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To qualify for Jobseekers Benefit in 2008, You must have 104 weeks PRSI paid since starting work.
And You must have 39 weeks PRSI paid or credited in 2006 (a minimum of 13 of the 39 contributions must be paid PRSI)
If you don’t have 39 weeks PRSI paid or credited in 2006, you will still qualify if you have 26 weeks paid in 2006 and 26 weeks paid in 2005.
So most people who qualify for maternity benefit, will get Jobseekers Benefit when their Maternity Benefit ends.