It will depend on your circumstances. Answer the following questions and someone may be able to let you know:
- How many weeks did you work in 2010?
- How much money did you earn from employment in 2010?
- Are you on Systematic short-time, ie have you had your full-time hours been reduced to form your 3 day week
- Do you have a partner/spouse?
- If yes, do they work or are they in receipt of a social welfare payment in their own right?
- If your spouse/partner works, how much do they earn per week BEFORE tax/prsi?
- Do you have any children? What ages?