Desperate for advice

Mince Pie

I really hope someone can give some advice.

I returned to to Ireland from the UK in August on the promise of a job. Job didn't happen and couldn't (still can't find) one. So signed on September.

I have given in the documents required from Land Registry etc to help with my Habitual residence.
They have had my case closed since December and have now given me more documents to get within the next two weeks from the UK.

Now the CWO won't even give me emergency payments and hasn't done for a couple of weeks and has said today the position remains the same until I provide the paperwork.

I have no money, deposit I had for a flat and proceeds from stuff I sold before I came back is well and truly gone.

Is there anything I can do? I have no idea how I'm going to live.

ABajaninCork

Have you appealed the decision?

Mince Pie

I can't appeal yet cos I still need to get some more documents into them for the inspector but they are refusing to even give me any emergency payments whilst I try to get the paperwork from england. They need me to write to the revenue to prove I don't owe money???
And also cos my name came up on the land registry in a completely different part of the country to where I lived, I know have to write to that council and ask to to prove I didn't own that property.
Its just bonkers!

So, in the meantime for emergency payments is there anywhere else other than the CWO who has said he won't be giving anymore?

So, the officer who making the decision on habitual residence said it can take a year to appeal

Mince Pie

Sorry I'm jumbled, I'm just totally freaked out at the moment, I'm also in a position now where all my savings are gone so can't even return to the UK.

Cliona99

Sorry I can't help with the CWO/related queries, but the St. Vincent de Paul might be able to help you out with some vouchers for food and things? Best of luck, I've been in a similar situation.

Mince Pie

Cliona99 wrote: »

Sorry I can't help with the CWO/related queries, but the St. Vincent de Paul might be able to help you out with some vouchers for food and things? Best of luck, I've been in a similar situation.

Is that really it? Next stop St Vincents?

Kristopherus

Mince Pie wrote: »

Sorry I'm jumbled, I'm just totally freaked out at the moment, I'm also in a position now where all my savings are gone so can't even return to the UK.

How long were you in UK? If you have paid social contributions there, it may be possible to use them to support an application for jsb. To support your clam that is currently with the CWO, can you not get a letter from someone in good standing in you area, garda, clergyman, teacher,solicitor, GP. peace commissioner, that explains your predicament.

Mince Pie

Kristopherus wrote: »

How long were you in UK? If you have paid social contributions there, it may be possible to use them to support an application for jsb. To support your clam that is currently with the CWO, can you not get a letter from someone in good standing in you area, garda, clergyman, teacher,solicitor, GP. peace commissioner, that explains your predicament.

I had lived in the UK for 10 years and stupidly came home to be with my family. I don't really know anyone of standing in the local area as its not where I grew up. Mum and sister moved out of the city.

I'm not sure about the UK Gov supporting my JSB, they have written to make sure I'm not duel claiming. So they are waiting on that info as well. No worries about that, if I could afford to go back to the UK I wouldn't come back again.

mattjack

It might be worth your while contacting the INOU , as Kristopherous said your status in the UK is relevant and shouldn't exclude you from satisfying HRC.

HRC is quite open ended and doesn't have set conditions as such, you must prove that Ireland is to become your permanent base and become your main centre of interest.

I think theres agencys called Crosscare / Safehome who may be able to give a little advice too.

Mince Pie

Sorry, please excuse my ignorance, what is the INOU?

Chauncey

Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed. www.inou.ie

Mince Pie

Chauncey wrote: »

Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed. www.inou.ie

Oh thank you, so you think if I give them a ring tomorrow they may be able to point me in the right direction?

danjo-xx

Citizens Information Centre is always a good first port of call, if there is one near you.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/

Mince Pie

Thank you, I'll get in touch with both the INOU and Citizens advice tomorrow.

Mince Pie

Chauncey wrote: »

Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed. www.inou.ie

Just been talking to Robert from this organisation and they have been brilliant. Going to see them on Monday. Thank you so much for pointing me in their direction. Can relax a little this weekend.

Chauncey

Thanks, but it was actually mattjack's idea.
Anyway, hope you get sorted out soon.

Mince Pie

Well thanks everyone.

Boskowski

I know this is the state benefits forum and I'm not trying to be smart or anything but what about getting a job?

I mean McDonald's, Tesco, bar work whatever. I find it hard to believe there is nothing at all?

ABajaninCork

Boskowski wrote: »

I know this is the state benefits forum and I'm not trying to be smart or anything but what about getting a job?

I mean McDonald's, Tesco, bar work whatever. I find it hard to believe there is nothing at all?

Clearly, you're working, and have no need to look for a job yet. Otherwise you could never say what you said, thereby making you look stupid. In answer to your question, NO - there's very little in the way of jobs and whatever jobs are going even in Tesco's Macky D's or bars (what few of them there are still open), there's very stiff competition. This country is in a deep recession.

Do you not read the papers?

Boskowski

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Clearly, you're working, and have no need to look for a job yet. Otherwise you could never say what you said, thereby making you look stupid. In answer to your question, NO - there's very little in the way of jobs and whatever jobs are going even in Tesco's Macky D's or bars (what few of them there are still open), there's very stiff competition. This country is in a deep recession.

Do you not read the papers?

Well my really young and not qualifies for anything nieces and nephews seem to be getting those kinds of jobs handy enough when they feel like it. Sorry if that's not what it says in the papers.

ABajaninCork

Boskowski wrote: »

Well my really young and not qualifies for anything nieces and nephews seem to be getting those kinds of jobs handy enough when they feel like it. Sorry if that's not what it says in the papers.

I am very happy for them. They are young and cheap to hire. For qualified and experienced people like myself, it is a little different.

Boskowski

ABajaninCork wrote: »

I am very happy for them. They are young and cheap to hire. For qualified and experienced people like myself, it is a little different.

The OP said he is desperate?

Mince Pie

For starters I am a "she" and daily apply for everything. I have applied in all the local bars and coffee shops as well as in my "experienced" role in Insurance. (I have offered to take junior roles but was knocked back as I have too much experience)
I was actually given a trial few days in a local cafe and discovered afterwards that I wasn't to get paid as it was a trial. So, yes I am trying to find work and will take anything.

So wondering where you get off when I'm actually asking for some advice? If I want to get dole bashed I will pop over to After Hours.
Thank you very much!


Just thought that I would add that my competition in the Insurance market are the thousands of ex employees of Quinn.

Boskowski

I thought I made it clear there was no bashing intended. The other guy turned it into a dole discussion.
Best of luck! Sorry about the 'he'.

olcod

Boskowski wrote: »

I know this is the state benefits forum and I'm not trying to be smart or anything but what about getting a job?

I mean McDonald's, Tesco, bar work whatever. I find it hard to believe there is nothing at all?

Sorry mate, no offence but ARE YOU FOR F***ING REAL !!!!!!!!!. You just spend your days trolling through job sites, cold calling local business etc......... Ah man comments like yours drive me mad :mad::mad::mad:

mattjack

Mince Pie wrote: »

For starters I am a "she" and daily apply for everything. I have applied in all the local bars and coffee shops as well as in my "experienced" role in Insurance. (I have offered to take junior roles but was knocked back as I have too much experience)
I was actually given a trial few days in a local cafe and discovered afterwards that I wasn't to get paid as it was a trial. So, yes I am trying to find work and will take anything.

So wondering where you get off when I'm actually asking for some advice? If I want to get dole bashed I will pop over to After Hours.
Thank you very much!


Just thought that I would add that my competition in the Insurance market are the thousands of ex employees of Quinn.

I know you said you contacted INOU , but try SafeHome too, if you were away 10 years you are a returning emigrant , they may help you with the HRC.

Mince Pie

mattjack wrote: »

I know you said you contacted INOU , but try SafeHome too, if you were away 10 years you are a returning emigrant , they may help you with the HRC.

I'll google them now. Thanks for all your help.

mattjack

Mince Pie wrote: »

I'll google them now. Thanks for all your help.

HOLD ON , ITS NOT SAFEHOME...ITS CROSSCARE, Safehome are for older returning immigrants.

Mince Pie

mattjack wrote: »

HOLD ON , ITS NOT SAFEHOME...ITS CROSSCARE, Safehome are for older returning immigrants.

Hahaha, I was wondering why they were on about a retirement village.

StillWaters

Have you applied for care work? It's very difficult to fill positions in this area at the moment. You must be willing to work weekends and nights, and the pay is not great, but there are plenty of jobs and it can be very rewarding.

xxlauraxxox

Boskowski wrote: »

I know this is the state benefits forum and I'm not trying to be smart or anything but what about getting a job?

I mean McDonald's, Tesco, bar work whatever. I find it hard to believe there is nothing at all?

why would these companies be hiring i work in retail myself and let me tell you nowhere hires until at least april for these kind of jobs everywhere is quiet