Source: www.irishtimes.com --- Sunday, April 30, 2017
Q: G, Australia I have been living in Australia for the past four years and intend on moving home permanently in the next five weeks. Previous to coming to Australia I worked full time for over six years and have never claimed benefit before. Will I be entitled to Jobseeker’s Allowance while I am seeking work upon my return to Ireland? A: Judy McAvoy, Crosscare Migrant Project Jobseeker’s Allowance is an income-based social welfare payment, rather than one based on PRSI contributions. You will absolutely be entitled to apply for this payment on your return and you should do so at your local social welfare office. It should be noted, however, that there is no automatic entitlement to social welfare. To qualify, you will need to satisfy both a means test and something called the Habitual Residence Condition (HRC). You will also need to show that you are capable of, available for, and genuinely seeking full-time work. Means Test You will generally need to provide at least six months’ worth of bank statements when applying for Jobseeker’s Allowance. Cash income, capital from any savings/investments and any property you own (but don’t live in) will be taken into account. You should ensure you can provide documentary evidence of these things. You can read more about the means test for Jobseeker’s Allowance on CitizensInformation.ie. Habitual Residence Condition (HRC) The word “residence” tends to confuse people as it is used in lots o ...
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