemployed and I want to get as much of my money back as possible having paid an eye watering amount of tax over the last five years.

So, I have been awarded Job Seekers Benefit at 220 euro a week. Starting from next week and back-dated to 15th November.

Do I get the Christmas bonus?

What else can I get? Can I get coal / fuel allowance or whatever it's called?

Free shoes allowance for a friend's wedding or Christening or whatever. (that might be an urban legend but heard it's a thing)

Etc. etc.

gipi

You don't qualify for the Christmas bonus or fuel allowance.

ELM327

Unfortunately most of the additional benefits are not payable to folks like you, who contributed to the system and lost their jobs. To get most payments (eg christmas bonus) you have to be on long term, not contribution based payments, like JSA.

If you have an emergency need you can apply for a means tested payment to help meet it.

jumbone

Should be able to get some tax back - probably not too much if you were only recently unemployed

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money-and-tax/tax/income-tax/tax-refund-when-unemployed-or-out-of-work-sick/

Cherry Blossom

You’ll get a €12 a week increase from 1st January. If your a single person with no kids, disabilities or illnesses, and no caring responsibilities that’s your lot untill you’ve been on jobseekers for 12 months then you may be entitled to fuel allowance, depending on who you live with.

There is no allowance for party shoes 😂

There’s a back to school clothing and footwear allowance for school age children, that’s the closest there is to free shoes.

You should apply for a medical card though.

Dempo1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058326062/have-just-signed-on-to-jobseekers-benefit-what-other-extras-can-i-get

You get nothing extra, being a Benefit payment your getting a little back from your contributions.

Del2005

When are the previous pay related payments coming in and will the OP get that?

TooTired123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468018#Comment_121468018

That’s not even a discussion yet.

When you hear these things being suggested in the media you should realise that if it’s ever going to happen that it will be at least 2 full budgets away.

So possibly Jan 2026.

It's been mooted on other occasions in the past but was shot down by the “left” before it ever got past a discussion stage.

cute geoge

Don't some lads get 5eueo/week for feeding their pets ,

Is it too late to get the fuel allowance maybe the winter is over allready

The ukranians get a new phone and phone credit you should qualiy if you dont already have a phone but have to remember out prsi payments will be higher from jan1st on to pay for your freebees

Dempo1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468179#Comment_121468179

There are No allowances paid with Jobseekers Benefit that I'm aware of, I suspect OP being facetious

fatherted1969

Is this a Real conversation ?

TooTired123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468179#Comment_121468179

You forgot to mention that if you are a native of Nigeria and you can’t manage to fold up the double buggy to get it onto the bus, that you can just leave it at the bus stop and SW will give you the money for a new one.

cute geoge

You would need to qualify for the Exceptional needs payment which would cover the cost of the new shoes but this is means tested

Richard Hillman

You can apply for tax back, as you were being taxed on the basis that you would work 12 months of the year.

TooTired123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468561#Comment_121468561

The new shoes for the party are not essential so won’t be successful

Dempo1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468522#Comment_121468522

No it's utter nonsense

StormForce13

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468544#Comment_121468544

Nor forgetting that you can invite 88 members of your immediate family to join you in your five star hotel accommodation! 😁

Packrat

Some great funniez here..

But it all comes back to the starting point, - you paid in so you're entitled to the barest minimum.

To get the fringe benefits/luxury package you need to have NOT paid in anything.

Get with the program here in upside-down land.

Ash.J.Williams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121467485#Comment_121467485

A house near me mams ?

TooTired123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121470351#Comment_121470351

…and blanchardstown shopping Centre….

beachhead

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058326062/have-just-signed-on-to-jobseekers-benefit-what-other-extras-can-i-get

Don't forget JSA is taxable when you get another job-start saving now.Don't go squandering it!

zell12

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468179#Comment_121468179

Well..in March 2022

The government has said that anyone arriving in Ireland after fleeing Ukraine will be given phone chargers and SIM cards.. Technology and telecommunications equipment is being provided by the likes of Vodafone, Eir, Three, DID, Currys and An Post Mobile.

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/people-fleeing-ukraine-given-phone-26430474

It stopped in July 2022

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/vodafone-axes-free-calls-for-ukrainian-refugees-as-pr-value-of-scheme-wears-off/41875346.html

Dempo1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121470351#Comment_121470351

😂😂😂

scrotist

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468595#Comment_121468595

Nice. Could I do that now or do I need to wait until next year?

scrotist

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121467432#Comment_121467432

I just checked and the medical card is means tested. They request bank statements and stonk statements. I have an ok-ish house deposit saved so they'll see that and refuse for sure.

MakersMark

Jokers aside,the real shame in the system is that the longer you're on it and the less you have worked, the more you get.

For some 100,000 people it's a bona fide career choice.

And it'll only get worse when SF get in.

Cherry Blossom

See attached.

Richard Hillman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121473866#Comment_121473866

Yes but it may not be much. The longer you wait, the higher it goes.

beachhead

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121473866#Comment_121473866

Tax back claimed in the following year for most people.Fill in form 11 if you want it now

Cherry Blossom

Your tax credits will keep accumulating till the end of the year. Wait till the new year to claim it back.

Mrs OBumble

You get the responsibility to find yourself a new job. Get busy.

Dempo1

I can't believe this Thread hasn't been closed, utter nonsense. The Hint was "Someone Seeking Extra's"

Cherry Blossom

In fairness Dempo lots of people mention extra benefits that are available for certain social welfare payments and I missed out on a good chunk myself by not realizing right away that I had additional entitlements to eg. fuel allowance. I always thought I’d not get it. I don’t know if it’s a serious thread or not but would tend to give the OP the benefit of the doubt in this case.

ELM327

Even if the thread was potentially satirical, I think (and perhaps maybe more suited to politics or current affairs) there's a good discussion behind the main issue with our welfare system. Lifers get more where folks like the OP (and myself for that matter earlier this year) get the base rate and nothing else.

This is a major issue. I was expected to transition to a situation where a full month of JSB payments didnt even cover 1 week of my normal pay, let alone cover outgoings like mortgage or car payment etc.

SharkMX

If you want a house, pitch a tent on the steps of some government building.

For extra points bring your children, babies are worth more.

Dont forget to bring a photographer with you too or inform the local rag when you will be there and they will send one.

And if that doenst work sleep in the police station. You'll need to sort out a photographer for that one too. And as ever - babies equal more points.

If you are in any way worried about getting all your ducks in a row before doing this there are certain media whores who will help you with it.

Seriously though OP, You might find you have to pay tax on your dole at the end of the year if you were working for part of the year.

Dempo1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121481846#Comment_121481846

Fair enough, but I think there's a big difference between eligibility & a sense of entitlement.

beachhead

SVP provide all the extras

happyoutscan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121481380#Comment_121481380

Could you not take a break from posting for a year or two?

pamplemoussey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121468544#Comment_121468544

Wow. You massive, massive racist. Shame on you. Absolutely SHAME ON YOU

pamplemoussey

I can't believe that racism from that despicable TooTired person hasn't been removed from this thread. Disgusting. Shows her up for the nasty piece of work that numbers of us have been saying for some time now...she should be banned ASAP

SourSessions

I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic (by retelling an urban legend)

Packrat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121497141#Comment_121497141

Why? Because she asked a few pertinent questions on your thread about your "sister" who doesn't want to work and the pesky doctor who wont play ball?

Lol..

What were you called last time before they banned you?

headtheball14

too tired has a history of giving helpful and detailed guidance on the social welfare system to people who need it. your history speaks for itself

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121497141#Comment_121497141

Oranage2

The first mistake you made op was having a job in the first place. But it's not too late. There's a whole load of non curable non-dectable illnesses like the bad back syndrome. When you have a child get him wired up on red bull and have a private doctor diagnose him/her as adhd, a nice little money bonus there. You'll eventually be given a forever home so lots of free money from the svp or exceptional needs payment from the welfare. My top money saving tip would not to pay the rent on the council house, nothing they can do.

Dempo1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121497141#Comment_121497141

Says a poster with 14 posts & not a clue about the years of tireless & excellent advice & contributions from @TooTired123

You clearly don't get Sarcasm & you don't decide who is Band or sanctioned on Boards.

Could your bitterness stem from this reply 🤔

pamplemoussey

Well well...TooTired HAS been banned. And if someone has been banned from here they must have said something pretty despicable. Well done Moderators.

Just goes to show you lot don't have a clue about whether someone is a decent person or not (and how nice to see so many of you tolerate racism...what a country we live in!)

Dempo1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121498574#Comment_121498574

Sorry to Burst your little bubble, but the Ban has absolutely nothing to do with alledged racism or any post on this Forum or Thread.

hawthorne

Oh dear....this thread is surely very confusing, but also entertaining. You never know which posts are serious, sarcastic or just plain trolling. Anyone from Monty Python here?

beachhead

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121497141#Comment_121497141

Moderators suit themselves as to what they find offensive.A bit blatant alright.Let's see which mod goes for it."Tootired" banned on the 15th Dec you say Tempo.By who?

Ezeoul

Casual racism is still racism and still unacceptable - no one should get a free pass on it, and such posts should be removed.