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Well, I'm definitely confused!

  • 19-12-2010 12:47am
    #1
    masherella88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭


    I'm 22. I've been on JSA since June. I get €196 p/w. Will my rate be cut to €144 (I'm not sure of the exact amount) or is that just for new applicants?

    I wonder because I'm currently trying to move out of home. I live in the middle of nowhere and I don't drive so I have to move. I've been looking for work placements through FÁS and have had a few interviews and have a few more coming up in January, but as of yet, I've not been accepted to any of them.

    Secondly, I'm wondering if I am entitled to get Rent Allowance. Do you have to be living somewhere six months before you can apply for it?

    Thirdly, how does one go about transferring one's social welfare payments if one is moving? Does it take a long time and is it very complicated?

    I've been Googling all night trying to find out the answers but I've been quite unsuccessful. If you can help me out I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks very much! :)


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,523 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    masherella88 wrote: »
    I'm 22. I've been on JSA since June. I get €196 p/w. Will my rate be cut to €144 (I'm not sure of the exact amount) or is that just for new applicants?
    I suspect its new applicants, but you'll need to check.
    I wonder because I'm currently trying to move out of home. I live in the middle of nowhere and I don't drive so I have to move.
    "Have to" or "want to"?
    I've been looking for work placements through FÁS and have had a few interviews and have a few more coming up in January, but as of yet, I've not been accepted to any of them.
    A slightly different situation - you will be paid a training allowance. If that isn't enough, you can talk toth e Community Welfare Officer about rent allowance.
    Secondly, I'm wondering if I am entitled to get Rent Allowance. Do you have to be living somewhere six months before you can apply for it?
    Generally rent allowance is for people in need, that doesn't seem to apply to your case.
    Thirdly, how does one go about transferring one's social welfare payments if one is moving? Does it take a long time and is it very complicated?
    I think go in to the SW office and arrange a transfer.


  • #3
    masherella88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭masherella88


    Thanks.

    To get a work placement doing what I qualified in at University, then yes, I'll have to move.


  • #4
    Dues Bellator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,590 ✭✭✭Dues Bellator


    to get rent allowance you must be on the council list or be regarded as homeless .


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