Risk of redundancy- Social welfare entitlements

[thedaddyman]

I have a pretty significant risk of redundancy in 2015. I'll get a decent package due to my service length (€155k before tax). We have €140k outstanding on our mortgage, no other debts. 2 kids under 16 and my wife works part time earning €21k pa

What are my SW entitlements likely to be? I've never drawn SW in this country so pretty clueless on this side of things.

 

[moneybox]

You will be eligible for Unemployment Benefit for 9 months, that is currently €188 per week after that you will have to apply for the means tested Unemployable Allowance.

 

[RainyDay]

You will be eligible for Unemployment Benefit for 9 months, that is currently €188 per week after that you will have to apply for the means tested Unemployable Allowance.

Slight clarification - You will be eligible for Unemployment Benefit for 9 months while you are searching for other work, that is currently €188 per week after that you will have to apply for the means tested Unemployable Allowance..

 

[Time]

It is likely you will be disqualified from benefits for 9 weeks due to the size of the package.