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Has anyone been successful in back-dating unemployment benefit?

mcginr · 2009-06-02 19:14:31

Hi. I was made redundant last November but have been away so have not yet claimed benefit. I was working for 10 years (5 with my last job) so definitely have enough PRSI credits. However there doesn't seem to be a specific rule re back-dating. The various information websites simply say you can apply for back-dating but…

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02-06-2009 8:14pm

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mcginr

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Hi. I was made redundant last November but have been away so have not yet claimed benefit. I was working for 10 years (5 with my last job) so definitely have enough PRSI credits. However there doesn't seem to be a specific rule re back-dating. The various information websites simply say you can apply for back-dating but may not get it. Does anyone know what criteria the Govt consider when deciding whether or not to back-date it for you?

Thanks

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#2 03-06-2009 12:10am
Sponge Bob

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you gotta claim it , that you can do from any EU country I think .

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