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What is a Jobseeker's Payment?
Jobseeker's is a payment for people who are out of work or have been made part time, to help you support yourself while looking for work
If you lose your job you should apply for a Jobseeker's Payment as soon as possible
If your application is successful, payments will be made weekly to your local post office which you can collect with your Public Services Card
Who can get a Jobseeker's Payment?
You may get Jobseeker's Payment if:
- You are over 18 years of age
- You are capable of work
- You are looking for work
- For Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit, you have enough PRSI contributions and are fully unemployed
- For Jobseeker's Benefit, you have enough PRSI contributions and are employed part-time or are a seasonal worker
- For Jobseeker's Allowance, you satisfy a means test
You will be directed to the appropriate application from the list above depending on the outcome of an eligibility check.
What will you be asked for?
You may be asked for information about:
Eligibility
Questions about your type of work and when you last worked. There will be an eligibility check on this page to direct you to the correct Jobseeker’s application.
Your details
Questions about you, your address, any children and your relationship status.
Employment and training information
Questions about your employment history and training or education.
Habitual Residence Condition
Questions about how long you have lived in Ireland, your residences in other countries, and, depending on your circumstances, details about your right to reside in the country.
Your financial information
Questions about any income, savings or investments you or your partner may have.
Support for getting back to work or education
There are a number of ways the Department can help you to find employment.
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