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Hello, I would like to ask you what benefits can my Sister get if she is a single mother with two young children(9 and 3yrs). Until now she was living with her husband but they are separated and he left to Australia. She stayed alone with her community employment benefits and that's it. I would...

Hi, My mom is 54. She lost her job but to reach a pension she needs to work for the next 10 years. She minds my daughter now and One of my friends told me that I could hire her for a part-time and thanks to that when she reaches her retirement age she will get a basic pension. Is it true? If...

Lads, is there any chance I could get a medical card for my 5 years old daughter with asthma? We didn't get it because we have 2e over limit, but is there any chance I could do something or write something on the application so they could give the medical card or at least a gp visit card only...

Lads, I was in Social Welfare yesterday to apply for injury benefit. I was told that I am not entitled for anything,because I don't have enough PRSI paid in 2013/14 . They send me to HSE, but they told me exactly the same thing. I am working for the last 9 months with no break, before that I...

Hi lads, I just wanted to ask if anyone know what are requirements to get jobseeker benefit? How many months/years exactly I have to work to get JB ? I know basic requirements but I am not sure on what years before that they are looking to find if you are entitled to get JB or not. I am...

Hi, I'm thinking to take a loan from Wexford City Council. Does anyone know how long it could take and what are strict criteria to apply for this loan? I spoke with the lady in Wexford, and as far as she said everything seems to be so easy. Does anyone know how much will I have to pay for...

Hi, I was on BTEA payment in 2012/2013 academic year (third-level). I have summer break now, but I'm going back to college on September. I was in Social Welfare today, and I was told that my application for Jobseeker Allowance for the summer period was disallowed because of my husband's...

Hi, I'm getting Jobseeker Allowance. My 16 years old son is going to work (only for 2 months, during his summer holidays) and I have no idea should I report this in my Social Welfare office? Thanks.

Hi, One of my friend was on illness benefit for 3 months. During this time he suppose to have his 2weeks holiday. He came back to work now but when he asks about that hoilday his supervisor told him that he is not longer entitled for that holiday. Is that true? He works in that company over...

I'm on third level education course and getting a Back To Education Allowance. When I came to school at the registration day I was told that I have to pay €2,250 euro for this course. So I applied for Student (Fee) Grant because I was told that this could cover the student contribution for the...

Hi, I applied for illness benefit on 14 of August 2012. Received a decision 3 weeks ago, which said that I'll be getting 217 e. I went to SW yesterday to ask them why I still didn't get anything and I was told that my partner's income has to be tested first. She was on Jobseeker Allowance till...

Hi. I just finished my academic year, but I intend to get back to school in September, for Level 6. My question is : I want to apply for JSA in the Summer, but I dont know if I am entitled. Before I went to school I get only 24 euro per week, because my husband works on full time. I'm not sure...

Hi, I tried to find those information on the citizensinformation.ie and on the Social Welfare webside but without success, maybe here somebody will help me. I'm doing Business Studies Course(Level 5) at the moment and I'm getting BTEA payment. I decided that I want to do Beauty Therapy Course...

Hi My friend is in relationship with a man who lost his hand in the car accident. He has disability scheme,because he isn't able to work again. My friend would like to go to work but she has to take care on him. My question is - does she can do something to be his legal nurse, treat that care...

Hi. I apllied for a medical card; filled in application form, attached all relevant documents and after 4 weeks I received a letter where I'm being ask to sumbit all the documents that I have already sent with my application. They also ask me to send my husband's p60 for 2010. Now, do I really...

Hi, I have a question about any social support for my father. He is in Ireland since 2006. Unfortunately he didn't work legally since then. (he wants to but nobody gives him a conctract). He registered as a self-employment since 2nd February 2010,and he works from time to time. Now he is working...

Hi. I bought a laptop at currys 2 years ago. Man at the counter convinced me to buy an insurance from damage for 3 years(he told me that anything at all that would happen to the laptop would be covered by the cover plan i've paid for). Now after 2 years my daughter pushed the laptop of the table...

Hi, I've just started one of the plc course in my local college. I apply for BTEA,and my application was successful so I'm waiting for payment now. Unfortunately there is no way to get both, the Grant and BTEA,so what about cost of education - books,uniforms, cost of the exams? Can I get any...