siobhan.murphy wrote: » was working,then claimed my stamps,before my stamps ran out if someone told me that I should have applied for a C.E scheme I would be able to get €250 pw for some type of work,but as I didnt I got means tested,not entitled to anything,if I was to try for J.S.A I would have to be working (on books)for I think 13 weeks first. any fás course I want to do WILL be paid for me but I will get no allowence.