https://www.boards.ie/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:53:47 +0000 en dependant — boards.ie - Now Ye're Talkin' https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057391575/increase-for-a-qualified-adult-iqa Wed, 04 Mar 2015 21:32:12 +0000 State Benefits LegacyUser 2057391575@/discussions
Ok so I've just got a job in N.Ireland

The pay is not great but against the rate of Euro at the minute it's not bad I suppose.

€360 But that's before TAX etc!!!!

Now here's the thing,
Myself and my partner are cohabiting and we were told if she puts me under her claim to get an Increase for a Qualified Adult (IQA) then she will still receive her normal jobseekers allowance payment. But if she DOES NOT do that she could loose all her money and I would have to support both of us on that wage and pay bills, rent etc.

Now it says on the Citizens Information website that if your partner, spouse or cohabitant earns more than €310 per week YOU WILL NOT GET AN IQA...

Does this mean she will loose all her allowance does anyone please know or have been down this road?]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2056201696/mature-student-grant Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:39:54 +0000 Student Finances ohwelltryagain 2056201696@/discussions I'm 23
living at home with my parents-
one is unemployed,
the other parent is way under the cut off point which in my previous degree i was eligable for a grant.
This is my second degree.
I'm working part time doing 19 hours a week make about €700 a month.

Would any of these factors effect me not getting a grant as my parents are worried they won't be able to support me without a grant
Any info or help would be brilliant! Thanks!]]>