Organization : Government of Ireland
Facility Name : Apply for Jobseeker’s Benefit
Country : Ireland
Website : https://www.gov.ie/en/service/1221b0-jobseekers-benefit/
What is Ireland Jobseeker’s Benefit?
Jobseeker’s Benefit is a payment for people between 18 and 66 years of age who become fully or partly unemployed and have paid enough pay-related social insurance (PRSI) contributions.Jobseeker’s Benefit is paid for 6 months or 9 months depending on the number of social insurance contributions you have paid. If you are 65 Years Old and have ceased employment or self-employment you may be entitled to Benefit Payment for 65 Year Olds.
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How To Qualify For Ireland Jobseeker’s Benefit?
To qualify for Ireland Jobseeker’s Benefit, you must:
** Be fully or partly unemployed
** Be under 66 years of age
** Be capable of work and be available for full-time work
** Be genuinely seeking work
** Be unemployed for at least 4 days out of every 7
** Have enough paid PRSI contributions at class A, H or P
** You can work for up to 3 days a week and still get Jobseeker’s Benefit for the other days if you are available for full-time work.
How To Apply For Ireland Jobseeker’s Benefit?
** The quickest way to apply for Jobseeker’s Benefit is through www.MyWelfare.ie.
** If you are unable to apply online and would like an application form to be posted to you, please email BP65forms [AT] welfare [DOT] ie including your full name, address and form request.
** Bring the completed form with the documents below to your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office when you attend to make your claim.
** To apply, you will need the following documents along with the application form:
** Identification – your public service card, passport or driving licence
** Proof of your address – a utility bill or letter from a government department
** You can apply even if you do not have all of the documents, but you cannot get a decision on your application until you have provided all of the documents.
Download Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2022/64910.pdf
Appeals :
** You can appeal a decision if you are unhappy with it. You should appeal within 21 days of the decision and you can ask for an oral hearing.
** An appeals officer, whose decision is final, will then decide your case. Some cases can be decided without an oral hearing.
** If new information comes to light or your circumstances change, you can apply for Jobseeker’s Benefit again.
Payment Rate Of Ireland Jobseeker’s Benefit
Your rate of payment will depend on your average weekly earnings in the governing contribution year.
The current rates are as follows:
| Jobseeker’s Benefit Rates | Rate |
| Full weekly payment | €208.00 |
| Extra payment for qualified adult | €138.00 |
| Extra payment for qualified child under 12 | €40.00 (full-rate), €20.00 (half-rate) |
| Extra payment for qualified child 12 and over | €48.00 (full rate), €24.00 (half rate) |
If you were working part-time during the governing contribution year and your average earnings were less than €300 a week, you will not qualify for the full rate of payment.
Please see the tables below for details on the reduced rates of payment :
| Average weekly earnings | Personal rate of payment |
| Less than €150 | €93.30 |
| €150 or above but less than €220 | €134.20 |
| €220 or above but less than €300 | €162.90 |
| €300 or more | €208.00 |
You may get an increased rate of payment for a qualified adult and qualified children.