social welfare benefit and dependents in ireland

[pollyd]

I wonder if anyone can assist with my query.

My husband is getting benefit in Ireland. I have been on maternity leave and now unpaid leave. He is claiming for me as a dependent, If I decide not to return to work, will he lose his benefit?

 

[Welfarite]

No, he would only lose it if you return to work and your earnings are over the dependent threshold of earnings.

 

[pollyd]

Really? I thought that he would lose 9 weeks because I am turning downgoing back to work.

 

[Welfarite]

It is not your claim; he is the one who is declaring that he is looking for work, not you!

 

[pollyd]

Wow. Thank you for that. I can now happily resign from a job where I had to put up with a lot of stress and be at home with my kids. Really appreciate your help. x