Hells_Belle
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My husband holds an Irish passport although he was raised in the UK and had never lived here before we moved over 18 mos ago.
He has not been able to find work in his field so far, so I would like him to sign on because the finances are getting pretty tight. Will the fact he's never been employed in Ireland be a problem? Is the application process hideous and what kind of interview and means testing will we have to undergo? (I'm making about 1K a month so we for sure qualify.) Finally, I have always wondered how one proves they are looking for work.
I would like to also apply for medical cards. I know these are also means tested, so I'm confused as to if we should wait to apply until after he is recieving JSA as that will change the amount of "means" we have each month. Obviously I don't want the card if we don't legitimately qualify.
Thanks!
He has not been able to find work in his field so far, so I would like him to sign on because the finances are getting pretty tight. Will the fact he's never been employed in Ireland be a problem? Is the application process hideous and what kind of interview and means testing will we have to undergo? (I'm making about 1K a month so we for sure qualify.) Finally, I have always wondered how one proves they are looking for work.
I would like to also apply for medical cards. I know these are also means tested, so I'm confused as to if we should wait to apply until after he is recieving JSA as that will change the amount of "means" we have each month. Obviously I don't want the card if we don't legitimately qualify.
Thanks!